JPEG vs.RAW
Mar 23, 2014 20:34:29 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
I have been under the impression that these two formats have no bearing on photo quality. My assumption has been that RAW shooting enables the shooter to have more flexibility during post processing. Is this correct?
Mar 23, 2014 20:46:08 #
Chris Knight wrote:
I have been under the impression that these two formats have no bearing on photo quality. My assumption has been that RAW shooting enables the shooter to have more flexibility during post processing. Is this correct?
It depends on how well you post process. An experience user can out perform the jpg every time.
Mar 23, 2014 21:01:30 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
joer wrote:
It depends on how well you post process. An experience user can out perform the jpg every time.
I am not in
to post processing at this time. I will probably try it at some point. My question was, does it make a difference in the image if I want to print?
Mar 23, 2014 21:08:37 #
Have you searched for these terms on the site? This topic has been discussed extensively in many threads here.
I say that not to discourage your asking. But one of the threads was fairly recent. So you may not get as much reaction now.
I say that not to discourage your asking. But one of the threads was fairly recent. So you may not get as much reaction now.
Mar 23, 2014 21:10:03 #
Chris Knight wrote:
I am not in
to post processing at this time. I will probably try it at some point. My question was, does it make a difference in the image if I want to print?
to post processing at this time. I will probably try it at some point. My question was, does it make a difference in the image if I want to print?
If you don't want to do post, do not shoot raw. The images will Look better out of the camera as a JPEG
Mar 23, 2014 21:11:53 #
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Mar 23, 2014 21:17:02 #
Chris Knight
Loc: Ayden, nc
dsmeltz wrote:
Have you searched for these terms on the site? This topic has been discussed extensively in many threads here.
I say that not to discourage your asking. But one of the threads was fairly recent. So you may not get as much reaction now.
I say that not to discourage your asking. But one of the threads was fairly recent. So you may not get as much reaction now.
Thanks...I will try that...
Mar 23, 2014 21:50:19 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Chris Knight wrote:
I am not in
to post processing at this time. I will probably try it at some point. My question was, does it make a difference in the image if I want to print?
to post processing at this time. I will probably try it at some point. My question was, does it make a difference in the image if I want to print?
No it doesn't. The main difference is the far greater latitude for adjustment with raw than with jpeg. In fact, raw images straight out of the camera generally don't look as good as jpeg images because jpegs contain in-camera settings like picture style, sharpness, contrast, color saturation, etc. Most raw converters/processors ignore the in-camera settings. As a result raw images often look a bit dull and flat compared to their jpeg counterparts. Canon's DPP raw processor program is one of the few that keeps the in-camera settings when shooting raw. The magic of raw images, then, is what you can do with them in post processing. If you planing on doing little or no post processing you are better off shooting large, fine, jpeg.
Mar 23, 2014 21:50:48 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jaycohen13 wrote:
If you don't want to do post, do not shoot raw. The images will Look better out of the camera as a JPEG
Agree 100%
Mar 23, 2014 21:59:40 #
mwsilvers wrote:
No it doesn't. The main difference is the far grea... (show quote)
Great explanation! This says it all.
Mar 23, 2014 22:02:54 #
Except that trying to save a photo shot in jpg that is under/over exposed isn't very easy to do, or sometimes isn't doable at all, unless you have the raw file. Post processing isn't that difficult, especially when using something like lightroom. If you know how to slide sliders back and forth, then all you need to do is dedicate a little time and effort to learn the program. There's enough free tutorials online to show you how to do stuff, as well as knowledgable people here.
Here's a sample from tonight...I don't do this to a lot of my images, but here's one that is underexposed (I was trying to preserve the highlights).
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-195795-1.html
Here's a sample from tonight...I don't do this to a lot of my images, but here's one that is underexposed (I was trying to preserve the highlights).
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-195795-1.html
Mar 23, 2014 22:30:42 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Cdouthitt wrote:
Except that trying to save a photo shot in jpg tha... (show quote)
Agree that raw in post is a great way to fix issues, however, the OP has no immediate plans to do any post. As a result he will get better SOOC images with jpegs since many, if not most, unprocessed raw images tend to look a bit flat.
Mar 23, 2014 22:42:23 #
I don't know what kind of camera the OP is using?
But a lot of the newer cameras can save jpeg and raw data to the camera's memory card at the same time. Then both formats can be downloaded on the computer and the OP can see the differences between them.
But a lot of the newer cameras can save jpeg and raw data to the camera's memory card at the same time. Then both formats can be downloaded on the computer and the OP can see the differences between them.
Mar 23, 2014 23:10:12 #
Here is the way I look at it. If I'm doing something that I'm really interested in I'll shoot RAW. Only in that you get better adjustments as to the way I want them. If I'm just out shooting the wife in the back yard, the dogs, and what I consider personal photo's for my use, I'll shoot JPG.
With the improvements in different soft ware, I find shooting RAW has less and less advantages.
My advice to you is shoot in JPG, till your comfortable with your camera. Then start playing with your options. If you don't know where home base is, you will never know when your home.
Picasa will allow you play with RAW or JPG and it's free. As some mentioned play with it. Snap a few in JPG and RAW and you will see. It also has to do with camera your using also. Good Luck and keep on clicking.
With the improvements in different soft ware, I find shooting RAW has less and less advantages.
My advice to you is shoot in JPG, till your comfortable with your camera. Then start playing with your options. If you don't know where home base is, you will never know when your home.
Picasa will allow you play with RAW or JPG and it's free. As some mentioned play with it. Snap a few in JPG and RAW and you will see. It also has to do with camera your using also. Good Luck and keep on clicking.
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