RAW
Apr 3, 2012 16:31:11 #
Apr 3, 2012 17:06:46 #
Sandra wrote:
Would someone please explain to me what RAW is?
Hi Sandra: Simplest explaination, RAW is to JPEG what a negative was to a picture in the days of film photography. Doesn't explain much, let me try it this way. When you take a picture using the RAW format you are capturing all the information into your memory card. In other words it doesn't discard any image data. Approximately 21 MB of information. Then all that information can be used to do a lot more editing in a post processing program. Should you take a picture in JPEG there is less information recorded to the memory card, about 10 MB of data which results fewer pixels. The image data is compressed into a smaller file format. Meaning some of the data is discarded in camera while it is being recorded. Hope this helps, there are a lot more UHH members that I'm sure will give a lot more accurate explaination than I can.
Apr 3, 2012 17:37:45 #
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ASKING, Sandra! While our people here on UHH are really fine and wonderfully helpful, I feel like one of these days someone will say "Shut it, Buckeye! Enough your qq"!
And Travlmn46, thanks for the explanation. Don't know about you, Sandra, but I am working through stroke and I got a LOT to learn. This RAW will take me a LOT of figuring out, but at least the qq is answered!
And Travlmn46, thanks for the explanation. Don't know about you, Sandra, but I am working through stroke and I got a LOT to learn. This RAW will take me a LOT of figuring out, but at least the qq is answered!
Apr 3, 2012 19:40:17 #
Thanks for that, I get it, the "negative" example, along with other basic info I had picked up recently, put it together 4 me. cheers,Gavin.
travlnman46 wrote:
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Apr 3, 2012 20:00:41 #
The thing about a RAW file is simply that it's what your sensor records. Virtually all DSLRs, after you press the shutter, will do SOME processing of all that data to make a JPEG file - adjust colors, shadows, highlights, flesh tones, maybe sharpen or soften a bit, all depending in WHICH, if any, "Shooting Mode" or Picture Style you select. In many cases, it does just fine, and your JPEG is perfectly serviceable.
The RAW file, on the other hand, would look like crap if you could see it. What you see in a "RAW FILE VIEWER" or whatever, is a JPEG thumbnail of the RAW data. Now, this JPEG is not the same as selecting "JPEG" as a file output type. It's a scrunched down, slightly cleaned up version of the RAW file.
RAW files are useful if you LIKE or NEED to do a lot of post processing. They let you work with ALL the data your sensor recorded.
But very often, you can get perfectly good shots just using the FINE or LARGE JPEG option in your camera, and understanding what your various picture styles or modes do.
The RAW file, on the other hand, would look like crap if you could see it. What you see in a "RAW FILE VIEWER" or whatever, is a JPEG thumbnail of the RAW data. Now, this JPEG is not the same as selecting "JPEG" as a file output type. It's a scrunched down, slightly cleaned up version of the RAW file.
RAW files are useful if you LIKE or NEED to do a lot of post processing. They let you work with ALL the data your sensor recorded.
But very often, you can get perfectly good shots just using the FINE or LARGE JPEG option in your camera, and understanding what your various picture styles or modes do.
Apr 3, 2012 20:43:53 #
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Apr 3, 2012 21:45:15 #
To answer many questions, I encourage you to visit our Ugly HedgeHog Frequently Asked Questions & Answers forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-106-1.html
Here is a specific FAQ for you:
FAQ: What is the Difference Between Raw and JPG?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26507-1.html
Here is a specific FAQ for you:
FAQ: What is the Difference Between Raw and JPG?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26507-1.html
Apr 3, 2012 22:19:57 #
JimH wrote:
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Well, after going over all this great info with the working brain in the household, (my daughter)... turns out I don't have a RAW option on my camers , a Sanyo point and shoot type. Info good to know and very helpful to her. Thanks.
Apr 3, 2012 22:20:56 #
travlnman46 wrote:
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Thanks for your answer.
Apr 3, 2012 22:21:49 #
1941Buckeye wrote:
THANKS SO MUCH FOR ASKING, Sandra! While our people here on UHH are really fine and wonderfully helpful, I feel like one of these days someone will say "Shut it, Buckeye! Enough your qq"!
And Travlmn46, thanks for the explanation. Don't know about you, Sandra, but I am working through stroke and I got a LOT to learn. This RAW will take me a LOT of figuring out, but at least the qq is answered!
And Travlmn46, thanks for the explanation. Don't know about you, Sandra, but I am working through stroke and I got a LOT to learn. This RAW will take me a LOT of figuring out, but at least the qq is answered!
Welcome Buckeye ... glad to help things a long : )
Apr 3, 2012 22:34:55 #
The result for the photographer of all of the processing the camera does in creating a JPEG is that it is much more difficult to correct exposure or white balance problems because you're limited by the starting point. Using programs like Lightroom, Aftershoot Pro, or Nikon's free ViewNX with raw files allows you can correct these problems very quickly and easily.
Apr 4, 2012 05:34:49 #
Apr 4, 2012 06:31:26 #
Apr 4, 2012 06:32:42 #
That was a good explanation...
travlnman46 wrote:
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