Raw vs JPEG
Feb 26, 2016 22:46:30 #
Is the age old argument, I know. Some claim the ONLY way to shoot is RAW, others argue much more work for RAW, the differences are subtle in the end.
I have heard all the arguments. I don't want to see words on a page.
I want to see proof in the form of images. So those who feel strongly, show me the difference, (or lack of it), for camera JPEG images (processing is absolutely allowed) vs RAW images processed and saved as JPEG or TIFF if you prefer.
Let's see the proof.
Let the showdown begin.
I have heard all the arguments. I don't want to see words on a page.
I want to see proof in the form of images. So those who feel strongly, show me the difference, (or lack of it), for camera JPEG images (processing is absolutely allowed) vs RAW images processed and saved as JPEG or TIFF if you prefer.
Let's see the proof.
Let the showdown begin.
Feb 26, 2016 22:56:03 #
Feb 26, 2016 23:12:02 #
John_F wrote:
You used JPEGI. Is that a more advanced compression, like loss-less.
No that was my bad typing. Thanks for the heads up. The Post has been edited accordingly.
Feb 26, 2016 23:29:29 #
JD750 wrote:
Is the age old argument, I know. Some claim the ON... (show quote)
While I am sure you will get a full gallery's worth of images, unless they are all from individuals who shot their images in both formats, and they post both, you really aren't going to get anything constituting "proof" one way or the other. For example, I shoot RAW and never in JPEG. I can simply show you my images but all they would tell you is whether my skills are up to your standards! Same with those who only shoot JPEG. Additionally, even if a person posts images starting in both formats, the only thing you might learn is whether the person has any post processing skills or not. Don't be disappointed when your request yields little useful information about the merits of either format.
Feb 26, 2016 23:48:22 #
You can't show (RAW) data images here, only jpg. I'm like Jim, only RAW for me. You will have latitude in adjustment that is impossible in JPG, simple as that.
Feb 27, 2016 02:11:19 #
Yet another argument I've never understood. If someone wants to shoot JPG format then by all means, go right ahead, I'm not going to tell you to do otherwise. Is RAW better than JPG? Well, for the most part, yes, you get all the data with RAW so there's more you can do with the image file in post processing. Is JPG a bad format? No, it's not the best but it is the standard. Personally I usually shoot RAW but when I need to capture a long continuous burst, I switch to JPG. That way, I don't have to be concerned with buffering.
Feb 27, 2016 02:49:57 #
Pablo8
Loc: Nottingham UK.
I shoot Raw plus Jpeg................. If only to annoy the hell out of people who insist on making a big issue of One V The Other.
Feb 27, 2016 03:49:45 #
JD750 wrote:
Is the age old argument, I know. Some claim the ON... (show quote)
This is a troll post. If you shoot raw you understand why it's better, if you shoot raw+jpeg you are almost there, if you only shoot jpeg, you've never really understood why raw is better, and you probably never will.
Personally, I have no time or interest in going out to shoot a jpeg and a raw image just to satisfy your curiosity. You need to go out and shoot both, and put up an image where raw would clearly be better - like a wide tonal range image - and show us why there is no benefit. If there is no difference - prove it.
I made that comparison in 2006, and have been shooting raw ever since - weddings, events, commercial, portrait, personal nature and street photography, etc etc etc - I don't miss shooting jpeg at all.
Put your money where your mouth is and stop fomenting controversy. :)
Feb 27, 2016 05:08:15 #
I think the only way to tell what is what, is to shoot both for awhile, process and play with both on your computer for awhile then, decide for yourself which you prefer. Trying to find a way to compare them here is not really feasible.
I learned that I prefer utilizing all the information raw provides to process my images, even though my PP skills are sorely lacking.
Though I prefer raw most of the time, there are times when jpegs are a better choice, depending on what I am doing or what I want/need.
I learned that I prefer utilizing all the information raw provides to process my images, even though my PP skills are sorely lacking.
Though I prefer raw most of the time, there are times when jpegs are a better choice, depending on what I am doing or what I want/need.
Feb 27, 2016 06:02:15 #
Feb 27, 2016 06:09:37 #
JD750 wrote:
Is the age old argument, I know. Some claim the ON... (show quote)
No argument here. Only you can decide. Shoot some scenes under marginal conditions, and process both yourself (no difference in skill level for either one). I process only in RAW for anything that is not very close to perfect SOOC, and thats a decision I made from personal observation.
Cheers,
Feb 27, 2016 06:10:52 #
Haydon wrote:
You will have latitude in adjustment that is impossible in JPG, simple as that.
That's the appeal for me.
Feb 27, 2016 06:18:31 #
Well that question seems to have gone down like a lead balloon fella!
Now go to Ebay under the Living section and see if you can get a life at a cost that suits you.
I would help you search for a life but I'm engaged full time at the moment shooting Raw and Jpegs to post here so that you do not feel ignored lol lol lol.
Now go to Ebay under the Living section and see if you can get a life at a cost that suits you.
I would help you search for a life but I'm engaged full time at the moment shooting Raw and Jpegs to post here so that you do not feel ignored lol lol lol.
Feb 27, 2016 06:35:41 #
I shoot Raw, but the other day I took a couple pictures in Raw + JPEG to see for myself. First I edited the raw to see if I liked the JPEG vs Raw. Raw won. Both had to be edited, but I could go so much further with the raw. I am now convinced, Raw all the way.
Feb 27, 2016 06:40:06 #
JD750 wrote:
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