Quirky Reason to Shoot RAW + JPG - Fuji X-T2
Aug 5, 2018 16:47:15 #
While I process the RAW files in my normal workflow, the Fuji X-T2 provides a reason to add JPG files on the second disk. When chimping, the RAW files only let you zoom in so much, maybe about 50% of the way. Using the second drive with the JPG files allows you to zoom in much more. This seems to be a quirk of this camera.
The reason I initially set up Raw + JPG was to play with the film presets in the camera, which is fun. I noted the difference in zoomability when reviewing shots. This is the first camera I have used where I have seen this anomaly - Nikon zoom is agnostic to file type. Could be that Fuji is pushing folks to use the film presets which only matter in JPG.
The reason I initially set up Raw + JPG was to play with the film presets in the camera, which is fun. I noted the difference in zoomability when reviewing shots. This is the first camera I have used where I have seen this anomaly - Nikon zoom is agnostic to file type. Could be that Fuji is pushing folks to use the film presets which only matter in JPG.
Aug 6, 2018 05:07:17 #
May I ask how you specify what file type to chimp? I stopped shooting raw+JPEG as I never needed the latter, but the image you view on the camera is nonetheless a JPEG rendering - it is not possible to view a raw file as it is not an image until it is demosaiced.
Aug 6, 2018 07:32:21 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
While I process the RAW files in my normal workflo... (show quote)
It seems that Nikon embeds the full size JPEG in the raw file while Fuji is embedding a smaller JPEG to keep the size of the raw file down.
Aug 6, 2018 07:55:56 #
I shoot Raw and JPEG with Canon equipment. Raw to one card and JPEG to the second card. The only reason I do that is for insurance purposes in-case one card fails. Once I have checked all the RAW images I delete all the files on the "JPEG" folder from the computer.
Aug 6, 2018 11:58:36 #
I've gone back to RAW + jpeg. For my insurance, and real estate photos, I need to do quick edits, resize, and upload, with jpegs I can do this with the simplest, most basic software. I like to do detailed edits, on my better, more interesting images, in this case RAW is the way to go. I was also able to upgrade my old Canon Powershot backup camera, with third party firmware, that gave the camera a RAW + jpeg option.
Aug 6, 2018 16:41:39 #
f8lee wrote:
May I ask how you specify what file type to chimp? I stopped shooting raw+JPEG as I never needed the latter, but the image you view on the camera is nonetheless a JPEG rendering - it is not possible to view a raw file as it is not an image until it is demosaiced.
On the X-T2, you can tell the camera which card to view. It defaults to card 1, but push the center of the multifunction button and it will switch.
Aug 6, 2018 17:33:21 #
Shutterbug57 wrote:
On the X-T2, you can tell the camera which card to view. It defaults to card 1, but push the center of the multifunction button and it will switch.
Thanks, I'll give it a shot (pun intended).
Aug 6, 2018 20:44:12 #
In my x-e3 manual it says that full zoom is only capability if shooting Raw + JPG.
Aug 6, 2018 21:18:55 #
Shooting raw+jpeg only works when the exposures for both are the same. When you are in high contrast/wide dynamic range situations or very low contrast situations, the jpegs are useless if you are shooting for highlight preservation, and/or exposing to the right. I use a consistent shooting workflow and never shoot raw +jpeg. I suppose if you really want good insurance, it might be best to record raw files to both cards. No reason to settle for a jpeg as a backup.
Aug 8, 2018 20:40:17 #
I mentioned before that you would need to shoot Raw + JPG to get full zoom capability; what I forgot to mention an may influence yout X-T@ storage,
is that both the Raw and JPG must be saved to the same card. Sorry if there is confusion.
is that both the Raw and JPG must be saved to the same card. Sorry if there is confusion.
Shutterbug57 wrote:
While I process the RAW files in my normal workflo... (show quote)
Aug 8, 2018 22:04:55 #
RichardE wrote:
I mentioned before that you would need to shoot Raw + JPG to get full zoom capability; what I forgot to mention an may influence yout X-T@ storage,
is that both the Raw and JPG must be saved to the same card. Sorry if there is confusion.
is that both the Raw and JPG must be saved to the same card. Sorry if there is confusion.
On the X-T2, you can put RAW on card 1 and JPG on card 2. I am not sure you even can put both on the same card with the X-T2.
Aug 8, 2018 22:31:44 #
You are correct. I wonder which Fuji camera allows both in the 1st slot?,
Shutterbug57 wrote:
On the X-T2, you can put RAW on card 1 and JPG on card 2. I am not sure you even can put both on the same card with the X-T2.
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