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07/09/2004 09:29:48 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by richterrell:
If possible I shoot in RAW mode. One of the main reasons I am doing this as of late is to intentionally limit the number of photos I take. I am trying to A) be more thoughtful about the shots I am taking and B)avoid blasting away just because I have a 1GB card and can do so. This is not to infer that anyone else is blasting away just because they shoot jpg, it is just something I catch myself doing sometimes and am trying to work on.
I can still get about 130 RAW images on a single card, so most of the time space is not an issue, really. And I enjoy the exposure and white balance control I have over a RAW file over that of a JPG.
Having said all that, I am sure there are lots of professional situations where JPG is simply more practical over RAW for either space limitation reasons, or perhaps writing more quickly in a sports environment for example, where a lot of burst shooting is taking place.
The following article on Luminous Landscapes is a very good take on RAW files, some of their advantages, and even a little bit on why some people choose JPG anyway. Happy reading!
Understanding Raw Files |
Yea you're totally right, digital folly: taking a hundred crappy shots and one good one. I made that mistake the first time I ever shot a wedding [I was assisting] and I know I probably looked too eager. When talking file size, it's definetly better to shoot 'too big' than to shoot 'too small'. |
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07/09/2004 09:31:04 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by SMW409:
I always shoot low quality |
For snapshots you mean? |
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07/09/2004 09:45:39 PM · #28 |
I shoot RAW when working slowly, and JPEG when doing event/ sports type stuff. The buffers empty much faster when shooting JPEG and I typically don't plan on doing any post editing for event shots.
I use RAW when I'm planning on potentially doing more editing or wanting really careful white balance and sharpening control. Just depends on how you plan to use the shots later. I shoot small, fine quality when I'm only going to use the shots on the web...
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07/10/2004 11:33:58 AM · #29 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
Originally posted by SMW409:
I always shoot low quality |
For snapshots you mean? |
I mean low quality as in subject matter...lol |
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