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 07/09/2008 06:05:29 PM · #1
Hi there,

I'm sorry if I sound completely ignorant, but I am new to this. Does everyone shoot in 'RAW' format and then correct every photo in post? Or, are there any of you that shoot jpeg?

thank you
 07/09/2008 06:25:42 PM · #2
Depends on what I am shooting and how difficult the lighting might be. If it is hard to meter (wedding, white dress/black tux, black dog/white bg, white dog/white bg, etc...) I shoot 'RAW'+JPEG. Otherwise, I am a JPEG gal. 'RAW' just takes up too much space for me. There are MANY MANY here that shoot ONLY 'RAW', which is fine too :)

Personal choice really, but do a forum search and take in all of the good/bad things about using either, then try both and see which you prefer :)

In other words, educate, then experimentate LOL

Good luck!
 07/09/2008 06:41:06 PM · #3
Thank you!!
 07/09/2008 07:07:12 PM · #4
If I'm shooting for a challenge, or I know lighting will be difficult, I'll do 'RAW'. If it is stuff where it does not matter as much, then JPEG.
 07/09/2008 09:57:20 PM · #5
'RAW' 100% of the time. I then do any CC/wb changes and sometimes exposure adjustments. Then I convert to JPG. I use DPP from canon and it supports picture styles so I have a custom one set for portraiture, weddings, etc. If you use some other 'RAW' converter you can do similar things. If you shoot JPG you get what you get, and you get 8 bits of data as compared to 14 (with a 40D). DPP also can adjust for noise, lens issues, CA, and more.

Also, with 'RAW' you have a negative - you cannot change the file permanently. With a JPG you can save over it and multiple generations of a lossy file can ugly fast.
 07/09/2008 10:05:30 PM · #6
JPG for me. 'Raw' files with the S3 are about 35meg per shot. Maybe I will start shooting some 'RAW' after I get a tetrabite ext hard drive. I want to begin experimenting with Aperture or PS 7 that I have in my Mac at that point.
07/09/2008 10:25:53 PM · #7
You can ALWAYS make a jpeg from a 'RAW' file, but you can NEVER make a 'RAW' file from a jpeg...

As Prof said, your Canon software has all the same presets that your camera does... if you want the generic out of camera output, run it through your converter with whichever picture style you want, or make your own.

Memory is cheap. Shoot 'RAW' unless you aren't going to be doing any processing on the file afterwards (ie, handing the card directly to the client at the end of the shoot).
 07/09/2008 10:52:07 PM · #8
'RAW' always. If you are using Canon DPP, Aperture, Lightroom or a similar package the 'RAW' conversion is really a none issue and you have a lot more latitude with adjustments. I have heard the sow wedding photographers still shoot jpeg, but I cannot imagine taking such a risk with somebody's wedding.
 07/16/2008 02:41:26 PM · #9
I always shoot 'raw'.
 07/16/2008 02:43:05 PM · #10
'RAW', always 'RAW'.
 07/16/2008 02:48:07 PM · #11
if you use auto white balance, I recommend 'RAW' â€Â¦ in fact, the only time I can think of to NOT use 'RAW' would be if you use 'Raw' + JPG ;P
 07/16/2008 02:48:42 PM · #12
I always shoot in 'raw', unless they're just fun snapshots for friends and family.
 07/16/2008 02:48:53 PM · #13
'RAW' whenever possible, there are times when 'RAW' cannot be used, high number of expected shots vs memory, or when you need burst shooting as 'RAW' is a lot slower.
 07/16/2008 02:51:59 PM · #14
'raw' all the time now--simpler work flow
 07/16/2008 02:53:24 PM · #15
About 95% of the time I shoot JPEG. I shoot way too much that needs turned around quickly. When I have something for corporate or large format print I shoot 'RAW'+L Jpeg. I rarely need the 'raw' but I have had it save me a couple of times. Primarily get in right in the camera the first time and you wont have a need for 'raw'.

NOTE: This is not a hit against people who shoot 'raw'. I just dont use it.

Matt
 07/16/2008 02:54:05 PM · #16
I shoot in 'raw' exclusively and I'll tell you the most important reason why. I open and save my work A LOT. I come back to an old picture and rework on it later or I go to bed and come back fresh in the morning. With a JPEG everytime you save it and reopen it the quality degrades.

I convert my raws into 16bit tiff files as they are virtually lossless. With a
That reason alone is enough to shoot in 'raw' only. A warning though my ways takes up A LOT of memory 10mb for the 'raw' and then a photoshop with layers tiff file can be 100mb so you need a larger hard drive.
 07/16/2008 02:54:39 PM · #17
The only time I shoot JPEG is when I'm low on CF media space (very rare) or for Minimal Challenges. Otherwise, I'm a sushi aficionado.
 07/16/2008 02:55:05 PM · #18
I would go bmp if I were you.

Seriously though. 'RAW' 'RAW' 'RAW'.

The only time I go jpeg now is when I do tests or take a sequence of shots.

Or when I forget to upload my 200 raws from my 4gb card when I have the chance, then have no choice but to reduce the size when out shooting because I only have 150mb left on the card. gRrr

That brings up this question. Why can I only put 237 10MB 'raw' files on a 4GB card?
 07/16/2008 02:55:51 PM · #19
Originally posted by scalvert:
The only time I shoot JPEG is when I'm low on CF media space (very rare) or for Minimal Challenges. Otherwise, I'm a sushi aficionado.


Sushi means rolled rice or rice roll, the 'raw' fish is optional and is often cooked fish veggies beef or even fruit. :)
07/16/2008 02:57:18 PM · #20
Originally posted by togtog:
Sushi means rolled rice or rice roll, the 'raw' fish is optional and is often cooked fish veggies beef or even fruit. :)

It's all yummy.
 07/16/2008 02:58:00 PM · #21
'RAW' or 'RAW'+JPG, you pay the big bucks for this option you should use it.
 07/16/2008 03:10:33 PM · #22
I do 'RAW'+JPEG! Love the option plus if something needs fixing, I have the 'raw' file to do so.
 07/16/2008 03:11:34 PM · #23
Originally posted by togtog:
Originally posted by scalvert:
The only time I shoot JPEG is when I'm low on CF media space (very rare) or for Minimal Challenges. Otherwise, I'm a sushi aficionado.


Sushi means rolled rice or rice roll, the 'raw' fish is optional and is often cooked fish veggies beef or even fruit. :)


Sashimi is the 'raw' fish stuff...

R.
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