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 07/29/2008 06:57:05 AM · #1
OK, I am toying with the idea of converting my RAWs (lots of them) to DNG format.
Obviously the thought of having a future proof format (or so we are told) is appealing and I heard that 20% less space is required on the HDD(?)

Does anybody here swear by DNG? or can anyone possibly suggest why it would be a bad idea.

Thanks

Message edited by author 2008-07-29 06:57:39.
 07/29/2008 07:43:17 AM · #2
DNG is Adobe proprietary intellectual property, as far as I am aware. I trust Adobe as little as I trust Microsoft. I think it very unlikely that CR2 Canon Raw 2 will be left high and dry without converters in the future. But I think that Adobe has every reason to hype DNG. IMO probably not worth the effort of converting those many thousands of CR2 files you have.
 07/29/2008 08:12:47 AM · #3
It is *not* a proprietary format, Adobe is proposing it as an ISO standard, meaning it is completely open. That still doesn't mean that it will gain acceptance, and so it's value as "future-proofing" is nebulous at this point.
Should the RAW format ever begin to fall out of favor, it's highly likely you'll recognize this and be able to make a decision on conversion at that point. I don't think the saved drive space is that big a deal, with storage costs dropping as they are.

Edit to add: Also remember that DNG files are not valid originals for challenge entries, unless your camera writes them natively.

Message edited by author 2008-07-29 08:13:35.
 07/29/2008 08:21:26 AM · #4
As Kirbic said, "Adobe is submitting DNG to ISO for standardization." But presumably initiated by Adobe and until it is released into the wild is still Adobe's rights.
 07/29/2008 01:06:25 PM · #5
Top advice.. I'll steer clear for now..

Kirbic, cheers for the heads up regarding DNGs not valid for submission validations. Didn't even cross my mind.
 07/29/2008 02:22:34 PM · #6
Originally posted by kirbic:
Edit to add: Also remember that DNG files are not valid originals for challenge entries, unless your camera writes them natively.


If you do, remember, to click the "insert Oriiginal RAW File" box before you start! Or you get this!!
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