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03/04/2009 10:12:24 AM · #1
Anyone know why my camera shoots slower when I go from JPEG to RAW? I should probably know that, but I don't... My memory card to slow?

I have a D300 and, if possible, I want to shoot 6fps in RAW.

Thanks for reading
03/04/2009 10:16:01 AM · #2
Just a guess, but I assume it's because the files are significantly larger and there's more to write. If I'm doing a short burst, I don't notice a difference, but with the longer bursts, it definitely needs some time before it can catch up.
03/04/2009 10:18:58 AM · #3
What Wendy said.

On my camera shooting in RAW saves 2 files, the processed JPEG and the RAW file. I imagine this would add to the write time.
03/04/2009 10:40:59 AM · #4
I can shoot about 5 Raws in burst before it slows down. Jpg's I can do around a dozen before any delay sets in.
03/04/2009 10:43:36 AM · #5
a faster memory card will help clear the camera buffer quicker and therefore allow you more shots in burst mode before it slows down
03/04/2009 11:30:57 AM · #6
I would look in your camera manual. There is probably a section that lists the speeds and shots/burst that you can achieve in each format. I know there is a secion in my 50D manual.
03/04/2009 01:00:58 PM · #7
Thanks for all the answers! When I looked around in the camera I noticed that I was shooting in 14-bit... I'm shooting fast again now. Thanks again!
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