Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg???

Loddonjohn · 19-06-2007, 14:21

Good afternoon everyone,

Just curious to know in what format my fellow members shoot their pics....

And what is the thinking behind why they think they are better off using the method that they do.

Reason for the question is that I need to hear peoples feedback regarding the method they adopt.

Despite some sound advice from one of my favourite people on here

I would still like to hear all your views

Take care
John

cpd23 · 19-06-2007, 14:41

I shot both. Since I am a newbie at this when I have time to think and plan I use manual settings and raw. Other than that I use the pre-programed settings and jpeg. Raw images are a lot moe flexabilty in post processing.

Charlotte · 19-06-2007, 14:57

I shoot RAW 'cos I'm not too confident on my picture-taking skills, + use RAW as an insurance that I can use every last bit of tonal range + detail that I can muster in post-processing, so that I can be reasonably sure of a decent shot at the end of the day.

I know I've told you that already John, but I repeat it here for others who are also interested in the responses to your very valid question

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loddonjohn

Despite some sound advice from one of my favourite people on here

I would still like to hear all your views

Best way, John

Hacker · 19-06-2007, 15:02

Up until a few months ago I shot almost exclusively in JPEG, some of the shows I was covering meant 300-400 shots to process and that's a lot of memory. After experimenting with RAW during the winter I've now gone the other way and won't shoot anything but RAW, if you do make a mistake, either on exposure or WB or whatever it is easier and quicker to correct in RAW.

I also did a small experiment recently where I shot using both and you can really see the difference, the JPEG looked fine as a stand alone image but when compared with the RAW there was no contest.

If you can - shoot RAW!

Gary Bagshawe · 19-06-2007, 15:08

I used to shoot just high quality jpg's but now shoot raw all the time, the main reason is because of the file size it allows you to obtain for picture libraries, I have even started shooting news jobs in raw as well. The ability to salvage badly exposed shots is in a way good but I feel that people should learn to get the exposure correct in the first place.

fionaB · 19-06-2007, 16:56

It depends what i am shooting cos memory storage is a concern for me. I usually shoot Raw cos i then have much more control over post processing. i do however agree with gary in that i do "try" to get as much right in camera as possible.
however for things like the 50th birthday i shot on friday i used high quality jpeg on the 9500 for the speed of shooting. and there was no wya i was using the canon for that.

Fi

viages · 19-06-2007, 17:03

Hi

I shoot in RAW only, this enables more contol post processing, I ony save the images I want as tiff's.
I always write all the RAW files to disk so keeping the originals. Then delete the RAW from the HD freeing up storage space.

stupot · 19-06-2007, 17:08

I 'm a recent convert to RAW and wouldn't go back to Jpegs, RAW gives me that little extra scope to adjust things i didn't quite get right in camera!

**Markulous** · 19-06-2007, 17:08

What's JPEG?

**Dabhand16** · 19-06-2007, 17:12

I also shoot RAW. I used to be put off by the need to use a converter in the processing, but once you get your head around it there is no going back.

sejanus · 19-06-2007, 18:06

How strange, I seem to be the only JPEG lover here

My view is that RAW is good if you're doing big prints but JPEG readers will still be around when the code to display a particular RAW file is long lost. Nearly thirty years of working with computers and a lot longer taking pictures has made me very suspicious of any system, tool or format that's specific to a single supplier.

P-E · 19-06-2007, 18:32

RAW for me..........gives me more flexibility to correct my errors.

Loddonjohn · 19-06-2007, 18:33

Hi All,

Wow what a lot of support for the Raw format.

Can I ask how many of you just take pictures for your own pleasure with no intention of trying to sell your work, happy to just upload your work to Flickr or Pixalo etc.. This is my situation and don't know which way to jump.

What about your Raw file when it is saved to J Peg to upload to such sites isn't your Raw file quality lost then?

Take care
John

Loddonjohn · 19-06-2007, 18:42

Charlotte,

Were Those the chocolate's that you said that you liked?

John

19-06-2007, 14:21	#1 (permalink)
Loddonjohn Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrow. Middlesex. Posts: 166	Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? Good afternoon everyone, Just curious to know in what format my fellow members shoot their pics.... And what is the thinking behind why they think they are better off using the method that they do. Reason for the question is that I need to hear peoples feedback regarding the method they adopt. Despite some sound advice from one of my favourite people on here I would still like to hear all your views Take care John

19-06-2007, 14:41	#2 (permalink)
cpd23 Getting Comfy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 186	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? I shot both. Since I am a newbie at this when I have time to think and plan I use manual settings and raw. Other than that I use the pre-programed settings and jpeg. Raw images are a lot moe flexabilty in post processing.

19-06-2007, 15:02	#4 (permalink)
Hacker Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 632	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? Up until a few months ago I shot almost exclusively in JPEG, some of the shows I was covering meant 300-400 shots to process and that's a lot of memory. After experimenting with RAW during the winter I've now gone the other way and won't shoot anything but RAW, if you do make a mistake, either on exposure or WB or whatever it is easier and quicker to correct in RAW. I also did a small experiment recently where I shot using both and you can really see the difference, the JPEG looked fine as a stand alone image but when compared with the RAW there was no contest. If you can - shoot RAW! __________________ www.greenlees-photography.com - wedding & portrait photography www.greenlees-equine.com - sport horse photography

19-06-2007, 15:08	#5 (permalink)
Gary Bagshawe Rep Point Winner 07 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 2,243	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? I used to shoot just high quality jpg's but now shoot raw all the time, the main reason is because of the file size it allows you to obtain for picture libraries, I have even started shooting news jobs in raw as well. The ability to salvage badly exposed shots is in a way good but I feel that people should learn to get the exposure correct in the first place.

19-06-2007, 16:56	#6 (permalink)
fionaB Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 5,637	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? It depends what i am shooting cos memory storage is a concern for me. I usually shoot Raw cos i then have much more control over post processing. i do however agree with gary in that i do "try" to get as much right in camera as possible. however for things like the 50th birthday i shot on friday i used high quality jpeg on the 9500 for the speed of shooting. and there was no wya i was using the canon for that. Fi

19-06-2007, 17:03	#7 (permalink)
viages Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 615	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? Hi I shoot in RAW only, this enables more contol post processing, I ony save the images I want as tiff's. I always write all the RAW files to disk so keeping the originals. Then delete the RAW from the HD freeing up storage space.

19-06-2007, 17:08	#8 (permalink)
stupot Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset Posts: 1,452	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? I 'm a recent convert to RAW and wouldn't go back to Jpegs, RAW gives me that little extra scope to adjust things i didn't quite get right in camera!

19-06-2007, 17:08	#9 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 10,173	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? What's JPEG?

19-06-2007, 17:12	#10 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 9,785	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? I also shoot RAW. I used to be put off by the need to use a converter in the processing, but once you get your head around it there is no going back.

19-06-2007, 18:06	#11 (permalink)
sejanus Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 294	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? How strange, I seem to be the only JPEG lover here My view is that RAW is good if you're doing big prints but JPEG readers will still be around when the code to display a particular RAW file is long lost. Nearly thirty years of working with computers and a lot longer taking pictures has made me very suspicious of any system, tool or format that's specific to a single supplier.

19-06-2007, 18:32	#12 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,806	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? RAW for me..........gives me more flexibility to correct my errors.

19-06-2007, 18:33	#13 (permalink)
Loddonjohn Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrow. Middlesex. Posts: 166	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? Hi All, Wow what a lot of support for the Raw format. Can I ask how many of you just take pictures for your own pleasure with no intention of trying to sell your work, happy to just upload your work to Flickr or Pixalo etc.. This is my situation and don't know which way to jump. What about your Raw file when it is saved to J Peg to upload to such sites isn't your Raw file quality lost then? Take care John

19-06-2007, 18:42	#14 (permalink)
Loddonjohn Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrow. Middlesex. Posts: 166	Re: Who Shoots Raw Who Shoots J Peg??? Charlotte, Were Those the chocolate's that you said that you liked? John

19-06-2007, 18:54	#15 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 9,785