why shoot in raw?

AF44 · Aug 13, 2008

why shoot in raw? i seem to get the same results using jpeg and the file is half as big...

dEARlEADER · Aug 13, 2008

baaah...... you've no idea what you just done......

RAW files are lossless and are more versatile for editing. There is also more recoverable data if you suck and have blown lights and/or shadows.

bdv1973 · Aug 13, 2008

dEARlEADER said:
baaah...... you've no idea what you just done......

I was thinking the same thing

LuckyStarPhotography · Aug 13, 2008

This oughta be interesting. /thought.

Arch · Aug 13, 2008

yes, in order to avoid a huge RAW Vs Jpeg debate please try the search function at the top for previous RAW threads, it has been asked many many times.

Here's the most recent (and large) thread, but there are more if you search back further...

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123838&highlight=RAW+Jpeg