Comments on: RAW vs. JPEG – Deciding which is best for you http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/ CameraDojo brings you interviews with top photographers and industry leaders as well as tutorials and the latest in photography news. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:37:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 Anonymous Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:19:56 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1304 Yes, RAW all the way. I consider that most of my photographs that I produce to be of an historic value. Why wouldn't I want to give future generations the best opportunity to produce a quality print. Extra CF cards can easily be carried. It seems the more convenient life is, the lazier we get. <br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.thomassemesky.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.thomassemesky.com</a> Yes, RAW all the way. I consider that most of my photographs that I produce to be of an historic value. Why wouldn't I want to give future generations the best opportunity to produce a quality print. Extra CF cards can easily be carried. It seems the more convenient life is, the lazier we get.

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]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 Anonymous Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:19:56 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1305 Yes, RAW all the way. I consider that most of my photographs that I produce to be of an historic value. Why wouldn't I want to give future generations the best opportunity to produce a quality print. Extra CF cards can easily be carried. It seems the more convenient life is, the lazier we get. <br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.thomassemesky.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.thomassemesky.com</a> Yes, RAW all the way. I consider that most of my photographs that I produce to be of an historic value. Why wouldn't I want to give future generations the best opportunity to produce a quality print. Extra CF cards can easily be carried. It seems the more convenient life is, the lazier we get.

http://www.thomassemesky.com

]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1300 Anonymous Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:29:32 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1300 I usually shoot in RAW, but occasionally use JPEG for certain projects. For instance, I recently did B/W head shots for a church directory for which I used JPEG. I shot them all in the same location, had good control of the lighting, and the finished product was approximately 1.5 inches on its longest side. For me, using RAW for that was overkill. JPEG was more than adequate. I think it is the matter of the right tool for the right job. In the same way that I selected the best lens for the shoot, I also selected the best format (IMHO). I usually shoot in RAW, but occasionally use JPEG for certain projects. For instance, I recently did B/W head shots for a church directory for which I used JPEG. I shot them all in the same location, had good control of the lighting, and the finished product was approximately 1.5 inches on its longest side. For me, using RAW for that was overkill. JPEG was more than adequate. I think it is the matter of the right tool for the right job. In the same way that I selected the best lens for the shoot, I also selected the best format (IMHO).

]]> By: Mary Sledd’s Blog | Austin Wedding Photography and Stuff » Blog Archive » Mary Sledd - Austin Wedding Photographer :: FAQ http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 Mary Sledd’s Blog | Austin Wedding Photography and Stuff » Blog Archive » Mary Sledd - Austin Wedding Photographer :: FAQ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:20:33 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1295 [...] get the highest quality photos possible with JPEG is fibbing. More info about the RAW vs JPEG debate here.  The cameras I use produce files that are between 10-21 [...] [...] get the highest quality photos possible with JPEG is fibbing. More info about the RAW vs JPEG debate here.  The cameras I use produce files that are between 10-21 [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1291 Anonymous Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:59:18 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1291 Wow, I thought every pro shot in RAW. I didn't even know there was a debate. As a professional you can afford a few extra CF card and hard drives are cheap. Why in the world would you choose to take a picture at a lesser quality with less ability to adjust than your camera is capable of, with perhaps high speed sports shooting as an exception. My clients have no idea if my exposure or white balance was perfect when I shot the image, I worry more about getting the perfect moment. The less you make a client wait for fiddling with your camera the better shot you will get. I hate the elitist attitude that someone is so good they get it perfect in camera, your client only cares about the final image, which is all that matters. Wow, I thought every pro shot in RAW. I didn't even know there was a debate. As a professional you can afford a few extra CF card and hard drives are cheap. Why in the world would you choose to take a picture at a lesser quality with less ability to adjust than your camera is capable of, with perhaps high speed sports shooting as an exception. My clients have no idea if my exposure or white balance was perfect when I shot the image, I worry more about getting the perfect moment. The less you make a client wait for fiddling with your camera the better shot you will get. I hate the elitist attitude that someone is so good they get it perfect in camera, your client only cares about the final image, which is all that matters.

]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1221 Anonymous Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:33:47 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1221 Hi Kevin and David!<br></br><br></br>Concerning the RAW vs. JPEG post, I'm mostly a JPEG shooter. As a wedding shooter this gives me some advantage in disk space, better spedd in writing CF cards and better speed in my post-processing workflow. <br></br><br></br>However, in difficult light situations or unique momments (ed: inside a church or "puting the rings" or "the kiss") I prefer to play safer and shoot in RAW mode as this gives greater light and color latitude.<br></br><br></br>I usually shoot more than 2000 pics by wedding, and deliver about 800-1000. I review every single one and treat the ones that I've picked. By "treat" I mean from minor color and light corrections to spot removal, skin soften, punch, and so on.<br></br><br></br>In group shots I always shoot 3 times because of the "closed eyes" and better face looking, then I post-process and combine these shots in order to have the "perfect" pic from those 3. <br></br><br></br>As you see this is very time comsuming, so JPEG is now a better choice for me. I would shoot always in RAW (because of color and light latitude) if it was faster and had less Mb weight... <br></br><br></br>For my personal projects I prefer RAW.<br></br><br></br>Regards,<br></br>Tiago<br></br><a href="http://www.tiagovalente.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.tiagovalente.com</a> Hi Kevin and David!

Concerning the RAW vs. JPEG post, I'm mostly a JPEG shooter. As a wedding shooter this gives me some advantage in disk space, better spedd in writing CF cards and better speed in my post-processing workflow.

However, in difficult light situations or unique momments (ed: inside a church or "puting the rings" or "the kiss") I prefer to play safer and shoot in RAW mode as this gives greater light and color latitude.

I usually shoot more than 2000 pics by wedding, and deliver about 800-1000. I review every single one and treat the ones that I've picked. By "treat" I mean from minor color and light corrections to spot removal, skin soften, punch, and so on.

In group shots I always shoot 3 times because of the "closed eyes" and better face looking, then I post-process and combine these shots in order to have the "perfect" pic from those 3.

As you see this is very time comsuming, so JPEG is now a better choice for me. I would shoot always in RAW (because of color and light latitude) if it was faster and had less Mb weight…

For my personal projects I prefer RAW.

Regards,
Tiago
http://www.tiagovalente.com

]]> By: Kerry Garrison http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1166 Kerry Garrison Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:24:22 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1166 Correct, in Photoshop edits to JPEGS affect the ctual file but in Lightroom the changes are non-destructive. <br></br><br></br>David states that he can get big prints from JPEGS but the typical print is usually only 5x7. Correct, in Photoshop edits to JPEGS affect the ctual file but in Lightroom the changes are non-destructive.

David states that he can get big prints from JPEGS but the typical print is usually only 5×7.

]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1148 Anonymous Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:20:37 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1148 It would be interesting if you could discuss sRAW vs JPG. It would be interesting if you could discuss sRAW vs JPG.

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]]> By: Anonymous http://cameradojo.com/2009/01/20/raw-vs-jpeg-%e2%80%93-deciding-which-is-best-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 Anonymous Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:02:41 +0000 http://cameradojo.com/?p=963#comment-1145 I'm primarily a JPG shooting, but certainly find value in using RAW from time to time. When I do, I often use the RAW+JPG mode to get both images right out of the box. I certainly don't begrudge those that pick something different. It is works for them, that is great. I don't need someone to validate my process.<br></br><br></br>You stated that in Lightroom the RAW image is protected from edits while the JPG isn't. I don't think that is completely accurate.<br></br><br></br>From Adobe's site: "The Develop module in Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom I'm primarily a JPG shooting, but certainly find value in using RAW from time to time. When I do, I often use the RAW+JPG mode to get both images right out of the box. I certainly don't begrudge those that pick something different. It is works for them, that is great. I don't need someone to validate my process.

You stated that in Lightroom the RAW image is protected from edits while the JPG isn't. I don't think that is completely accurate.

From Adobe's site: "The Develop module in Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom

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