Raw or JPEG?

[Swift3230]

Guys, would prefer to know if anyone use the method to shoot photos using RAW or JPEG file format. Which one u guys recommend, if saying i have the Photoshop to convert the RAW file.

From wat i've read, the Nikon @3200 iso dam good,taken (maybe) in RAW format & convert it to TIFF file(if not mistaken)
see here
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=136612

Pls advise shud i put my setting to RAW instead of JPEG? will the result much much better?

[ShaolinTiger]

Yes, shoot RAW, always shoot, RAW.

Always convert from RAW.

IF you want to shoot JPEG get a PnS camera :)

SLRs are optimized for PPing of images and processing from RAW.

[noordin]

Shoot RAW. In years to come when your Photoshop skill keep improving, you'll realise that RAW is the only way to go.

I used to shoot RAW+JPEC. I have since deleted all my JPEC files, they're quite useless and just occupy space in my external HD.

[gandalfius]

After PPing the RAW files, what is the best format to save in? JPEG? TIFF? etc? Kindly advise, thank you.

[mki88]

After PPing the RAW files, what is the best format to save in? JPEG? TIFF? etc? Kindly advise, thank you.

U can save TIFF for much better detail and resolution. But this eaten up quite some spaces. This is usually used for extra large poster printing.

For common home usage, save in JPEG in very enough. No need to go TIFF of oher higher format.

[ShaolinTiger]

TIFF is a lossless format and it's also not compressed, so it takes up a LOT of space.

I always save as Jpeg unless I'm specifically doing some high res printing, then I'll 'redevelop' from RAW into high res TIFF.

Jpeg is fine for prints up to A4/10RW, and even larger if you save in high quality jpeg.

There's no need to save TIFF anyway, as you can always just produce the TIFF from the RAW file.

Never delete your RAW files after processing!

Always back them on on external HDD or DVD.

[StPatrick]

Guys, would prefer to know if anyone use the method to shoot photos using RAW or JPEG file format. Which one u guys recommend, if saying i have the Photoshop to convert the RAW file.

From wat i've read, the Nikon @3200 iso dam good,taken (maybe) in RAW format & convert it to TIFF file(if not mistaken)
see here
http://www.nikoncafe.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=136612

Pls advise shud i put my setting to RAW instead of JPEG? will the result much much better?



Yes... follow all the "gurus" here.
When i first got my DSLR, I have been shooting in RAW.
No doubt, all the information are kept and you can convert into whatever setting you like.
Train yourself in shooting RAW.
Sooner or later you need to buy extra CF card..haha :D

[gandalfius]

Thanks for the advise guys..appreciate it, now I am shooting in RAW+JPEG but seldom use the RAW files for processing. I just burn the RAW files to DVD as 'negative'..and the bad thing is RAW+JPEG can cater for only 140+ photos per 2GB CFCard.

Well, I must now just shoot pure RAW and put it into good use..erm and of course are prepared to dig up more $$ to buy memory cards or Digimate..keke..

[ckchowov]

I have to shoot RAW, bcos Jpeg output from my camera is too 'koyak'.

[j4shirley]

Yes, shoot RAW, always shoot, RAW.

Always convert from RAW.

IF you want to shoot JPEG get a PnS camera :)

SLRs are optimized for PPing of images and processing from RAW.

May i know any software highly recommended for convert RAW to JPEG or other format except photoshop??

[jmaguireokm]

May i know any software highly recommended for convert RAW to JPEG or other format except photoshop??

when you bought your camera, all the software, drivers and cable are bundles together. Maybe you need to download latest version only :D

hope it helps :run_away:

[ShaolinTiger]

May i know any software highly recommended for convert RAW to JPEG or other format except photoshop??

For Canon DPP for Nikon Capture NX.

For free RAWShooter Essentials.

[ckchowov]

Just to share:); The differences between direct Jpeg output and RAW converted Jpeg.

1. Direct output from camera(FZ50)
9269

2. RAW converted Jpeg
9270

[j4shirley]

when you bought your camera, all the software, drivers and cable are bundles together. Maybe you need to download latest version only :D

hope it helps :run_away:

i install the software that given by Nikon. will get the latest version from their website. need to explore it more start from now.. thanks..
For Canon DPP for Nikon Capture NX.

For free RAWShooter Essentials.

i know Capture NX, installed trial version before. i will find RAWShooter Essentials to try out first. thanks...

[csjian]

i install the software that given by Nikon. will get the latest version from their website. need to explore it more start from now.. thanks..


i know Capture NX, installed trial version before. i will find RAWShooter Essentials to try out first. thanks...

emm..may b net time can borrow from u the trial version of NX ...i only have Capture. :p

[j4shirley]

emm..may b net time can borrow from u the trial version of NX ...i only have Capture. :p

forgot where i download it before. you can try to download from here. hope it is working. :)

http://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nikoneurope_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=23474

[shamabd]

Yes, shoot RAW, always shoot, RAW.

Always convert from RAW.

IF you want to shoot JPEG get a PnS camera :)

SLRs are optimized for PPing of images and processing from RAW.

U SAY... but not for dot dot dot

[ShaolinTiger]

U SAY... but not for dot dot dot

Erm what is 'dot dot dot'?

[apeq]

TIFF is a lossless format and it's also not compressed, so it takes up a LOT of space.

I always save as Jpeg unless I'm specifically doing some high res printing, then I'll 'redevelop' from RAW into high res TIFF.

Jpeg is fine for prints up to A4/10RW, and even larger if you save in high quality jpeg.

There's no need to save TIFF anyway, as you can always just produce the TIFF from the RAW file.

Never delete your RAW files after processing!

Always back them on on external HDD or DVD.

Hi ST,
I have never developed from TIFF, do you mean the regular photo shop can develop prints (big ones like 12R) if I give them in TIFF format?Or do you mean specialized printers that do posters?

Thanks

[ShaolinTiger]

Hi ST,
I have never developed from TIFF, do you mean the regular photo shop can develop prints (big ones like 12R) if I give them in TIFF format?Or do you mean specialized printers that do posters?

Thanks

I think most photoshop can do up to 10R if you give them the TIFF file yes, 12R not sure.

Some even do up to A3 size.

You can check around.