Raw / jpeg.

[PyeeL]

Hi. I'm new, and would like a ask something.
What is the difference between shooting in RAW and JPEG?
And I heard some people prefer to shoot in RAW - or is that even true?
If it is so, why do they prefer RAW?

I'm sorry if my questions sound stupid... but thanks.

 

[giantcanopy]

Hi PyeeL

Each has their own advantages. RAW has more information captured in each file, but larger file size and potentially more tedious post processing.

A few threads recently that discussed regarding raw

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=410736&highlight=RAW+Jpeg

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34559&highlight=RAW+Jpeg

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409594&highlight=RAW+Jpeg

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362025&highlight=RAW+Jpeg

Ryan

 

[PyeeL]

Hey thanks Ryan!
One more thing, are RAW files larger than JPEG's?

 

[giantcanopy]

Hey thanks Ryan!
One more thing, are RAW files larger than JPEG's?

yes larger size

 

[Rashkae]

Hey thanks Ryan!
One more thing, are RAW files larger than JPEG's?

If you try a google search for "RAW vs JPEG" you'll find a lot of information. RAW is the raw data straight from the sensor. JPEG is post-processed and compressed. So a JPEG file can be 5-10x smaller than a RAW file, but at the expense of detail and dynamic range headroom.

 

[Deming86]

Depending on the confidence and size available at hand for the photog, he may choose to shoot in RAW for like important shoots as it may be a saving grace in case you get the WB wrong or something... Personally i shoot in RAW as I don't wanna go home and find that the picture wasn't what I hoped for in JPEG format. But of course I do hope for the day that with experience I can confidently shoot JPEG with space for more pictures! =D

 

[PyeeL]

yes larger size

If you try a google search for "RAW vs JPEG" you'll find a lot of information. RAW is the raw data straight from the sensor. JPEG is post-processed and compressed. So a JPEG file can be 5-10x smaller than a RAW file, but at the expense of detail and dynamic range headroom.

Okay, that sounds like time for a larger CF card for me.
Thanks for the info Ryan and kae(if I can call you that).

 

[screamedinfidelities]

For me, I shoot RAW for more freedom in PP.With a good software like Adobe Camera Raw, I tempted to try out RAW instead of Jpeg and I never turned back since.To me, if you want good image quality, shoot RAW.If shooting friends and all, I shoot Jpeg.

 

[PyeeL]

Ok thanks screamed for the tip. I think I'll be trying out RAW with Adobe soon.

 

[faaiz]

It's just the size of the file, JPEG is compressed = less space taken

 

[shutterstation]

I just wrote an article on my site about RAW vs. JPEG with a table explaining the differences if you're interested. It's obviously my point of view only and not everyone will agree, but I just decided that shooting exclusively in RAW (as I've done for the past 3 years) is definitely not the best option.