Quiz 14

Remember:

Jpeg has a smaller size, since it contains less data.

Next time! Here is few more to remember:

RAW in different cameras:

NEF ( Nikon)
CR2, CRW (Canon)
SRF, SR2 (Sony)
ORF (Olympus)
PEF (Pentax)
RW2 (Panasonic)
MEF (Mamiya)

Remember this:

JPEG files:

PROS:
1. File size is much smaller
2. No need for postprocessing
3. Files are ready to go for print, e-mail, etc.
4. It is easy to view and edit with any image editing program
5. JPEG allows you to fire your camera more rapidly

CONS:
1. Compressed files lose some image data
2. It is more difficult to correct mistakes of color and exposure
3. You have less control over the way your final image appears

Check this:

JPEG files:

PROS:
1. File size is much smaller
2. No need for postprocessing
3. Files are ready to go for print, e-mail, etc.
4. It is easy to view and edit with any image editing program
5. JPEG allows you to fire your camera more rapidly

CONS:
1. Compressed files lose some image data
2. It is more difficult to correct mistakes of color and exposure
3. You have less control over the way your final image appears

Check this:

RAW files:

PROS:
1. No data is lost
2. Allows you to correct mistakes made at the time of exposure
3. You have a lot of flexibility with manipulating the image in post
4. Adjustment made in postprocessing are non-destructive

CONS:
1. Very large files compare to jpeg
2. Images can’t be used immediately for printing, e-mailing, etc.
3. Special program is needed to edit images and turn them to jpegs
4. Require time and effort to “develop”

Check this:

RAW files:

PROS:
1. No data is lost
2. Allows you to correct mistakes made at the time of exposure
3. You have a lot of flexibility with manipulating the image in post
4. Adjustment made in postprocessing are non-destructive

CONS:
1. Very large files compare to jpeg
2. Images can’t be used immediately for printing, e-mailing, etc.
3. Special program is needed to edit images and turn them to jpegs
4. Require time and effort to “develop”

Remember:

When to shoot JPEG:

1. You have limited storage (memory card or hard drive)
2. You are willing to do only minimal postproduction or none
3. You need images right away
4. You should fast action like sport photography in burst mode

When to shoot RAW:

1. You enjoy postprocessing and want more flexibility
2. If you should under difficult lightening conditions:
– When you think that highlights might be overexpose
– When you are unsure about white balance
– When you are unsure about your exposure

Remember:

When to shoot JPEG:

1. You have limited storage (memory card or hard drive)
2. You are willing to do only minimal postproduction or none
3. You need images right away
4. You should fast action like sport photography in burst mode

When to shoot RAW:

1. You enjoy postprocessing and want more flexibility
2. If you should under difficult lightening conditions:
– When you think that highlights might be overexpose
– When you are unsure about white balance
– When you are unsure about your exposure