editing: Jpeg or Raw

[Going easy]

just wondering, I shoot in RAW recently and i have been trying to find a editor for it, But what is y'all preference? jpeg or RAW and why

[CheaperKings]

Originally Posted by Going easy

just wondering, I shoot in RAW recently and i have been trying to find a editor for it, But what is y'all preference? jpeg or RAW and why

Shoot RAW, always. You'll have way more control over your image when in post...

[vsa]

RAW. But might switch to srch since it's so nifty.

[teaking]

I have to say that it is worth your while investigating RAW and JPEG and then making your choice.

RAW does give more freedom, the numbers do speak for there self on a technical level how ever its worth understanding how JPEG's are created and the theory behind how our eyes work and perceive colours.

Choosing your file type to shoot in is an important choice as it will ultimately decide how you process your images. I have seen great photos from people who shoot RAW and from those who shoot JPEG its what works for you and fits your workflow.

[Barbsjoy]

Started in with jpeg, then switched over to RAW, once camera had the ability. I do agree you have a more control over your image. If you are from the school of straight out of the camera, no post work, than it wouldn't matter. I must say I do like the option though.

[navcom]

Count me in the RAW column. I used to shoot JPG's years ago but made the switch because of the flexibility it gave. It's a digital negative right out of the camera whereas a JPG has been slightly "tampered" with. Ultimately it is your choice though.

I use and would highly recommend Lightroom for RAW processing. Most cameras that shoot in RAW format also come with their own editor but Lightroom takes it to the highest level. On top of working with lossless format files for all modifications, it also is a database photo organizer as well as a digital darkroom tool of high quality that is very easy to use.

Hope that helps!

[BigVinnie]

Knowing what operating system your computer uses would help.

[Henry Wilt]

Originally Posted by navcom

Count me in the RAW column. I used to shoot JPG's years ago but made the switch because of the flexibility it gave. It's a digital negative right out of the camera whereas a JPG has been slightly "tampered" with. Ultimately it is your choice though.

I use and would highly recommend Lightroom for RAW processing. Most cameras that shoot in RAW format also come with their own editor but Lightroom takes it to the highest level. On top of working with lossless format files for all modifications, it also is a database photo organizer as well as a digital darkroom tool of high quality that is very easy to use.

Hope that helps!

+1 I'm in the same camp on both points.

[Going easy]

Originally Posted by BigVinnie

Knowing what operating system your computer uses would help.

I have a windows vista

[Amy L]

I tend to shoot in RAW and I use photoshop elements to edit my pictures in. Shooting in RAW allows you in photoshop elements to do a lot more editing to the image than you'd be able to if you shot in JPEG. When you've edited your image and go to save it, it normally automatically saves it as a JPEG