If you truly understand RAW - do you ever shoot JPEG?

[kirbinster]

A different twist on the RAW vs JPEG never ending saga:

Assuming that you truly understand what RAW is and what it can do for you. Are there times other than in the studio or shooting where you need super fast frame rates that you shoot JPEG instead? Why? Please explain your reasons. Thanks

[PowerPix]

Are you trying to break the system again!?!?!

Yes, I have actually.

Only once, because it was a sporting event and I needed to get the photos up and out quickly.

[alex3410]

yep at the airshow when they where flying (i know that's what they generally do lol but i used RAW for photos on the ground)

Originally Posted by alex3410

yep at the airshow when they where flying (i know that's what they generally do lol but i used RAW for photos on the ground)

Ummm.... why only when they were flying?

[Quo Fan]

Nope. I only shoot raw.

[alex3410]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Ummm.... why only when they were flying?

because i can then use the rapid shot mode or what ever its called so that i can take lots of shots quickly and hopefully get a snap with the hole plane

when they are on the ground i can take my time and it does not matter they take longer to save as i am not in a rush

[Mr Guy]

Sorta. I've ripped the embedded JPEGs and delivered those, because I was satisfied I'd done a good job balancing the colors and didn't have time to post process.

Originally Posted by alex3410

because i can then use the rapid shot mode or what ever its called so that i can take lots of shots quickly and hopefully get a snap with the hole plane

when they are on the ground i can take my time and it does not matter they take longer to save as i am not in a rush

Umm..... I dunno what camera you have, but mine will do 5 frames per second for roughly 30 or so photos in RAW mode.

[alex3410]

a Panasonic DMC-FZ28 its a bridge camera not a full SLR,

it can only do the burst shoot mode in jpg
high Q = 2.5 frames per second max 3
low Q =2.5 fps max 5

there is also another mode which is 2fps and its unlimited frames (dependant on memory card)

if full SLR cameras can take RAW shots and save them as quickly as you say i am definitely getting one next upgrade lol