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Harald · 10-13-2007, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by mtnbearhug

In my mind the reason we take pictures is the capture the moment. This has been eluted to earlier in this thread..

In my understanding of the difference between the jpeg and Raw is that the raw offers a bigger range of color and sharpness (which is why the MB of the pic is larger). So initially the Raw should give you a better picture than a jpeg. The main problem is the MB size of the pic... Is my thinking correct ????

Yes, as far as I understand. But actually the size of the files is not an severe problem because 2 Gb + cards are not expensive anynore. I have one 2gb and one 1 Gb card and shoot RAW:s exclusively.

Originally Posted by mtnbearhug

There is a place for PP.. for sure.. not all pictures are perfect.. but I dont like sitting infront of a computer "fixing" my pics... I dont mind giving them a little brush but I like them as natural as be.. PP is fun and if that is the look I am wanting them I dont mind sittingn in front of the computer..

Basic fixing can be done to the jpegs also, but even it is done very much more conveniently without affecting the picture quality when RAW workflow is used. More extreme PP is then just RAW thing only. Some of it can be done to jpegs, but you usually pay for it severely in picture quality. If we are talking about web-size pictures and normal monitors to view them, jpegs are usually enough if extreme PP is not needed.

If you dont want sit in front of your computer, then jpeg way with basic fixing is yours. You know the tradeoffs and benefits and make your decisions accordingly. Very good.

10-13-2007, 10:09 AM	#18
Harald Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland, Europe Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 182	Originally Posted by mtnbearhug In my mind the reason we take pictures is the capture the moment. This has been eluted to earlier in this thread.. In my understanding of the difference between the jpeg and Raw is that the raw offers a bigger range of color and sharpness (which is why the MB of the pic is larger). So initially the Raw should give you a better picture than a jpeg. The main problem is the MB size of the pic... Is my thinking correct ???? Yes, as far as I understand. But actually the size of the files is not an severe problem because 2 Gb + cards are not expensive anynore. I have one 2gb and one 1 Gb card and shoot RAW:s exclusively. Originally Posted by mtnbearhug There is a place for PP.. for sure.. not all pictures are perfect.. but I dont like sitting infront of a computer "fixing" my pics... I dont mind giving them a little brush but I like them as natural as be.. PP is fun and if that is the look I am wanting them I dont mind sittingn in front of the computer.. Basic fixing can be done to the jpegs also, but even it is done very much more conveniently without affecting the picture quality when RAW workflow is used. More extreme PP is then just RAW thing only. Some of it can be done to jpegs, but you usually pay for it severely in picture quality. If we are talking about web-size pictures and normal monitors to view them, jpegs are usually enough if extreme PP is not needed. If you dont want sit in front of your computer, then jpeg way with basic fixing is yours. You know the tradeoffs and benefits and make your decisions accordingly. Very good. __________________ good pictures are made of good light...... not pixels or lines per inch, not lack of CA, aberrations or banding.....