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fontku · 08-28-2008, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by AndrewG NY

While it's true that RAW will improve the ability to correct this during PP, you'll still get better images if you do your best in-camera. Bringing up the shadows will also increase noise, and by underexposing you're generally not collecting as much detail and texture as you might have had the image been properly exposed in the first place.

This has always been true with any camera. Meters are not infallible, it's the operators responsibility to know how they work if they want the best results.

Absolutely agree!

08-28-2008, 10:24 AM	#17
fontku New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Catalunya Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 7	Originally Posted by AndrewG NY While it's true that RAW will improve the ability to correct this during PP, you'll still get better images if you do your best in-camera. Bringing up the shadows will also increase noise, and by underexposing you're generally not collecting as much detail and texture as you might have had the image been properly exposed in the first place. This has always been true with any camera. Meters are not infallible, it's the operators responsibility to know how they work if they want the best results. Absolutely agree!