Originally posted by snostorm Hi Oddity,
I shoot jpegs for the great majority of what I shoot. I've been shooting digital for about 15 years, and Pentax DSLRs for about 9 years. I disagree with the implication that those shooting jpegs do so because either they don't like doing PP, or don't have the tools or skill. I set up my cameras to give me images that I can work with in PP, then process the best images with my computer for final output. I probably spend more time doing PP on individual files than the great majority of RAW shooters. Jpegs, reasonably exposed, can be very effectively enhanced with quite a bit of range in PP, and I can still utilize the maximum performance of my cameras while shooting if I want or need it.
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I'm sure others will disagree, and that's fine, but it won't change the way i like to shoot. . .
Scott
I'm with Scott as well, I pretty much shoot JPEG with my K-3 as well, and have similar settings to give me a good starting point for post process.
(He has some suggestions listed I am going to try myself.)
I try to be careful during shooting to keep exposures correct and not blow highlights, use built the in WB functions etc to try to get as close to reality out of the camera.
I use Lightroom for my post work, because I also use it as a cataloging tool.
I'd rather be out shooting, post work is not my favorite activity.
Most of the stuff I shoot I prefer to look natural (birds) or I convert to B/W using some saved presets (street.)
Use a good lens, make sure shots are in focus and properly exposed - this will give good results in JPEG.