compact with RAW?

blockamon · 11-10-2010, 12:51 PM

I was looking at Pentax compacts for when I don't feed like carrying my DSLR around. It doesn't look like Pentax offers one that captures RAW.

Is that correct, or am I missing one?

**RKKS08** · 11-10-2010, 01:55 PM

As even the last flagship, the A40, didn't offer it, no RAW available.
I seem to remember there was one model with tiff, but I am not sure.
Have a look at

Pentax Digital Cameras / by Manufacture / Digital Cameras / Camera-Catalog.com

Unfortunately you cannot sort the models.

Have also a look at this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-compact-digital-film-cameras/12159...apability.html

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-10-2010, 02:19 PM

As I recall only the Canon G series (9, 10, 11, & 12) offer RAW.

blockamon · 11-10-2010, 03:06 PM

That's what I though. Thanks!

mtroute · 11-10-2010, 03:33 PM

yep Canon has raw in all the recent G series with the exception of the G7 (there is a hack to enable however). I have the G9 and love it.

SpecialK · 11-10-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

As I recall only the Canon G series (9, 10, 11, & 12) offer RAW.

I think Panasonic as well.

Blue · 11-10-2010, 06:45 PM

The Lumix LX3 and LX as well as the Leica clones have raw as does the Nikon P7000 and Sigma DP1 and DP2.

aafuss · 11-10-2010, 06:45 PM

Canon's S series of cameras offers RAW (apart from the 2005 S80).

I've never seen a Optio that supports RAW natively.

Jasvox · 11-11-2010, 08:17 AM

Actually, in the past year or two, several models from several brands are raw capable. As mentioned, the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and LX5 as well as the Canon S90 and S95 along with the G series and the new Nikon P7000. I am sure there are some others, but not in the Pentax lineup.

Jason

exwintech · 11-12-2010, 12:30 AM

Add the Fuji HS10 - and Panasonic FZ100...

geauxpez · 11-12-2010, 06:23 AM

The Samsung TL500 can shoot raw.

I bought one for the same reason you are looking for a compact camera, had it for a week & sent it back. I didn't like that so many features were buried in menus which took away from spontaneous shooting, there were lots of features that were turned off or unavailable in more manual modes and the hotshoe can't trip a simple flash trigger. I have my SLR for carefully composed shots and may get a simple, cheap P&S for candids. Sorry for the rant!

Jasvox · 11-12-2010, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by geauxpez

The Samsung TL500 can shoot raw.

I bought one for the same reason you are looking for a compact camera, had it for a week & sent it back. I didn't like that so many features were buried in menus which took away from spontaneous shooting, there were lots of features that were turned off or unavailable in more manual modes and the hotshoe can't trip a simple flash trigger. I have my SLR for carefully composed shots and may get a simple, cheap P&S for candids. Sorry for the rant!

I dont know about on other models, but on the Panasonics, there is "My Mode" or something similarly named which you can have all your favorite settings saved and with one click of the dial, it chooses your own custom mode. For example on my LX3, my custom mode is raw, auto iso 80-400, auto WB, center focus, AE.

I almost never use any other modes, but there are some cool presets in the LX3 when I want to shoot B&W, Pinhole, or bracketing. Otherwise, I usally use my own custom preset leaving me no wasted time to power up, steady and shoot.

Jason

geauxpez · 11-17-2010, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by Jasvox

I dont know about on other models, but on the Panasonics, there is "My Mode" or something similarly named which you can have all your favorite settings saved and with one click of the dial, it chooses your own custom mode. For example on my LX3, my custom mode is raw, auto iso 80-400, auto WB, center focus, AE.

I almost never use any other modes, but there are some cool presets in the LX3 when I want to shoot B&W, Pinhole, or bracketing. Otherwise, I usally use my own custom preset leaving me no wasted time to power up, steady and shoot.

Jason

There was non that I could find on the TL500.

**Ahab** · 11-17-2010, 08:22 AM

I don't see any advantage to shooting RAW with a P&S.

Jasvox · 11-17-2010, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Ahab

I don't see any advantage to shooting RAW with a P&S.

Have you ever tried? I have compared the in camera jpeg results versus the raw results I get after 30-45 seconds of PP in LR and the results are exceptional from my LX3.

Jason

11-10-2010, 12:51 PM	#1
blockamon Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 57	compact with RAW? I was looking at Pentax compacts for when I don't feed like carrying my DSLR around. It doesn't look like Pentax offers one that captures RAW. Is that correct, or am I missing one?

11-10-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
RKKS08 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frankfurt am Main Posts: 1,241	Presently no Pentax P&S with RAW As even the last flagship, the A40, didn't offer it, no RAW available. I seem to remember there was one model with tiff, but I am not sure. Have a look at Pentax Digital Cameras / by Manufacture / Digital Cameras / Camera-Catalog.com Unfortunately you cannot sort the models. Have also a look at this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-compact-digital-film-cameras/12159...apability.html Last edited by RKKS08; 11-10-2010 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Information added

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11-10-2010, 02:19 PM	#3
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	As I recall only the Canon G series (9, 10, 11, & 12) offer RAW.

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blockamon Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 57 Original Poster	That's what I though. Thanks!

11-10-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
mtroute Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 533	yep Canon has raw in all the recent G series with the exception of the G7 (there is a hack to enable however). I have the G9 and love it.

11-10-2010, 06:39 PM	#6
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Quote: As I recall only the Canon G series (9, 10, 11, & 12) offer RAW. I think Panasonic as well.

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Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	The Lumix LX3 and LX as well as the Leica clones have raw as does the Nikon P7000 and Sigma DP1 and DP2.

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aafuss Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gold Coast, QLD Posts: 32	Canon's S series of cameras offers RAW (apart from the 2005 S80). I've never seen a Optio that supports RAW natively.

11-11-2010, 08:17 AM	#9
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Actually, in the past year or two, several models from several brands are raw capable. As mentioned, the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and LX5 as well as the Canon S90 and S95 along with the G series and the new Nikon P7000. I am sure there are some others, but not in the Pentax lineup. Jason

11-12-2010, 12:30 AM	#10
exwintech Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Croydon Park, Sydney, Australia Posts: 161	Add the Fuji HS10 - and Panasonic FZ100...

11-12-2010, 06:23 AM	#11
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	The Samsung TL500 can shoot raw. I bought one for the same reason you are looking for a compact camera, had it for a week & sent it back. I didn't like that so many features were buried in menus which took away from spontaneous shooting, there were lots of features that were turned off or unavailable in more manual modes and the hotshoe can't trip a simple flash trigger. I have my SLR for carefully composed shots and may get a simple, cheap P&S for candids. Sorry for the rant!

11-12-2010, 08:45 AM	#12
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by geauxpez The Samsung TL500 can shoot raw. I bought one for the same reason you are looking for a compact camera, had it for a week & sent it back. I didn't like that so many features were buried in menus which took away from spontaneous shooting, there were lots of features that were turned off or unavailable in more manual modes and the hotshoe can't trip a simple flash trigger. I have my SLR for carefully composed shots and may get a simple, cheap P&S for candids. Sorry for the rant! I dont know about on other models, but on the Panasonics, there is "My Mode" or something similarly named which you can have all your favorite settings saved and with one click of the dial, it chooses your own custom mode. For example on my LX3, my custom mode is raw, auto iso 80-400, auto WB, center focus, AE. I almost never use any other modes, but there are some cool presets in the LX3 when I want to shoot B&W, Pinhole, or bracketing. Otherwise, I usally use my own custom preset leaving me no wasted time to power up, steady and shoot. Jason

11-17-2010, 07:26 AM	#13
geauxpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by Jasvox I dont know about on other models, but on the Panasonics, there is "My Mode" or something similarly named which you can have all your favorite settings saved and with one click of the dial, it chooses your own custom mode. For example on my LX3, my custom mode is raw, auto iso 80-400, auto WB, center focus, AE. I almost never use any other modes, but there are some cool presets in the LX3 when I want to shoot B&W, Pinhole, or bracketing. Otherwise, I usally use my own custom preset leaving me no wasted time to power up, steady and shoot. Jason There was non that I could find on the TL500.

11-17-2010, 08:22 AM	#14
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	I don't see any advantage to shooting RAW with a P&S.

11-17-2010, 01:26 PM	#15
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	Originally posted by Ahab I don't see any advantage to shooting RAW with a P&S. Have you ever tried? I have compared the in camera jpeg results versus the raw results I get after 30-45 seconds of PP in LR and the results are exceptional from my LX3. Jason