Raw or Jpeg?

[FloR]

First of all, please excuse my language mistakes.

I know that RAW files contains more information than Jpeg files but for me, it`s very difficult to shot in Raw because I spend more time in postprocessing, files are very big and I have limited resource.

How do proceed? It`s so important to shot RAW if you don`t print pictures at high resolution?

Thank you very much for your answer.

[John_B]

FloR,
I have made hundreds of 16 x 20" and smaller prints (many macro photos) and Jpeg files are fine and all I use.

Try this shoot in RAW and Jpeg and then make a print of each and see if the difference is enough for you.

[aparis99]

the big idea with shooting in RAW is mainly having the ability to control noise, sharpness, exposure, white balance, etc WITHOUT losing quality.

I shoot in jpg, but unless its something like a wedding, or another event, i'll shoot RAW so i know i can have the control of the final image.

[LordV]

I shoot all my macro in RAW.
This is mainly because of the wider exposure latitude it gives you and the ability to easily alter colour temperature.

Brian v.

[JackLiu]

I shoot RAW+JPEG. RAW is basically backup for JPEG images that do not come out as anticipated. Then I use RAW to make up for those irreconcilably compressed bad quality images. Enough said. Go RAW!

[Robp412]

RAW FTW.

[Bob_A]

I only shoot RAW as it's easier to correct WB and it gives me access to 1-2 stops of dynamic range headroom (depending on the camera).

If you typically get the exposure spot on when you capture your images some of the advantage of shooting RAW disappears.

[Cyclop]

I shoot in RAW. However, you need to experiment with the others to see what works best for you.

[mickee311]

RAW FTW.


+1

I shoot in RAW for everything, no matter how minute. You never know when you might need to adjust a setting that will be difficult to improve on with a JPEG.