best setting?

[Laffctx]

what is everyone setting their camera too?

some people say Large. some say medium. some say small with compression.

just wondering what the pole is on this?

thanks for the help in advance,

Laffctx

[PhotosGuy]

RAW. I didn't pay out $s for cams & lenses to start with a crappy file.

[thomascanty]

RAW here, too. Never anything else.

[Streetshooter]

Raw and manual only........as close to a Leica as I can get....

[Hellashot]

RAW. JPGs should only be used if you're very low on memory or for web images.

[markubig]

"OH BABY I LIKE IT RAAAWWWW . . . " ~odb (R.I.P.)

[Jetmech1]

I've been wanting to start shooting RAW, but not sure of what software to use to process the image. Does photoshot Elements 3.0 support RAW?


Thanks

[MTalley]

I've only had my 300D for a little over a month, but coming from the point-and-shoot world, I've been shooting JPG so far. However, nothing less than the largest file at the finest (least compression) setting.

I've dabbled in Raw a little, but until I can finish getting my hands around shooting with the DSLR, get used to the settings, and so forth, I haven't moved forward into that realm of shooting. Plus, I didn't have a very good selection of memory cards to work with until recently (two 256s and two 64s). Now, I've got a couple of 512 MB cards along with the other cards, memory is no longer an issue.

Matter of fact, I think I may go out and shoot some raws yet today.

To better answer what I think your underlying question is, unless you want to do a little additional post-processing and conversion on your computer after the shot, stay with JPG, but always leave it in the highest quality setting at the largest image size. If you don't mind the extra effort, Raw is definitely the way to go.

[TammieO]

I shoot mostly in Raw. When I do shoot jpg, it is always large with least compression.

[GyRob]

Always jpeg large,parameters to suit the light, i didn't buy a 1dmk2 to spend hours processing Raw files the closer you get them right in the camera the better imho
Rob

[lancea]

I started with the largest JPG, but now use RAW. JPG may very well do everything you want. Digital photography wouldn't be anywhere near as popular as it is if everyone had to process RAW images! But I recommend you at least investigate RAW.

[RichardtheSane]

I shoot RAW always.
I still manually select my WB or use custom WB.
I still (mostly) get the exposure right in the camera (But have more lattitude to correct if I don't)
So what I aim for is a perfect raw file

Always jpeg large,parameters to suit the light, i didn't buy a 1dmk2 to spend hours processing Raw files the closer you get them right in the camera the better imho
Rob
With a good workflow you don't need to
In C1 I process my raw files quicker than a jpeg workflow, much quicker.

[CyberPet]

Mostly Jpeg at largest and best quality. Experimenting with Raw since I don't have enough CF-space.

[Salleke]

I've been wanting to start shooting RAW, but not sure of what software to use to process the image. Does photoshot Elements 3.0 support RAW?


Thanks

Yes, Photoshop Elements 3.0 support RAW and does it very well.
You can also look at RAWSHOOTER Essentials 2005 that is a very nice software.
See it at: http://www.pixmantec.com/index2.html

Good luck.

[EOSAddict]

Yes, Photoshop Elements 3.0 support RAW and does it very well.
You can also look at RAWSHOOTER Essentials 2005 that is a very nice software.
See it at: http://www.pixmantec.com/index2.html

Good luck.

I agree - have only been tempted to dabble in RAW since seeing RSE2005 as it is a great program. I use a mixture now, Large/Fine for everyday shots and RAW for the likely' good ones'

[twalker294]

Don't let anyone tell you that RAW is the only way to go if you are "serious" about your photography because it simply isn't true. Yes RAW certainly does have some advantages but for many, the additional workflow simply isn't worth the hassle. Here is my take on the subject:

http://www.toddwalker.net/articles/rawvsjpg.html

If I am shooting for profit I use RAW. Otherwise it's JPG for day to day shots...

Todd

[Leorooster]

Started off with large jpeg and then switched to RAW.

[Edit] I sometimes shoot raw+small jpeg if I need to share the pics immediately.

[Radioham]

Hi

You did not say what camera you are using i use Raw + small jgp,
on my 20D

[Belmondo]

I always shoot RAW. Occasionally, if I think I'm going to want to print or otherwise access an image quckly without doing any post-processing, I'll shoot RAW + Large JPG, but RAW is always there.

[AjP]

Large JPG or Raw, depends what I'm shoting

[d'homme]

I'm coming to the darkside with raw. I don't do alot of post. But I like raw.

[Jon]

Large/Fine if I need to get the buffer clear fast; RAW+L/F if I'm facing mixed lighting, extreme lighting ranges or other odd conditions. But I wouldn't ever use anything less than L/F.

[lomond]

Always RAW, although I might use RAW + jpg at times.

RAW because:
1. I like the extra data of 12 bit as opposed to 8 bit.
2. The latitude with exposure compensation.
3. White balance adjustment.

The negatives of RAW and why I don't mind. :
1. Large files........CF cards are relatively cheap plus I download to a storage tank. ( Epson P2000)
2. Post processing..........I sift through my shots, pick the best and process those. I'm not a pro, so time is not money.

I know there are other pro's and con's to RAW but these are the main ones for me. :)

[HJMinard]

I shoot RAW+Large/Fine JPEG. More often than not, I end up using the JPEG's because I don't feel that I can improve upon them (perhaps my RAW skills are lacking). I still keep the RAW files as a "negative", and occasionally use them for "problem" images (white balance issues, etc.).