kirkt wrote in post #12075748
In summary - if the shot itself is perfectly fine as an 8 bit JPEG, then there is no need to export to 16 bit TIFF and jump through hoops. THere is nothing really gained. However, if the image requires the full precision data and edits that are not achievable entirely in a raw converter (or, you have workflow tools that make the necessary edits outside of the raw converter) then 16 bit TIFF will give you the maximum data with which to work.
In summary - if the shot itself is perfectly fine as an 8 bit JPEG, then there is no need to export to 16 bit TIFF and jump through hoops. THere is nothing really gained. However, if the image requires the full precision data and edits that are not achievable entirely in a raw converter (or, you have workflow tools that make the necessary edits outside of the raw converter) then 16 bit TIFF will give you the maximum data with which to work.
Exactly! I think the problem really is the experience and judgment (or lack thereof) to know WHEN to use different file formats and bit modes.
