Benefits to shooting raw, 2 fast questions.....

So on my copy of Photoshop I can change the exposure of a JPG, so what is the difference if I shoot in Raw? I normally shoot in raw but I would like more space on my memory card being it only holds about 350-400 raw images and I am shooting fireworks but will be shooting jpeg in the day light.

I am going to do bulb speed with my crappy tripod and hope for the best.

So what can I change in editing with the raw editor that I cannot do with jpeg in photoshop?

Thanks in advance.

Also one more question, if I shot at f5 vs f11, what will that do for me? I am using my 18-55 kit lens because the only other one I have is 55-250 and I will be too close for that.

Sorry, I am new

AprilArchambeau wrote in post #8223550
So on my copy of Photoshop I can change the exposure of a JPG, so what is the difference if I shoot in Raw? I normally shoot in raw but I would like more space on my memory card being it only holds about 350-400 raw images and I am shooting fireworks but will be shooting jpeg in the day light.

I am going to do bulb speed with my crappy tripod and hope for the best.

So what can I change in editing with the raw editor that I cannot do with jpeg in photoshop?

Thanks in advance.

Also one more question, if I shot at f5 vs f11, what will that do for me? I am using my 18-55 kit lens because the only other one I have is 55-250 and I will be too close for that.

Sorry, I am new

Raw stores more data (its unedited) therefore you have PP more. JPEG is processed in camera. For example, if you have questionable exposure, you are more likely to be able to recover with a raw file as opposed to jpg.

f5 and f11 change depth of field. If you don't understand what that is, look here http://www.dofmaster.c​om/dofjs.html

K I will try to read through really fast, I have to leave soon but will be able to check this thread from my blackberry....Also 100iso is what I should use right? The least amount of noise, the better

I think ISO 100 is going to be too slow for any night time shooting. Even fireworks. Take one early and check the preview. Go higher if you need to.

No, don't use ISO 100, use higher ISO unless you using a tripod.

Use ISO 100 when there is a lot of available light. If you use ISO 100 tonight, your photos might be blurry.

Use ISO 200 to ISO 800 for tonight.

AprilArchambeau wrote in post #8223550
Also one more question, if I shot at f5 vs f11, what will that do for me?

Pick up (and read) a copy of Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure"

It is a good introduction to some of the basic concepts of photography (including what f/5 and f/11 mean )

This series of shots will demonstrate the clear advantage of RAW for recovering a screw up (shot 5), compared to trying to recover from a screw up when only a JPG is available (shot 2)

https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=7862196&pos​tcount=176

Note particularly the detail in the bird's feathers.

miket019 wrote in post #8224057
No, don't use ISO 100, use higher ISO unless you using a tripod.

Use ISO 100 when there is a lot of available light. If you use ISO 100 tonight, your photos might be blurry.

Use ISO 200 to ISO 800 for tonight.

How does ISO make photos blurry? Blurry photos are due to camera or subject movement; or being just plain OOF.

Low ISO increase the exposure time.

The slower the shutter speed the higher the chance of blur.

sued5320 wrote in post #8224830
How does ISO make photos blurry? Blurry photos are due to camera or subject movement; or being just plain OOF.

In itself the ISO doesn't make photos 'blurry' - but the fact the the ISO is low means the shutter speed will be lower, or the aperture larger resulting in shallow depth of field.

miket019 wrote in post #8225104
Low ISO increase the exposure time.

The slower the shutter speed the higher the chance of blur.

I understand that - trying to avoid confusing/mis-information.

ISO alone does not contribute to blurry/sharp photos. In fact, you can have blurry photos at ISO 800 if the shutter speed is slow enough and there is some sort of movement (camera or subject). Trust me, I've taken enough blurry photos to know...

If the meter tells you 1/8 sec at 100 ISO, bumping the ISO to 800 can still give you blur since meter should tell you 1/60 sec (+3 stops) at the same aperture.

canonloader wrote in post #8224037
I think ISO 100 is going to be too slow for any night time shooting. Even fireworks. Take one early and check the preview. Go higher if you need to.

I was getting some really nice pictures yesterday at 100...

Thanks for all of the replies!

It did not go so good, here is my "critique" thread if that's even what you wanna call it lol

https://photography-on-the.net …php?p=8229009#p​ost8229009

Too bad. A simple search would have brought up:
Help with fireworks

I know, I did search, and I did read. And someone pointed out to read understanding exposure, I have it and have read it. The ONLY way for me to understand things is to experiment. Always been that way. Trial and error will make me much better