tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post474142359514240997..comments2024-03-18T21:44:03.542-05:00Comments on The CoffeeShop Blog: RAW vs JPGs: My TakeRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-51783968461121769462011-07-01T12:48:07.048-05:002011-07-01T12:48:07.048-05:00Rita, THANK YOU for thi spost! This is an issue I ...Rita, THANK YOU for thi spost! This is an issue I have been going back and forth with for the past few weeks. I DO think I will be going back to JPEG except for those very few special sessions and weddings. Thanks so much!! xoxo <br /><br />PS...still LOVE my blog! ;)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964645508734672316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-6805911500705999002011-06-16T21:49:50.278-05:002011-06-16T21:49:50.278-05:00I started shooting RAW last year and while it is d...I started shooting RAW last year and while it is definitely time consuming, I like feeling that I have the negative of my photos. I can tell you that they are eating up storage space and I'm driving my IT-hubby crazy! I fill everything up so quickly. I was momentarily considered switching back to JPEG when I read that Audrey Woulard shoots JPEG!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06122018743035168732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-57393428354065964822011-06-15T11:27:51.563-05:002011-06-15T11:27:51.563-05:00There are definitely pros & cons to both file ...There are definitely pros & cons to both file formats. I personally use adobe lightroom to do a majority of my editing which means i have to use RAW format if I want to use presets. On the other hand loading raw files onto my computer (especially now w/ my new Nikon which is 16MP) takes fooooorrrreeevvveer and I'm talking about 1-2 hours to load a couple hundred photos & when editing each individual photo it can take my pc 2-3 times as long to process a raw file vs. jpeg. My PC is probably about mid of the line so for those who can afford lightening speed computers it really wouldn't be an issue. Processing speeds are probably the only reason I consider going back to shooting JPEG.Jessicahttp://www.facebook.com/jessica.lei.photonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-8605625645976136612011-06-14T08:35:53.333-05:002011-06-14T08:35:53.333-05:00I almost always shoot RAW. I understand though why...I almost always shoot RAW. I understand though why someone would want to shoot JPEG over RAW. I actually had this conversation with my husband about RAW vs JPEG shooters and the different types of photographers that shoot either type. I'm not knocking JPEG shooters but for me I like RAW because I feel I have more control over my processing.Laura Short-Bacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221628857998407470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-65582760823453087562011-06-09T10:34:46.139-05:002011-06-09T10:34:46.139-05:00As a former pro photographer and photo editor for ...As a former pro photographer and photo editor for a magazine (now stay at home mom) I NEVER used RAW files. Always JPG. Food for thought!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08437459501010029559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-84352373748472941072011-06-08T21:54:04.835-05:002011-06-08T21:54:04.835-05:00Thanks for thIs ! I don't shoOt in raw either ...Thanks for thIs ! I don't shoOt in raw either and have always felt a little uncool... But I don't need to at this point so I don't. Shrugs :)BeLoVed AiMeEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812962666066870479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-3251022100139413592011-06-07T14:56:29.460-05:002011-06-07T14:56:29.460-05:00I saw that you mostly edit in lightroom 3. Can you...I saw that you mostly edit in lightroom 3. Can you tell me what you have your image sizing set at when you export a photo? or what your final settings are when exporting a photo. I am finding that my image looks better and sharper when I zoom in or open the photo big but if its small, like posting on my blog it doesn't look sharp and crisp?? maybe email me beanlee_2@hotmail.com if you can. Thanks so much just wasn't sure who else I could ask. Just trying to get it right for my blog and for prints. thank youJulie Hawrylukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02108639260029930197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-23225534199578992072011-06-07T12:34:59.446-05:002011-06-07T12:34:59.446-05:00DaniGirl, you can open and close a jpgs as many ti...DaniGirl, you can open and close a jpgs as many times as you want and it stays exactly the same. It is only if you make changes to it and then save it that you lose some resolution. But I have read that you can open, edit and save at high resolution 4 to 5 times and you won't lose noticeable resolution. :-)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-61528453644739129842011-06-07T12:04:20.695-05:002011-06-07T12:04:20.695-05:00Great discussion! I've been shooting in RAW fo...Great discussion! I've been shooting in RAW for a couple of years now and would never go back to jpeg. I hate the idea that some information is lost before I even have a chance to review the file, and that each time you open and close a jpeg file you lose a little more. The real reason I love RAW, though, is because it offers such flexibility -- up to 3 stops of exposure, for starters, which is wonderful when you forget to turn down your ISO after moving from indoors to bright sunshine.<br /><br />Just a quick tip for anyone using Lightroom, you can set it to import your files as RAW and immediately convert them to digital negatives (DNG) which makes them more universally readable, without losing any of the great flexibility that RAW files have.DaniGirlhttp://danigirl.ca/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-92023454850502664762011-06-07T08:30:40.642-05:002011-06-07T08:30:40.642-05:00For those that shoot in RAW and want to see photos...For those that shoot in RAW and want to see photos on the computer without having to open lightroom or photoshop, I was pleased to see that Picasa can open (and edit!) RAW files. I do shoot in RAW, but I trash the images I don't want pretty quickly. <br /><br />I understand why others don't want to bother with RAW, but I edit every photo at least a little bit before printing, so it doesn't take any extra time for me and I often shoot in low light and RAW photos seem to edit better for me.Applehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543108779868670664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-36657252918548830412011-06-06T22:24:57.143-05:002011-06-06T22:24:57.143-05:00Amen! I'm a Jpeg shooter! I love trying to get...Amen! I'm a Jpeg shooter! I love trying to get it right in the camera and saving myself editing time. Like everyone else on the comments, I just don't have the time to shoot RAW. However, if doing a paid shoot for clients I would probably shoot Jpeg+RAW for my own state of mind!<br /><br />Thanks for your opinion it definitely did alleviate some of the guilt!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983747923969997503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-38016120518702727002011-06-06T20:41:19.372-05:002011-06-06T20:41:19.372-05:00I shoot clients in RAW, personal in JPEG... I lov...I shoot clients in RAW, personal in JPEG... I love how easy you can change the properties of a RAW file but they do take up soo much space and the converting takes more time than I can spare for personal pics!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291033428998032477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-27729642143433321952011-06-06T19:05:34.669-05:002011-06-06T19:05:34.669-05:00Love your view point on this subject. I don't ...Love your view point on this subject. I don't know much about RAW....tried to shoot with it a few times and it just seemed like a pain. I feel my JPEG shots turn out wonderful, for me and for the few others I take pics of. And, most of the time they look the same.Informationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985202183551619875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-56722996559975389762011-06-06T14:44:17.716-05:002011-06-06T14:44:17.716-05:00This post is perfect timing for me! I just read a...This post is perfect timing for me! I just read a book on PS CS5, and most of it touts how wonderful RAW is. I felt so guilty for not using it. I took a whole card full of RAW+JPG, and I ended up deleting all my RAW files, because it said my camera was not compatible with CS5 (which it says it is according to the Adobe site...). Maybe someday I'll do some RAW...maybe...but for now, I'm going to be happy with jpgs for the many reasons you listed! Thanks! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058335187011113355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-34399104893829397482011-06-06T14:24:16.275-05:002011-06-06T14:24:16.275-05:00Thank you! I feel so validated - I agree with you...Thank you! I feel so validated - I agree with you 100%, but have been afraid to turn off the RAW - what if I might need one of those huge files that I haven't touched in the last 6 months??? :) Crazy hoarder mentality has got to go.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742362036712182222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-15593001375104799012011-06-06T11:08:08.965-05:002011-06-06T11:08:08.965-05:00Selina, you could print much larger than 11x14 wit...Selina, you could print much larger than 11x14 with my camera. I have printed 30 x 30 (jpg) image before and it looked great.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859207161677168946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-85548709604545681982011-06-06T09:19:17.327-05:002011-06-06T09:19:17.327-05:00You are the BEST Rita! OK yes, I have previously ...You are the BEST Rita! OK yes, I have previously scowered the internet to ease my guilt that I shoot in jpeg and then, you came right to me (I have you on my Google Reader) I like all your advice, and it made a lot of sense (even when I may need to shoot RAW) I do have one question, how big could I get my jpeg enlargement? You mentioned 11x14, is that the largest you would go and still have clarity?Selina@CreativeJuicesDecorhttp://www.creativejuicesdecor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-60157900752056589482011-06-06T08:02:09.904-05:002011-06-06T08:02:09.904-05:00Your reasons for both sides of the story are all g...Your reasons for both sides of the story are all great! It's awesome to hear your perspective :)Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284552123240018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-56145213326299376742011-06-06T07:09:00.519-05:002011-06-06T07:09:00.519-05:00I definitely shoot RAW for my clients (it's a ...I definitely shoot RAW for my clients (it's a safety net, ya know? They're paying me to get it right so I like having RAWs just in case) but in my personal life, I shoot JPEG 99% of the time. I love my kids, but I don't have time to edit every single image I take of them! Holy crow! I'd never sleep. Thanks for the tips!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-19101263953699635872011-06-06T05:32:06.779-05:002011-06-06T05:32:06.779-05:00This is the second time this week that I read abou...This is the second time this week that I read about this - perhaps the universe is trying to tell me something..? (like, it's about time I learned how to get the settings on my camera right so I won't have to 'fix' so much in post processing!) Thanks for sharing your wisdom! :-)Annemiekenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-87875037357097779272011-06-06T03:17:59.916-05:002011-06-06T03:17:59.916-05:00What a great article. Thanks for your insights. I&...What a great article. Thanks for your insights. I'm also a hobbyist, and never shot in RAW before I got my new Nikon D5100 a month ago, because it was time-consuming and difficult to edit the images. However, my new camera has a built-in RAW editor in the camera itself which allows me to do the basic white balance touch-ups etc, and I find that quite useful, although also time-consuming. So I also stick to shooting in jpeg fine now unless I'm doing a shoot for a friend, or shooting in variable light conditions and can't be sure of the white balance.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038963026422133043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-16846247009084325102011-06-05T23:49:02.436-05:002011-06-05T23:49:02.436-05:00AMEN! I am Jpeg all the way. I need a life : )AMEN! I am Jpeg all the way. I need a life : )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-81407188308757242462011-06-05T22:22:30.672-05:002011-06-05T22:22:30.672-05:00This is great, Rita! As a matter of fact, I was ju...This is great, Rita! As a matter of fact, I was just thinking about this subject a couple of hours ago :~) <br /><br />I'm not a pro either and I dont' even have a DSLR! I have Canon G11, which, I am told, many Pros use as their "everyday" camera. I like it because I don't have to deal with a lot of different lenses. Limiting, I know, but it works for me :~) <br /><br />And learning about aperture, shutter speed and ISO is daunting enough for me without having to think about which lens to use. I really envy everyone who understands all that :~) Photoshop is so much easier for me!!! <br /><br />So I'm on my way to change the setting on my camera, as soon as I finish my online rounds :~)<br /><br />Thanks!<br />ElainePink Tree Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356281537011898129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-10319897133786059802011-06-05T20:28:00.795-05:002011-06-05T20:28:00.795-05:00Very interesting, thanks for posting! I'm a n...Very interesting, thanks for posting! I'm a newbie to "real" cameras, have had my T2i for just a few months and have so much to learn. I've never taken it off the jpg setting because I figured RAW would require time to learn - sounds like that instinct was right, but your post has also given me a good push to try it.stickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198412420343433006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204235978624182047.post-32267019271474981882011-06-05T19:26:26.278-05:002011-06-05T19:26:26.278-05:00Im glad you posted this. I am a goor photographer ...Im glad you posted this. I am a goor photographer friend's "official second shooter" she has me shoot in RAW for weddings, which she does the official editing on, but it makes me crazy having to open everything in the reader before I can even open it in PSE. I always do a wedding blog post with some of my own photos and it takes 3 times as long because of the RAW shots.<br /><br />day to day, I shoot jpeg. saves SO MUCH TIME. and even ones that are a bit under or over exposed are fairly easily corrected. Sure if you really flub, you cant recover, but so far it hasnt been a deal breaker on my day to day pics of the heathens. <br /><br />so I switch back and forth. eh. it works for me! Im glad im not the only one :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929518413606526443noreply@blogger.com