Yep, pretty much, but the regular conversion using the canon software also clips the colors to the gamut of something similar to sRGB. That is what Fred Miranda was referring to. There is also a possible clipping of detail at either the light or dark (or both) end(s), though this makes less difference now that we have software exposure compensation, I think.
Regardless, I really don't find it to be much of a difference. Find yourself a nice linear workflow/action/profile/whatever and try the same image using both and see what you think. I did and didn't find any difference to be worthwhile. Maybe for some images it would make a difference, but not enough for me to worry about the extra trouble, nor deal with the relatively poor look of most of the linear profile converted images in day to day use. Like I said, Craig, try it and decide for yourself. Really it is kind of 6 of one, half dozen of the other once you find a profile or workflow that works for you. And there are pointers to linear profiles and actions for using them to on dpreview's forum. Several in fact. Be sure to be checking the "canon slr" forum, as that is where they are. Might search with "linear conversion" or some such to find them. Mike Robert Meier wrote: > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Craig Zendel > > > So, what is the actual difference? > > I would guess that in linear mode the data from the sensor is dumped as is. > In non-linear mode a curve-correction is applied before storing the image. > Just guessing. > > Robert Michael Shupe M.J.Shupe Photography Michigan Tech University www.northernlightsgallery.com * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
