On 2/12/05, Stefan Gerris, discombobulated, unleashed: >This got me thinking. For the sake of correct exposure, what would be your >best bet: RAW or bracketed JPEG's? I know, you could even argue if there >is such a thing as correct exposure, considering it is partly depending on >taste. I've tried to sum up some arguments for both: > >With RAW, you need only one shot so you can get the shot you want without >the risk of getting it wrong while bracketing. RAW gives extra latitude, >also in between the "brackets" ;-). For file size, there's an interesting >issue: what's bigger 2-3 JPEGs or 1 RAW file? > >Personally, I'd tend to use RAW in a case where otherwise bracketing would >be required. It just gives more freedom and reduces the chance of missing >the shot I want. Considering this, is it sensible to have the bracketing >function on a DSLR? Wouldn't it be better to shoot in RAW and have the >option to do bracketing as post-processing (outside the camera)? Maybe >have the option in-camera to view the histograms from the RAW file as they >would be after bracketing? > >On the other hand, currently, my only digital Canon is a A95 - RAW is not >even available. So with my EOS30 I'll just keep on bracketing in the few >cases where I think I need it..
Ahhhh, velly intellesting Mr Bond. Fair question. Someone mentioned that RAW gives you an extra stop to play with, but I would personally say that it was more like 4 stops. That's a fair range. Having said that, we've all been in a situation (say, on a sunny summer's day) where the difference between the brightest highlight and the depraved depth of the darkest shadow is more than even 4 stops. More like 6 or 7! (Ever snap a lump of coal in the shadow of a black cat sitting on fresh snow in the blazing sun? ;-) I shoot jpeg, so for me it's a case of flipping the grip dial a few notches and voila. The times I shoot RAW, I'm on a tripod (well, the camera is - I'm on a stool), the mirror is locked up, I'm looking down the angle-finder, and the remote release is in my hand. If the light's not right, that shutter stays closed. In those situations I can wait. I think your theory needs putting to the test, and seeing as you brought it up, I reckon you should get in with it. No camera that shoots RAW? No problem - I hereby enable you to go forth and buy a 1DsmII and a couple of lenses. (Sorry the car has to go, but I'm sure the buses are fine where you are ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
