"Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 4 Oct 2005 at 9:47, Powell Hargrave wrote: > >> My goal is to get it right in the final image. >> If I get the shot close enough in camera to give material to produce the >> final image that is being strived for with no lose of quality that is >> success. >> >> After manipulating digital images for a while you can envision what can be >> done which allows more freedom when shooting. > >This is similar to what I've said since I started shooting RAW exclusively, I >make my exposure to ensure that I have the best data to use in post >processing. >This modus operandi doesn't always mean that the image will look great out of >the camera but I know my final prints and digital images will.
It's actually quite similar to shooting B&W negative film. Expose the neg for what you know you're going to have to do in the darkroom. In fact, I'd say that shooting RAW and not expecting to adjust black and white points is like shooting negative film and not expecting to print on anything other than grade 3 paper, with no burning, dodging or other subtle darkroom techniques. Yes, it's possible, but very, very rare. (Shooting JPEG in camera, however, is much more like shooting slide film.) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
