On 6 Aug 2004, at 09:17, Shangara Singh wrote:
Frank
The first question you have to ask yourself is do you really need to shoot
in raw mode? For lots of situations, JPEG mode is faster and can deliver
equally good results.
Dear Shangara
You have said this before and I challenged you then. What basis do you have for your statement? I, and many others, have found the following:-
1/ C1 processes a 1ds RAW file much better than PS CS.
2/ This means that I, and many others, can see the difference in RAW processing between two software programmes.
3/ We are willing to pay the �299 cost of the extra software.
4/ If we can tell the difference between two RAW conversions we can certainly tell the difference between a C1 RAW and a Jpeg.
5/ A Jpeg is a Tiff file compressed. If you can't be bothered with a Tiff file how do you get a Jpeg, or how do you open a Jpeg and NOT get a Tiff?
I asked a question a few weeks back, the gist of which was;- Is there any good reason to shoot Jpeg without also shooting a RAW file? The only answer I got was someone who said "I have my reasons."!
Frankly (no pun intended), I have never understood why people shoot so much.
If you press the shutter only when you "see" a photograph, most people can
probably reduce their processing time by 95%! I only ever take a second
exposure if I am "absolutely" sure I missed the first one or something has
changed enough to warrant another one or, of course, it's a new setup.
The reason people shoot so much is because they are striving for a better image. It is a sign of a good photographer that they know which direction to go with when creating an image. As a general rule more frames equals better pictures. Those who shoot few frames are often lacking in the critical ability to see that the image can be improved. I have shot landscapes for many years using a motor drive. Still do.
Bob Croxford
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