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Old 08-04-2007, 10:04 PM
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Re: What are RAW files?

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Originally Posted by eeyore View Post
RAW files (called NEF on nikons) are files of raw data from the sensor with no processing applied in camera - this allows more sensitive alterations to exposure , white ballance etc.

the option to outpout these files is generally found on all DSLRs and on most bridge cameras , however it is not available on the more basic point and shoots which are limited to jpeg only
Thanks for that, I didn't even realise I had the facility on my camera! I must read instruction manuals................................
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