| Re: Raw
I always use raw because of the advantages in 'processing', which you have more control of when you use raw. Some people may consider altering the image after the picture has been taken to be cheating, but as far as I'm concerned it's just part of the technique of using digital.
For example - if you are photographing white/ pale subjects in bright sunlight you can prevent loss of detail by deliberately underexposing slightly and then correcting this on PC, with film this sort of manipulation isn't possible.
When you take JPegs the camera has already done some processing so there isn't as much data in the image file (although taking JPegs can be useful if you want to maintain a fast processing speed in the camera, and don't want to 'mess around' with images on your PC).
As for needing a Raw Converter - most imaging software should already have this, but if yours hasn't got one that is compatible with your camera then you can find free converters online.
Roy. |