Raw + JPEG or just JPEG - PhotoCamel

dvperrin · 08-07-2006

Question,

I'm shooting headshots only, indoor studio, photos taken specifically to be retuched in PS. Photos need to be sharp, basically no shadows, (I know, it's not the normal set up, but it's way I have to do it.), but not blown out either.

I'm shooting with a Rebel XT, 8 mp, and need to know: Should I shoot in RAW+Jpg or just jpg? These photos will be sent to the retoucher and then back to me for printing.

Am I compromising the quality of my shot if I only shoot in JPG?

Nannydeb

dc2 · 08-07-2006

I only shoot in raw but with your lighting being controlled then jpeg would probably suit.
Of course if you want to keep images its probably best to keep them in raw , as there uncompressed.

JDArt · 08-07-2006

I'd say shoot both for a while until you figure out which format serves you best. There are pros and cons to shooting each.

dvperrin · 08-07-2006

Thanks, I just love this board. People I can trust, and such quick responses to my questions!

Nannydeb

Vincent Sleep · 08-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvperrin

Thanks, I just love this board. People I can trust, and such quick responses to my questions!

Yeah, it's pretty cool.

Card size will be an issue if you shoot both jpeg and raw, though. If you can pick up a 2 gig or 4 gig card, you should be okay with smaller shoots.

Shortie · 08-07-2006

ditto Jays comments

I only use jpeg when I am in pray and spray mode

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dc2 Photocamel Master Posts: 7,032 CamelKarma: 238 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Raw + JPEG or just JPEG I only shoot in raw but with your lighting being controlled then jpeg would probably suit. Of course if you want to keep images its probably best to keep them in raw , as there uncompressed.
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JDArt PhotoCamel Supporter Camel Breath Location: Far out, man Posts: 16,970 CamelKarma: 6996 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Raw + JPEG or just JPEG I'd say shoot both for a while until you figure out which format serves you best. There are pros and cons to shooting each.
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dvperrin Alpaca Posts: 41 CamelKarma: 12 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Raw + JPEG or just JPEG Thanks, I just love this board. People I can trust, and such quick responses to my questions! Nannydeb
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Shortie F1 Camel Posts: 4,917 CamelKarma: 41 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Raw + JPEG or just JPEG ditto Jays comments I only use jpeg when I am in pray and spray mode __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Forum, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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