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<blockquote data-quote="AC016" data-source="post: 167581" data-attributes="member: 9619"><p>Oh no, not this question again, lol. I really think it boils down to you. What do you want to do? Do you just want to take a bunch of pictures and then throw them up onto a website? Or would you rather take your time and try to get the most out of your camera and pictures? I shot RAW a few times and I will tell you that in one of those instances, shooting raw helped me. The D80 has a tendency to over expose in really bright sunlight, so you have to dial in -0.7 and this really brings things back right. However, I did not know this when I was shooting with my D80 one bright sunny day. When I got back home, I noticed the over exposure in my pics. But..... I shot them all in RAW. Therefore, I just adjusted the exposure slide to -0.7 and all was good. As you know, you can do a plethora of other adjustments with a RAW file. THough, it does mean that you have to sit in front of a computer for many hours. Right now, I shoot mostly JPEG because I don't want to sit in front of a PC for hours and I have gotten to learn both my cameras metering systems pretty well. </p><p>In all honesty, there is no right or wrong answer for everyone. One suggestion would be to try your best to get it right in camera first, but shoot in RAW + JPEG fine. That way, you can correct the photos if need be and you can also post to any websites quickly. </p><p>Whatever your choice, good shooting <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Just wanted to add a few things: Your camera is a multi tool. It's primary function is to take pictures, but it can do so in multiple ways. All the functions on your camera are there for a reason and have a purpose. I really don't buy into the statement, "you have a fine tuned piece of equipment, use it to its fullest and shoot RAW". If all you do is shoot RAW, you are not using your camera to it's fullest extent. There are so many other functions to use and many other formats to shoot in. </p><p>There is a reason and use for JPEG basic: if all you need is small files and if all you are going to do is post to websites or email quickly. It is about what is needed. It's about having choices. </p><p>Keep in mind that when your camera shoots in JPEG, it is first getting the RAW data from the sensor and converting that data into JPEG format, all thanks to the processor that our cameras have. So, if that is not using ones camera to it's fullest degree, I don't know what is. </p><p>Shooting RAW is great, but it is not for everyone. Some folks just want to take pictures and have the joy of looking at them later on or on a rainy day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AC016, post: 167581, member: 9619"] Oh no, not this question again, lol. I really think it boils down to you. What do you want to do? Do you just want to take a bunch of pictures and then throw them up onto a website? Or would you rather take your time and try to get the most out of your camera and pictures? I shot RAW a few times and I will tell you that in one of those instances, shooting raw helped me. The D80 has a tendency to over expose in really bright sunlight, so you have to dial in -0.7 and this really brings things back right. However, I did not know this when I was shooting with my D80 one bright sunny day. When I got back home, I noticed the over exposure in my pics. But..... I shot them all in RAW. Therefore, I just adjusted the exposure slide to -0.7 and all was good. As you know, you can do a plethora of other adjustments with a RAW file. THough, it does mean that you have to sit in front of a computer for many hours. Right now, I shoot mostly JPEG because I don't want to sit in front of a PC for hours and I have gotten to learn both my cameras metering systems pretty well. In all honesty, there is no right or wrong answer for everyone. One suggestion would be to try your best to get it right in camera first, but shoot in RAW + JPEG fine. That way, you can correct the photos if need be and you can also post to any websites quickly. Whatever your choice, good shooting :) Just wanted to add a few things: Your camera is a multi tool. It's primary function is to take pictures, but it can do so in multiple ways. All the functions on your camera are there for a reason and have a purpose. I really don't buy into the statement, "you have a fine tuned piece of equipment, use it to its fullest and shoot RAW". If all you do is shoot RAW, you are not using your camera to it's fullest extent. There are so many other functions to use and many other formats to shoot in. There is a reason and use for JPEG basic: if all you need is small files and if all you are going to do is post to websites or email quickly. It is about what is needed. It's about having choices. Keep in mind that when your camera shoots in JPEG, it is first getting the RAW data from the sensor and converting that data into JPEG format, all thanks to the processor that our cameras have. So, if that is not using ones camera to it's fullest degree, I don't know what is. Shooting RAW is great, but it is not for everyone. Some folks just want to take pictures and have the joy of looking at them later on or on a rainy day. [/QUOTE]
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