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Bounce

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when in image options for NEF (RAW) + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG fine, JPEG normal and JPEG basic, do these make a difference to which one you select for your photo?
 
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J-see

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Bounce said:
when in image options for NEF (RAW) + JPEG, NEF (RAW) JPEG fine, JPEG normal and JPEG basic, do these make a difference to which one you select for your photo?
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You pick the format that suits your needs.

If you want to process the shots afterwards to your liking; RAW.

If you prefer to shoot without any work afterwards; pick any JPEG setting. File size should not be a problem so pick JPEG fine.

If you want to work at a shot afterwards but also desire a finished copy for quick use (sharing, posting, back-up... etc). Pick RAW + JPEG.

The file size increases the better the quality. Smallest = JPEG basic, heaviest RAW + JPEG.
 
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FastGlass

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I always shoot RAW. Of course file size is a factor as well. When I take an image of something I want to post on Craigslist, I choose a small basic J-peg. If taking images that you have no intention on adjusting and simply sticking in your facebook page then choose any size J-peg. Don't think it really matters at that point. I always shoot RAW for images I think I might want to print. Never shot an image that doesn't need some kind of adjustments so why cut your self short.
 
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Daz

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FastGlass said:
I always shoot RAW. Of course file size is a factor as well. When I take an image of something I want to post on Craigslist, I choose a small basic J-peg. If taking images that you have no intention on adjusting and simply sticking in your facebook page then choose any size J-peg.
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Hmm I see this point but even a simple shot for facebook for me, Ill shoot RAW then edit then put up, I know the JPEG processing is good on cameras but I like to have a tinker in Lightroom to get the photo looking how I want it
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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Daz said:
Hmm I see this point but even a simple shot for facebook for me, Ill shoot RAW then edit then put up, I know the JPEG processing is good on cameras but I like to have a tinker in Lightroom to get the photo looking how I want it
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I always want to put my best foot forward so especially for Facebook I always edit to the best I can and then post. But if I were posting a lot of product shots on Ebay or Craigslist then I would probably set up decent lighting and background and shoot JEPG medium or even small and shoot away. If only 1 or 2 shots then I would go my normal RAW and edit.
 
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fotojack

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JPEG: Shoot in JPEG if you're really good at nailing your exposure every time, and don't need to do any tweaking in Photoshop or Lightroom.

RAW: Shoot in RAW mode if you don't nail the exposure and white balance most of the time, and think you might need to tweak later on in Photoshop. In RAW mode, you can control every aspect of the processing of your images.

I recommend shooting at the largest size and highest quality setting your camera will allow. So, shooting in JPEG, choose JPEG Fine and Large size, so you get the best quality image possible.
 
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