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<blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 251180" data-attributes="member: 9240">I convert.&nbsp; It has more to do with not having to worry about converting if I send it off to someone (like my brother) who may not be on a version of software that supports the just released version of the NEF file on the new Nikon model.&nbsp; It's a conscious choice I made in the beginning and I've stuck with it.&nbsp; Until I hear that you lose information I'll stay consistent.&nbsp; If you're only ever shooting for yourself it's just noise.&nbsp; The only thing I'd point out is that while file sizes are fairly consistent with my D600 images, I have noticed that there occasions where my already big D800 files get even bigger when converted to DNG files.&nbsp; If there is a concern for me it's that.&nbsp; Arguments about the future of the format are moot.&nbsp; If NEF's go belly up then you have a conversion task ahead of you, but you'll lose nothing.&nbsp; Until then, don't lose sleep.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BackdoorArts, post: 251180, member: 9240"] I convert. It has more to do with not having to worry about converting if I send it off to someone (like my brother) who may not be on a version of software that supports the just released version of the NEF file on the new Nikon model. It's a conscious choice I made in the beginning and I've stuck with it. Until I hear that you lose information I'll stay consistent. If you're only ever shooting for yourself it's just noise. The only thing I'd point out is that while file sizes are fairly consistent with my D600 images, I have noticed that there occasions where my already big D800 files get even bigger when converted to DNG files. If there is a concern for me it's that. Arguments about the future of the format are moot. If NEF's go belly up then you have a conversion task ahead of you, but you'll lose nothing. Until then, don't lose sleep. [/QUOTE]

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