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<blockquote data-quote="Horoscope Fish" data-source="post: 662535" data-attributes="member: 13090"><p>Picture Controls, with one exception do not apply to raw files. The exception to the rule is if you are using Nikon software, such as Capture NX-D. If you are using Nikon's software, then Nikon Picture Profiles can be applied to the raw file as part of post-processing. If you are not using Nikon's software to post-process your raw files, Picture Profiles simply do not apply. Some third-party applications (such as Adobe Photoshop) do employ profiles which are similar to Picture Controls; they may even have the same names (such as Vivid or Portrait or Landscape for instance) but Nikon Picture Controls are, strictly speaking, proprietary to Nikon and only Nikon software can interpret and apply Nikon Picture Controls.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes using the Flat Picture Profile is suggested, however, even for those who shoot raw and I'm wondering if this might be what you're thinking of... </p><p></p><p>First, remember (or know) that raw files are NOT image files, they are digital DATA files. They require processing by specialized software (called a raw converter) to render an image file. So that we can review our shots, even if we're shooting raw, the camera embeds a tiny .JPG into each raw file automatically; and that little .JPG, embedded in the raw file, is the reason some people suggest using the Flat Picture Profile, even when shooting in raw. The reason is the histogram. The histograms the camera displays on the back of the camera is actually based on data from the .JPG embedded in the raw file, not the raw data (because raw files are not images, and .JPG's are). Using the Flat Picture Control does affects the embedded .JPG and that particular Picture Profile (Flat) is said to display histograms that are more aligned with the exposure of the raw file. </p><p></p><p>That was a very quick and dirty explanation for the sake of brevity and I understand it may be as clear as mud. I can clarify if you wish.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Horoscope Fish, post: 662535, member: 13090"] Picture Controls, with one exception do not apply to raw files. The exception to the rule is if you are using Nikon software, such as Capture NX-D. If you are using Nikon's software, then Nikon Picture Profiles can be applied to the raw file as part of post-processing. If you are not using Nikon's software to post-process your raw files, Picture Profiles simply do not apply. Some third-party applications (such as Adobe Photoshop) do employ profiles which are similar to Picture Controls; they may even have the same names (such as Vivid or Portrait or Landscape for instance) but Nikon Picture Controls are, strictly speaking, proprietary to Nikon and only Nikon software can interpret and apply Nikon Picture Controls. Sometimes using the Flat Picture Profile is suggested, however, even for those who shoot raw and I'm wondering if this might be what you're thinking of... First, remember (or know) that raw files are NOT image files, they are digital DATA files. They require processing by specialized software (called a raw converter) to render an image file. So that we can review our shots, even if we're shooting raw, the camera embeds a tiny .JPG into each raw file automatically; and that little .JPG, embedded in the raw file, is the reason some people suggest using the Flat Picture Profile, even when shooting in raw. The reason is the histogram. The histograms the camera displays on the back of the camera is actually based on data from the .JPG embedded in the raw file, not the raw data (because raw files are not images, and .JPG's are). Using the Flat Picture Control does affects the embedded .JPG and that particular Picture Profile (Flat) is said to display histograms that are more aligned with the exposure of the raw file. That was a very quick and dirty explanation for the sake of brevity and I understand it may be as clear as mud. I can clarify if you wish. [/QUOTE]
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