RAW refers to any of several native data formats that contain the full data captured by the sensor. Typically these are proprietary formats, and each company uses its own.
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Why is my camera so forgiving for overblown exposure?
I've found that my camera (Sony A99) is very forgiving in terms of overexposure when shooting in RAW. By that I mean, I can overexposure by a stop or so and when I get home for the post processing I ...
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Develop Canon Raw images on Mac OSX via command line into mutliple tiffs for pseudo-HDR
What is the best way to convert on the command line a Canon raw file (CR2) into 2 or 3 differently exposed tiffs for HDR/tonmapping?
I would like to use Apple's sips, but couldn't find anything to ...
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Fuji X10 Raw converter for Linux
Does anyone know if there's away to convert Fuji X10 Raw files in Ubuntu?
I'm considering to buy this camera but most software I've seen doesn't support it or isn't clear regarding that issue.
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Why do Canon 7D RAW files come up colorless in Canon DPP?
I have problem with DPP 3.12.40.0. When I import CR2 files (RAW Files) from my 7D to edit, DPP shows images very poorly (colorless). I searched on the net and can't find any explanation or solution. ...
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Do the differences in DIGIC engine affect RAW files in EOS 600d and EOS 650D?
EOS 600D use DIGIC 4 while EOS 650D use DIGIC 5. Does this produce different raw file? That is, is data collected from the sensor processed by the DIGIC X before saving?
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How can I convert Nikon D5100 .NEF files to .JPG?
I accidentally took some fairly important photos in .NEF (Nikon raw) format instead of my usual .JPG. I tried downloading the ViewNX program to convert the files (as suggested in another posted ...
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What settings are ignored while shooting RAW [duplicate]
I have just started shooting in RAW. I was wondering what settings are completely ignored while shooting in RAW.
Picture Control (Standard,Vivid, Neutral etc)
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
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Is there a reason for raw over jpeg if you have your lighting figured out?
I hired a photographer for an event, and he says he doesn't shoot raw because he has his lighting (white balance and exposure) all figured out. Are there any other reasons why a pro should shoot in ...
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How to recover raw files from formatted SD card?
I know there is an answer that covers recovering photos from sd card and plenty of links online but I need one that can cover RAW files (specifically sony raw files in my case. arw). Is there one that ...
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RAW photo preview
I used to take photos in the largest file option before the RAW option and never had problems opening or previewing the pix. Now I'm shooting in RAW. My photos look great in my camera viewfinder. ...
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Set RAW as standard on reset Nikon D700
Is there any way to set RAW image quality / file type to be the standard setting when resetting a Nikon D700?
I often/always start a photo shoot by resetting my camera (holding QUAL and +/- for a ...
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Can I save the JPEG preview image that's generated in-camera when I shoot in RAW-only mode?
When you're shooting in RAW-only mode (not RAW+JPG), most (all?) cameras also generate a JPEG preview using the current style settings. This is what you see momentarily when you first import the image ...
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What causes this sort of RAW file corruption?
I came home from a recent trip to Gettysburg with almost 1500 photos. Among them were a handful that appear to have been corrupted, as shown below. It was hot during the hikes -- ambient temperature ...
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Quality difference in editing NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) on Capture NX2 vs other software
I'm a new Nikon D90 user, and i was shooting jpeg till now. I'm planning to start shooting raw from now.
What i've heard is that Nikon's camera profile is dynamically generated according to selected ...
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NEF File Error: Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document
I took a bunch of photos earlier today on my Nikon D7000 camera in RAW format, as recommended to me by members of this forum.
I loaded all the pictures up onto my computer, but when I try to drag ...
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Do different “Picture styles” affect RAW output?
I was reading again the manual of my camera (Canon 50D, but I am sure that each DSLR offer the same kind of functionality, albeit I don't know the exact names adopted) and noticed the issue of Picture ...
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What's the best way to shoot Black and White images on a 600D / Rebel T3i
I would like to shoot black and white images using my 600D / Rebel T3i. I would like the LCD to display a black and white image, but I would like to capture the image as a full-colour RAW file.
Is ...
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What is the best free RAW editor/converter on Windows?
I'm looking for a free RAW editor/converter on Windows. Can you tell me some strong/weak points of them comparing with Capture NX and/or Adobe Photoshop Elements?
RawTherapee
PhotoFiltre
Able RAWer
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How to mass convert RAW images into JPEG in Lightroom 3?
I have 1000 raw photos that I would like to convert all to jpg. Is there a way I can do this all at once or can I only do it one by one?
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What tool can I use to delete camera serial number in raw file?
I want to be able to share the RAW files my camera produces, including EXIF data, with the one exception that I want to remove the camera (and lens if that is also recorded) serial number(s) to avoid ...
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Should I use Active D-Lighting when shooting Raw?
I understand (ref) that I can do my own post processing to get the same effect that Active D-Lighting gives.
But does the in-camera ADL get applied to the raw image data or is it only done to the ...
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Most effective lossless compression for sending RAW (CR2) images over the internet from OS X
I am looking for a compression software to work on folders full of RAW (CR2) files with the following characteristics:
Lossless
Excellent compression ratio (>70% would be nice)
Reasonable ...
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How can I easily replace raw files with jpeg format in Lightroom?
I only shoot in RAW, but for a normal travel trip I don't want to keep all photos in RAW because they occupy a lot of storage space. Is there a plugin in Lightroom to click a photo and convert the RAW ...
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What's the difference between using RAW or JPG with After Effects?
I am making some timelapse videos. And I have around 1500 photos in RAW format. I did some adjustoments in Lightroom and then imported these RAW files to After Effects. But After Effects processed ...
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Where can I find good post-processing examples with original RAW files?
I'm an advanced amateur when it comes to photography and post-processing and was looking for additional tutorials and resources to improve my craft. Specifically, I'm looking for any sites that have ...
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Good examples of RAW's advantages over JPEG?
I'm curious to see some real examples of where simply capturing the same photo in RAW (and being processed by someone who can do it justice) has significantly improved the photo at the end of the ...
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Where can I get free RAW files online for practicing with Lightroom?
I've downloaded Adobe Lightroom in order to learn RAW image processing. I want to practise on some photos that covers basic subjects (Histograms, HDR etc).
Is there a good, free source of RAW images ...
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Is there an easy way to convert all my photos from .NEF to .JPG for upload to Facebook?
I'm using the Adobe CS5 suite and trying to upload all of my pictures to Facebook... and .NEF files are too large to upload, any suggestions?
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Which Windows raw image viewer can only show jpeg, but on delete both raw and jpeg?
I'm searching for an image viewer with the following features:
(situation is, that both jpeg and raw are saved)
windows (7) support
when clicking through pictures only show jpeg
when deleting photo, ...
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Why does Rawstudio display individual RAW color levels as 8-bit values?
I use rawstudio to deal with raw images that I shoot on my Canon 600D(T3i).
I don't understand why the raw image's RGB color only displays values in a 8bit base (0-255) when I put the mouse over the ...
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What photo editing softwares support MacBook Pro's Retina display?
I just bought a MacBook Pro 15" with Retina Display, after installing Canon Digital Photo Professional on it, I noticed that it does not seem to support Retina mode.
This means that my photos are ...
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How to get a full-screen preview of a cropped area in RawTherapee?
I've used the crop tool in RawTheraee to crop a raw image:
Is there a way to full-screen preview the cropped section prior to exporting?
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How to adjust RAW photos from underwater?
I have some photos that were taken from a glass bottom submarine that have colors that look all wrong. I'd like to edit these raw files in Adobe RAW Converter to make them look more normal. There ...
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Blue / Green Water Filters and Shooting RAW While SCUBA Diving
I've recently gotten into SCUBA diving, and am curious about shooting with available light underwater.
I've heard that when taking underwater photos with available light, an appropriate blue or green ...
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How can I easily convert a large number of pictures from RAW to scaled down JPG?
I have a collection of shots from the same session in RAW and want to covert all of them to JPG. Each one should have a curve applied, then be scaled and sharpened using the same settings.
What is ...
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AEB on the Canon Rebel T2i
Hi I'm new to this whole HDR scene and I actually have a few questions regarding this. I was trying to take RAW photos with my camera set to AEB on -2, 0, and +2 exposure today with continuous shot ...
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How to delete “unused” raw files which have no .jpg match?
I shoot RAW+JPG, namely NEF and JPG. After viewing sometimes hundreds of images (using a simple program) and deleting the JPGs, I have many unnecessary leftover NEF files. If there was a script to ...
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Why does my Lightroom preview change after loading?
Everybody who is using Lightroom probably has seen this:
You have imported RAW files. Lightroom shows a preview, but contrast and color of the preview change after a few short seconds to a slightly ...
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Which cameras support DNG natively?
Not all cameras support DNG natively. That is, if you want to process DNG files they need to be converted from the camera's proprietary RAW format to DNG afterwards. So, which cameras support DNG ...
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How effective is automatic fixing of RAW files?
I was wondering if there is any good software for automatic fixing of RAW files, that is, a basic initial fix of exposure, vibrance, sharpening and NR.
I heard about Athentech. However, I could not ...
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Why is sharpening not recommended in RAW processing? [duplicate]
I was reading this article A Simple Workflow for RAW Processing. I noticed that sharpening is not recommended (only noise reduction is), as it should only be the final step before publishing. However, ...
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How do I know a camera is able to take a RAW image?
I am trying to learn about photography, and I read something saying the RAW (for example, DNG) file format has detailed information about the image. I wonder if anyone can tell me: how do I know a ...
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Why do my photos show blocky gradients, even in RAW?
I am learning to use my new DSLR, a Sony a57 with 18-55mm kit lens. I was shooting last night at sundown, and after exporting the RAW images to Lightroom, was surprised to see the gradient as showing ...
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Can I use a flatbed scanner to scan a photo into RAW format?
I have a photograph (on paper) that needs retouching. I have an HP Officejet 5610 flatbed scanner.
Is there any software that will allow me to scan said photograph and capture it as RAW so I can use ...
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Why can't Apple Aperture 3 upload raw files from my Canon 7D?
Whenever I try to import raw files from my Canon 7D using Apple Aperture 3 (which is fully updated with all the latest Software Updates) I get an upload of 350 unwanted images ( including corporate ...
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Processing photos with Lightroom 4 and Nik Software
My understanding is that when editing a photo with Nik Software, you cannot process a raw file directly. Which format would be best to use amongst the option the plugin provides? Also, if processing ...
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RAW processing programs for Canon 6D
I am getting a Canon 6D next week and would like to check what my RAW processing program options are, other than the in-the-box Canon Digital Photo Professional.
I am currently using Photoshop ...
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Am I permanently altering my NEF/raw files if I save changes in Nikon ViewNX 2?
When editing the NEF (Nikon raw files) with Nikon's ViewNX 2 software, after modifying things like exposure and white balance, I have the ability to save the NEF file or "Save As" a new filename. ...
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Cheap/free tool to view/convert Canon CR2 RAW format photo files on Windows?
Recently, my family had some professional photos taken while vacationing at a resort. The photos were given to us on CD in both .CR2 and .jpg formats.
While we can view the JPEG-format versions of ...
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What could cause pink spots on my RAW photos?
I have only started shooting in RAW and have noticed pink spots on them. They are never in the same location and don't affect some photos, they just seem to appear every few shots.
It never happened ...
