Looking for a digital file formats glossary? Wondering what format is best for your digital images? Check out these discussions.
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Shooting Raw - Why JPEG files?
For some time now I have been shooting in RAW format; however, I have always also saved a JPEG copy of each image. When I download to Photoshop, I rarely use the JPEG file, but I have heard that y... |
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File Format, Resolution, Etc.
I had a Panasonic Lumix FZ1, now I have a new Lumix FZ30, with everything on it. Now I have to learn all over again. My question: What are the best settings for shots at the zoo? Some animals roam ... |
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Color Space: Adobe RGB vs. sRGB
Good morning, all! Adobe RGB or sRGB? I have read many of the reviews analyzing the differences per which selection, when actually taking RAW photographs, maximizes color quality and accuracy rathe... |
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Travel w/DSLR: Do You Post-Process All Shots?
Just curious about this. Those of you who travel and shoot with a DSLR (or high-end P&S), assuming you've taken hundreds of photos while eliminating the worst, do you post-process all of them ... |
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Saving Files as JPEG
Does a JPEG file lose its quality EVERY time you open it and just view it? Or does a JPEG file lose its quality ONLY EACH time you open the file and EDIT and SAVE the new image, then the new ... |
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Shooting JPEG and Raw ... At the Same Time
I have read and understand a medium amount about Raw. I usually always shoot in JPEG, because I am a little PS shy, but I can do layers, curves, masks, etc. Here is my question: Why do the new cam... |
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External Hard Drives
Can someone offer any advice on buying an external hard drive? I use my laptop for all of my digital photographs. My current laptop is 1.4 GHz-40GB. And while I do back up files, I would still l... |
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JPEG Vs. Tiff Confusion
So I understand the degradation that happens when you save a photo as a JPEG each time. Here's when I'm not sure what would happen. I shoot in the highest-quality JPEG I can (no software f... |
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File Formats?
I looking to understand all about digital image file formats, JPEG's, TIF's, PSD's, ect. If anyone knows of a few websites or has the time to give their own input, I'd be extremely ... |
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Image Information for the Future
How do I identify or post pertinent information of the photograph for future generations of my family? The old way was to write all the information on the back of the photo. How do I do it now when... |
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Megapixels: Are They Worth the Money?
I have thought about upgrading in the future, but I can't decide if megapixels are really worth the money. I'm not a pro and haven't yet printed anything over a 4x6 (although I would l... |
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Raw to Smaller JPEG or TIFF
I have begun to use RAW format with my Nikon D70 and am pleased with the results. What is the most efficient way to share the images with family who want to make prints, send by e-mail, etc. but ca... |
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RGB Setting: What's the Best?
I have the Canon Rebel xt and I'm wondering, should I set it to sRGB or Adobe RGB? I use elements 3.0 and I'd like to know what is better to have my camera set to?... |
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Shoot in Color or in B&W?
I usually try to take all photos in color and then convert to B&W/grayscale in PhotoShop later (so I always have the option of a color image). For those more experienced photographers out there ...... |
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Backing Up Digital Files
Hello all, I am looking to establish a system to back up my digital negatives on my notebook and have so far been considering two options ... the first being an external DVD writer to burn the file... |
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Can You Save Pics Back from Your Camera?
I have a Nikon D70 and was wondering if after you do some work to them in a digital enhancement program on the computer, can you save them back to the camera's compact flash card? I do not have... |
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How Do I Process RAW Format Exposures?
I have just started taking RAW photos and have just upgraded to Adobe Photoshop 7.0. Will this software edit this type of file? If so, how do I open my RAW pictures? ... |
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Flash Cards: Losing Images
I had trouble losing images on my flash card. I had downloaded the images before I found out that they were lost when I tried to print them. Can I use that card again? And how many times can we u... |
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TIFF to JPEG problem
The situation; I have about 160 wedding pics that I took in JPEG, then converted to TIFF to retouch in p/s. The problem: Now the files are too large to ftp to my lab(estimated time 4 days 7 hours.)... |
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TIFF or JPEG?
Should I save my images in a TIFF or JPEG file? I do a lot of printing, and some of the photos I prints just don't look like the original print. I scan the negatives first at 250ppi. Should the... |
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