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Anne M. Guidry
 

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 can't or don't want to handle the large RAW file size. Thanks!


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September 18, 2005

 

Eti Swinford
  Anne, I change the images to JPG as it is close to universal. If the person wants to print what you send them, then save to the large to medium size JPG . If you just want to share them on the Web, then a medium to small size will do. Generally speaking, the size remains large (ie: RAW 6 MGs to a max JPG of 5 MGs) when going from a RAW file to a JPG. But if the question is a universal viewer, then I would go with a JPG. If the question is size of file, then you will have to change the image size by how you save it or manipulation within the image and then save it. As usual, there is more than one way to "skin a cat"! Hope this helps! Eti
P.S.: I shoot with a D70 as well.


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