hof63
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Why are there 2 raw file options on my 40D? I know sRAW will be a little more than half the size of RAW, but please explain why one is used instead of the other. Please explain when to use one or the other and for what reason.
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would be to save disk space. The full RAW file will give you full resolution and detail.
Steve
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hof63
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That I know. Is there any other reason to use one or the other? If saving disk space is the only difference, why still have both as options in the menu set up?
Not sure what part of "only reason" is being missed here. They give you the option, so that if you don't need the full size file, you can shoot smaller and save disk space.
Steve
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hof63
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Steve, I guess I'm confused then. Saving disk space is a great benefit. So if there is no other purpose, why have RAW as an option for image quality? Just have sRAW in the menu option list. If I want to shoot in RAW, just do it as a sRAW file. It seems to be the better choice.
hof63
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Steve, I guess the question is do I lose any kind of quality shooting in sRAW?
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How big are you printing?
I thought you were asking why to use sRAW over RAW (which would be to save disk space). The RAW file will have more resolution and details, therefore it will print at larger sizes than sRAW. Most of the time you will want as much info as possible in the image file, which is what RAW gives you. sRAW is a lower quality file that is still good for many applications, but you won't be able to crop as much, etc.
I hope that answers your question better.
Steve
I hope that answers your question better.
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Steve
I finally figured out that is what you were asking...see my reply below.
Sorry for the confusion...I mis-read your question.
Steve
Sorry for the confusion...I mis-read your question.
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hof63
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nothing larger than 8x10's
hof63
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Steve, yes you have answered my question. I never want to lose any quality in anything I shoot. So I wll continue to shoot in RAW! Thanks again.
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then you won't see any difference between sraw1 and raw-you could easily get by with sraw2 if you didn't crop.
Alvin Nunley
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I think it has to do with flash memory cost. Cost now being less of a factor, I see no need for sRAW. I can buy 4gig cards for under $40.00, who needs to save space.
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Chris Jacobs
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If I didn't want all the resolution of my camera I would have most likely bought a cheaper one. However I'm not saying that an older camera offers the same or similar technology as the 50D, but it does make you wonder why camera companies keep making cameras with more megapixels.
There are many reasons to use a smaller resolution, not every person on every occasion needs the extra resolution, but I do wish there was an sRaw that had about 10 or 12 mp, I really don't need 15 but I think 10-12 would be just right.
Sure this will stir a debate, but how would anything progress to become better without competition.
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There are many reasons to use a smaller resolution, not every person on every occasion needs the extra resolution, but I do wish there was an sRaw that had about 10 or 12 mp, I really don't need 15 but I think 10-12 would be just right.
Sure this will stir a debate, but how would anything progress to become better without competition.
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dimakitsov
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You are confused because it is not about the size, its about the pixel dimension.
BrianPriceUK
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Hi
We use Sraw for event photography where the largest print is going to be 10x8, and Raw for everything else - weddings and portraits.
The main advantage is faster download and processing times - with up to 1,000 images the time advantage is significant. Before Sraw was available we had to shoot JPG as Raw was too slow, especially if you used wireless capture.
Brian Price
We use Sraw for event photography where the largest print is going to be 10x8, and Raw for everything else - weddings and portraits.
The main advantage is faster download and processing times - with up to 1,000 images the time advantage is significant. Before Sraw was available we had to shoot JPG as Raw was too slow, especially if you used wireless capture.
Brian Price
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