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Canon R3 vs. Nikon Z9 (Price)

Started Oct 28, 2021 | Discussions thread
UZI2D30 Regular Member • Posts: 173
Re: Canon R3 vs. Nikon Z9 (Price)

wcan wrote:

Tazz93 wrote:

wcan wrote:

I don’t shoot lossless or lossy raw on any camera, the z9 hasn’t got a totally uncompressed raw mode. There is no free lunch.

I'm sure the Z9 has a lossless compressed raw format?

I think he's refencing the Z9 doesn't shoot uncompressed RAW at all. Which is correct. The Z9 only offer 3 different versions of compressed RAW. 2 lossy, one lossless.

Personally, I think Nikon's RAW files have always been pretty nice all the way around. Whether its color or dynamic range, I don't think they would shoot themselves in the foot by replacing uncompressed options with compressed options if it wasn't as good. So I wouldn't think there's anything to worry about there, but I'm sure it won't be long before its verified.

So why would anyone object to lossless Compressed RAW?....there is no downside, only the upside of taking up less storage.

Exactly, I don't know why people have such problem reading. I guess because they don't go to the source, rather relying on someone else regurgitate information... The internet shouldn't be like playing the telephone game.

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  1. File Format Still ImagesJPEG: JPEG-Baseline compliant with fine (approx. 1:4), normal (approx. 1:8), or basic (approx. 1:16) compression; size-priority and optimal-quality compression available
    NEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single photograph recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG formats
    NEF (RAW): 14 bit with lossless, high-efficiency*, or high-efficiency compression

https://www.nikon.com/news/2021/1028_mirrorless_01.htm

  • The Z 9 introduces High Efficiency RAW, which retains the same level of high image quality as the conventional uncompressed RAW in an approximately 1/3 smaller6 file size, making RAW files easier to handle than ever.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-nikon-z-9-unstoppable-performance-revolutionary-innovation-301411101.html

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