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format that you choose to use plays an important role in the quality of your final image, how much disk space it requires and what editing software you use. When an image is stored as compressed and need to decide on what kind of compression is used by choosing the correct file format. It sounds complex, but it is really very simple.

There are only two types of compression should be worried, loss and lossless. That pretty much explains what is happening. Losing means you'll lose data in order to get maximum compression without loss, and it speaks for itself. So, if space is at a premium and the quality is not so important then losing the will to work for you.

1 RAW

This is often called a digital negative. No image processing has taken place inside the camera as in JPEG. This is the ultimate form of lossless. Once you open the RAW images you can still change the white balance, correct exposure, contrast and sharpness. You are able to correct errors, if any mistakes in recording, photo. The advantage is that RAW offers the best possible quality and as I said before lets you tweak the settings in post. You can use it as a digital negative, which is the master file from which you can create other file formats. There is a lack of that takes up much more space than JPEG and RAW software or plugins required for processing. RAW image processing also takes more time. However, overall the benefits far outweigh the disadvantages. If you have time and do not mind the image processing before the review, then RAW is perfect for you. If time is an issue then just use RAW for your important pictures.

2 JPEG

This is the most popular and most common file format used by photographers. As mentioned before losing in a format which means you'll lose a certain amount of information when compressing and storing images. It only takes a percentage of the RAW when stored and you can select compression levels and the quality of your final should be. When it comes to the quality of my advice is to shoot at maximum quality, so if you want to enlarge the image at some stage you have enough quality to do so. You can always reduce the quality, but do not increase. Once these missing pixels are gone forever. Rather than buy a bigger memory card than the decrease in quality to store more pictures. JPEG smaller so easier to e-mail and shop. If you happen to make mistakes with your exposure and white balance your options are very limited when trying to correct them.

format is always something that you should consider carefully when making decisions about storage. Along with this is the ultimate purpose of the image. If you're looking for maximum quality for the client, and you can not reshoot pictures then go to RAW. If the family album, and even then the extension jpeg format will do. If you are not sure then go for maximum quality and minimum compression.

a little more information that I always give to my students is that you should always think about backup. Copy your images to a computer hard drive then back to those other disk or removable media and keep them separate. I lost my house fire, but all my hard drives were in second place. I have lost possessions, but my memories are safe. Keep a good backup regimen and you'll save a lot of tears and frustration later. Happy shooting!