All language subtitles for 16 - RAW vs JPEG

Students often ask
if they should always shoot in raw format

since raw stores more data.

There are a number of considerations
to take into account

before deciding
whether you should shoot in JPEG or raw.

Raw files require more system resources.

This means any time you want to render

photo enhancements, make basic edits,
or even importing

and exporting can take quite some time
for any application to process.

Raw files consume much more disk space.

It's obviously clear
that since raw files produce more data,

these store bigger files and require
larger storage space on your hard drive.

Most retail printers
only support eight bit color depth.

There's no dispute that 16 bit color depth

will produce much better quality images.

Keep in mind, however, that if you're
only intention is to print the image.

Most printers can only
handle eight bit color depth.

This would make working with

a 16 bit file redundant and more time
consuming than required.

Given these factors, it's clear
that if your main concern is quality,

then use raw.

If you're more concerned
with processing speed and storage space.

Shoot with a high quality or at the very
least medium quality JPEG setting.