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Puffer is correct about DPP. All RAW file formats are proprietary so software developers (Adobe, Apple) must crack the code to convert the files. DPP will always produce the best results however Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) and Aperture do a fine job and the differences are going to be negligible. Add to LR or Aperture the numerous presets that are available plus the DAM capabilities and one will see the advatanges. I am not knocking DPP at all. There are many photographers that use DPP but I will warn you that once you start using a more full featured program, be prepared to drop a couple hundred (or more) on software. The point shown by Puffer's post is shoot RAW if you are willing to put in the processing time. Editing compressed files (like JPEGs) usually requires editing at the pixel level and using layer masks (ala Photoshop or Elements). The learning curve is not too bad....results are visual and instantaneous and best of all non-destructive.
EDIT: all the pictures at the link in my signature were shot in RAW (picture site is still being populated....I am slow). Originals are not there but some of the shots needing a lot of work that would not have been easily accomplished with a JPEG.
EDIT: all the pictures at the link in my signature were shot in RAW (picture site is still being populated....I am slow). Originals are not there but some of the shots needing a lot of work that would not have been easily accomplished with a JPEG.