file formats

[alcina]

I have done a search and it has answered some of my questions regarding TIFF, JPEG and RAW files but...

Can all cameras shoot in RAW format? I have a Canon A20 and I don't seem to see this. Also, as I am looking for new cameras (but not top of the line cameras as I will also be using them with students & divers who simply want to point and shoot and have a disk of their images to email to friends and I'd like to keep my costs down), will it be listed on the spec sheets? Also TIFF?

I currently get my images onto the computer, then save a copy and do all my fiddling on the copy. I save the original at the highest JPEG (12); should I be changing this format to something else instead of JPEG? And I save the copies the same way.

At present I am not using the photos for much except things that will be viewed on a computer or printed at 4x6 inch...though I have a few that I would really like to print at 8x10. I expect to be doing more printing in the new year.

I am not a tech head, though we seem to have all the gadgets and software (Photoshop 6...I think we have 7 but have not loaded it) thanks to DH. I only do the very very basics so far...will be searching this board for hints on how to do some projects for the family soon, though

 

[Dee]

No, not all cameras will record in RAW. I know the Oly 5050 does, the 5060 probably does, but I could say about any of the others. I'm sure someone will be along with a better answer for ya!

 

[d33ps1x]

My little Canon 230 shoots in raw format and my EOS 10D only shoots in Raw format in the custom modes. Point and shoot (green) mode is jpg only.

 

[Padipro]

My Fuji S5000 will do RAW format, problem is they don't make a housing for it yet. It looks a lot like some of the Nikons but there are enough differances that the housings won't work. Hopefully Ikelite will come out with something.

Scott

 

[alcina]

OK...anyone help me with these questions?

1) will it (RAW) be listed on the spec sheets for a camera? Also TIFF? And do I need it to have these??

2) I currently get my images onto the computer, then save a copy and do all my fiddling on the copy. I save the original at the highest JPEG (12); should I be changing this format to something else instead of JPEG? And I save the copies the same way.

At present I am not using the photos for much except things that will be viewed on a computer or printed at 4x6 inch...though I have a few that I would really like to print at 8x10. I expect to be doing more printing in the new year.

 

[d33ps1x]

I've never really bothered as my eyes can't tell the dif in raw and highest jpg setting.

Of course there is though. Not worth the hassle to me.