http://www.openraw.org// "Introduction : On January 31, 2006, the Open RAW initiative launched an international survey on its Web site (http://www.openraw.org/survey/) to collect information about the experiences, requirements, preferences, and concerns of digital photographers and other interested parties regarding RAW imaging technology - a concept that many writers are comparing to a "digital negative." Initial Report on Responses to the 2006 RAW Survey Our first report provides an overview of the responses to survey questions and how they reflect the attitudes, beliefs, experiences, and preferences of survey respondents on RAW imaging technology and how it affects a hypothetical purchase decision. The initial report is being released in chapters over a period of five days. The chapters are: April 25th, 2006 - Chapter 1: Who responded to the 2006 RAW Survey? April 26th, 2006 - Chapter 2: Perceptions of the Advantages and Disadvantages of RAW Imaging Technology April 27th, 2006 - Chapter 3: Preferences about RAW Image File Conversion and Editing Software April 28th, 2006 - Chapter 4: Experiences, Beliefs, and Preferences Concerning RAW Imaging Technology April 29th, 2006 - Chapter 5: Preferences among Camera Features in a Hypothetical Camera Purchase Decision worth a look for the digital people k