Re: PhotoForum Digest, Vol 228, Issue 1/ comment on comments

[karl shah-jenner <shahjen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dan asks:

> I’ve recently got my very first DSLR, a Pentax K20D, (I’m on a low-ish 
> budget), which can produce Digital Negatives alongside JPEGs and am finding 
> it a lot easier to influence the quality of my envisaged end result. 
> Really I’m just discovering the advantages of the DNG - any helpful 
> comments will be appreciated.


DNG and other RAW formats can be treated like you're shooting negative film, 
with great latitude and ample potential for post-exposure modifications. 
JPEGs are like shooting E6.. get the exposure wrong and you're doomed.. 
doomed I tells ya!

Also, as mentioned here by Jan, 
http://petapixel.com/2015/11/18/reuters-issues-a-worldwide-ban-on-raw-photos/ - 
no raw files for Reuters !