I agree it is a good policy to save all RAW files and storage is cheap. I do save the RAWs if the image is difficult to get right or if it is an important shot. A majority of my shots are easy to get right and not of great import.
Saving just a high quality Jpeg makes file browsing, organization and back-up much simpler. If I do someday wish I had the RAW and if I admit it on the list you all may say "I TOLD YOU SO!" Powell > I'm certain that I could improve >that shot -- if I only had the RAW. I haven't discarded a single decent >RAW frame since then, and I'll never discard another RAW for as long as >I'm shooting. >Paul >On Sep 24, 2005, at 6:44 PM, Powell Hargrave wrote: > >> OK guys and girls this may be sacrilege but I do nor routinely archive >> my >> RAW files. For normal, not exceptionally good photos, I do a good job >> of >> converting and adjusting and then save/archive as a high quality Jpeg. >> >> I learned you can do a lot with a good Jpeg from several years using >> cameras that didn't give a choice. So it is till possible to change >> the >> Jpeg'd photo if necessary. Yes quality is lost. I can not tell the >> difference without going to 200% in PhotoShop. >> >> I may some day regret this policy, but it hasn't happened yet.
