Saving in RAW and JPEG

[Ptevee]

If I set my settings to save both RAW and JPEG, does that mean I get 2 of everything saved on my memory card? Any help on this is much appreciated!

Which is better for a newer photographer? I believe RAW is higher res?

 

[Hegemone]

Yes. Two files. One raw file and one jpg file.

 

[Meta4]

Which is better for a newer photographer? I believe RAW is higher res?

The raw image and jpg will have exactly the same resolution.
If you are a new photographer, jpg would probably be a good place to start.
Raw image files require additional processing and software to get good results.
Although there will be some who will suggest that you need to shoot raw to get good results, jpg is good enough for most photographers, most of the time.

 

[Dave Maine]

The biggest difference between raw and jpg is that the jpg file is created by using software analysis to remove data from the image file without creating visible changes to the. Viewer’s perceptions of the image. It saves quite a bit of space, but when you attempt to adjust the image in post, the lack of data is quite apparent.

 

[Ptevee]

Thanks for the input! Makes Sense...

One more ?

Does using ND filters on auto settings do anything to improve the video quality?

 

[Meta4]

Does using ND filters on auto settings do anything to improve the video quality?

The ND filter does only one thing ... it cuts the amount of light getting to the sensor without changing and colour.
That forces you to use a longer shutter speed to get proper exposure.
Some video users like having a slight blur caused by the longer shutter speed.

 

[Ptevee]

So if settings are on "auto" it will lower the shutter speed due to less light right? It seems that most videos posted always use manual settings when using a filter.

 

[Meta4]

So if settings are on "auto" it will lower the shutter speed due to less light right? It seems that most videos posted always use manual settings when using a filter.

If you cut the light getting to the sensor, you will need a slower shutter speed to get proper exposure, whether you use auto or manual exposure control.

 

[Dave Maine]

ND filters do nothing for image quality. They are only useful for controlling motion blur for video work.

 

[Hegemone]

ND filters do nothing for image quality. They are only useful for controlling motion blur for video work.

I use them for photo work as well. They cut the light reaching the sensor. So on brighter days you can use them to achieve the desired fstop, shutter speed and iso combinations you are looking for.

But yeah they don't enhance the quality and can actually hurt quality if they are crappy class.