Paul SalmonJuly 14, 2010Cameras, PhotosComments Off on Advantages and Disadvantages of RAW Files
Unlike JPEG files, however, there are many drawbacks to using RAW files, and most who use digital cameras probably won’t want to use this format. The more experienced photographers, on the other hand, may love what RAW has to offer.
Paul SalmonJuly 7, 2010Cameras, PhotosComments Off on Advantages and Disadvantages of JPEG Files
I have received several e-mails in the past regarding JPEG and Raw files that are produced by digital cameras. There is a huge debate online about which image format you should use – some of the debates can get pretty heated. In reality, like all such debates, the answer is: it depends.
Paul SalmonOctober 21, 2009Cameras, PhotosComments Off on Tips for Taking Tack-Sharp Digital Photos
It has been a while since I have written a post regarding digital cameras. Since that time I have been learning more about digital cameras, especially on apertures and shutter speeds. While I am enjoying the learning process the one…Continue Reading →
Paul SalmonJanuary 21, 2009Cameras, PhotosComments Off on Digital Photos: Should You Use Raw or JPEG?
I purchased my first digital camera in 2002, and it included two very different image formats: a Raw and JPEG format. Back then I didn’t know much about the Raw format, but quickly learned what it was, and soon began…Continue Reading →
Paul SalmonDecember 3, 2008PhotosComments Off on Examples of Colour Management
I have previously talked about colour management in the past, and those who are serious about digital photography will need to know about colour management. While it can get technical, colour management is simply the process of ensuring an image…Continue Reading →
Paul SalmonNovember 5, 2008Design, PhotosComments Off on Photo and Image Editors
As I visit web sites one thing that always get my attention is the amount of time it takes to complete a page download. With web sites using more images to display the content, it can at times take much…Continue Reading →
Paul SalmonOctober 31, 2008PhotosComments Off on How I Organize My Digital Photos
If you are like me you probably have taken thousands of pictures with your digital camera. Digital cameras make it very easy to take photos, since you can view the photos immediately, and only keep the photos you like. Once…Continue Reading →
Paul SalmonOctober 10, 2008PhotosComments Off on The PNG Image Format
I have written posts about the JPEG and TIFF file format, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. Digital cameras use the JPEG format because of it’s small size, so you can store more photos on a memory card. The…Continue Reading →