Like Jim, I only shoot raw..... but there are reasons for that:

1. I'm a control freak..... and I like to have control of all aspects of my images from start to finish. With a raw, I can edit and re-edit, and still retain the orginal unprocessed data the way it was shot in camera.

2. I need the quality that one gets from 12 bit raw files, because I'm printing for my work to be seen by the public.

3. I print large.... in other words, not 4x6 snapshots. I want/need the best quality I can get.

4. I don't have lag times between the camera writing to the disc, so I can afford to shoot raw with the D70. This WAS a major drawback with my Dimage 7, and still is for many non-dslr digitals.

Tiff files are not bad, and much of my earlier work was shot as tiff, but the size rivals that of a raw, there really isn't much difference in that regard, at least there wasn't on my Dimage 7.

It's all depends on the individual, and what their needs are. Whatever you do is great if it works for you. :~)

And for what it's worth.... that Ken Rockwell guy.... doesn't really have a good reputation in certain photographic circles. Not sure it matters much here, but thought I'd mention it anyway. shrug

Message edited on: 03/03/2005 16:36

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