You are always warned that if you use a raw file the histogram is not that accurate because it is created from a jpg image. That is true but if you use a raw file and make lots of shots you will learn how to read the jpg histogram and do some compensation to make it work after processing with your raw file. Usually a tiny bit of histogram clipping will be handled with the high resolution raw file. Just keep shooting and learn how to handle the composition for each composition.
yes and another trick is to dial down your camera settings that create that jpeg!! The fuji cameras are very good at this and mine is very close to the end Raw!!
Thanks for the video and tips Dean! Is there a downside to ETTR? I've watched so many videos saying the cameras will capture a lot more data that way, making it easier to work the file.
Hi Paul, try it and see, with today’s cameras and software I don’t see it as an advantage. And if you get the tones where they are suppose to be then you don’t need to work the file so much, cheers Dean
Finally someone debunking the myth of exposing to the right (ETTR). You should aim to correctly expose images. In some cases, for me, that can mean making sure I do not blow the highlights. That is when exposure compensation comes in handy. Not this nonsense about exposing all images to the right. I have been telling people to stop ETTR for a few years, with little success.
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Thanks Dean for once again a down to earth instructive video
You are welcome Tom, cheers
Thanks for this useful video. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. The truth about shooting to the right I agree 100%
Thanks
Thanks Jack, appreciate your comment, cheers Dean
You are always warned that if you use a raw file the histogram is not that accurate because it is created from a jpg image. That is true but if you use a raw file and make lots of shots you will learn how to read the jpg histogram and do some compensation to make it work after processing with your raw file. Usually a tiny bit of histogram clipping will be handled with the high resolution raw file. Just keep shooting and learn how to handle the composition for each composition.
yes and another trick is to dial down your camera settings that create that jpeg!! The fuji cameras are very good at this and mine is very close to the end Raw!!
Thanks for the video and tips Dean! Is there a downside to ETTR? I've watched so many videos saying the cameras will capture a lot more data that way, making it easier to work the file.
Hi Paul, try it and see, with today’s cameras and software I don’t see it as an advantage. And if you get the tones where they are suppose to be then you don’t need to work the file so much, cheers Dean
@@deancooperphotography2896 Thanks, Dean!!
Finally someone debunking the myth of exposing to the right (ETTR). You should aim to correctly expose images. In some cases, for me, that can mean making sure I do not blow the highlights. That is when exposure compensation comes in handy. Not this nonsense about exposing all images to the right. I have been telling people to stop ETTR for a few years, with little success.
Thanks Michael 😀