Should Photographers Ever Sell Their RAW Files?
Should photographers sell their unedited RAW files to a client? Is there any benefit in doing so? These questions are discussed in this eight-minute video from David Bergman and Adorama.
DxO’s PureRaw 1.5 Update Fixes Seven Common RAW File Problems
DxO has announced the version 1.5 update of the AI-powered RAW processor software PureRAW.
Skylum Luminar AI Update 5 Finally Fixes Canon EOS R5 RAW Bug
Skylum has announced an update for Luminar AI that adds one new feature, addresses multiple bugs, and fixes a major issue with the platform's ability to properly read Canon EOS R5 files.
SmugMug Launches Source, a RAW Storage and Organization Service
SmugMug has launched SmugMug Source, an add-on to its current storage service that allows photographers to upload, manage, and access RAW photos. It is powered by AI-driven search and organization tools and can be accessed from a host of sources and across platforms.
Is Mylio Any Different Now Than It Was At Its Tepid 2014 Launch?
Photo organizing software Mylio (which stands for "My Life Organized") has re-emerged after nearly seven years thanks to a recent wave of updates and partnerships with influencers like iJustine. After a tepid launch back in 2014, is the service worth revisiting?
NASA’s Juno Captures Close-Up Photos of Jupiter’s Moon, Ganymede
NASA has shared the first two images from Juno's June 7th, 2021 flyby of Ganymede that shows dark and bright terrain and long structural features possibly linked to tectonic faults on the surface of Jupiter's giant moon.
LuminarAI Can’t Correctly Read EOS R5 RAWs, Fix Coming This Summer
Photographers who rely on Skylum LuminarAI to edit photos taken with Canon's EOS R5 have been struggling with the application as of its most recent update. According to multiple reports, the program cannot properly import R5 RAWs despite the company stating official support for the camera.
How Adobe Super Resolution Works (and Doesn’t) for Smartphone Photos
When Adobe first unveiled Super Resolution, it gave photos a chance to increase in size without losing any quality, but it wasn’t clear whether that kind of magic extended to the trove of images on people’s smartphones.
Filmulator is an Open-Source RAW Editor Based on Film Development
Filmulator is an open-source RAW photo editor based on the process of developing film, and while far more limited than software like Lightroom or Capture One, its tone mapping algorithm is supposedly designed to be faster and easier to get a good result.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Has Four Cameras Including a 108MP ‘Pro Sensor’
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S21 Ultra as part of its Galaxy Unpacked event, and the phone looks like a marked improvement over the previous design. Specifically with the camera, the phone now features four cameras, including a new 108-megapixel "pro sensor."
Apple ProRAW vs JPEG Shootout: Worth The Bigger File Size?
Moment, most well known for its accessories for iPhone, has published a detailed 32-minute video where the image quality differences between shooting JPEG and ProRAW are compared on the new iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Apple ProRAW Review: The Best Way to Shoot RAW on an iPhone
Earlier today, Apple officially released Apple ProRAW via iOS 14.3. This new hybrid image format claims to give you the best of both worlds: AI-powered computational photography on the one hand, and the flexibility of a 12-bit RAW file on the other. But does it deliver the goods? In a word: yes.
Canon R5 and R6: Comparing the File Formats (RAW, CRAW, JPEG, and HEIF)
In my last article, I shot images with both the Canon R5 and Canon R6 to compare the ISO performance of both cameras. As always, this lead to a lot of comments, emails, and DMs asking me if I could also compare the different file formats of these cameras. While I still have both these cameras on loan from Canon, I decided that now would be a good time to tests these parameters for all of you (and me too).
RAW vs JPEG: Explaining the Difference with a Box of Cereal
In running my photography channel, I get a lot of questions about RAW files vs. JPEG, and some people not fully grasping exactly what RAW files really are. So, I figured a box of cereal may simplify things. Read on.
How to Use the Underrated FTP Transfer Feature on Sony Cameras
The FTP transfer feature in the Sony α7 Mark III (and other newer Alpha models) doesn't usually get a lot of attention. Sure, with all the modern technologies and apps, it's easy to overlook this humble feature. But when it comes to transferring RAW and JPEG files, FTP can really hold its own.
Capture One Unveils Nikon Version, Adds Key Features in Free Update
Capture One has two major announcements up its sleeve this morning. First, they've released the much-anticipated free update to Capture One 20 that they teased two weeks ago; and second, they've officially unveiled Capture One for Nikon.
Free Editing Software RawTherapee Adds Impressive ‘Capture Sharpening’ Feature
Free Lightroom alternative RawTherapee just released version 5.8. And in addition to the usual compatibility and performance improvements, the open source software has also added an impressive new feature called "Capture Sharpening."
Court Dismisses Apple’s Attempt to Invalidate RED’s RAW Video Patent
Apple's recent attempt to invalidate one of RED's most important patents has failed. Earlier this week, a US court dismissed Apple's challenge to RED's main RAW video patent, allowing RED to maintain some control over Apple's ProRes RAW codec.
First Darktable 3.0 Release Candidate is Live with New Features and Major UI Improvements
The first release candidate for Darktable 3.0—the popular free, open source Lightroom alternative—was announced earlier today, and it comes with some major improvements over 2.6, including UI improvements, a major rewrite of the Lighttable module, bug fixes, and more.
Fujifilm vs Canon Color Science Blind Test: Which Do You Actually Prefer?
Photographer and YouTuber Andrew of Denae & Andrew created a comparison that plenty of photographers will be very interested in: Canon vs Fujifilm color science. A lot is made of Fuji's film simulations, and Canon users won't shut up about their amazing skin tones. But when you put them side-by-side in a blind "taste test," which do you actually prefer?
Nikon Working on a 60MP Mirrorless Camera with 16-Bit Raw Files and Better Compression
A leaked page that is allegedly from a Nikon camera manual is "confirming" what previous rumors had already indicated: That Nikon is working on a 60MP full-frame mirrorless camera, and that this camera will be able to shoot 16-bit NEF raw files.
Robert Frank, Legendary Documentary Photographer, Has Died at 94
Robert Frank, one of the most influential documentary photographers of our time, passed away on Monday on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. He was 94 years old.
Apple Goes After RED Over Key RAW Patent
Back in May, Apple quietly filed a legal petition to try and invalidate a key patent by cinema camera maker RED, and RED is not taking it lying down. The patent in question describes RED's "REDCODE" codec for visually lossless, compressed 4K video at 23fps and above—one of the patents at the very core of RED's history as a company and camera maker.
First Look at Full-Res RAW Files from the 61MP Sony a7R IV
A lot has been said about the quality of the images coming out of the 61MP Sony a7R IV, but most of the first impressions we've seen are based on JPEGs. Now, thanks to Jared Polin of Fro Knows Photo, you can get take a close look at full-res RAW files captured with Sony's new camera and see how they hold up.
What Does an Unprocessed RAW File Look Like?
What does it mean to look at a "straight from camera" RAW photo file? How do RAW processors like Lightroom change the files after they're loaded, and are RAW files actually images? Those are some questions we'll be exploring in this article.
Microsoft Releases Free RAW Image Viewer Extension for Windows 10
If you're a Windows user—or a Mac user who's been contemplating a switch—Microsoft just made it a little easier to switch over by releasing a useful new RAW Image Extension for Windows 10.
Triple Processing a Single RAW Photo
Occasionally when examining a RAW file I get a reasonably clear idea on how I would like the end result to be. In this instance, I had an inner picture of trees glowing from the sun, rather dark shadows, and a sky with nice color contrast.
The Best Photo I’ve Ever Taken Was a JPEG
Alright, I don’t know if it’s the best photo I’ve ever taken, but it’s one of my favorites and it’s been the most popular photo I’ve posted recently on Facebook and Instagram.
Fuji Raw Processors Compared: There’s a Lot More To It Than Image Quality
There has been a wave of updates to raw processors recently, including new releases this week from Topaz and ON1. Consequently, it has been difficult for me to finish this review, but developers updating their software is a good problem. Finally, here it is!
DPRSplit Extracts Extra Dynamic Range From Canon 5D Mark IV RAW Files
DPRSplit is a new utility by LibRaw (the makers of FastRawViewer and RawDigger) that lets you squeeze extra dynamic range out of Canon 5D Mark IV RAW files. It may sound like magic, but the program works by separating the data captured by the DSLR's Dual Pixel sensor.