I just ment to say that i agree with Peter that this may be a reason why some togs choose to shoot RAW. I dont know, i dont really shoot RAW myself and I prefer to get it all correct in camera. However i can understand in certain situations and with particular subjects (as He points out above) why togs may think that RAW gives them more latitude with PP, when they dont have time to get it all right in camera

Hope i explained myself second time around

Daniel

David and Jonathan- nope its fine thanks very much for taking the time to comment

Interesting comment about under exposure I will take a look at the histograms tomorrow......

It's not a philosopy....and certainly not mine!

Bottom line is, why spend £1500 - £2000 on a camera body and decent lens, but balk at the thought of spending another £100 on decent RAW editing software. It doesn't make sense to me.[/quote]completely agree and im sure you are right about photographers moving from JPEG to RAW. I have just never found enough difference in output between the two to spend time and use a massive amount of storage space both in camera and on PC to shoot RAW. I have been experimenting with RAW lately and the free Pentax software that came with my K-30 but honestly cant see (real view not pixel peeping) any big difference even in my landscape shots. You may have hit on the key though when you suggested that Photographers who take more time in getting things just so in camera will maybe not really benefit from RAW.

I wasn't really offended more interested to know what your POV was

Kind regards

Daniel.

Gwyn dont worry this was only one of the ten or so ring shots the couple received as finals. In some others i made sure the engraving was the central point of focus

Daniel.

thanks guys and gals all good points

Im mystified???

Well finally everything's done and dusted the DVD has been delivered and the feedback from the Bride, Groom, and the Brides mother is good

Now I need YOUR help. I am sure that I can still improve things so please let me have it both barrels! as long as its constructive Many thanks in advance, and also thanks to all on here who have helped and put up with me so far

In your debt, Daniel.

+1 (JR) Yup me too.

I shot a very enjoyable wedding next to a friend of the brides, who I hadnt met before and had just borrowed a DSLR from another friend. We chatted about photography and got to know each other at the reception and i shared a little of my(albeit)limited knowledge

Daniel

and when taken out of context means exactly the same thing
Explain please

I'm only "prodding" him to see if that IS actually his view?