Camera-raw is a file format for digital photography that captures unprocessed, uncompressed data from a camera's image sensor. Unlike JPEG files, which are processed and compressed within the camera, camera-raw files retain all of the original data captured by the sensor, providing photographers with greater flexibility and control over the final image. This raw data includes a wider dynamic range, meaning more detail is preserved in the highlights and shadows, as well as a higher bit depth, resulting in a broader range of available colors. Shooting in camera-raw format allows for non-destructive editing, as the original data remains untouched, and any adjustments made to the image are stored as separate metadata. This enables photographers to make extensive adjustments to parameters such as white balance, exposure, contrast, and color temperature without compromising the quality of the original image. However, camera-raw files are significantly larger than JPEGs and require specialized software for processing and conversion into more widely compatible formats for printing or digital display.
digital photography, image sensor, unprocessed data, dynamic range, bit depth, non-destructive editing, white balance, exposure
CITATION : "John Armstrong. 'Camera-raw.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=434261 (Accessed on December 22, 2024)"
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