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Do you need to shoot in RAW format?

Do you need to shoot in RAW format? That’s the question I want to ask today. Before we try to answer the question. let’s see what are the benefits of working with RAW format.

Give you the ability of working with uncompressed files; contains all information from your sensor.
More control in adjusting white balance, shadow/highlights, contrast, [...]

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Konica Minolta No More

Anyone else read this? Konica Minolta to stop producing cameras and all digital equipment?

They have even pulled out of the show in the NEC.

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Samsung’s first digital SLR – The GX-1S

The GX-1S is a lightweight 6 megapixel camera with a 2.5-inch screen, ISO up to 3200 and a Pentax AF lens mount. Nothing we haven’t seen before; the GX-1S is a rebadged Pentax *ist DS2 (there’s some new Schneider lenses too, but they also appear to be straight re-badge jobs).

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