Examples of RAW FILES before and after processing.....

[RM]

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<b>The first image is captured in RAW and is straight out of the camera.</b></font></center>
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<b>Now here is the same image processed in Photoshop CS2 using the Raw File Editor in CS2. I don't recall exactly all the adjustments that were made.This is an example of the power of raw files.</b></font></center>
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[Tom/Cocoa]

n/t

 

[dudephil]

n/t

 

[RM]

So much more......
The RAW File Editor has many options to numerous to mention.

The BIG benefit is that RAW files are not pixelized until you are finished with the file editing. Hence adjustments do not affect the pixels as in a JPEG file when editing.



RM

 

[John in Florida]

is that it extends the dynamic range of the image. Highlights that seem to be blown in JPG format can sometimes be recovered if shooting raw.