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That's two different arguments you've started there!
Inviting comments on both Ken Rockwell & shooting RAW...
Time to run for cover ;-)
I like Ken Rockwell's site, but bear in mind it's his opinion only - not always 'fact' ;-)
RAW - has its place. I use it for 'crucial' shots (i.e. when I'm being paid) as memory is cheap and workflow is not hugely different for RAW or JPEG.
There's a bit more latitude if I've not got the shot nailed 'in camera' but that said, one of my biggest selling landscapes is a partial crop of a JPEG shot on a Nikon D70 back in the day (and I've blown that up to 2m x 1.5m with no issues), so who am I to comment ;-)
Inviting comments on both Ken Rockwell & shooting RAW...
Time to run for cover ;-)
I like Ken Rockwell's site, but bear in mind it's his opinion only - not always 'fact' ;-)
RAW - has its place. I use it for 'crucial' shots (i.e. when I'm being paid) as memory is cheap and workflow is not hugely different for RAW or JPEG.
There's a bit more latitude if I've not got the shot nailed 'in camera' but that said, one of my biggest selling landscapes is a partial crop of a JPEG shot on a Nikon D70 back in the day (and I've blown that up to 2m x 1.5m with no issues), so who am I to comment ;-)
I'm not a huge fan but some of his stuff is useful, especially reviews of older lenses and info on mount compatibility. Big pinch of salt usually needed though.
I always shot raw on the D90 as the JPEGs weren't that great, but on the D600 I tend to use the JPEGs with barely any PP as it creates much nicer images. Shoot both formats to be on the safe side though.
I always shot raw on the D90 as the JPEGs weren't that great, but on the D600 I tend to use the JPEGs with barely any PP as it creates much nicer images. Shoot both formats to be on the safe side though.
He provides some useful info/opinions but the constant reminders of "donations to support his family" really pisses me off for some reason.
His article on how to spot an amateur is just plain stupid. So to become a pro you can't keep your camera clean and can't use a fast lens and a tripod together?
His article on how to spot an amateur is just plain stupid. So to become a pro you can't keep your camera clean and can't use a fast lens and a tripod together?
Shaoxter said:
His article on how to spot an amateur is just plain stupid. So to become a pro you can't keep your camera clean and can't use a fast lens and a tripod together?
What a crock of s
t.Love that Ken Rockwell article - awesome - plenty of posters on here need to look at themselves before slagging it off.
I agreee with some of his points and dis-agree with others, luckily we all do things differently - IMO that's good for photography.
Funniest part for me is the paragraph on tripod's - EPIC - completely agree with him on that subject
I agreee with some of his points and dis-agree with others, luckily we all do things differently - IMO that's good for photography.
Funniest part for me is the paragraph on tripod's - EPIC - completely agree with him on that subject
S47 said:
Funniest part for me is the paragraph on tripod's - EPIC - completely agree with him on that subject
And I've been saying it very loud since FF sensors.... (Hardly ever use a tripod, yet just bought another) cos he doesn't take into account big stoppers, time lapse, endless clever artistic stuff that many pros use...that need a tripod.I'm sure he'd be a fun dinner guest, but I'd suggest everyone ignores him when it comes to advice.
Edited by GetCarter on Monday 17th February 15:12
rolex said:
Do people agree with him regards to not using "M" mode as its completely outdated these days? He also regards all the other modes as fluff apart from "P" mode which he says he uses for the majority of his work
Depends what work you're doing I guess. If it's just point and shoot then P mode is fine 
S47 said:
Funniest part for me is the paragraph on tripod's - EPIC - completely agree with him on that subject
Some of us landscape types like to use tripods as it allows us to slow down and compose images with a lot more precision and makes it much easier to work with ND grads, manual focus etc.I'd be lost without a Tripod, Live View and a Geared head nowadays, essential part of how i take photographs.
Edited by ...Mole... on Monday 17th February 17:41
Edited by ...Mole... on Monday 17th February 17:41
Shaoxter said:
He provides some useful info/opinions but the constant reminders of "donations to support his family" really pisses me off for some reason.
His article on how to spot an amateur is just plain stupid. So to become a pro you can't keep your camera clean and can't use a fast lens and a tripod together?
Some of those are funny. However, I only know one pro (has done stuff for nat geo and BBC wildlife) and his canon 1D's are absolutely battered and filthy. Looking through the viewfinder was like looking through a murky pond. Still took great photos though!His article on how to spot an amateur is just plain stupid. So to become a pro you can't keep your camera clean and can't use a fast lens and a tripod together?
...Mole... said:
S47 said:
Funniest part for me is the paragraph on tripod's - EPIC - completely agree with him on that subject
Some of us landscape types like to use tripods as it allows us to slow down and compose images with a lot more precision and makes it much easier to work with ND grads, manual focus etc.I'd be lost without a Tripod, Live View and a Geared head nowadays, essential part of how i take photographs.
Rumours are rife at the moment about the upcoming Nikon D4s. No one has the specs, except Ken, who has chapter and verse it seems.
As long as you don't mind this at the bottom of a review...
This review contains forward-looking statements, and Nikon may or may not deviate from these expectations. We'll know when the D4S finally ships — don't believe anyone unless they have a shipping model in their possession.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d4s.htm
As long as you don't mind this at the bottom of a review...
This review contains forward-looking statements, and Nikon may or may not deviate from these expectations. We'll know when the D4S finally ships — don't believe anyone unless they have a shipping model in their possession.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d4s.htm
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