Digital camera experts (Ree? are you here?) may I ....

[JFSinIL]

switch between JPEG and RAW formats on the same camera card, or do i have to stick to one or the other. I'd like to cram a lot of vacation photos on a card (JPEG) BUT use RAW for special shots. Ree? Bueller? Anyone?

[genie]

I shoot in both raw and jpeg on the same card. In fact, one of my camera's options is to record both ways at the same time. My camera uses an SD card, but I can't imagine that it would make a difference. So, yeah, you should be able to on the same card.

[Phred]

No reason you can't. I shoot RAW+jpg on the same card and use the jpgs as thumbnails for fast access. But honestly... 99% of what's needed is fulfilled with the jpgs.

[JFSinIL]

But honestly... 99% of what's needed is fulfilled with the jpgs.

 

I know - but with vacation looming, and a once in a lifetime chance to show my kids Yosemite and S. Calif. - I want to. get the best quality shots I can manage.

[jmgconner]

Yep, you can. The benefits off RAW are that you can change the exposure in post-processing - so let's say you underexposed an image when you snapped the pic, you can fix it in RAW using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop. Better to underexpose than overexpose, because if you blowout the highlights, there will be no data there to fix - it'll just register as white.

[Stacie]

That's what is so great about digital. You can use different formats, different ISO levels, and more without changing a single roll of film! It will all be captured on the same card, and if you need to know what settings you used it records everything in the EXIF info.

 

That sounds like a great vacation. Have lots of fun!!