What is a RAW image?  
  • Contains minimally processed data from the image sensor (of a digital camera, image scanner, or motion picture film scanner.
  • Are not yet processed-Not ready for print with a graphic processor
  • "Pure, original" image- does not compress or automatically edit the image

Why Shoot RAW photos?
  • -Not as sharp as JPEG
  • -lower contrast levels (looks slightly 'washed out')
  • -Able to display highlights and shadows (helpful when editing layers and shadows)
  • -Have not had White balance set.
  • -Can edit original image 
  • -Has to be processed before it can be processed, printed. or edited.



Read more: http://digital-photography-school.com/raw-vs-jpeg#ixzz2e301uA58



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