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<p>[QUOTE="rmpsrpms, post: 5003115, member: 31773"]I was saddened to read this post, as it's sort of a "let's agree to disagree". I wonder how many folks on this forum actually shoot coins like I do, with similar equipment, versus like you do? I've sold dozens of coin photo systems to folks on this forum, and am sure they are using similar lighting and exposure techniques to mine. </p><p><br /></p><p>My coin photography experience and efforts are rooted in die variety research and imaging, so it's understandable that for full-coin imaging I emphasize resolution and detail. The thought of shooting at f14 is anathema to those goals. </p><p><br /></p><p>I had hoped to learn more about why the pros use raw processing. From what I can tell, it's because "everyone does it", though I suppose since most cameras only offer jpg or raw output, the choice for highest quality is forced. Specifically though, I'd love to see an example of a truly overexposed image that can be recovered with raw processing. I understand how this can be done with film, but not with digital. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to show this online since raw format images can't be presented, only broadly supported formats such as jpg, tiff, etc. Do you think you can figure out a way to show this?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="rmpsrpms, post: 5003115, member: 31773"]I was saddened to read this post, as it's sort of a "let's agree to disagree". I wonder how many folks on this forum actually shoot coins like I do, with similar equipment, versus like you do? I've sold dozens of coin photo systems to folks on this forum, and am sure they are using similar lighting and exposure techniques to mine. My coin photography experience and efforts are rooted in die variety research and imaging, so it's understandable that for full-coin imaging I emphasize resolution and detail. The thought of shooting at f14 is anathema to those goals. I had hoped to learn more about why the pros use raw processing. From what I can tell, it's because "everyone does it", though I suppose since most cameras only offer jpg or raw output, the choice for highest quality is forced. Specifically though, I'd love to see an example of a truly overexposed image that can be recovered with raw processing. I understand how this can be done with film, but not with digital. Unfortunately, I'm not sure how to show this online since raw format images can't be presented, only broadly supported formats such as jpg, tiff, etc. Do you think you can figure out a way to show this?[/QUOTE]
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