I Shot JPEG For A Day!

[@1957PLATO]

I used to be a RAW only shooter. When I bought my Olympus camera’s I started shooting Raw+jpeg. Nowadays I hardly ever bother with the RAW files. Recently printed a book with all b/w jpegs straight out of camera and they all look great, it’s the content that matters.

[@valdiskrebs566]

Yes, me too. I learned photography shooting Kodachrome -- it is the best training for creating excellent SOOC JPGs.

[@LGoody9273]

Similar situation here. Oly JPEG's are so good I rareley need to make any signicant adjustments. I have hundreds, if not thousands of RAW pics on Sd cards I'll probnably never use.

[@ronalderb9692]

It's nice watching a photographer on youtube, taking photos without the crutch of a tripod and get good photos. 100% Olympus.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

There was no way I was carrying a second tripod down and it really didn’t require one anyway. It was nice for me to leave in the car for a change to be honest.

[@ashstubbings2603]

I'm just reading the comment below whilst typing this, and smiling to myself, because my comment is in complete contrast! I must confess I never shoot RAW!😆😆But that's because like you Chris, I'm not much of an editor. I do the minimal editing in post that I can get away with, so I like to just use the Jpegs. It works for me!

[@billpatten8722]

Am I the only person who shoots jpegs and then enjoys editing them, in Snapseed?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Not something I’ve considered. I’m going to have a try now 😆

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

I shoot both bill and find that editing the jpg for instagram is far easier and quicker.

[@vin424242]

Nope, i have a couple of editors on the laptop, but snapseed is really good and simple to use, easy workarounds learnt of navedits channel

[@andreazevedo8325]

I do that in 99% of my shots... And its way more fun that editing a RAW in LR.

[@RainerSteinke]

I do it the same way, life is to short to edit RAW 😊

[@yoki9743]

Nice one Chris... love the monochrome .... it is really a "genre" that is timeless... thanks again for a super video... Cheers Yoki...

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks YOKI. Better without the jumping in and out? 😆

[@YoseHel]

I just watched another video about RAW vs JPG and one of the points was the range of colors you can get with a raw photo. I then clicked on this video and was greeted with "Im going to be shooting in monochrome" lol This is still a very informative and great video, I just thougth that was funny and had to mention it

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

That’s quite ironic isn’t it 😆 that’s also one of the reasons is shot black and white. Just makes it a little easier to deal with.

[@johnpouw3352]

I must confess I never shoot JPEG, not because I consider myself a 'true photographer' but it is simply a case of fear of missing out on the complete potential I get with a RAW image. I get why people do though, but no matter how many times I have tried, two photos in I flick back to RAW lol. I could shoot both and make the decision when I get home but for some reason that doesn't appeal either as it just means more photos to compare. I also love post processing which would be a big part of that :) Keep up the content Chris.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks John. I think we seem to work in a similar way, but this was something I wanted to try. Must confess I did shoot the RAW files to card 2 in case I want to sell any of them in the future 😆

[@johnpouw3352]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto I hear you LOL :)

[@sabrinam.8387]

I love the B&W „dramatic tone“ setting on my Olympus cameras. Doesn’t work with everything, but I love to play around with it. I add a frame in camera, too. Seeing the effects in the viewfinder helps me, too

[@karenarden3266]

Great shots!! And thank you for taking the daffodils with the light house. 😃When I saw them I hoped you would and you did

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thank you Karen, I couldn't believe I missed them at first!

[@thilobraun3440]

Actually I only rarely use RAW. The Olympus cameras have a great JPEG Engine and I am happy with that. Depends on individual requirements I gues.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I normally shoot RAW exclusively but this made for a fun change I’ll admit.

[@robfielding100]

You could shoot Raw and JPEG as I do. I like some of the Art Styles on the Olympus. I am hearing the rapid clicking when you press the shutter button … are you shooting in Burst mode?

[@ddsdss256]

“You don't take a photograph, you make it.” ― Ansel Adams. That will always be true. Sure, you may get lucky and the camera's hijacking a key part of the process may yield acceptable results, but relying on an algorithm/AI to make "creative" choices removes much of what makes photography an art form. Here's the thing--you can have the "best of both worlds" if you shoot RAW+JPG (and use contrived filters if you wish--I sometimes use L Monochrome D on my G9). It's nice to see a potential "finished product" in the EVF, but it's rare that RAW processing can't improve upon a JPG. Even subtle changes can make or break an image, so why trust a third party to drive the process, as it's not really "your" image anymore--it's a collaboration with an unseen entity and I'm not keen on surrendering control of my images. There's P+S and there's photography. On the other hand, however one chooses to define "IQ" (no numbers or pixel peeping, please), many of the greatest photos ever made would fall short by todays "standards" of what constitutes a technically superior photo (and who cares?). How you generate images depends on what you want to do with them. If you're only posting to social media, then it doesn't matter too much (as they'll look different on different screens, so processing is largely wasted). To make the best prints (i.e., true photos), however, you need to start with RAW files (or film negatives). I shoot RAW+JPG (memory's cheap and I can fit way more images on a card than I care to curate in one sitting), using the JPGs as large "thumbnails" but processing/printing the RAWs. It's very satisfying transforming good images into great ones but you have to enjoy the process(ing). It's a Zen thing sitting in a dark room (although I also enjoy the darkroom) in front of my calibrated 4K 32" Benq seeing what I can do with the DxO (and sometimes Topaz) tools and pure joy when I see a print emerge from my Epson P900. "Likes" on Insta can't compare.

[@sorlindquist]

Nice vid! I shoot both RAW and JPEG. There is a certain beauty in pictures "as is" without any post processing or filters. Reminds me from my early days shooting 35mm film. But sometimes the camera does not fully capture scene and some post processing is needed. Today I usually decide if its RAW or JPEG before stepping out the door because I know what will work or not depending on what I will photograph.

[@glenharris2617]

Nice one Chris I only shoot jpeg with my olympus these days great context again 👍

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thank you Glen. It was surprisingly capable.

[@thatguitardad]

Glad to see you’re still standing after such a trial

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

It’s a hike of epic proportions and I wasn’t sure I was going to make it back at one point.

[@ChrisBrown-bv6wz]

thanks Chris. Great video. I tend to shoot in both jpeg & raw. Now I'm just about to go out & try straight jpeg on an old Olympus EPL3

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Good luck! Let me know how you get along. I did miss editing in a way but it was fun try for a change.

[@ChrisBrown-bv6wz]

Had fun doing the shoot 40 odd photos. used the 45mm F1.8 with it. Best photos I've taken of that area.

[@ianbarnett]

I think the point of difference is ‘who edits the picture?’ Either the photographer does, therefore retaining more data in the Raw file to play with, or the camera engineer edits the picture, (based on manufacturers pre determined parameters for editing the image). It therefore decides all the parameters to apply including sharpening, noise reduction etc. This then makes post editing much more limited. If you set up some specifics as you did, then you are actually overriding the jpeg decisions the camera makes anyway. I don’t think it is fair to say ‘shoot raw’ is a myth, but would agree that the statement needs clarification. I’m a new sub and am enjoying your vids.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for the input Ian. The video just needed a title and something like that grabs attention. I agree with what you said though, even shooting JPEG I still wanted some control over it.

[@SzilviaVirag]

Yep... I've been shooting raw for 11 years. But started to hate photography because of all the time in front of the computer. Time I could have been writing, making photobooks or being outside. So I'm going to shoot jpegs for the rest of the year. Just nice normal looking colours that the Canon Camera Standard profile produces and only simple edits - straightening and cropping and the smallest exposure adjustment if necessary. Pretty much like when I get film scans back. The only reason I'll keep shooting both jpeg and raw is to have the raw files there in case I ever have to prove a photo is mine or that the content hasn't been majorly manipulated.

[@kazmaierisking4034]

I read that as "The joys of pegging" and thought you'd given up the photography 🤣

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

The thumbnail wasn’t an accident although you’re the first to twig on 😂

[@andreazevedo8325]

Nice shots and good video. In my opinion with good lighting, and if you get a well exposed shot the option of shooting JPEG is tremendously valid.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I would agree with that André!

[@andreazevedo8325]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto couldn't agree more, and that is why I always shoot RAW + JPEG. If the JPEG SOOC is ok, I don't even touch or edit the RAW, I just slightly edit in Snapseed. But I always keep the RAWs for backup since they are the digital negative and proof the shot is mine (of needed to prove anything). Nevertheless what works for me, might not work for others, and personally a good photo is just one that draws out emotions and feelings, couldn't care less how it was taken, if edited or taken with a phone câmera or even a toy camera. All the best to you, and keep up the good work!

[@IanKnight40]

Hi Chris, just tripped upon your channel. I'm really enjoying it. It sounded like you were bracketing your exposures is that correct? Cheers Ian.

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

i need to re visit Spurn

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

It’s a great spot around sunset.

[@wallywo7392]

Have a play with the art filters some of them are great.thanks for sharing

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ll have a look, thanks for watching 😊

[@mikehart5723]

Chris, enjoyed watching this. I notice that I can hear when you take an image it sounds like you use burst mode, what is your reason for that?

[@kevinridley8883]

Hi Chris, great photos & a bloke after me own heart, hate editing , don't mind, if i find an odd one i really want to, but more than happy with jpegs & it was good to get more of a look at your leading lines & compositions & where you find a photo from . cheers mate📷📸

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thank you Kevin! It’s not that I really hate it, I just don’t like to get bogged down with one if I’m not feeling it. Turd polishing come to mind at times with me 😂

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Great video Chris. Nice to see a few more images. Was the lighthouse open to the public then?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yeah they open it up on a weekend, the first time I’ve been up!

[@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523]

Was hoping to get over your side this week but didn't bother with the weather being hit and miss. Hopeful in the next few weeks coming. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

@@humbersnapshot-wayneknight8523 Let me know when you’re coming over.

[@coisasemadeira]

Hi Chris, and how about the vídeo setup with Olympus. How you getting along? Because on this side of YT i just can't spot any differences. Keep those videos coming👍👍

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Hey man. The only noticeable differences I’ve seen is the pre-sunrise video being a little more tricky to get looking right and the AF sometimes losing me and hunting. Other than that, the EM5 MKii has done great with video.

[@beholder2012]

The book „In camera” by Gordon Laing comes to mind.

[@mudgie069]

I always shoot raw and jpg and when I'm get home if I nail a jpg I won't edit the raw. The beauty of todays cameras is they allow you to shoot either or both formats.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I think I’ll be shooting both formats to both cards from now on.

[@chrisfigley]

You know, I'll often go out for a photo walk or just a hike and bring the camera. I usually will shoot RAW + Fine JPEG and when I get home I tend to just edit the JPEGS because I like the way they turned out and can get straight to doing some creative work with the photo instead of the extra steps of the RAW processing. Sometimes I just don't do anything with them and use them as is. Other times, nothing but RAW and I dive deep into the editing process. It feels good to change it up, keeps things fresh for me. Most often if I take my camera to document family times, I just shoot JPEG because it lowers the pressure. Ironically, some of my best photos are captured that way...kinda like when I first started photography and just did it without all of the learning getting in the way. I feel like I need to intentionally forget some of that stuff and just shoot without expectation. Striving for a result really ruins it for me and kills the creative process.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for the comment Christopher. I agree with a lot of what you’re saying. I think this is something I’ll do going forward. One card for JPEG and one card for RAW instead of both capturing the RAW files simultaneously.

[@chrisfigley]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto Good plan, and I’m not saying that learning and improving your craft are not important…just that sometimes that can be counterproductive!

[@SzilviaVirag]

Exactly right. This "creative work with the photos" you mention is what matters. While some of us are still editing our raw files, others have already picked out their best jpegs and made beautiful photobooks.

[@Lepewhi]

But, I think B/W photography is more forgiving. That being said, I rarely shoot RAW. I used to shoot RAW+JPEG. But then I noticed that I rarely dealt with the RAW image. I could do whatever tweaks I needed with the JPEG image. Now, if I were getting paid and wanted to get every bit of juice out of the image, I'd go back to shooting both. But, for my computer and media, I find the JPEG's quite fine. Plus, I don't need so many cards with me all the time.

[@tonykeltsflorida]

I have my camera set to shoot RAW + JPG. If I like the jpg, I can post it right away. If something is a little off, I can fix it from the raw and make a new jpg.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

My camera is set up the same as yours. Only for this video I wanted to see what JPEG only would bring. It was a fun challenge to be fair.

[@fujiuser1968]

When I used to shoot live bands for a living I always used jpeg,never saw the point of shooting RAW then converting them to jpeg before they were sent off..and I still shoot jpeg as I see no need for raw files,I use Google Picasa for 1 click B&W and the only thing you cannot do with jpeg in OM Workspace is the noise reduction.

[@QuicknStraight]

I think the point is that the degree of latitude for adjustments is much more limited with a JPEG.

[@kevinschwebs1404]

Hey Chris, love the vids.... Like your Etsy store front also, if you don't mind me asking, where do you get your items (coasters and phone cases) printed and shipped from? Nice idea, thanx

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

They’re through Printful. They’re made and shipped from Latvia I think.

[@kevinschwebs1404]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto Thanks, yeah I saw Printful after, maybe because your in Europe? Printful is based out of Charlotte, NC USA

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

@@kevinschwebs1404 I believe there’s on in the US and one in Latvia.

[@ChrisDealsReel]

Joy is art and art is instinct. I think we can become somewhat lazy with the crewtive process by relying on repetive editing procedure. Perhaps too much of a safety net? Leave the editing to computational process, allow the artist free rein to create! Thank you. An inspirational piece.

[@ebeg7886]

When I shoot to document my family I just shoot jpeg. If I'm shooting for professional work I shoot in raw and jpeg.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ve always shot RAW, it’s just how my workflow panned out. I’ll be using the JPEGs a lot more going forward though!

[@gamingwithstand6886]

My Fuji X-E1 I can pick raw+jpeg and pick three jpeg profiles. I really wish Olympus and Panasonic would add this feature.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

My Olympus will shoot RAW + JPEG but I can only apply the one profile in camera, I think.

[@markdurham3434]

Omd em10 mk2 and em5 mkiii allow you to shoot raw plus a number of jpeg filters.

[@TheSannaeriksson]

​@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto I sometimes edit my rawfiles in camera and on the OM1 I can choose among all the jpeg options in camera and do multiple exposures and so on. It's quite fun. 🙂

[@valdiskrebs566]

Olympus does that -- it is called Art Bracketing under the Bracketing Menu... choose as many film sims as you want to create with one click of the shutter ... not limited to 3. Works especially well on the Pen-F that has the custom color and mono dial.

[@stuarthirsch]

Have briefly tried Raw and will go back to JPEG. RAW is too tedious for ma and I am no perfectionist. I also keep my camera on monochrome for MAPS and if I want color will switch to auto portrait, or scenery mode. Automatically changes the OLY to color.

[@zachbenson9548]

I prefer using the wonderfully tactile dials, buttons and levers on my Olympus in the field rather than using a mouse at home to maximize a shot. I'm going on over 6 months JPEG only and outside of a few scenarios like shooting a wedding (I'm not a wedding photographer) I can't imagine going back. I've been experimenting more with Live Bulb, Live Comp etc... that's also been a blast but requires a tripod. Great video!

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks for watching Zach. Appreciate the comment mate.

[@gamingwithstand6886]

Some times I rather just give out jpegs and don't feel like editing. On more bigger jobs I'll edit like a wedding but I'm sick of editing sometimes.

[@QuicknStraight]

Make a bunch of your own LR/PS presets and just use the most suitable one. It's one click editing.

[@MrBillkaz]

You probably score lots of chicks .. good dude with character

[@colintraveller]

I don't know why i changed from Craw/jpeg M 16.9 to RAw .. tbh .. If you don't have a fast PC . The editing process is slower than a week in the jail . And recently reverted by to to CRAW/JPEG ... As i take sooooooo many sun pics . And the S.I.A on the Camera only capture in Jpeg ..

[@chrisrussell4951]

Great video again, where about's are you?

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Spurn Point, as usual!

[@a_visualcue]

Do you always shoot in burst? :D

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Yes. Force of habit 😂

[@a_visualcue]

​@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto hahaha got it! It looks funny though, I must say with the Olympus IBIS :D When I shoot mono on my e-m5 mII or e-m10 mII, I always put the ISO on 1600, for a little bit of grain. I love how the grain is produced in Olympus. I'm not sure how is it for the e-m1 m II, never tested it :D Anyway, great content, I really enjoy watching it!

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ve found ISO1600 to be reasonably clean to be fair. Only shot at night mind you with long, ish, exposures. Image quality is great though.

[@a_visualcue]

@@ChrisBaitsonPhoto That it is, isn't it? And the jpg from that 16 mpix sensor with the ISO 1600 looks and feels a bit like printed on matt paper when viewed on the screen ;) It's barely noticeable but it's there. I love it. But on the other hand, if you plan to print it, then maybe a higher ISO isn't what you are looking for 😅

[@vanitythecat885]

I shoot raw and jpeg, but mostly just edit with snapseed, Olympus user.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ll have to try this Snapseed out.

[@fahrupitak695]

I only shot jpeg.., no problem👍

[@QuicknStraight]

I will shoot JPEG if i need to share them immediately. However, I simply don't like allowing the camera to make editing decisions for me, which is effectively what you are doing when you shoot JPEGS. And the ability to correct JPEG images, in terms of exposure/WB/colour cast, is very limited. Why limit those choices when you don't have to? Why choose to shot B&W, instead of shooting RAW and also having the option to retain a colour version of the shot? Obviously, each to their own, but mostly RAW for me!

[@gravelcasualbikepacking5475]

All I shoot is jpeg

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

I’ll be shooting both from now on. One to each card.

[@birdie399]

Ken Rockwell, on his website, claims that he mostly shoots jpgs. His opinion is quite interesting. You may already be aware of him. He also seems to irritate a few people because of his bold statements. BTW your black and white photos look very moody. Thanks for the video.

[@GregCarrick]

Welcome to the Dark Side ;)

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Thanks Greg 😆

[@robwharton8644]

Photographer shoots JPEG shocker, who cares if JPEG or RAW. The image is what counts in the end! Bored of this type of discussion, focus on the images please Chris.

[@ChrisBaitsonPhoto]

Will do Rob.

[@eltinjones4542]

Stop telling photographers how to shoot!