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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Looks like I'm shooting 12-bit RAW from now (D750) | |
So prompted by a question regarding D3S vs D750 trade, I was about to write a reply referring to the buffer when I got curious as to how much I could extend the D750 buffer.
Normally, I shoot RAW+JPEG, 14-bit lossless compressed with all the corrections in camera turned off.
That gives me a buffer of 10 shots.
Eventually, I was able to extend this to 16 shots -- 12-bit lossless, only RAW to a card.
I got curious, though, as to how much 12-bit would REALLY matter (after viewing several pages). One comment on an article noted one would run into banding earlier with 12-bit when dealing with extreme PP.
Since a few of my photos hit the extreme range, I figured I would do a test.
I shot the same high dynamic scene 12-bit then 14-bit. I then did +100 shadows, -100 highlights in LR to both, exported to Nik Color Efex and using the Tonal Contrast, I maxed adjustments to highlights, midtones, and shadows.
Back in LR, I then did a +100 shadows again.
I'm sure most will agree this is beyond absurd, but I'm looking for differences.
Honestly, I can't see a damn thing. They look identical, or so close that I'd never tell the difference on A/B comparisons.
Maybe someone with a better calibrated monitor than I can see some differences?
Whole Scene
Whole Scene
100% crop
100% crop again
Sky crop 100%
Sky again
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