Can this camera save images in 'raw' format? If so, is it easy to both set it and KEEP it shooting in raw? Or do you have to reset it every time?
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Yes, the D3200 will Save in RAW (12 Bit), and also in RAW + JPG simultaneously if wanted. Settings are remembered when the camera is turned off. Image Quality Settings are easy to access via the Info Screen (without having to navigate any menus) and/or you can assign the "FN" Button (programmable) to quickly switch between RAW, RAW+JPG, and the various JPG Quality Modes.
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the camera itself does not save recordings. u need an FTP server to upload the recording, or u can configure the camera to email snapshots to an email.
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It may be just me, but I rarely upload raw, straight video from camera to Youtube. I think every video could use a little clean up and editing before posting. Unless you have something earth shattering, take the time to make it look good. That said, I'm not sure if YouTube will take the native file format of this camera or not. The files are large - reason two for making edits and 'right-sizing' the files. You can make the files the best they need to be for whatever service you upload them to. Finally, I can confirm, without a doubt that this camera does not have the ability to do a wireless file transfer. Good luck!
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According to all of the user forums I've read, it does not save images in RAW format.
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Yes, you can change the settings so the pics will come out with the original frame. However, beware that for my camera at least, the quality of the pictures was not so great. In fact, I ended up returning the camera. But, I did get an used item - so who knows. You may get lucky. Taking pictures and being able to print them right then and there really is a very nice to have.
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It does capture RAW with no difficulty. And most editing tools, from Lightroom on down to programs like Irfanview, easily manage that format.
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Unfortunately this camera will not shoot RAW files. If you wish to shoot in RAW you might be better served with a camera utilizing a larger sensor.
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Hi Tony: I have not tried the mp4 format at this time. I just returned from a trip and took over 2, 000 pictures that I am looking forward to prcessing. I cannot say enough of how great a camera works.Vic
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Hi Linda,We have used this camera extensively at many varying lighting conditions and have always been very satisfied with the results. The amazing part is that I have always left the setting in automatic and used the factory defaults. Someone with a bit more expertise that I, can get much more out of this camera. For the technically challenged, as am I, this is a great camera that does everything extremely well. Enjoy.
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The camera does not come with a memory card. You will need to purchase an SD card. I got a 256 GB SDXC card. If you don't plan on shooting in raw, don't get a memory card this large. If I have the camera in regular mode that card will hold over fifty thousand pictures. In raw, it reduces to about a thousand. Hope that helps :)
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WOW! 25 doesn't handle RAW? My HS10, my very first camera I've been using professionally (haha...yes!) does do RAW, and I love it. It is now going on the fritz...so I'm looking to upgrade. Thanks for all the great info. I'm stunned...with all the great new info and I'm really helped here. THANKS! Jinn
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I have never formatted my pictures directly using the camera. Because the camera sucks the life out of the batteries quickly, I usually just snap and then immediately turn the camera off. Oh, hint... When the camera says that there is no life left in the batteries, there is tons left, it is just below the optimal level for the camera. I use mine in my speakers for several weeks after the camera says that they are drained. Then it goes into my mouse for at least another week before it is completely drained.
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Yes.RAW is one of the options to save images-although, it does consume a lot more space on the SD card.
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works great in RAW. Depending on your camera, choose custom white balance after taking a shot of the light falling on your scene with Expodisc and use that data for your pictures.
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I no longer have the Pentax *ist, so I cannot recall exactly what page in the camera's menu settings you need to go. Please check the manual for setting what you shoot in - JPEG, RAW, and/or RAW+. Sounds as if you want to set it to RAW. It is considered to be a step better than just JPEG. Having image files in RAW format creates much more data in an image's file, so this allows us to have more flexibility in tweaking and improving much of the data that goes into creating a photograph through applications such as Photo Elements, iPhoto, Lightroom, Photoshop, etc. If you do not have the manual - which is an important read before even turning on a camera - check online in the Pentax (now Ricoh) webpage - or the very helpful, informative, and interesting www.pentaxforums.com. Good luck!
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Hey eyeball, I need the same thing basically. My Question is this: I would like to use this camera as an HD feed for a monitor. Can I leave it in record mode (without recording) and get a feed without it shutting off? Did it end up working okay for you??? If not what did you get?
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This camera works fine with my new Mac (OS X) - it just recognizes the camera like any other.Also worth noting, I stuck in a 2GB SD card, and it's working fine so far - although the manual says not to use any larger than 1GB. Not sure what will happen when/if I store more than 1GB of photos on it, but I can keep that from happening.Changing the date on the camera is my priority now (searching for a way to do this lead me to this discussion). Any pointers?