Digital Photography Tip #2: Avoid using too much in-camera compression

Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Gary Hendricks wrote:
Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Avoid this Web site if you wish to avoid pop-ups!

You can avoid compression altogether by using RAW mode. When choosing a
compression level, test various subjects with your camera, making images
the way you want to view them - i.e. on-screen, as prints, or whatever.
Only by making your own tests will you learn the limits of your own
equipment under the conditions which matter to you.

If you do accidentally get some JPEG compression artefacts on your images,
you can use programs like Paint Shop Pro to reduce the visibility of these
artefacts.

David

Gary Hendricks wrote:
Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Avoid this Web site if you wish to avoid pop-ups!

You can avoid compression altogether by using RAW mode. When choosing a
compression level, test various subjects with your camera, making images
the way you want to view them - i.e. on-screen, as prints, or whatever.
Only by making your own tests will you learn the limits of your own
equipment under the conditions which matter to you.

If you do accidentally get some JPEG compression artefacts on your images,
you can use programs like Paint Shop Pro to reduce the visibility of these
artefacts.

David

Gary Hendricks wrote:
Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Avoid this Web site if you wish to avoid pop-ups!

You can avoid compression altogether by using RAW mode. When choosing a
compression level, test various subjects with your camera, making images
the way you want to view them - i.e. on-screen, as prints, or whatever.
Only by making your own tests will you learn the limits of your own
equipment under the conditions which matter to you.

If you do accidentally get some JPEG compression artefacts on your images,
you can use programs like Paint Shop Pro to reduce the visibility of these
artefacts.

David

Gary Hendricks wrote:
Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Avoid this Web site if you wish to avoid pop-ups!

You can avoid compression altogether by using RAW mode. When choosing a
compression level, test various subjects with your camera, making images
the way you want to view them - i.e. on-screen, as prints, or whatever.
Only by making your own tests will you learn the limits of your own
equipment under the conditions which matter to you.

If you do accidentally get some JPEG compression artefacts on your images,
you can use programs like Paint Shop Pro to reduce the visibility of these
artefacts.

David

Gary Hendricks wrote:
Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks

Avoid this Web site if you wish to avoid pop-ups!

You can avoid compression altogether by using RAW mode. When choosing a
compression level, test various subjects with your camera, making images
the way you want to view them - i.e. on-screen, as prints, or whatever.
Only by making your own tests will you learn the limits of your own
equipment under the conditions which matter to you.

If you do accidentally get some JPEG compression artefacts on your images,
you can use programs like Paint Shop Pro to reduce the visibility of these
artefacts.

David

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Most cameras out there allow you to specify the amount of JPEG
compression to be applied to your digital photos. Applying some amount
of compression makes your pictures look nice and small so you can fit
more on your storage card. However, using too much compression will
result in poor quality images (which cannot be repaired). Always
consider this when choosing your in-camera compression setting - aim
for the best compromise between image quality and file size.

For more information, visit my website at:
http://www.basic-digital-photography.com

Best Regards,
Gary Hendricks