Camera JPG Post Processing

Asked Apr 29 '21 at 20:36

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I was just reading the responses to a question as to why RAW images look different in lightable and darkroom in Darktable (due to the in camera post processing taking place for JPG files) and I would like to know a little more about this conversion process. I thought the camera only compresses the image when it converts the RAW file to a JPG? But the process also involves manipulating the tones of the image using some algorithm whether I like it or not. Why does it do this? It looks better than the RAW file, why doesn't the RAW file look as good?

Why does the appearance of RAW files change when switching from "lighttable" to "darkroom" in Darktable?

Thanks,

TheCube

asked Apr 29 '21 at 20:36

TheCube

Would have commented on the original question but I need 50 reputation. I'm allowed to ask a question though.. – TheCube Apr 29 '21 at 20:37
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The related questions, What processing is done on RAW files in the camera?, and What does an unprocessed RAW file look like?, provide a lot of background for some of your questions. – scottbb Apr 29 '21 at 20:52
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Also related: Why can software correct white balance more accurately for RAW files than it can with JPEGs? and RAW files store 3 colors per pixel, or only one? and Why are my RAW images already in colour if debayering is not done yet? – Michael C Apr 29 '21 at 23:56
Will take a look. Thanks for the links – TheCube May 03 '21 at 16:36
This resolved my issue thanks. – TheCube May 03 '21 at 20:47

Camera JPG Post Processing

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