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RAW file |
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A digital camera file format akin to a film original. Similar to a digital negative but May include manufacturer-specific information or technology. |
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Typical of more expensive digital cameras, a RAW file requires post-processing before it can be used. Capable of containing more information and delivering more color, dynamic range and resolution than a TIFF or JPEG digital image file, it also is a much larger file than a TIFF or JPEG. |
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"We put the RAW file on a CD ROM because it took up too much space on our limited hard drive." |
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RAW Files |
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Note: Synonyms, antonyms & related terms coming soon
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