"RAW" Shots

[Tazmaniandevil]

I'm new to this here photography stuff, and slowly getting to terms with the features of the camera.
When I first got my camera, it was set to take photos in RAW format. Trying to open the photos in PSP or PS resulted in

when using the Open as.. --> RAW option, so I switched to JPEG then TIFF images.
Having discovered the raw image filter for PS, thanks to this forum, all I can say is wow! The images are now more like what I see in the viewfinder. (Must buy a UV filter though.)
Now the main thing I need to do is learn how to sort out the overexposed sky in PS.
Tutorials here I come.

 

[Canon Bob]

.......Must buy a UV filter though.................

There's no harm in having a good quality UV filter on your lens for protection purposes but don't expect that it'll do anything for your images....in fact, it may well degrade them ever so slightly.

UV filters were used on film systems because blue layer was particularly sensitive to the UV part of the spectrum. Digital sensors don't have this problem and only really react to 2-3% of the UV reaching them.

I suspect that a polariser of some sort may be what you want but it's not easy to make a guess without knowing exactly why you think you need a filter.

Bob

 

[Forbiddenbiker]

May I suggest you learn how not to overexpose the sky in camera first....far more useful
....congrats on getting it to load properly....raws fab.

 

[Janice]

Now the main thing I need to do is learn how to sort out the overexposed sky in PS.
Tutorials here I come.

Glad you got it sorted. Best to learn how to sort out overexposed sky in-camera while you are taking the shot!

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

Thanks folks, I have already learned loads since joining here. What a great resource.

I guess what I should do is go out on a day like today (bright and sunny) and test the various settings on the same subject until I sort it out. I find it easier to learn by doing something, than reading about it.

I think I'm getting mixed up with names etc. for filters. I've had a look round, and indeed I am thinking of a polarising filter rather than UV. I have seen some 'water shots' on the t'interwebs shown with and without a filter, and the with filter shots show the water much more clearly and have less glare. Perhaps that can be done in camera also?