Alann Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 When opening a RAW file that is properly developed in the camera should the RAW Output Format in the Develop Assistant be set to RGB(16bit) or RGB(32bit HDR)? Seems to me that the only time I should set the Develop Assistant to RGB(32bit HDR) is when I have a true HDR image to develop but when the RAW file from the camera is 16bit and properly developed I should set the RAW Output Format to RGB(16bit). Is the the correct thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pšenda Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Quote Affinity Store (MSI/EXE): Affinity Suite (ADe, APh, APu) 2.4.0.2301 Dell OptiPlex 7060, i5-8500 3.00 GHz, 16 GB, Intel UHD Graphics 630, Dell P2417H 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Dell Latitude E5570, i5-6440HQ 2.60 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics 530, 1920 x 1080, Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2, Build 22631.3155. Intel NUC5PGYH, Pentium N3700 2.40 GHz, 8 GB, Intel HD Graphics, EIZO EV2456 1920 x 1200, Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1, Build 19043.2130. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bruce Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 10 hours ago, Alann said: When opening a RAW file that is properly developed in the camera should the RAW Output Format in the Develop Assistant be set to RGB(16bit) or RGB(32bit HDR)? Seems to me that the only time I should set the Develop Assistant to RGB(32bit HDR) is when I have a true HDR image to develop but when the RAW file from the camera is 16bit and properly developed I should set the RAW Output Format to RGB(16bit). Is the the correct thinking? That is what I do, 16 bits is actually overkill in my mind, printers use 8 bits so for editing 16 bits will give you plenty of subtle variations. Quote Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.4 Affinity Designer 2.4.1 | Affinity Photo 2.4.1 | Affinity Publisher 2.4.1 | Beta versions as they appear. I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alann Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 If I understand correctly, then the RAW file output from the camera only contains hue information about a color and does not contain any saturation or luminance informaition. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alann Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 12 hours ago, Old Bruce said: That is what I do, 16 bits is actually overkill in my mind, printers use 8 bits so for editing 16 bits will give you plenty of subtle variations. Thanks Old Bruce for your reply. I also set the Output Profile to Adobe RGB 1998 which I understand to be the correct output profile for printing out photos from my personal printer. I am curious as to what Output Profiles others use in Affinity Photo and why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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