Hey Kevin...Try clicking here for a detailed analysis of RAW files as a comparison to jpegs. The site was selected as one of PC Magazines top 101 useful sites, and a representative from Adobe was one of two professionals who helped in the creation of the tutorial.
Never worked with raw files before in any software programs.
Please explain what they are. And, how to use them in Adobe Photoshop, any version. Why use them at all??
Same kind of question pertains to the Digital Camera Forum. I go to that forum also with Joe and Bob as the moderators.
Thanks,
-Kevin

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