Author Topic: Color Space Option Question (Read 519 times)

wh · « **on:** July 28, 2009, 07:21:38 AM »

Anyone know the practical difference between the two color space options (outlined on p.108)? You choose either sRGB or Adobe RGB.

For what it is worth, I use an Apple computer and do my digital darkroom in Photoshop Elements and iPhoto. Thinking about Aperture perhaps once it takes on RAW files for the Pen. Don't know if any of that has any thing to bear on the two color space options.

Federico Alberto · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:20:51 AM »

AdobeRGB has a wider color gamut than sRGB. Both in the screen of your Mac but most importantly in your printer (if you have one of those Epsons that can print up to 16-bits per channel of color) you'll notice the difference in the tonal range you can achieve.

Keep in mind, however, to export any shots as sRGB when emailing or posting on the web. Most monitors can't take advantage of the wider color gamut and certainly all web browsers are configured for sRGB only.

ppotka · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2009, 10:47:39 AM »

RAW images have no color space. You can choose color space when you convert RAW image into a TIFF or JPG image. Choice in camera is relevant only for in-camera JPGs.

-p-

Federico Alberto · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:01:23 PM »

Since there are no raw developers as of yet for our E-P1 shots (except for the atrocious Olympus Master), we are all forced to rely on our pictures in JPG format. So, yes, my friend, you're better off choosing AdobeRGB.

Better yet, try to keep both your JPG and your raw files for later post-processing. Then the suggestion by ppotka will apply.

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Color Space Option Question