Controlling JPEG output

 While we all know it’s best to shoot raw files because they give you maximum control over the ‘look’ and quality of images, not all of us know what to do when only JPEGs are required. Situations like this frequently arise for sports and wedding photographers, who need to have images posted online or on display screens as quickly as possible after shots were taken but they can also happen to everyday photographers.

Since data storage has become relatively cheap, it’s best to record RAW+JPEG pairs wherever possible. But, while you have plenty of scope for post-capture adjustments with the raw files, leaving the camera with the default JPEG settings won’t necessarily give you the best-looking (or most saleable) JPEGs.