8 bit, 12 bit, 14 bit, 16 bit — What Does It Really Mean to Digital Photographers?
You may be photographing in raw rather than jpeg because you know that raw files contain more information and because they are unprocessed, giving you more flexibility. But how do they contain more information? Among other things, digital photography raw files are captured at a higher bit depth — depending on the camera, 12, 14 or [...]
