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Reuters bans submission of RAW photos: “Our photos must reflect reality.”
- detaro 11y agoI think a workflow where RAW-derived files need to be handed in together with either the RAW or a standardized export from the RAW would be better, but makes for a lot more work, so I see where they are coming from. It doesn't help much against intentional fraud, but helps against (accidential or not) misrepresentation. I'd still recommend any professional to take a RAW as well, since it is a more reliable record of you having taken the specific picture and not manipulated it. Most semi-pro/pro cameras can create both files in parallel. The better ones can even write them to separate memory cards, which has multiple advantages: * writing in parallel reduces the inpact of writing more data if you use combined mode * helps against failure or loss of one of the cards (e.g. if you have to transport them later, you can transport them in different pieces of luggage etc) * if someone tries to force you to hand over the memory card to destroy evidence, you have a good chance to just hand over one of them and to keep your images without further confrontation