JPG vs RAW in sports

[tpatana]

Recently been starting to shoot RAW+JPG, but for past ~10 events I've only used to JPG for processing. Today for first time I shot JPG+JPG. Felt strange not having the RAW even for back-up. But really for higher ISO the JPG looks great and no really reason to shoot raw. Also saves lot of hard drive space going JPG.

One pic from today. Also starting to love that RF85DS for indoor sports.

• Canon EOS R5
• RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS
• 85.0 mm
• ƒ/1.2
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 3200

 

[Frank Stellitano]

I always forget to re-set to jpeg when shooting the grandkids so I set it up automatically on Custom Function C1 on the main dial.

 

[David Stallard]

Ahh the old 'must shoot raw' debate lol
Me personally - if I'm covering racing I am set to largest jpeg as I shoot between 3 and 5000 a day and need to get uploaded straight away - could never manage if raw. They (as in the camera developers) spend millions on perfecting the in camera algorithms to get jpegs as good as they can be - I have printed a few at 6' for workshop walls and they look awesome.
I do still shoot raw for personal use when I have no deadlines to contend with. Guess it's down to your time / workflow at the end of the day ;-)