If you're using raw, it doesn't matter much since you can decide later in the raw converter. The minor consideration is that this color space is what's used to generate the preview image on the LCD and the histogram, though in most cases it will not make a difference.
Adobe RGB is a larger color space than sRGB so it will allow you to retain more of the colro information captured by the sensor. The implication is that you will later convert to other color spaces as appropriate (e.g. sRGB for web display).
As Guy mentioned, when shooting Raw you select the destination color space during Raw conversion. My recommendation is actually to use ProPhoto RGB in 16 bit, because it is one the largest colorspaces and thus won't cause any colors to be clipped. Then stay in 16 bit until you send the file to the printer, letting the printer driver, or the RIP, to make the conversion from Prophoto 16bit to the printer profile(8bit). That way you do not lose any image quality due to using a larger color space.
I probably am not adding much here, but here goes anyways:
I shoot in RGB because that way I can see from my histogram whether I need mutliple exposure or a ND filter. And, if there are slight shadow/highlight areas in my histogram, then it is likely that these will disappear in the pro Photo RGB color space when I process my RAW file.
Note however, that when you are just within over/under exposure in Pro Photo RGB, you definitely won't be in sRGB which is the color space for web posting - so that is something to keep in mind when you are photographing and/or processing your files.
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5 repliesAs I am still learning color management skills for camera, computer and printer, I have a very basic question for alot of you.
When photographing, which should you choose as your color space on your camera, sRGB or Adobe RGB. I'm shooting with a Canon 20D.
Thank you for the information!
-PB
Adobe RGB is a larger color space than sRGB so it will allow you to retain more of the colro information captured by the sensor. The implication is that you will later convert to other color spaces as appropriate (e.g. sRGB for web display).
Guy
I probably am not adding much here, but here goes anyways:
I shoot in RGB because that way I can see from my histogram whether I need mutliple exposure or a ND filter. And, if there are slight shadow/highlight areas in my histogram, then it is likely that these will disappear in the pro Photo RGB color space when I process my RAW file.
Note however, that when you are just within over/under exposure in Pro Photo RGB, you definitely won't be in sRGB which is the color space for web posting - so that is something to keep in mind when you are photographing and/or processing your files.
Regards,
Christoph