Digital cameras 101

[joekanyi]

Are there cameras that one can set the image format or one has to change it on the computer? For instance I need TIFF images and my digital camera is doing only JPEG, what can I do?

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi joekanyi and welcome to the Q&A Board!

Yes, there are digital cameras that offer more than one file format. Some have two: jpeg and tiff; some have three: jpeg, tiff and raw. These options tend to be found on more expensive digital cameras. A few high priced ones such a digital Single Lens Reflex cameras have the option of shooting both jpeg and raw simultaneously.

If your camera has only JPEG then you can save it as a TIFF.  Here's a recent thread about using TIFF files:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=working;action=display;num=1136028067

If you're looking for a digital camera with multiple formats I suggest you use the Features Search feature at dpreview and select TIFF or RAW in the Uncompressed Format menu.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp

Related reading - Digital camera file formats

http://www.digicamhelp.com/digital-camera-image-formats/