So which do I prefer? Some time ago, a computer breakdown forced me to use a shared computer. I started using JPEG for my scenic and flower images again, in attempt to save myself some computer time. I stuck with the plan for about a month before deciding to switch back to RAW. Why? I'm a handheld shooter that often chooses to slightly underexpose my images in order to use a faster shutter speed to avoid blur due to camera shake when using slower shutter speeds handheld. One stop can make a big difference for me. But I noticed an unacceptable increase in image noise when brightening the images during computer editing as opposed to the same amount of brightening for my RAW images. I also like to have the option of changing color balance later when necessary. Sure you can alter the color balance of JPEGs later, but it just never really looks as good as the same fix in RAW.
And I actually find that I have to do less editing to my images in Photoshop after processing images in my camera manufacturer's software. Most of the alterations to my captured images are just simple things like altering color balance, brightening the image, and sometimes adding a slight boost to color saturation. All done during RAW processing. In Photoshop, usually all I need to do afterward is some minor cloning out of spots or distractions in the background, a slight darkening of edges or background, and perhaps the occasional minor cropping of an image. I do like getting my images as close to "right" during in camera image capture. It's my preference.
But recently I have been using JPEG more often as I really do hate spending time on the computer and today's newer cameras offer better image quality than when I was sticking exclusively with the RAW format. As I said, I do try to get my images as close to finished in camera so I decided it isn't necessary most of the time. Also my current camera has in camera image stabilization and better high ISO performance than my older one and now I don't have to underexpose as much as I used to in the past. But if I think I may need to fix the images more than usual in the computer, sometimes I use my camera's RAW+JPEG format which captures both file formats and I can choose later which file to work with. It takes up more card space but may be worth it if you feel you may need to work with the RAW file later but aren't sure while shooting.
So which should you pick? My advice to you would be to experiment and make your own decision based on your own work and experiences and not to get to obsessive wondering what everyone else is doing or what they think of your choice. While many pros choose to work with RAW, there are still many others who choose to shoot in the JPEG format. If it looks right to you, then it is right. RAW simply is just not for everyone!
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