If the color space for RAW is determined by the sensor & "associated
hardware/software",
what does setting the color space on the camera do?
It probably affects the in-camera translation to jpeg.
That is correct.
Indeed.
However... theoretically, there have been sporadic reports that the white
balance setting actually affects gain adjustments to channels pre-ADC on
various camera models, including some Pentax ones (amongst others).
If this is indeed true, then this implies that the white balance setting can
affect can cause changes to raw captured data. I imagine Auto WB would not
do this, only specific settings, but I'm not really sure what was found to
be the case.
Anyway, not something I've ever really bothered about personally, but the
implication is that on certain camera models, in certain WB settings and
shooting situations, you may be able to get better captured RAW results with
specific WB settings. But without anything concrete, it's more or less
guesswork.
Bottom line: shoot RAW, ignore WB, take photos :)
- Peter
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