Does "main" view display raw or the embedded jpeg?

[jimlevitt]

What is being shown in the main view? Is it the raw file, or the embedded jpeg? The help files say "View Actual Photo" does a conversion of the raw file, and displays the full size image. Nowhere can I find any explanation of how the assorted thumbnail files and the main file are generated. What's the scoop?

[DavidB]

As Clive always reminds us, you never see the RAW file itself; you can only see the embedded JPEG or a conversion. With one exception, BB Pro shows the embedded JPEG, as this is the fastest method of display.

The exception is "View Actual image" (Ctrl+B). Normally this too displays the embedded JPEG, but if you set "High Quality" display (Ctrl+Q in Main View), Ctrl+B will display a conversion of the RAW file using default settings. This can be a lengthy process if you do not have a fast machine.

Hope this explains things.