WOW. I like that expression very much. I prefer mostly RAW as a photographer. though it takes up a lot of space! but it is worth it!
Keeping photos forward. When it came time to process .. it is one of the most important ingredients for our photographing Raw format.
It would not be wrong to say "digital negative" for a RAW photo file. RAW photo files also carry all the data needed to create a photo such as a film negative, but can not be used alone.