Shooting in which format?

I am new to DSLR cameras, just picked up my 1st one this week. I purchased the Nikon D5000. My question is this. I shoot live models to sell my items, which format should I use. RAW or RAW-Jpeg. I'm not really sure I understand the difference between the two.

Also, should I shoot in auto mode or portrait? I don't understand that either. The video said if you are shooting a person you should use the portrait mode, but I don't want to be responsible for trying to focus as my eye sight is not that great and my wrist control is weak at times.

Thank you in advance for your help.

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Permalink Reply by Lady Days Vintage on March 18, 2010 at 5:52am

Thank you so much. I have CS4 in PS, the camera didn't come with Capture, it came with View NX.

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Permalink Reply by Lady Days Vintage on March 21, 2010 at 1:12pm

Thank you everyone for your help. I've tried everything and it's still not working for me, so I give. I'm returning the camera for a simple point and shoot.