jtval 0 #1 July 2, 2007 I shot a few test pictures in RAW and I can not open them, even in Photoshop. I see them on the camera screen but the computer will not open the file. any help?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ast4711 0 #2 July 2, 2007 If you have photoshop cs1 or cs2 you need the camera-raw plugin downloadable on adobes website. Maybe you have the plugin, but your camera is not supported. You can find out if you camera is supportet by a newer plugin on adobes website also.... With the plugin and my 20d it works fine. alex -- www.tandemmaster.net www.skydivegear.de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #3 July 2, 2007 The PDF file referenced here: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html will probably help. Works fine for my Rebel XTi HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHoyThere 0 #4 July 2, 2007 What model still camera do you have. The camera should have come with RAW conversion software. There are other products available for RAW conversion. I use this product regularly. http://breezesys.com/BreezeBrowser/index.htm I think it cost about $70 or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #5 July 3, 2007 As someone else mentioned, if you have a recent camera (I have a 400d / Xti) and Photoshop CS2 or earlier, your RAW plugin will not be up to date. I downloaded Camera RAW 3.6 from the Adobe website (for nothing), replaced the previous plugin with the unzipped file (about 5.3MB) and was good to go.*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 July 3, 2007 THanks everyone. I have a Xt. (the mp one.) I will download the software for it.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #7 July 3, 2007 You can down load Digital Photo Professional for free from Canon's web site. This is Canon's own software to work with RAW files (any digital canon model) It will do everthing what can be done with RAW format. Easy to use too. -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 July 4, 2007 well, then, I guess I will go d/l it. I like free stuff.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #9 July 4, 2007 QuoteYou can down load Digital Photo Professional for free from Canon's web site. This is Canon's own software to work with RAW files (any digital canon model) It will do everthing what can be done with RAW format. Easy to use too. -Laszlo- As I recall, you have to have DPP already on the hard drive to run the installer program. jtval - if you're using photoshop, just get the appropriate version of Camera RAW for your camera / ps version. It's easier.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #10 July 5, 2007 yes, that's true. Another option (still free) is downloading "rawshooter essentials" (something like that). Someone posted that one a while back. I tried and now really like it.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #11 July 5, 2007 Yeah RSE was a great program. Unfortunately Adobe (i think) bought it, and they have now stopped supporting and updating it for new cameras.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 July 5, 2007 Quoteyes, that's true. Another option (still free) is downloading "rawshooter essentials" (something like that). Someone posted that one a while back. I tried and now really like it. I thought that wasn't available anymore, since Adobe bought them out? It's not a bad program, but I still prefer Adobe Camera Raw... or now, Lightroom... you're going to have to do SOME post-processing anyway, on RAW files...capture sharpening and a bit of a contrast boost at a minimum.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #13 July 5, 2007 I actually think RSE was better than earlier Adobe offerings. and more to the point it was free rather than a $hit load of cash. Having said that - i have a copy of PSCS3 now and its impressive. I'm not convinced about lightroom yet.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 July 5, 2007 QuoteI actually think RSE was better than earlier Adobe offerings. and more to the point it was free rather than a $hit load of cash. Having said that - i have a copy of PSCS3 now and its impressive. I'm not convinced about lightroom yet. Agreed, with the comparison of RSE to early versions of ACR. Lightroom is interesting, especially the new 1.1 update. I'm still playing with it, but it looks to be almost a 'one stop shop' for processing RAW files, if you've got good sharp shots. I'll probably keep it.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #15 July 6, 2007 correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the lightroom basically copy your raw files into another folder (i'm sure there's an option to turn that off) so it doubles what you have on your hard drive? And, isn't it only good for printing? The verion I had, there wasn't an option to save/convert what you just worked with. I didn't like it.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 July 6, 2007 Quotecorrect me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the lightroom basically copy your raw files into another folder (i'm sure there's an option to turn that off) so it doubles what you have on your hard drive? And, isn't it only good for printing? The verion I had, there wasn't an option to save/convert what you just worked with. I didn't like it. No, you can import from where the pics currently reside. Only good for printing? Where did you get that idea from? The 'develop' module lets you do everything that you could in ACR (and some more stuff). You can also export files as JPGs or send them to PS for further work.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #17 July 9, 2007 maybe cuz I'm slow I guess. I had the first beta version, and after working the raw files, there was no option to convert/save. Just print. I looked and couldn't find anything to let me do that...maybe I just missed it.my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #18 July 9, 2007 Quotemaybe cuz I'm slow I guess. I had the first beta version, and after working the raw files, there was no option to convert/save. Just print. I looked and couldn't find anything to let me do that...maybe I just missed it. Well, as I said, I tend to import the file into PS for other actions (final sharpening and the like), so I've not messed about with it. With that said, I'm 90%+ sure that you can export as a JPG....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #19 July 10, 2007 ....why use PS for sharpening...are the other programs shitty when it comes to this step? Do you get loss of quality when you sharpen on lower end programs?my pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 July 10, 2007 Quote....why use PS for sharpening...are the other programs shitty when it comes to this step? Do you get loss of quality when you sharpen on lower end programs? Oh boy... when you shoot JPG, the camera applies contrast adjustments, a tone curve and sharpening. In shooting RAW, none of that happens, and RAW shots need a bit of capture sharpening. Lightroom and other RAW processors have the capability to do the capture sharpening, but ALL photos can still benefit from a bit of local contrast enhancement, and output sharpening dependent on the output device (inkjet, photolab, etc.) - it can really make a photo 'pop' out of the page at you.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
