RAW import (EOS350D XT - Mac - Photoscop CS2)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/20/2006 07:42:34 PM · #1

I can't find a way to import RAW files & retain a simple workflow. Can anyone help?

I have a Mac G4 running OS X 10.4.3, Photoshop CS2, iPhoto 5.0.4, and a Canon EOS350D XT.

Neither CS2 nor iPhoto will recognise my camera for upload of RAW files. I have to use the clunky software that came with the camera to upload, and then move files into iPhoto and CS2 as desired. This seems absurd. I'd like to just use CS2/Bridge alone, or iPhoto plus CS2 if I must.

Apologies to Shannon Calvert, who has tried to help me with this privately (he has the same range of software & hardware as me & his iPhoto does "see" his 350D for RAW file upload) - alas I appear to be too dumb to replicate his success.

Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

Message edited by author 2006-01-20 19:43:58.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/20/2006 07:55:19 PM · #2

You KNOW I'm not going to give up...

iPhoto 5.0.4 will definitely recognize RAW files from the Rebel XT. I've used it many times, with no other plug-ins or enhancements. RAW recognition is a system-level feature of OS X, so even Preview will open those files. You shouldn't need anything special to upload the files either- just import the images into iPhoto or drag them from your CF card to the computer. Since Camera RAW 3.2 in Photoshop CS2 ALSO recognizes RAW files from the XT, the problem might not be with the computer. Try reformatting your CF card in the camera and see if that helps.

FWIW, iPhoto 6 is much faster and allows you to compare selected images side-by-side in full screen mode.

Tamron SP AF 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

01/20/2006 08:02:05 PM · #3

Originally posted by scalvert:

You KNOW I'm not going to give up...

Goddam! I hoped you wasn't lookin' right now! I know your advice is the best there is on this stuff & just feel dumb that I can't do what you do. I'll try it again. Look for my PM when I fail again!

roadrunner

Canon EOS-20D

01/20/2006 08:23:55 PM · #4

Shannon, i just thought , and spoke to Paul, what card reader do you use?.. and would this make a difference?..

just a thought...

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/20/2006 08:28:24 PM · #5

Could the issue here be that the OP is trying a direct connection of the cam to the 'pooter? I was under the impression that RAW files were not visible when doing this, at least onthe PC, don't know about the mac.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

01/20/2006 08:32:21 PM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

Could be indeed, kirbic. Told ya I was dumb! I'll try it with a card reader today. Thanks. Scalvert, if this IS the problem, then please accept double apologies!

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

01/20/2006 08:35:07 PM · #7

A card reader or a second card reader is also what I'd suggest. ImageCapture (OS X ~Utilities folder), too, is very reliable for imports.