Mac peeps, you got iPhoto? - DPChallenge Forums

09/28/2013 08:10:10 PM · #1

Hey all

I am running Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6.7 on a Mac mini. I desperately need an update for iPhoto (think the date on my version goes back to 2008(!) so if you know of a site that has safe, free downloads, please let me know!!

Otherwise I will have to resort to using Nikon View NX2, and that will never do. I like iPhoto, it's simple and uncomplicated and I run much less risk of accidentally deleting pix like I just did...*sigh*...

09/28/2013 08:32:14 PM · #2

Any free download would be illegal, and the current version is only $15 anyway.

Enlightened

09/28/2013 09:33:25 PM · #3

With your new camera and the 24 megapixels get an external hard drive and put everything directly on it. Then load what you want to work with into your iPhoto. Your computer memory will fill up quickly if not.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/29/2013 12:39:44 AM · #4

The 011 version is much better than the 08 version. The software does a much better job with several of the adjustments, and it also has an extra "Definition" slider which will make you very happy that you have it.
The way it handles filing is just a little different, but you will adjust quickly.
If you look in the "Trash" in you Mac, you may find the pix you deleted.
I agree with

Enlightened, the ext HD is a good idea. Put the files there first by drag & drop, then eject the card. Then open iPhoto and drag them to iPhoto and you will have a safe copy of the original. You can set preferences so that iPhoto will not auto open when you insert the card.

Message edited by author 2013-09-29 00:44:19.

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

09/29/2013 09:34:05 AM · #5

Great, thanks for the info esp on iPhoto! I have plans to take the new kid on a road trip to Brockville today where there is either a Best Buy or a Future Shop. Either way I should be able to get a 2TB LaCie and some good shots along the way. Definitely, shooting DX means big-ass files (6000x4000 RAWs, anyone?) and forced me to purge 10k in images that were just taking up room on the Mac's hard drive.

ETA: D'oh....nothing is never as simple as it seems...now PS CS5 is saying that it can't open my RAWs because they appear to be from a camera model which is not supported by the installed version of Camera Raw. Please visit the Camera Raw help documentation for additional information.'

But now I can't find my Camera Raw!!! WTF is meant to be? Sigh...something else to buy and install...*grumble grumble*

Meantime I better just shoot large jpgs.

Message edited by author 2013-09-29 09:58:40.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

09/29/2013 10:12:39 AM · #6

Just download the update from Adobe.

Phocal

OM System OM-1 Mark II

09/29/2013 12:02:46 PM · #7

Originally posted by Tiny:

Just download the update from Adobe.

May not work if it is a newer camera. They made some changes and are not updating the camera raw for CS5. I had to upgrade to CS6 to use the new camera raw with my Fuji.

09/29/2013 12:48:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by snaffles:

PS CS5 is saying that it can't open my RAWs because they appear to be from a camera model which is not supported by the installed version of Camera Raw.

iPhoto can open the RAW and make general corrections. You can export and open the file in CS5 for extra polish.

09/29/2013 06:47:21 PM · #9

Originally posted by scalvert:

...iPhoto can open the RAW and make general corrections. You can export and open the file in CS5 for extra polish.

Which is what I like to do anyway, just stick in the card and let iPhoto do all the dirty work of downloading. Then I pick the best and export them to PS CS5 and go from there.

So in a nutshell I am running iPhoto '08, and installing iPhoto '11 should take care of everything for me?

Leo

Apple iPhone Xr

09/29/2013 07:34:06 PM · #10

Originally posted by snaffles:

So in a nutshell I am running iPhoto '08, and installing iPhoto '11 should take care of everything for me?

Yep. Should be seamless.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/30/2013 06:09:47 AM · #11

iPhoto will update your iPhoto library, which may take a while. Not to worry, it will go smoothly. It's always a good idea to back up first though.

09/30/2013 01:13:46 PM · #12

Aw crap I have to gp set up an account with the mac store online to download the frickin legal version of the app...grr...

09/30/2013 02:00:23 PM · #13

Originally posted by snaffles:

Aw crap I have to gp set up an account with the mac store online to download the frickin legal version of the app...grr...

This was unexpected?

09/30/2013 06:17:37 PM · #14

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by snaffles:
Aw crap I have to gp set up an account with the mac store online to download the frickin legal version of the app...grr...

This was unexpected?

No but I thought I already had an account, and I already get enough spam. Even if you tell them to NOT send you newsletters or updates, they still find a way around it to send you crap. I used to work in Advertising; I know all the tricks.

Now wtf is going on here...

Alert: 'iPhoto 9.4.3 requires OSX version 10.7.5 or later.'

And I have only Snow Leopard, OSX 10.6.7...So now I have to frickin upgrade my whole damn Mac to Lion or Mountain Lion now, too?! FUCK!!!!! *headdesk*

Message edited by author 2013-09-30 18:25:15.

09/30/2013 11:29:00 PM · #15

I'd wait. OS X Mavericks will be out in two weeks, and if you're banging your head over a $20 OS upgrade several years after your version was discontinued, that might send you over the edge.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

10/01/2013 07:50:03 AM · #16

Shannon, thanks for the info on Mavericks...but won't I still have to have Lion or Mountain Lion installed before I can use that? And I am going to need to get more RAM too so I can run that?!

BTW it isn't the upgrade costs which cause me frustration. It's the annoyance factor of having to upgrade everything, just because I got a new camera body. I'm used to tottering along on the trailing edge of technology, is all. After all in the horse world, buying a new horse does not mean that you suddenly HAVE to upgrade your equipment, trainer, stables etc....though of course there are those who can and will do, just because they can.

Anyway. I didn't too much damage to the outside walls of my house. This time ;-)

Message edited by author 2013-10-01 08:27:30.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

10/01/2013 08:08:28 AM · #17

Originally posted by scalvert:

I'd wait. OS X Mavericks will be out in two weeks, and if you're banging your head over a $20 OS upgrade several years after your version was discontinued, that might send you over the edge.

My problem is that Mavericks won't play on my aged hardware.

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

10/01/2013 08:30:08 AM · #18

Susan, take up darts or something.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

10/01/2013 08:41:20 AM · #19

Originally posted by Tiny:

Susan, take up darts or something.

Actually there was a time when I wasn't half bad. But I don't know if I should be tossing around sharp objects when I get frustrated ;-)

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

10/01/2013 08:47:45 AM · #20

If its just the support of RAW files you are worried about, download Adobe Raw to DNG converter, its free and will support your new camera.

DNG files are supported by older Photoshop version.

10/01/2013 12:20:46 PM · #21

Originally posted by vikas:

If its just the support of RAW files you are worried about, download Adobe Raw to DNG converter, its free and will support your new camera.

DNG files are supported by older Photoshop version.

Thanks Vikas! BTW the new kid's getting acquainted with Siggy, and Sig says hi :-)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

10/03/2013 04:39:05 PM · #22

Thank gawd, I can upload Mavericks OS with my puny ol Snow Leopard...I just don't have the time, inclination or patience to humour the capricious whims of planned obsolecence.

The models must also have at least 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of available hard disk space ...and Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.7 or higher in order to install OS X Mavericks.

Message edited by author 2013-10-03 16:42:42.

bergiekat

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

10/03/2013 04:42:15 PM · #23

I still have and like Snow Leopard...
:)