Help! Where are my RAW files? - DPChallenge Forums

01/20/2007 05:14:23 PM · #1

Ok, so I just got home from shooting some product shots, and I shot all of the pictures in RAW+jpeg. I was with a friend at her school using the studio, and when we were done, we went into the computer lab and checked to see if we got all the shots we wanted. All was well, there were two copies of each picture, a jpeg and a 10 mb RAW file. But now at home, I loaded them all on my computer, and each picture is there twice, but as a jpeg file! I opened my CF card up via my computer, and it still shows them as jpegs. But I know they aren't, because I only have 150 pictures on my 2GB card, and if I turn on my camera, it says "CF Full."

What's happening?! Any ideas? I would really appreciate any help.

Kevin

mist

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/20/2007 05:17:59 PM · #2

How are you viewing them? Are you using a card reader?

RAW files from the EOS cameras don't show up if you just open the camera in windows.

01/20/2007 05:20:01 PM · #3

yea, I'm just using windows picture and fax viewer....I have my camera directly connected to my computer with a usb cord too.
Should I finally use the software that came with the camera ?

TechnoShroom

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/20/2007 05:21:45 PM · #4

Time for a card reader.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD with Piezo

01/20/2007 05:23:56 PM · #5

I agree, a card reader is what I use. I pop the CF card into there, and the universe is visible. (Windows XP system)

Also, note that Microsoft has a powertoy that improves the picture/fax viewer - it lets you read Canon RAW files too. It's pretty handy.

I'll go dig up a link in a moment...

01/20/2007 05:24:56 PM · #6

thanks for the help guys. I'm not too worried because I know they are still on there...just want to find out how to get them!

TechnoShroom

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

01/20/2007 05:28:43 PM · #7

Originally posted by ralfw:

Looking for this?

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD with Piezo

01/20/2007 05:28:59 PM · #8

MS RAW Image Viewer shows camera settings while browsing pics too. Handy to use some times, slightly slower to load than the regular pic and fax viewer.

Look for "RAW Image and Thumbnailer and Viewer", about third entry down.

Link to Microsoft PowerToy Add-ons

The Canon software is fine, but not mandatory.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD with Piezo

01/20/2007 05:30:17 PM · #9

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Looking for this?

That be the one! You beat me to it!

Cheers.

mist

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/20/2007 05:35:51 PM · #10

To get the stuff off the card though, I'd suggest either Canon Utility (on the CD that came with the camera, you may need to install an earlier version and go to the Canon website to get an update) or a card reader. The card reader is the "cleanest" method.

fotomann_forever

01/20/2007 05:38:21 PM · #11

Yes, get a card reader, they are inexpensive and will be faster than connecting your camera to the computer.

I paid like $35 for one that will read many types of cards.

soup

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/20/2007 05:39:51 PM · #12

hopefully you haven't lost your files...

to download the RAW files i use the canon software - mainly i like how it will download by date taken. you might want to look at some RAW conversion apps like raw shooter essentials or the like though. not sure what RAW conversion software the 350d comes with.

soup

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/20/2007 05:41:35 PM · #13

radio shack has a good one for $20 US - Targus 25-in-1 USB 2.0

TGR-CRD25

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Yes, get a card reader, they are inexpensive and will be faster than connecting your camera to the computer.

I paid like $35 for one that will read many types of cards.

Message edited by author 2007-01-20 17:41:59.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

01/20/2007 05:54:27 PM · #14

Well, I downloaded the powertoy, but that didn't help. The Canon utilities that came with my camera are downloading as I type. And even if those work, I will still go buy a card reader.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

01/20/2007 06:30:51 PM · #15

The Canon software should be able to see and transfer the RAW files. If you still have trouble, get a USB 2.0 *High Speed* reader (make sure it says High Speed), or if you have FireWire ports on your computer, get a FireWire reader.

01/20/2007 06:37:31 PM · #16

Thanks, I'll be sure to do that. Just restarted my computer and started uploading, and they are definitely taking WAY longer to upload, plus the files are named .CR2 now, so all is well I think.

Thanks for the help everyone!

soup

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/20/2007 07:34:33 PM · #17

all is well ;}