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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/02/2007 11:26:16 AM · #1

So, I just saw This WEBSITE as I was looking up "high key photography". I may be on crack, but the guy says that Photoshop CS2 will directly open a RAW file.... ??? Is that right? I've never tried it becuase I assumed you needed a special program to convert a RAW file. Here is the post...

Any input for me as I try to plow my way through learning about photography? :)

~Magen*

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

02/02/2007 11:27:28 AM · #2

He misspoke.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/02/2007 11:28:30 AM · #3

CS2 will directly open a raw file using its bridge component.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/02/2007 11:29:33 AM · #4

CS2 has a RAW converter built in; it's called Adobe Camera RAW, ACR for short. It will open most RAW formats, but may not open files from the very latest cameras, until the RAW converter is updated. Not sure about CS2 and the XTi.

Edit:
Functionally, it's like opening the file natively in PS, you just double-click it and it opens, with one difference: you are able to make adjustments during the conversion process, and when you click OK, the shot appears in PS, ready for editing

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 11:31:42.

02/02/2007 11:31:59 AM · #5

Originally posted by routerguy666:

CS2 will directly open a raw file using its bridge component.

WHat is the bridge component? I suppose I could take a few test RAW shots and try to see if my CS2 will open it from the XTI. Is there anything special I need to do? I hope I'm not asking dumb questions!!!

Thanks for all your help!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/02/2007 11:32:24 AM · #6

Originally posted by kirbic:

You just answered my last question I think. :)

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/02/2007 11:36:16 AM · #7

Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/02/2007 11:37:17 AM · #8

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Originally posted by routerguy666:
CS2 will directly open a raw file using its bridge component.

WHat is the bridge component? I suppose I could take a few test RAW shots and try to see if my CS2 will open it from the XTI. Is there anything special I need to do? I hope I'm not asking dumb questions!!!

Thanks for all your help!

Click on File then Browse.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/02/2007 11:44:13 AM · #9

Originally posted by rainmotorsports:

Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

Ok, sorry for question-mania here... What is/where can i find "Camera Raw 3.6)?

TechnoShroom

Canon EOS-30D

02/02/2007 11:45:28 AM · #10

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Originally posted by rainmotorsports:
Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

Ok, sorry for question-mania here... What is/where can i find "Camera Raw 3.6)?

//www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3552

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 11:46:50.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/02/2007 11:46:04 AM · #11

Originally posted by routerguy666:

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Originally posted by routerguy666:
CS2 will directly open a raw file using its bridge component.

WHat is the bridge component? I suppose I could take a few test RAW shots and try to see if my CS2 will open it from the XTI. Is there anything special I need to do? I hope I'm not asking dumb questions!!!

Thanks for all your help!

Click on File then Browse.

THANK YOU!!

freakin_hilarious

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

02/02/2007 11:46:30 AM · #12

Originally posted by rainmotorsports:

Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

Camera RAW 3.6 is the key. When I got my XTi, I had to download this update before CS2/ACR could open my RAW files.

Here is a linky to the download if you need it.

02/02/2007 11:46:54 AM · #13

Originally posted by TechnoShroom:

Originally posted by magenmarie:

Originally posted by rainmotorsports:
Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

Ok, sorry for question-mania here... What is/where can i find "Camera Raw 3.6)?

//www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html

OH YAY! A plug in! I know how to use those! :)
THANK YOu so much you guys.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

02/02/2007 11:47:35 AM · #14

Originally posted by freakin_hilarious:

Originally posted by rainmotorsports:
Double Click on the file lol. It even opens Fuji's SuperCCD RAF CCD Raw files. Make sure you have Camera Raw 3.6 for the latest compatabiklity.

Camera RAW 3.6 is the key. When I got my XTi, I had to download this update before CS2/ACR could open my RAW files.

Here is a linky to the download if you need it.

THANK you soooo much.

you guys all rock my face off!

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

02/02/2007 11:51:05 AM · #15

Originally posted by magenmarie:

you guys all rock my face off!

Umm i leave that one alone lol!

Message edited by author 2007-02-02 11:51:36.