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Im looking to shoot in RAW - but my laptop wont open or recognise RAW files

what do you guys use to open this type of file??


:Les :shrug:
 
What software do you have? You'll either need to update the Adobe Codec if you are using photoshop, or install the programs that came with your camera.
 
Thank you- just realised I have a data converter programme that came with the new Sony (Image data convertor SR 3)

I'll install that as see how I get on- looks like it will only open RAW files-

Les :lol:
 
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I have Photoshop Elements 9 & Im just coming to terms with that lol

Les :thumbs::thumbs:
 
Ive just spend hard earned on PSE 9 :help:

I will be up-grading to a full version pf Photoshop CS5 as and when I feel I need to- Thanks anyhoo ;)

Les :D
 
I have installed the software,Its a RAW file convertor- that came with the Camera ( I didnt see the CD when I unpacked the equipment :bonk:)- I can now open, edit and send RAW files to PSE 9

As previously, my sd card showed no images when I inserted it into my Laptop , if I shoot in RAW- If that makes any sense?

I have the updates installed- but thank you for the link :clap:

Les :D

ps I'll be shooting RAW from here on in
 
raw is heavy but that the way to go for post processing!
To look at pictures quickly i like to use picasa, they are loading very fast using this app!
 
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I have spent many thousands of hours playing with JPG files and converted to shoot RAW a couple years ago and you can push the RAW files so much more. I can't use RAW files from my E-PL2 yet as PS9 and LR3 have not updated the ACR to accept the E-PL2 but it won't be long. Mind you the JPG's from the E-PL2 are so good i don't have to push them much anyway :)
 
Lez325 said:
I have installed the software,Its a RAW file convertor- that came with the Camera ( I didnt see the CD when I unpacked the equipment :bonk:)- I can now open, edit and send RAW files to PSE 9

As previously, my sd card showed no images when I inserted it into my Laptop , if I shoot in RAW- If that makes any sense?

I have the updates installed- but thank you for the link :clap:

Les :D

ps I'll be shooting RAW from here on in
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You should have been able to see the RAW files on your memory cards even if you had no software to view them. :thinking: Even in computers which don't have any photo editing software I can see the RAW files on a memory card, so I don't know why you couldn't. :shrug:

I'd compare the Sony and Adobe software to see which is best. The benefit of the Sony software is that any picture styles and in camera settings will be read correctly. The benefit of the Adobe software is that there will be more help/tutorials on how to use it. You have the option to use both though as you have both installed on your computer.
 
Why are pictures taken in RAW of better quality? Is it because your computer does a better job at converting them to JPEG?

Or is it you just have the benefit of being un-compressed and therefore can convert them to whatever ?
 
illegalfunk said:
Or is it you just have the benefit of being un-compressed and therefore can convert them to whatever ?
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It's not so much that you can convert them as being able to bring out lots more subtlety in shades, lightening etc.

Have a read here for a general intro.
 
AndyWest said:
I have spent many thousands of hours playing with JPG files and converted to shoot RAW a couple years ago and you can push the RAW files so much more. I can't use RAW files from my E-PL2 yet as PS9 and LR3 have not updated the ACR to accept the E-PL2 but it won't be long. Mind you the JPG's from the E-PL2 are so good i don't have to push them much anyway :)
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Pretty sure there is an update now
 
Quoth said:
You are welcome; once people start to shoot raw, they rarely go back.
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Indeed, except for the fact that if you have a 5D II, the RAW files that it produces are monster sized - between 25 and 35 MB each :eek: Make sure you have plenty of storage space! :thumbs:
 
Lez325 said:
Ive just spend hard earned on PSE 9 :help:

I will be up-grading to a full version pf Photoshop CS5 as and when I feel I need to
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TBH I would consider Lightroom before upgrading from Elements to CS5 - be cheaper and between LR and Elements you will have most of what you need.
 
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