Support for RAW files

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Thu May 19, 2005 2:11 pm

Has anyone got a way to open or import Sony RAW files? It is a pain to have to use PS CS just to open and convert my RAW files!

The Sony software is out to lunch. PS CS does an excellent job but I prefer to work with PI. Having to use PS as a file converter is expensive!

MikeGunter · Post by **MikeGunter** » Thu May 19, 2005 3:36 pm

Hi,

Does the Sony software have a RAW importer? That should be able to convert to uncompressed TIF.

Mike

VT Photog · Post by **VT Photog** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:38 am

I think support for camera RAW files is something a lot of us would like to have.
I am using a RAW converter from Pixmantec.com called Raw Shooter Essentials. It is freeware, at least for now, as it seems to be still in development. It works well with my Minolta. Once I learned how to use it, I found it to be extremely useful and flexible. Very well thought out UI and pretty quick to learn.

brian

heinz-oz · Post by **heinz-oz** » Fri May 20, 2005 3:51 am

Both my Canon's can shoot RAW, I import these into the PC using the software that came with the camera, nothing can be cheaper than that.

tonyl33 · Post by **tonyl33** » Sat May 21, 2005 10:07 pm

Anyone heard of Picassa 2? It's a freeware distributed by Goggles with a lot of wonderful features. It reads Nikon RAW files(NEF) & can batch convert to Jpeg. Try on your Sony RAW files.

keenart · Post by **keenart** » Sun May 22, 2005 6:13 pm

Navigate to C:\Programs Files\Ulead System\Ulead PhotoImpact 10\CCF\ for a list of supported Cameras.

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Sun May 22, 2005 8:18 pm

heinz-oz wrote:Both my Canon's can shoot RAW, I import these into the PC using the software that came with the camera, nothing can be cheaper than that.

Guess I need to buy a new camera.

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Sun May 22, 2005 8:20 pm

keenart wrote:Navigate to C:\Programs Files\Ulead System\Ulead PhotoImpact 10\CCF\ for a list of supported Cameras.

Thanks but I do not see SRF raw files but I may have missed it. BTW, I'm still at the XL version.

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Sun May 22, 2005 8:30 pm

tonyl33 wrote:Anyone heard of Picassa 2? It's a freeware distributed by Goggles with a lot of wonderful features. It reads Nikon RAW files(NEF) & can batch convert to Jpeg. Try on your Sony RAW files.

Thanks, Tony. Tried it already but no SRF.

Guess I'll keep using PS CS to convert them.

keenart · Post by **keenart** » Mon May 23, 2005 5:07 am

Does SRF RAW, but is $50, don't know if it is the right SRF;
http://www.cerious.com/digicam_notes.shtml

OR, Try the SonyCam Forum, lots of info on it, do an SRF RAW search:
http://www.sonycams.com/forum/index.php ... 19966cb245&

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Wed May 25, 2005 8:42 pm

keenart wrote:Does SRF RAW, but is $50, don't know if it is the right SRF;
http://www.cerious.com/digicam_notes.shtml

OR, Try the SonyCam Forum, lots of info on it, do an SRF RAW search:
http://www.sonycams.com/forum/index.php ... 19966cb245&

Thanks for the info!
I guess I should have made my case a little more clear at the start. I have PS CS so I have no sweat opening the SRF's. My point is that IMO PI should have the capability. I actually prefer using PI (I'm 69 and don't have enough time left to really learn PS)

. I was hoping some one had a way to get the SRF's opened within PI.

keenart · Post by **keenart** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:12 pm

Another ancient mariner, I am a few years short of your wisdom.

Adobe has a few other products less expensive that have the conversion Tools.

I like PI 10 also, an easy program to work with. Hey, sounds like you have an idea that should be posed to Ulead. I am sure they are only adding the most popular formats for the time being. Everyone is playing catch-up to Adobe.

If I learned Photoshop you can to; get the Book, Photoshop 7 (or CS) Artistry by Barry Haynes and Wendy Crumpler. www.barryhaynes.com This book will save you years, the Top Book on Photoshop.

keenart · Post by **keenart** » Thu May 26, 2005 5:56 am

Tried one more futile search!

There is little I can find from Ulead, tried for days to do various searches and can not get through to the server at anytime.

Download pictures from your digital Camera straight to a target folder by using the Digital Camera Wizard under the File menu.

Select your digital Camera model. If your Camera is not listed, select Generic. To view Camera Types click on Generic. In the Select Type of Digital Camera dialog box, under the heading Digital Camera Name, select Generic Sony Digital Camera.

Nothing on RAW SRF support anywhere within Ulead.

However, on a high-note;

At www.barryhaynes.com under the Tips page is a three page PDF article about Automating Camera Raw files in CS. Although he uses a Mac interface, much of the detailed description about processing your images is great stuff, especially if you are on a short learning curve.

thebusch · Post by **thebusch** » Mon May 30, 2005 9:53 pm

[quote="keenart"]Tried one more futile search!

Many thanks for your time and trouble!
As for PS, I get along fairly well with it for an old dummy! Just that I have used PI for a long time and have gotten used to it and would rather not have to fire up PS just to convert the RAW files. Maybe down the road, the DNG format will become a standard (but I doubt it).
When I look at all the books I have for PS it scares me!