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

05/19/2007 11:40:06 AM · #1

I am a newbie. I have a Canon Rebel XT and took a few pictures in RAW. I can see them on my camera, but they either do not download onto my computer or I can't seen them on my computer. I have tried opening them off of my camera into Photoshop, but that doesn't work either. I am sure there is something I am missing or doing wrong. Could someone please give me some idea what that might be. Thanks.

bassbone

Nikon Df

Nikon MF 105mm f/2.5 AIS

05/19/2007 11:41:55 AM · #2

Do you see file names for the images in the folder where they were uploaded?

Originally posted by barefootengal:

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

05/19/2007 11:43:35 AM · #3

Are you transferring them using the Canon software? I think you need to do that, otherwise the computer won't see the Raw files. Another option is to use a card reader which is, most likely, faster and drains less of the battery.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/19/2007 11:48:36 AM · #4

download "RawShooter essentials" ... you can take the files right from the camera, do some basic editing and convert to .jpg for furter editing, printing or post on the web ...

05/19/2007 12:05:08 PM · #5

No, I cannot see them in the folder and I cannot see them when I go to Open in Photoshop.

Originally posted by pccjrose:

Do you see file names for the images in the folder where they were uploaded?

Originally posted by barefootengal:
I am a newbie. I have a Canon Rebel XT and took a few pictures in RAW. I can see them on my camera, but they either do not download onto my computer or I can't seen them on my computer. I have tried opening them off of my camera into Photoshop, but that doesn't work either. I am sure there is something I am missing or doing wrong. Could someone please give me some idea what that might be. Thanks.

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

05/19/2007 12:06:30 PM · #6

We have recently moved and our Canon software is in storage. I just downloaded RAWShooter Essentials, and it can't find them either. I can see them on my camera tho.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/19/2007 12:07:48 PM · #7

Originally posted by barefootengal:

We have recently moved and our Canon software is in storage. I just downloaded RAWShooter Essentials, and it can't find them either. I can see them on my camera tho.

where are you looking for them? go to your camera ... or card reader ... that's what I use ... and I only shoot in RAW ...

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/19/2007 12:21:23 PM · #8

If you have the camera hooked directly to the computer via the USB cable, your computer will not see the RAW files *unless* you use the Canon software. That's an unfortunate aspect of the Canon cameras, and why they did it I will never know. It's a source of endless confusion and frustration for those Canon users just getting into RAW.
The real answer is to buy a card reader (one that says it is USB 2.0 High Speed. The High Speed wording is important). They are inexpensive and will transfer data much faster than your camera. In addition, there is no drain on the camera battery and there is no issue with RAW file transfer.

fotomann_forever

05/19/2007 01:42:11 PM · #9

Originally posted by barefootengal:

We have recently moved and our Canon software is in storage. I just downloaded RAWShooter Essentials, and it can't find them either. I can see them on my camera tho.

Get the software here.

I don't exactly remember which programs you need though. I use a card reader and haven't used the Canon software much.

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

05/19/2007 01:48:32 PM · #10

What version of PS do you have? You should be able to dload the files into a folder and then open them up from PS or Adobe Bride depening on your version. The file extension should read as raw.

DjFenzl

05/19/2007 02:05:09 PM · #11

you might also want to take a look at the transfer software guidelines thread for info on transferring files for use in challenges etc with this site.