Need help on Raw Files...

fotoME · 16th January 2005

Hi all, newbie on shooting RAW files here. Can someone advise, why is it that when I hook up my cam to the PC, I was not able to see the files shot in RAW but only saw those shot in JPEG format in my CF card?

For Raw files, I use AdobeRGB colorspace and sRGB for JPEG. I even tried opening direct from my CF card through adobe photoshop, but still dun see anything? What am I missing out? Or something wrong with my Cam or CF card?

Please advise. Thank you all.

Splutter · 16th January 2005

When you shoot in RAW, there should be 2 files you see. 1 of them is a CRW file and another the THM which is a thumbnail file. Do you mean that the files are not seen at all or cannot be opened? What version of PS are you using, I think only PS CS comes with the RAW converter, for version 7 need extra plugin.

Adiemus · 16th January 2005

You did not mention whether you installed Nikon Capture or the Canon software? Depending on what camera you were using.

That might just be it.

fotoME · 16th January 2005

Originally Posted by Splutter

When you shoot in RAW, there should be 2 files you see. 1 of them is a CRW file and another the THM which is a thumbnail file. Do you mean that the files are not seen at all or cannot be opened? What version of PS are you using, I think only PS CS comes with the RAW converter, for version 7 need extra plugin.

Hi,
The files cannot be seen at all. In my windows explorer after detecting.. the CF card folder shows nothing inside. But if shot in Jpeg, I can see all the jpeg files. Im using version 7 for PS. Umm, is it normal for windows not to detect raw files in windows explorer? (maybe because they dun know what is raw files and can only detect jpeg etc.?)

Then if such is the case, I need to install a plug in for PS 7 inorder for it to covered the raw files? Umm..

Which plug-in in this case?
thanks man.

dkw · 17th January 2005

Originally Posted by fotoME

Hi,
The files cannot be seen at all. In my windows explorer after detecting.. the CF card folder shows nothing inside. But if shot in Jpeg, I can see all the jpeg files. Im using version 7 for PS. Umm, is it normal for windows not to detect raw files in windows explorer? (maybe because they dun know what is raw files and can only detect jpeg etc.?)

Then if such is the case, I need to install a plug in for PS 7 inorder for it to covered the raw files? Umm..

Which plug-in in this case?
thanks man.

Try using the Canon bundled software like EVU or DPP, can definitely view. If not, possibly got a card problem.

loupgarou · 17th January 2005

what camera are you using?

first go to windows explorer and set options to display all file extensions.

300D and before have a file extension of .crw and .thm (the .thm are the sidecar files)

20D,1Dmk2 and 1dsmk2 should have extension .cr2

these raw files can only be viewed as a picture once you convert them . but in windows explorer you should still be able to see the file.

they should be in your <driveletter>:\dcim\<somerunningnumber>canon folders

fotoME · 22nd January 2005

Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. Sorry, was kinda busy lately, no shoot no clubsnap

I'd give it a try. thanks again for all the advise.

16th January 2005	#1
fotoME Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 89	Need help on Raw Files... Hi all, newbie on shooting RAW files here. Can someone advise, why is it that when I hook up my cam to the PC, I was not able to see the files shot in RAW but only saw those shot in JPEG format in my CF card? For Raw files, I use AdobeRGB colorspace and sRGB for JPEG. I even tried opening direct from my CF card through adobe photoshop, but still dun see anything? What am I missing out? Or something wrong with my Cam or CF card? Please advise. Thank you all.

16th January 2005	#2
Splutter Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gim Boon Tai Posts: 2,819	When you shoot in RAW, there should be 2 files you see. 1 of them is a CRW file and another the THM which is a thumbnail file. Do you mean that the files are not seen at all or cannot be opened? What version of PS are you using, I think only PS CS comes with the RAW converter, for version 7 need extra plugin.

16th January 2005	#3
Adiemus Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Small island.... Posts: 1,563	You did not mention whether you installed Nikon Capture or the Canon software? Depending on what camera you were using. That might just be it.

17th January 2005	#6
loupgarou Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,794	what camera are you using? first go to windows explorer and set options to display all file extensions. 300D and before have a file extension of .crw and .thm (the .thm are the sidecar files) 20D,1Dmk2 and 1dsmk2 should have extension .cr2 these raw files can only be viewed as a picture once you convert them . but in windows explorer you should still be able to see the file. they should be in your <driveletter>:\dcim\<somerunningnumber>canon folders

22nd January 2005	#7
fotoME Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 89	Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. Sorry, was kinda busy lately, no shoot no clubsnap I'd give it a try. thanks again for all the advise.