iPhoto '08 won't import RAWs from Canon EOS 450D

Spurv

This suggests that the Raw update hasn't taken for some reason. I suggest that you try it again:

First off Delete the

Hard Disk/Library/Receipts/RAWCameraUpdate.pkg

file and then re-apply the update. You can download the update from here:

http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/digitalcamerarawcompatibilityupdate21.htm l

Regards

TD

It's not necessary, but it will do no harm. It's amazing what a restart will cure.

Regards

TD

Try using Image Capture to upload the files to the desktop and then import from there.

TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Spurv

Then the issue is somewhere in your Operating System. That RAW update works for other folks with both iPhoto and Aperture, so the question is 'What's different about your Machine?'

Do you get any messages in the Console?

Regards

TD

Hi all,

Not to muddy the discussion but I'm having the same problem. I have a brand spanking new MBP. One of the first things it did was to download the latest update and also the RAW Compatibility Update. The files are fine because I can copy them to the finder with no problem. Also, Canon's Digital Photo Professional sees them just fine. The more I dig into DPP the more impressed I am. But I've been iLife user from the beginning and want to use iPhoto for all things photo related.

What ***** is that I didn't pay enough attention the first time I imported some files from my Canon Rebel XT and it popped up the message about not recognizing the .cr2 files but I let iPhoto go ahead and delete the pictures after importing. 500 MB RAW lost. I've since learned to not let iPhoto delete my files.

I searched the net and even followed the suggestion of reformatting my Compact Flash cards. But that didn't help. Like I said, DPP reads the files fine. iPhoto nor Preview will read them at all. Only the JPEG version.

Thanks.

Hmm that is interesting.

Create a new account (systempreferences -> accounts) and see if the problem is repeated there. If it is, then a re-install of the app might be indicated. If it's not, then it's likely the app is okay and the problem is something in the main account.

Regards

TD

So.... it sounds like this still hasn't been resolved?? The only thing I see recommended in loading the pictures directly from the camera and not via a card reader. I see no reason why iPhoto shouldn't load the same RAW file that Canon's DPP does.

Hopefully, we'll hear something soon. I guess I can always return the new Mac Book Pro since this doesn't work.

Thanks.