Options for Canon RAW files?

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Options for Canon RAW files?

I have a PowerPC at the office running 10.5.8. I am a graphic designer & photographer. Previously I was able to use iPhoto with my older DSLR to import Canon RAW files. I've upgraded to a Canon 60D and iPhoto no longer reads these new Canon CR2 files. As you know, CS4 is the latest version of the creative suite I can use on this Mac, and Photoshop CS4 doesn't open these RAW files either.

I checked out Adobe DNG converter but it won't run on this system.

Are there any options or is it just time to upgrade to a new Mac?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Dec 12, 2012 9:56 AM

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Dec 12, 2012 11:14 AM in response to mashbmash

Install the Canon software that was supplied with the camera

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Answer 2

Dec 12, 2012 11:45 AM in response to mashbmash

Where are these files?

Do you want to import, open, convert or modify them?

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Dec 12, 2012 11:49 AM in response to Neville Hillyer

I don't currently have the install disc with me, but I can try that later when I remember to bring it with me.

I went to the Canon site to download a driver and it either is not available for my OS, or says I don't need it.

I want to do all of the above (import from camera/SD Card, open, convert/modify) in a seamless workflow. I use Lightroom 4 at home which I love but only have access to iPhoto at work.

Thanks for the help!

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Dec 12, 2012 12:00 PM in response to mashbmash

Image Capture takes over when I plug a digital camera into my Leopard. Is this not happening for you?

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mashbmash Author

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Dec 12, 2012 12:07 PM in response to Neville Hillyer

Nope - nothing happens when I plug it in unless iPhoto is launched, then iPhoto recognizes the camera and displays thumbnails, but cannot import the files.

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Dec 12, 2012 12:16 PM in response to mashbmash

I was just able to use ImageCapture to transfer the files to my Mac, but there is still nothing I can do with them once I get them there.

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Dec 12, 2012 12:32 PM in response to mashbmash

OK - at least you can import them.

Will GraphicConverter open them?

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Dec 12, 2012 12:40 PM in response to Neville Hillyer

I have not tried this software yet, but I'd almost rather just run to the PC over at the next desk to convert my photos, then transfer them here to my Mac. I was just hoping not to have to have a bunch of workarounds.

Thanks for your help!

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Dec 12, 2012 12:48 PM in response to mashbmash

I find GraphicConverter does most of what I want without any difficulties.

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Dec 12, 2012 1:26 PM in response to Neville Hillyer

Good news! I did not realize I could download a previous version of Adobe DNG Converter. I found an older version that can be used on my OS, as well as recognizes my particular kind of RAW file. and it works! Thanks again.

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May 25, 2015 11:43 AM in response to mashbmash

As happened to several other posters, after upgrading my OS from 10.6.8 to 10.10.x. the ability to import the RAW files from my Canon EOS 60D quit working. Trying to import more than a very few images into iPhoto would choke it up and I'd start getting black frames or only partially filled out frames or even complete system freezes.

Then I decided to just try the latest compatibility update, Digital Camera RAW Compatibility 6.04

This update doesn't claim to fix the particular Canon issue I was having, but I figured just perhaps, they may have snuck in a bit of code for my issue.

Guess what? Fixed. Now I can import RAWs without a hiccup, as many as I want, all at once.

It worked for me; hope it does for you too.

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