Hi,
I have iPhoto 11 on my iMac & sony RAW files are fine. Today I just upgraded my older laptop (10.6.3) to iPhoto 11 too, but it wont open the same ARW files.
I checked the iPhoto version after upgrading & it says iPhoto '11 : 9.0 - I check for updates & it says i am up to date, but i am pretty sure iphoto 11 has some more updates after 9.0. Now I am stuck on how to get the support for these RAW files?
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion
Update the System software on that mac. The latest version of of the 10.6 OS is 10.6.8. These system updates also contain Rw support for additional cameras.
The latest version of iPhoto 11 that will run on 10.6.8 is iPhoto 11 v9.2.3. Check on
http://support.apple.com/downloads/
for updates. You may need to update to 9.1 first before moving on to 9.2 and so on.
However, the Raw from every model of camera is different. Note: that's every model not every brand. So, the NEF produced by a Nikon D300 is not the same as the NEF produced by a D5000, the CR2 produced by a Canon 60D is not the same as the CR2 produced by a Canon 7D and so on. So when you speak of a "Sony RAW" it doesn't mean anything, and each Sony has a different Raw.
Raw support is in the OS, not in iPhoto. So, be sure to check for the Camera Raw updates as well.
Update the System software on that mac. The latest version of of the 10.6 OS is 10.6.8. These system updates also contain Rw support for additional cameras.
The latest version of iPhoto 11 that will run on 10.6.8 is iPhoto 11 v9.2.3. Check on
http://support.apple.com/downloads/
for updates. You may need to update to 9.1 first before moving on to 9.2 and so on.
However, the Raw from every model of camera is different. Note: that's every model not every brand. So, the NEF produced by a Nikon D300 is not the same as the NEF produced by a D5000, the CR2 produced by a Canon 60D is not the same as the CR2 produced by a Canon 7D and so on. So when you speak of a "Sony RAW" it doesn't mean anything, and each Sony has a different Raw.
Raw support is in the OS, not in iPhoto. So, be sure to check for the Camera Raw updates as well.
What is the make of your Sony Camera?
Check this list for the raw support that is needed to support your camera. You may need to install additional Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Updates from the Apple Support page.
OS X Mountain Lion: Supported digital camera RAW formats
Snow Leopard will support these cameras without additional raw compatibility updates:
The Camera is Sony NEX-C3. It is listed under RAW Compatibility Update 3.8
I searched for that & found the Apple page to download 3.8 update. It says I require OS 10.6.5
So now I am upgrading to 10.6.7
thanks.
Why not go all the way and use the 10.6.8 Combo update? That is the last SnowLeopard version and contains important big fixes and includes more raw support.
Because I have other critical software considerations & 10.6.8 is not compatible. 10.6.7 is OK. I have now updated & successfully & iPhoto is now working with my RAW files.
iPhoto 11 wont read Sony RAW (.arw)
