I recently bought the Pentax K3 SLR. Before I used the K5 with Aperture without any problem. Now when i try to import raw images the message is "image not recognized". It makes no difference if I use the DNG Raw or Raw+ or the PEF pentax raw format. Jpegs are no problem but I want to use raw data. Does anybody have any hints?
Aperture 3, OS X Mavericks (10.9)
Oliver, the Pentax K3 ddoes not appear to be supported by Aperture. Check this list of supported camera raw formats:
Apple - Aperture - Technical Specifications - RAW Support
-- Léonie
Thank you LeonieDF, i saw the list before but wasn`t aware of the fact that there is such a big diference between the K5, K5II and the 3. Do you have any experience in how long it might take to find the k3 on the list?
Each raw support is camera specific - different sensors, different lens.
Apple has been pretty quick with raw support lately, a new raw support release every few month, but it is very hard to predict. Some cameras have never been supported. I am still waiting for the support for my camera after three years.
You could use the camera specific software to convert your raw files to a supported format, while you are waiting, or shoot raw+jpeg, and use the jpeg as originals. That can be reversed, when the raw support is available.
see if this new update helps you.
Hi there, tanks for your replies. The recent update did not help but Adobes free DNG converter did the job. Converting the k3`s dngs to dng made it possible to import them into aperture. That helps to wait for the k3 compatibility update!
Apple has been a good supporter of Pentax. I'm sure it will be added before too long. I'll use the DNG converter for now as well.
(Just received the K3 today, and loving it!)
Just got my K-3 today. On 10.8.5, with the latest Camera RAW update, I still cannot open K-3's PEF files in Preview or Aperture or iPhoto. I guess Apple is no good supporter of RICOH, then?
Pentax K3 Raw pictures are not recognized by Aperture 3.5. Importing these photos leads to error message. Any tips?
