Harleymhs

Q: Sony NEW RX10 & iPhoto Cant open RAW files

Hey Guys, I know that not ALL RAW files are equal! I just picked up a NEW SONY RX10 and its shooting RAW files in Sony's ARW format.. I see that the NEW a7's are updated in OSX updates, Im assuming that the a7's and the New RX10 are the same ARW format, but I cant open these files in Preview and Iphoto wont see them either! Im using OSX 10.8.5 (ML) and Iphoto 11 (9.4.3) (720.91) Is anyone else having this issue with a RX10 or newer Sony camera with ARW files... Please reply! I really would like to shoot in RAW and use iPhoto to edit! I guess not ALL SONY .ARW are equal????

iMac (27-inch, Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), 512 SSD, GTX680, 24GB Ram

Posted on Apr 9, 2014 9:07 AM

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Q: Sony NEW RX10 & iPhoto Cant open RAW files

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  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Apr 9, 2014 9:16 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:16 AM in response to Harleymhs

    The raw format is camera specific. Each camera needs a different raw support. Not all raw files are equal. The new raw support is only available with mavericks.

  • by Harleymhs,

    Harleymhs Harleymhs Apr 9, 2014 9:20 AM in response to léonie
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:20 AM in response to léonie

    So if I update to MAverick will my Sony RX10 ARW format work?

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 9, 2014 9:20 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:20 AM in response to Harleymhs

    Im assuming that the a7's and the New RX10 are the same ARW format,

    There you go - that is an incorrect assumption (as most assumptions are - as you know when you assume you make an ***ume out of ***ume & assume) - every RAW format for every camera is different and requires specific support for tha tcamera - notice in the support list that many different cameras in the same family are listed seperatly

     

    Usually Apple releases Sony RAW support pretty quickly since Sony is a major manfactuer of consumer and professional cameras

     

    Tell Apple - iPhoto menu ==> provide iPhoto feedback

     

    The Sony software that came with the camera may help (although my experiance is that Sony has poor to non-existance support for Macs) and possible the Adobe RAW converter can help until Apple releases the required update

     

    And it is very possible that the update will only apply to Mavericks and iPhoto 9.5.x so it is possible that you will have to upgrade your OS and iPhoto (both free) - when you do be sure to backup first

     

    The current Mavericks list is at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5955

     

    LN

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 9, 2014 9:21 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:21 AM in response to Harleymhs

    Not yet - again

    The current Mavericks list is at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5955

    LN

  • by Harleymhs,

    Harleymhs Harleymhs Apr 9, 2014 10:04 AM in response to LarryHN
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    Apr 9, 2014 10:04 AM in response to LarryHN

    So Larry, if the camera is NOT on the LIST the RAW format is not supported? So going to Maverick NOW will do nothing for my ARW issue?

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 9, 2014 10:16 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 10:16 AM in response to Harleymhs

    Correct - that is what  Not Yet means

     

    It is the list of supported RAW fomats

     

    OS X Mavericks provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats from the following cameras.

    Any camera that is not on the supported list is not supported 

     

     

    So for the third time

    Not yet - again

    The current Mavericks list is at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5955

    LN

  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Apr 9, 2014 10:27 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 10:27 AM in response to Harleymhs

    So if I update to MAverick will my Sony RX10 ARW format work?

    Sorry for being not clear.

     

    The new raw support is only available with mavericks.

    What I meant is, that any new raw support is usually integrated into the latest OS, and will require the newest versions of Aperture or iPhoto being installed.

    The current list of Raw Support for Mt. Lion is here:

    OS X Mountain Lion: Supported digital camera RAW formats   http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5371

     

    Notice the foonote:

    *Aperture version 3.4.5 or later, or iPhoto version 9.4.3 or later, is required to install this update.

    By the time, the raw support for your new camera will be released, the current MacOS and latest versions of iPhoto are 9.5.1 and MacOS X 10.9.1 - so the chances are slim, that you will be able to install the new raw support, if you do not update.

  • by Harleymhs,

    Harleymhs Harleymhs Apr 9, 2014 11:03 AM in response to LarryHN
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    Apr 9, 2014 11:03 AM in response to LarryHN

    WOW.. You are damm nasty! Do me a favor and Dont respond ! 

  • by Harleymhs,

    Harleymhs Harleymhs Apr 9, 2014 11:05 AM in response to léonie
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    Apr 9, 2014 11:05 AM in response to léonie

    Thanks!!!!

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 9, 2014 7:39 PM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 9, 2014 7:39 PM in response to Harleymhs

    Sorry - maybe if you read the answers the first time it would not be necessary to repeat them over and over and over again

     

    Not supported is a really simple concept for most people

     

    Good luck and have a nice day

     

    LN

  • by Harleymhs,

    Harleymhs Harleymhs Apr 10, 2014 5:30 AM in response to LarryHN
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    Apr 10, 2014 5:30 AM in response to LarryHN

    Larry... If someone keeps asking questions its because they didnt understand your response! THATS SIMPLE! as far as "

    Not supported is a really simple concept for most people"     That is a ver simple answer!  My BAD, I didnt realize EVERY SONY camera that shoots ARW format was different per every SONY CAMERA MODEL! You need to CHILL if you are going to TRY to help people on this community!

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Apr 10, 2014 7:00 AM in response to Harleymhs
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    Apr 10, 2014 7:00 AM in response to Harleymhs

    Hence my comment tha tyou need to read answers

     

    The raw format is camera specific. Each camera needs a different raw support.

    OS X Mavericks provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats from the following cameras.

    ENjoy

     

    LN