Canon Digital Rebel XTi RAW support?

I'm having the same issue - RAW images (both sRGB and AdobeRGB) from the new Rebel XTi will not open in iPhoto.

It is important to note that the same images will not open in Photoshop CS2, nor with Adobe Bridge 1.0 and even with the updated Bridge 1.0.4.6.

I would hope that Apple will recognize that there is a significant difference in file format from the Rebel XT and the Rebel XTi - and that Apple will issue an update to iPhoto accordingly.

For now, looks like Rebel XTi users will need to limp along on Canon's proprietary (and u-u-ugly) software provided with the XTi.

Jason

Raw Support is part of OSX, not iPhoto. You will need to check out the next update of the OS.

Keith - thanks for the comment on the 10.4.8 update, but this doesn't totally make sense. If RAW support is solely an OSX issue, then the Canon software would not be able to open and manage the newest CR2 (RAW) files from the Rebel XTi. The Canon software works fine on OSX, but iPhoto and Photoshop do not, which indicates an issue with those apps, not necessarily OSX itself. If you have more specific data, please be kind enough to provide links so I can educate myself further.

Jason

Canon does not use the Raw facilities built into the OS. Indeed, I don't think anyone else does but Apple.

Canon (and Nikon and...) have their own proprietary Raw processing software. Since they have to support their own cameras out of the box, they cannot depend on Apple's support. (Should Canon have waited for Apple to support the XTi before releasing it?)

Look at the Aperature duscussions for interminable debates about whether Apple's Raw processing algorithms are worse than Nikon's.

(ETA: You Mentioned Photoshop, too. Canon can't wait for Adobe, either.)

Here is the list of supported cameras:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303554

Note that it says that various operating systems revisions are required, not iPhoto revisions.

I've outgrown my little 1.4 megapixel Sony digital camera and was looking at the XTI at CompUSA today. I don't know what RAW photos are and I apologize if I'm highjacking the thread, but if I just download regular jpegs, can I still use the XTI?

Thank you very much for your prompt response. Still checking out my options as to what kind of camera to get, but the creative folks at the local apple store said the XTI is a good basic camera for someone who has gone beyond a rinky **** 1.4 megapixel camera but is not at the professional level.

Yes, the XTi would be a great camera that can grow with you. If you can afford it, I would suggest that you get the 17-85 mm IS lens it provides almost all the coverage you generally need, from wide to medium telephoto and has IS so it keeps camera shake from being a problem at slow shutter speeds.

I just bought an XTi as well. I imported 2 pics into iPhoto. There's no eject "tab or button" for this camera yet. How do you guys quit? Shut off the camera? The card doesn't show up on the desktop as you know. Thanks!

Confused, doesn't the camera hook up to the computer with a cable so that you can transfer the pics? The camera doesn't mount on the desk top? Hmmmm, can see how one would have problems ejecting. How does the card reader work?

Thank you for the advice . . . also am planning to get a telephoto lens. My daughter hates to have her picture taken so what I have to do is hide behind the bushes and jump out when she's not looking or get a telephoto lens.

By the way, guess I started it, but seems like your thread is being hijacked. Much apologies, I know some people (from what I've read in other areas) get very hyper about threads being hijacked.