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Q: iPhoto does  not work on sierra

I just updated my Mac software to Sierra.

 

I can not open iPhoto though....it is saying that I need to update to the latest version. it directs me to the App Store to download the latest version but there it is noting that item is not available in the US store.

 

Please help ,

 

Thanks

VIN,iMac (27-inch Late 2009), macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 1:04 PM

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  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Oct 6, 2016 5:31 AM in response to oler
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    Oct 6, 2016 5:31 AM in response to oler

    I want a photo editor, not a filing cabinet.

  • by tilemom ,

    tilemom tilemom Oct 12, 2016 7:55 AM in response to Firebuild
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    Oct 12, 2016 7:55 AM in response to Firebuild

    I agree.  I do not like Photos.  Not only is the organization limited, but the editing is limited.  One of my favorite things about iPhoto is that I can easily choose to edit a picture in an external editor (Photoshop) which is frequently necessary.  Photos thinks it knows all, but it does not work well for me.  So no Sierra.

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Oct 12, 2016 8:00 AM in response to tilemom
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    Oct 12, 2016 8:00 AM in response to tilemom

    So, what is your alternative plan?

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Oct 12, 2016 10:09 AM in response to m620
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    Oct 12, 2016 10:09 AM in response to m620
    As neither iPhoto & Photos offer non-destructive editing (i.e. you need to create a duplicate to edit as I understand

     

    That's absolutely wrong.  iPhoto and Photos  both have nondestructive editing.  All edits are saved to the database and applied to the preview/edited version.  Any time you want to go back to the original all you need to do is go into the Edit mode and click on the Revert to Original button:

    Photos001.jpg

     

    When you edit a RAW image file there's always a new jpeg version created with the edits.  That's the same in all image editors.  Also Photos never converted RAW images to jpegs.  It just created jpeg versions for viewing in the library. 

     

    As for Capture One and Lightroom vs Photos it all depends on what your ultimate goal is. 

     

    When you export a jpeg out of the library you can get all of the metadata embedded in it by exporting via this menu opiton

    Photos002.jpg

    and checking these boxes in the Export window:

    Photos003.jpg

     

    Also you can use Photoshop to edit from within the Photos library with the purchase of this 99¢ app from the App Store: External Editors For Photos.  With that app/exntension you can use any image editor you have in your Applications folder inside of Photos:

    Photos004.jpg  Photos005.jpg

     

    All you need to do is learn how to use Photos. 

     

    As for access to the image files you can organize them by keywords, albums, descriptions, smart albums and then export those you want, either original or edited, to use outside of the library.

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  • by jimoase,

    jimoase jimoase Oct 15, 2016 8:31 PM in response to Csound1
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    Oct 15, 2016 8:31 PM in response to Csound1

    Csound1 wrote:

     

    How much did you pay for Photoshop?

    To quote Hillary "At this point what difference does it make?"

     

    The limited functionality of Photo when compared to iPhote is like how much you are willing to pay for something, it's a personal choice.  We vote with our dollars.  Not everyone needs Sierra.  Had I known about the iPhoto issue with Sierra, Sierra would not have been installed on my computer.  Sierra offers no features I need other than security fixes if any.

  • by jimoase,

    jimoase jimoase Oct 15, 2016 8:35 PM in response to LarryHN
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    Oct 15, 2016 8:35 PM in response to LarryHN

    LarryHN wrote:

     

    what version of the OS and of iPhoto?

     

    Yes iPhoto 9.6.1 works with OS X Sierra 10.12  -- .....

     

    LN

    I have iPhoto version 9.6.1 and OS version 10.12.   iPhoto does not load.  Got any ideas?

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Oct 15, 2016 8:39 PM in response to jimoase
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    Oct 15, 2016 8:39 PM in response to jimoase

    jimoase wrote:

     

    Csound1 wrote:

     

    How much did you pay for Photoshop?

    To quote Hillary "At this point what difference does it make?"

     

    The limited functionality of Photo when compared to iPhote is like how much you are willing to pay for something, it's a personal choice.  We vote with our dollars.  Not everyone needs Sierra.  Had I known about the iPhoto issue with Sierra, Sierra would not have been installed on my computer.  Sierra offers no features I need other than security fixes if any.

    Photos is far superior to iPhoto.

     

    And comparing an expensive app with a free alternative only serves to remind that you get what you pay for.

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