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iChelle · Feb 15, 2005, 04:22 PM

Hi all,
I don't have Photoshop CS

all I have is PS7. What program do I use to work with my digital canon's RAW images?

art_director · Feb 15, 2005, 04:43 PM

This was suggested to me by a commercial photographer and a high-end retoucher:

http://www.phaseone.com/

You might want to download the trial version of Photoshop CS first and see if that suits your needs.

art_director · Feb 15, 2005, 04:44 PM

This was suggested to me by a commercial photographer and a high-end retoucher:

http://www.phaseone.com/ -- You can download a trial version.

You might also want to download the trial version of Photoshop CS to see if that suits your needs.

iChelle · Feb 15, 2005, 04:55 PM

thank you for the link. it looks like a great program. however, i am on a budget right now =\ so i am also looking for any freeware available, if possible...for now, i'll try the 30 day trial. but i'd like more options.

xMetal · Feb 15, 2005, 05:22 PM

most cameras that can shoot RAW come with software. I know my Canon came with a suite of programs to work with the images, and Nikon does as well. IF you dont have the disks, perhaps you can download that stuff.

art_director · Feb 15, 2005, 05:55 PM

*IF* you're comfortable with computers you can download X11 and the FINK project. They will allow you to download an compile GIMP which is an opensource application similar to Photoshop. Translation: It's free.

I do not know whether it allows for conversion of RAW files. You may want to try Google and the UNIX forum here on MacNN.com.

For more about GIMP, see: http://www.gimp.org/macintosh/

WARNING: If what I've described above (X11, FINK, compiling software, etc.) is foreign to you then you may want to consider:

a. Whether you're comfortable enough with computers and the command line.

b. If you're not comfortable with them are you adventurous and do you have an abundance of spare time.

If not I'd keep searching for a cost effective alternative.

art_director · Feb 15, 2005, 06:04 PM

Always remember Google is your friend:

http://www.galacticslacker.com/Linux_RAW.shtml

iMOTOR · Feb 15, 2005, 06:48 PM

Photoshop Elements can handle raw. It's only $89.

art_director · Feb 15, 2005, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by iMOTOR:
Photoshop Elements can handle raw. It's only $89.

Well, well, looky there...$89. The price already came down.

However, since you have Pshop 7 you may want to look for a plugin. Just thought of that. CS would be a drag after PS 7.

I'd still have a gander at GIMP. After all, it's free.