On Mon, 27 Sep 2004, Shangara Singh wrote: > It was 27/9/04 4:11 pm, when Stephen Johnson wrote: > > > 1. Could Capture losslessly convert DNG format files (as if from the > > original raw files) > > > > 2. They introduce the feature without inflating the price of the software > > too much. > > Stephen > > I suspect the price that Adobe charge to software developers may decide > whether or not this format will be supported by other software developers > and how much they are willing to swallow or pass on to their customers.
>From the Readme that accompanies the DNG Converter: <quote> Why convert to DNG files? Unlike most manufacturer-specific raw formats, the Digital Negative is an openly published specification that not only is supported by Adobe, but is also freely available for other software and hardware vendors to support. Consequently, it can be a safer file format to use for long-term archival purposes. Archiving your file as a digital negative eliminates worries that the raw file will no longer be readable once the camera that created it becomes obsolete. </quote> Speaking of the DNG Converter, the program will not launch for me (Mac OSX 10.3.5). There's nothing in the console logs. Has anyone on a Mac used it successfully? Does anyone have any ideas? If not, I'll report it to Adobe... -- Carpe viam, Mike =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
