On 17Apr2006, at 7:36 am, bill parker wrote:
the RAW format.
Try BibbleLite from Bibble Labs. Version 4.5. I beleive its
free and certiainly converts Nikon RAWs for me without difficulty.
Adobes DNG converter great archival format, if Adobe supports your
camera within their RAW format conversion plug-in.
DNG also saves the original file in its native format untouched, must
select in options though.
DNG works in most photo manipulation programs, not sure with iPhoto
would appreciate confirmation.
Captures complete colour spectrum of original file format, so all
data is still their and useable.
Free and fairly quick even with minimal hardware. Can be a little
slow in converting within program of choice though.
Also check out Adobe Lightroom a free Beta at moment.
Cheers!
`Rob...
Adobe Website info:-
Key benefits for photographers:
The DNG format helps promote archival confidence, since digital-
imaging software solutions will be able to open your raw files more
easily in the future.
A single raw processing solution enables a more efficient workflow
when handling raw files from multiple camera models and manufacturers.
A publicly documented and readily available specification can be
easily adopted by camera manufacturers and updated to accommodate
future technological changes.
Key benefits for hardware and software manufacturers:
DNG removes a potential barrier to new camera adoption, since raw
files from new models will be instantly supported by Photoshop and
other applications.
The DNG format allows for R&D savings by eliminating the need to
develop new formats and simplifying camera testing.
A common format allows for greater control over the quality of
conversions by third-party applications.
The specification allows for the addition of private metadata to DNG
files, enabling differentiation.
