Help importing RAW images

[chuckvanhalen]

I just shot a bunch of pics on my 20D in RAW format. Now I can't get them to my computer. I can view them on camera. What am I doing wrong?
I'm using PS Elements 5.0 and I also have Digital Photo Professional but can't seem to get the RAW files on either.
I'm going to go pull some hair out and hope someone has a solution for me.
Thanks.

[chuckvanhalen]

Never mind this question. I'm an idiot. I tried to open the images with everything except... d'uh... the EOS Utility Viewer. it all seems to be working fine now.

[JBillings]

Chuck, A word of advice. Buy yourself a compactflash card reader. I allows you to import images into your computer dramatically faster than you can thru the camera. You'll be much happier if you do.

Just my $0.02 worth

[cgratti]

CARD READER:


http://www.supergooddeal.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CR-U2001-XX&Click=17583


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[davidcrebelxt]

Agreed,

Card Reader is the best way to go,

Plus you can transfer images to other computers that don't have the Canon software installed on them, and transfer files, mp3s, etc.

[dawnrogers]

sorry to but in...is that why it takes ages to download from the camera to the computer? So is it best to get a card reader and does it matter which one??

[davidcrebelxt]

All depends on a couple factors: Camera's USB speed (Rebel XT uses USB 2.0), and if you computer uses USB 1.1 or 2.0.

Even with USB 2.0 I think it takes about 10-15 minutes to empty a 1GB card.
Some are also leary of plugging anything electrical into a camera for fear of spikes, etc, others don't want to worry about battery giving out during transfer. Still others like using card reader to empty card, while they stick a fresh one in and keep shooting! See my post above for a few other benefits.

I like the fact, also, that card reader is small and I don't have to keep pulling out, and wrapping up that camera usb cable each time I use it.