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jimsolt
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 13:44
Is there a plug in or other way to download raw images from the A60? If not, what models have this capability?
Thanks.
rsnadel
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 13:53
I couldn't find information for the A60...but here is a link to specs for the A70, which does not support the RAW file format. Are you sure the A60 supports RAW files?
rsnadel
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 14:01
I finally found the specs for the A60. It does not appear that the camera supports the RAW file format.
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ModelTechSpecsAct&fcategoryid=145&m odelid=8774

Among the Canon non-dSLR cameras, I think you'd need to move up to the S60 or S70 level, or the new G6, or the Pro1. All the specs are listed here:
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=113
jimsolt
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 14:03
I couldn't find information for the A60...but here is a link to specs for the A70, which does not support the RAW file format. Are you sure the A60 supports RAW files?

No, I'm not at all sure of that. If it doesn't then that would answer the first part of my question for sure.

Then, I'd still be interested in how much upgrade in camera model I would need to get to that level.

Thanks a lot for such a prompt answer.
Jon
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 14:35
I believe you'd need to get the G5, G6, Pro 1, or one of the DSLRs to get "Raw" capabilities. Earlier G series will also support Raw, but they're only going to be available used.
jimsolt
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 15:13
If I were to move to one of these cameras that support the raw format, what additional needs would I have for using this feature with Adobe Photoshop Elements?
rsnadel
16th of September 2004 (Thu), 15:57
Photoshop Elements 3.0 (announced this week but not released yet) will support Adobe Camera Raw conversion. I believe Photoshop Elements 2.0 does NOT support Raw conversion.
Jon
17th of September 2004 (Fri), 07:16
You can also use Canon's RAW converter, which comes with the software bundle for those cameras. Adds another step, but . . .
Also, Irfanview is able to read Canon's RAW format.
jimsolt
17th of September 2004 (Fri), 07:53
You can also use Canon's RAW converter, which comes with the software bundle for those cameras. Adds another step, but . . .
Also, Irfanview is able to read Canon's RAW format.

Thank you one and all for info. This is a really great forum -- quick, no nonsense, etc.