Canon 550D and LR

I've just acquired a Canon 550D and I have previously used LR1.4 for my Canon 350D RAW files. I can open 550D RAW files in LR1.4 by converting using the DNG converter 5.7 beta. I would like guidance on upgrading my LR1.4 - should I get LR2 (when 2.7 becomes available) or wait for LR3, or just stick with LR1.4 and the DNG converter.
What's Adobe likely upgrade pricing, LR1.x to LR2.x is about UKL92 - the question is what is the likely cost of LR1.x to LR3.x and LR2.x to LR3.x. Can anybody remember the price ratios for Photoshop upgrades.

I don't think you will get an answer to how much the various upgrade paths costs until the product is announced in a month or two or three.
The fact that LR 3 beta 2 expires the end of June is a hint. You can look at the current upgrade pricing from various versions of Photoshop to CS4 if you want to see if there are tiers but that doesn't mean LR upgrades will use the same structure, either.

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hey, i just got my canon 550d, and i updated to ACR 5.6 but PS CS4 still wont read the .CR2 files. Did i do something wrong or do i have to wait for a newer version of ACR?
Thanks.

jwestveer wrote:
It seems that a few years ago Adobe was much quicker in updating for newer equipment, even coming out with updates before the new cameras were generally available.
Wrong...
The timing of when new cameras come out is not under the control of Adobe...neither is the ability to get new camera models to test and decode–that's completely under the control of the camera makers...
What you are seeing is the rather herky-jerky nature of hardware releases followed by software releases, nothing more and nothing less. Some cameras (and their users) luck out because either Adobe gets a camera really early (the higher the retail price the more likely it will get attention from the camera makers) or the timing of the camera is simply fortunate regarding ACR and Lightroom updates.
If you track back over time, Adobe has actually done a remarkable job of staying pretty darn current with new cameras–over 200 models to date. And the whole issue could be mitigated if the camera makers would make more of an effort or adopt DNG which would allow automatic camera support.
Seriously, it ain't Adobe...it the luck of the draw and timing and the fact the camera makers don't do a good enough job supporting 3rd parties...not just Adobe mind you but that includes Bibble, Apple and Capture One as well.

I have got the canon 550d, and when i try to import those photos to iPhoto, it imports two photos of the exact same photo, what should i do

I have got the canon 550d, and when i try to import those photos to iPhoto, it imports two photos of the exact same photo, what should i do

Check the settings on your camera to make sure you're not shooting Raw and Jpeg pairs or shooting bursts.
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Canon 550D

Hi, I have just purchased a canon 550d and when I bring the MOV file into FCP it loads fine but when I drag it to the timeline FCP converts it to H264 format and the film is quite jumpy. I can not get ClipWrap to recognise it. Any ideas on a fix would be very much appreciated.
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Thanks, Red. I am using an 18 to 55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS lens. I was panning maybe 8 to 10degrees in about 3 seconds. I would pan at that speed with my Sony FX1 or my Sony a1e with no problem. However, I have now purchased an 8gig flashcard Lexar Pro 10 with 133xspeed. This has made it much better than the SDH 60x 4.
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Canon 550D/T2i log and transfer problems

Hi there...
I am trying to use log and transfer to get footage from my Canon 550D into Final Cut Pro (6.06)
I have installed the Canon E1 plugin and modified it in accordance with instructions elsewhere but alas everytime I try to transfer the footage I am warned it the directory structure is invalid.
Does anybody know a way around this other than using Compressor or MPEG Streamclip?
Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated

try running a "System Update"
make sure you have your copy of fpc is up to date.
that did it for me. I am no longer getting that "Invalid File Structure" warning
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Canon 550D connecting to MacBook Pro via FireWire 800

As far as I know, my MacBook Pro (MacBookPro8,1) has a FireWire 800 port. My Canon 550D / Rebel T2i has a combined A/V output and a mini HDMI port. I've been looking around online about a cable that would allow me to connect these 2 together via Firewire (required by Adobe OnLocation). I'm asking here because I'm assuming that someone here is bound to know something about compatible FireWire cables for my MacBook and my DSLR in order to use the software. My knowledge goes as far as needing to know if the MacBook and the DSLR ports are 4-pin or 6-pin. I don't know how to tell and I can't find this information about my MacBook Pro.
So, the question is: how can you tell how many pins my MacBook's FireWire port requires? And if someone can confirm, is it possible to connect these two things?

I can only answer part of your question. Your SLR has mini HDMI and a mini USB out. Your MBP has three ways to connect: USB, FW 800 (9 pin) and Thunderbolt (which is ao far supported by a limited number of devices).
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I cant updated Camera Raw to accommodate my Canon 550D Raw images on CS4 - its saying "Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document" HELP!!!

Ive tried downloading the latest version but then always brings up CS4 and says not the right kind of document...? ive tried going to Updstes in help and says all updated but I have version 5.0.0.178 of Camera Raw

Adobe Camera Raw did not support the Canon 550D until version 6.1 for Photoshop CS5.
The best way if you do not wish to upgrade is to download the 8.7 DNG converter and convert your Canon 550d raw files to dng so that Photoshop CS4 can open them in your version of Camera Raw.
Where to get the DNG converter:
Camera Raw 8.7 and DNG Converter 8.7 Now available
How to:
Camera Raw: How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube
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I need advise on export for PrPro 5.0 files shoot on Canon 550D

Hi every one.
I have made a short film shoot onthe Canon 550D. Frames 1920 x 1088 file type .MOV frame rate 23.976.
I have edited the short film. I want to export it so i can give it to a friend to grade it. Then when he has graded it i need to add the track of edited sound and music before its done.
I have a PC and a PrPro 5.0. I want to export it so i that i dont loose any quality.
Question: What is the best format to choose, Preset, Video Codec, and anyother thing i have to tick to prevent me from losing quality?
Also the person i am sending this file to grade has Premiere Pro 5 on his Apple.
I really appriciate any help.

Question: What is the best format to choose, Preset, Video Codec, and anyother thing i have to tick to prevent me from losing quality?
There's no need to transcode your files at all. Since you're both using Premiere Pro, you can simply copy the Canon MOV files from one system to the other, and then he'll be able to open up your project file and relink to the media. It doesn't matter that he's on a Mac and you're on PC--the project files are cross-platform, and Premiere Pro on both OSes can open the same media.
After he's done grading the edit, he can simply send the project file back to you and you'll in turn relink to the original media--of course, that will require that you have any third-party plugins he may be using to do the grade. If he's only using built-in color correction effects, no problem--you'll see exactly what he sees. From there, just add the rest of your elements and you'll be ready to export.

Importing Canon 550d footage

Hello again!
What easy set up options should I use for Canon 550d footage?
Thanks
Ian

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My new iMac computer won't read my Canon 550D camera? Please help.

I am trying to transfer my photo's from my Canon EOS 550D to my new 21.5" iMac but when I plug my camera into my computer, via USB chord, it just says "No camera found". I have installed the Mac compatible software onto my computer that came with my camera. This software included the following:
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Can someone please help me solve this problem.
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Re: CANON 550D not displayed on iMac - how import movies in Final Cut Expre     Apr 9, 2010 6:01 PM    (in response to BPLK)
The Canon EOS Utility should enable you to download both stills +and video+ from your 550D.
I don't think you will see the camera on the desktop or in the Finder (My Canon cameras never show up on the desktop or Finder when I connect & download, but Image Capture and iPhoto both communicate with the camera and download images & video. I never installed the Canon utility.)
The EOS Utility should see the camera and from there you should be able to download stills and video to your hard drive. +Is this working or not?+
The following discussion threads may be of some help to you, click on the links below to be directed to them...
     https://discussions.apple.com/message/11362461#11362461
     https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2379552?start=0&tstart=0

Canon 550D videos don't sync to iPhone 4

So here is the scenario:
1) a Canon 550D Digital SLR (T2i Rebel) latest firmware + 8GB class 10 SD Card
2) a 2010 iMac 21.5" 3.2GHz with latest Mac OS X, iLife 11 (iPhoto 11)
3) an iPhone 4 and an iPad both with latest iOS
4) iTunes latest version
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I move the photos and videos to a new album in iPhoto 11
I connect my iPhone 4 to the iMac and iTunes starts automatically. I make sure the iPhoto album mentioned above is checked to sync with my iPhone. Then I sync the phone.
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The workaround I described above is not really a useful or convenient solution. finding it hard to believe all this latest and greatest hardware isn't capable of supporting a simple task like this!?
been searching for an answer, but it seems like no one is asking the question. so either the solution must be really simple and I'm over complicating things, or no one has a need to do what I'm trying to do here.
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help please!

Thanks for the quick reply!
I'm still learning video formats and encoding, much of that is still a mystery to me.
So based on apple's specs, iOS devices support H.264 videos up to 720p @ 30 fps. and I assume that 720p is 1280x720 based on definition I found online. I also assume that 720p can be shot at 30 fps or at a higher 60fps...
It looks like the T2i doesn't shoot 1280x720 at 30 fps, but it does support 1280x720 at 60 fps (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_eos550d.asp). question: would those videos (shot at 1280x720 60 fps) playback natively on the iOS devices?
If not, and I'm stuck with converting the video to an iOS supported format, Any thoughts on how you'd simplify this workflow (from camera to iPhone). The way I'm doing it right now seems like overkill. I wonder if there are fewer steps to get the same outcome!
many thanks!

Which one has better AF system Canon 550D or Canon 1D mark II N

Hi,
I curently using canon 550D for bird photography and often misses the moments due to low FPS on Canon 550D.
My friend suggested me to trade in Canon 550d for good Canon 1D mark II N which has good AF system and high FPS. Yes I may loose some pixels but is it really a worth to give a shot?
Please suggest me.
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