.cr2 + iPhoto '08 = failure

Question

My canon rebel XT (350D)'s .cr2 files aren't working with my macbook's iPhoto '08. This is a new problem -- I've previously imported .cr2 files from the same camera, using the same memory card. The problem isn't with the memory card, it's not corrupted at all. I recently moved my iPhoto library to an external hard drive -- is this the source of the problem?
I really need these images for a school project and I really don't want to install Canon's proprietary software.
Message was edited by: JessieLR
Message was edited by: JessieLR

Answer 1

JessieLR:
Did you apply the recent RAW Compatibility updater, 2.2? If you have the following might help you:
"Source:http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8142169#8142169
Page Title: Apple - Support - Discussions - Can't import Canon RAW's (400D) to ...
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 7:26:47 PM
This might work (from Clem who figured it out):
Delete the file: System/Library/CoreServices/RawCamera.bundle then (re)install the previous version.
Get the previous version here:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/digitalcamerarawcompatibilityupdate21.htm l
Restart your computer. "
This has help in a couple of other RAW issues.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.