CS2 inputting RAW files

I've been told there is no plug-in for CS2 so that I can input RAW files directly into Photoshop, and that I must upgrade to CS5. Is this true?

I appreciate taking time to answer me.
I use a Canon Xti, Canon 40D, a Nikon D300, and a Sony Alpha 55. Canon 40D is my main concern.
Well, now I see that Camera Raw 3.7 does not support any one of these except Canon Xti. So, this version might not be an option. I could try later versions, but CS2 might/might not accept them
I did download Adobe DNG Converter, and converted a RAW image to DNG, and then loaded it into Photoshop CS2. So, that’s one solution.
The Canon Support tech suggested that I use Canon Digital Photo Professional to convert from RAW to TIFF and then load it into Photoshop, claiming this is a lossless process. Maybe, maybe not. I did that also.
The goal is to create a PSD file which I can edit in Photoshop CS2 and then output in JPEG for the user.
I’ll just have to compare using TIFF and DNG and see which produces the best image.
Thanks so much for your help,
Pete Ward

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