Flash Card Import

Hello Again
Just wondering if anyone else has had an issue with importing from Flash Cards. Lightroom will not import Canon 20D Raw files...it will only let me copy by converting to DNG files.
Anyone had this issue...??
Jim

DNG is a RAW format. There is the same control as RAW. The difference is that you can't use Canon's software which has access to the proprietary information that Canon tells no one. If you like LR's and ACR conversions, this is not an issue.
Jim, the issue you have is related to Vista. I'm pretty sure of it. Windows Vista Compatibility. While the FAQ doesn't cover it completely, it seems others are having a similar issue in Vista.
From the FAQ/readme:
Windows Vista is a brand new operating system from Microsoft and has not been available in its final form long enough for Adobe to fully certify Lightroom for use on Vista. Adobe is working hard to finalize support or Vista as quickly as possible and will deliver appropriate software updates over the launch period. Lightroom 1.0 will install and run on Windows Vista but Adobe cannot guarantee the quality of the software experience until final testing is completed.
Known issues for using Lightroom 1.0 on the Vista operating system are listed below:
Lightroom CD and DVD burning tools will not currently function
Importing files directly from a Camera or Card Reader may not function properly. Please copy files to a local hard drive via the operating system before importing the files into Lightroom.

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