Pentax *ist DL2 RAW Support

Hi,
I really really want to use Aperture, but Mac OS lacks support for my camera's RAW format. I have a Pentax *ist DL2, not a particularly new model, but the only DSLR I have, and thanks to my collection of Pentax lenses, im unlikely to change anytime soon.
I have done some experiments with changing the RAW.plist file (as described on the ok! pentax! one thousand! blog) which works, but only if I convert my .PEF (Pentax RAW) files to DNGs first. In Leopard, the RAW.plist file no longer exists, so I had to try another approach - modifying the RAW files themselves and changing the identifier string from *ist DL2 to *ist DL.
Since the DL and DL2 appear to use the same RAW format, it should be trivial. However, I can no longer justify the hassle of hexediting my RAW files just to get the program to see them.
I know Joe Schorr said the team are ACTUELY aware of the need for supporting the newest cameras, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE can we have support for my lowly old DL2???
Cheers

http://www.ok1000pentax.com/2006/06/waiting-for-aperture-and-iphoto.html
Thats the blog entry I was on about. Seems the raw.plist does exist, but I dont want to have to convert to DNG.
Please Joe Schorr, if you could help out us DL2 (and DS2) owners, we'd be very grateful
- Rory

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Using some techniques that I found in various places in these forums, I am going to give step-by-step instructions to get Aperture and iPhoto to recognize Pentax *ist DL RAW images natively.
Note: This worked for me using 10.4.6 with the latest iPhoto 06 and Aperture updates. I do NOT know if this will work on older versions of OS X, iPhoto, or Aperture.
Note: If you also use a Pentax *ist DS camera, these instructions will probably disable support for that particular device due to the modifications made to a system file. Only complete these instructions if you want to use a *ist DL camera.
** These instructions involve modifying system level files using a HEX editor. If you are not comfortable with this, do NOT attempt to do this or you could kill your system. Remember, BACKUP BACKUP BACKUP. These steps worked great for me but follow at your own risk!! **
Ok, lets begin...
1) Download this great patch by macintosh_tech
http://idisk.mac.com/macintosh_tech-Public
This patch contains an updated raw.plist file which includes the RAW information for the *ist DL. This patch also contains an updated libRaw.dylib file and an updated Raw Presets file for Aperture.
** Do NOT copy the libRaw.dylib file from this patch to the folder listed in the patch Read_Me. This file did not work on my Intel-based Mac and crashed my system!!
I was able to modify my original libRaw.dylib file using a HEX editor to get it to work on my system. Instructions for this modification will follow.
2) Open the .dmg of the patch in a Finder window
3) Open a new finder window and browse to /System/Library/Frameworks/ApplicationServices.framework/Frameworks/ImageIO.fra mework/Resources
*4) Backup the libRaw.dylib and Raw.plist files. Copy them to a safe location. For extra safety, you can just copy the whole Resources folder to a safe location (Make sure that you COPY it and dont MOVE it)*
5) Right-click the libRaw.dylib file and select "Get Info". Look at the bottom of the info window and expand the "Ownership & Permissions" tab. In this section, expand the "Details" tab. If the lock icon is in the locked position, click it to unlock it. Change "Owner" to your user name. If requested, enter your system password at this point. Close the info window. This step lets you modify the libRaw.dylib file.
6) Complete step 5 for the Raw.plist file.
7) Copy the Raw.plist file from the "Place In System Folder" folder from the patch to the Resources folder. It will ask you if you wnt to overwrite the existing file. Click "Replace".
8) Open a new finder window and browse to the /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Application Support/Aperture/ folder.
* 9) Backup the "Raw Decode Presets.plist" file *
10) Copy the "Raw Decode Presets.plist" file from the "Place In Home Directory" folder from the patch to the /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Application Support/Aperture/ folder. Click "replace" if it asks you.
11) Here's the tricky part. Download a HEX editor if you don't have one. I used 0xED. It is free and can be downloaded from
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/29521
12) Open the libRaw.dylib file from the Resources folder in your HEX editor.
Note: This is your original libRaw.dylib file from your /System/Library/...../Resources/ folder, NOT the file from the patch.
Use the Find function and search for the string "Pentax *ist DS". Make sure you are using "Search Type: Text" (or equivilent in your editor) and that you use proper case. When you find this string, change the "S" in the "DS" to an "L". The string should now look like "Pentax *ist DL". Use the "Find Next" function to find the next instance of "Pentax *ist DS". Again, change the "S" to an "L". There should be two total instances that you need to change. Save the file and exit the editor.
13) Open Disk Utility and repair permissions. This will set the raw.plist and libRaw.dylib files back to their original permissions.
14) Reboot the system.
15) You should now be able to view .PEF files natively in Aperture and iPhoto. I appologize in advance for any typos. Let me know how this works, as this is my first tutorial of this nature.
Macbook 2.0 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

It would appear that my last post was a moot point as the 10.4.7 update adds support for the *ist DL. It's nice to have it biult into the operating system now.

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You can send feedback to Apple requesting support for the camera, see
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Don;t know how much that helps but it can;t hurt.
regards

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I'm installing right now and keeping my fingers crossed. Have to wait for restart...
THANK YOU JOE AND TEAM
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I had been hacking my Raw.plist before this update. At first glance, I can't see a difference to the images. The "Apple defaults" in the Raw finetuning tool provide the same values as those for the *ist DL, and frankly, I don't see why they shouldn't - as far as I know there is no (electronic / software) difference between the DL and the DS, at least not with those DS's updated to version 2.x of the in-camera software.
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As I understand it, recognizing the specific camera
is part of the system recognizing this particular
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Is there a Support Page for Aperture where one can submit support requests?
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Paul,
see this page for the currently available raw support:
Apple - Aperture - Technical Specifications - RAW Support
I'm curious about when/if RAW support will be updated for Pentax K-30?
Nobody here knows the answer to this; only Apple can tell, and this is a user-to-user forum.
To submit a request, use the Aperture feedback form directly from the Aperture application menu:
Apple - Aperture - Feedback
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* Before the earth is swallowed up by the red giant of the sun.
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FYI ..... Update to Apples Camera Raw Support to 1.0.1

You can get it here:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
Also note there are some firmware updates
From Apple ......
"This update improves RAW file format compatibility for the following digital SLR cameras:
-Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D / Kiss X Digital
-Nikon D80
-Pentax *ist DS
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-DNG compatibility on Intel-based Macs
-Lines sometimes appearing in images exported from Aperture"
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System Profiler should tell you the version of the
framework. Also, the Software Updates app can list
all the updates you've applied.
Thanks. I looked in System Profiler but couldn't find any mention of Camera RAW and a spotlight search didn't get me any closer.
Where should I be looking in System Profiler?
And, I'm a bit of a newbie, when I open Software Update, it automatically checks for new software and finds my mac up to date. The only option is to click OK which closes Software Update. How do I check the installed updates? Is is some key combo like OPTION-Click?

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Digital Camera RAW Support Update
PPC : http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/digitalcamerarawsupportupdateppc.html
Universal: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/digitalcamerarawsupportupdateuniversal.ht ml
" About this update
Mac OS X Tiger provides support for a variety of popular digital camera and image file formats. Applications such as Aperture, iPhoto and Preview utilize this support to work with digital camera RAW files. This update improves RAW file format compatibility for the following digital SLR cameras:
-Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D / Kiss X Digital
-Nikon D80
-Pentax *ist DS
Other issues addressed:
-Handling of large Canon RAW files (.CRW)
-DNG compatibility on Intel-based Macs
-Lines sometimes appearing in images exported from Aperture"
-Robert

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I can hold down the power button and turn it off and on, but that's it. I've tried booting from CD by holding down C and zapping the PRAM and it still just sits at that white screen. I've unplugged it and am going to leave it for about 15 minutes and see if that does it.
Has anyone else had this problem?

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John

Any new camera will get added. But the addition will come in sync with ACR updates and one mainly just has to wait for it.
Don
Don Ricklin, MacBook 1.83Ghz Duo 2 Core running 10.4.9 & Win XP, Pentax *ist D
http://donricklin.blogspot.com/

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-Canon Digital Rebel XTi / 400D / Kiss X Digital
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-Lines sometimes appearing in images exported from Aperture
Now all my Lightroom DNG's finally open in aperture...
This was a very quite update. The intel/ppc links are in the site below.
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/11521/
S

Wow. I just installed the universal version of this update and now my iMac won't boot. How swell... It sits at the white screen.
I can hold down the power button and turn it off and on, but that's it. I've tried booting from CD by holding down C and zapping the PRAM and it still just sits at that white screen. I've unplugged it and am going to leave it for about 15 minutes and see if that does it.
Has anyone else had this problem?

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Have tried to import Pentax .PEF files (RAW format) into Adobe Lightroom and via Adobe Bridge...no luck. It works with JPEG files, but I don't WANT to shoot in JPEG format!
Have reformatted the camera memory card, have 90GB left on my HD to perform the import, and the camera, computer and software is all current and updated.
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