Problems downloading RAW files into Lightroom 4 from a 70D camera.

I had a canon rebel xsi and had been able to download my RAW files to lightroom 4.  However, I have recently bought a 70D and is won't download into Lightroom 4.  I have been told that Lightroom 4 doesn't support the 70D and I have to upgrade to Lightroom 5.  Is this correct, or can I get some kind of plug in?  Also if Lightroom 5 how much would it be for me to upgrade, is an "upgrade" cheaper to someone who has already got Lightroom 4.

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It would be wise to download and install the LR 5.7 as a trial and make sure it works for you before buying the upgrade.  The minimum OS is 10.7 and Win 7, I think, so if you’re on XP or Vista or OS X 10.6 then you’re out of luck.
The various version of LR are available on the Adobe Updates site:  http://www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/
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