Unsupported RAW Files

I doubt very much I am telling anyone anything they had not already worked out for themself, but today was the first time I'd shot a batch of RAW files with my Canon G1X in several weeks, so I was able to see how CS6 coped with them. I knew they were not directly supported with CS6, but that they are supported by ACR6.7, so as discussed here already, I imported them as DNG files with Bridge CS5, and then switched to Bridge CS6 tp process them with PV2012. It all worked perfectly of course. There have been a few people complaining about cameras that were supportred with ACR6.7 which would not open in ACR7. They must have CS5 to know that ACR6.7 worked, so in the remote chance any of them have stumbled upon the above workflow... Now you know.
I'm still not entirely comfortable with ACR7. It definitely works heaps better, but it is taking me much longer to home in on the right settings so far.

Trevor.Dennis wrote:
I'm still not entirely comfortable with ACR7. It definitely works heaps better, but it is taking me much longer to home in on the right settings so far.
VERY interesting.
I have had just the opposite experience with ACR 7. To me, it feels like coming home, and I have been getting better images more quickly.
I have always had a fairly easy time of grokking the transform between turning a knob, seeing the results, then making the best of it I suppose. What the various sliders in ACR 7 do seemed immediately clear and beyond that they just felt to me like "by golly THAT's what I've always wanted to be able to do").
Having worked with the prior version for all the years since the day it was released, through thousands of photos, I can say I was intimately familiar with ACR 6, yet ACR 7 just "feels" more right. And I love that it produces better looking output at the fringes (it rescues highlights better, it fixes CA better, it keeps the image looking natural through extreme control adjustments better).
Only thing I would have done differently is that we see they've been organized so that what the software designers thought we should do is work generally top to bottom, and I admit that seems like a good idea, but to me I think breaking up Shadows and Blacks with Whites in between just seems odd.
If I had chosen the order of controls, I think I'd have put the four toning controls in order of brightness, e.g.,
Exposure
Contrast
Blacks
Shadows
Highlights
Whites
Or maybe the other way around.
But the way it is now is certainly something I can get used to.
-Noel

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Aperture doesn't recognize RAW images from my Leica
D-Lux 2 so I will need to use ACR to convert the
files. I'm wondering what other people have set up in
terms of workflow for unsupported RAW files. I'm
thinking I will have to open in PS, convert, save as
TIFF, and then import into Aperture--keeping the
original RAW files classified somewhere on my hard
drive. Anyone have a better workflow idea?
If you like using ACR this is a great thread for how to do so easily:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=260641&tstart=0
I myself am in the same boat (unsupported RAW), what I've been doing is saving 16-bit TIFFS from my RAW editor and importing those into Aperture. I just batch convert first and load them in all at once.
When Linear PNG's are supported that is the option I will favor for import I think (until my camera's RAW format is supported, but I think linear RAW will come first).
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Editing unsupported RAW files.

Hi there,
Can anyone explain why I am able to edit an unsupported RAW file (DNG from a Ricoh GRD 3 camera) in Aperture 3. If it is not supported I would have expected that Aperture would be unable to read the data let alone process and edit the file.
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But Aperture does support DNG's see http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/ under file formats.

Aperture 214 + snow and canon 50D - unsupported raw file

hallo from italy
I'm able to view and convert correctly all my raw previous file shoted with canon 450D. recently I buy a canon 50D but the aperture program show me a little image on preview and a warning message appair and tell me "unsupported file format"
i try to:
update my camera firmware
update aperture to 2.4 versione
update snow leopard 10.6.1
but nothing change.
when i try to import a raw file directly from my disk or my camera the little preview appair in centre of m desk and the warning message "unsupported file format" appair
I use currently Lightroom - PS cs3 and Canon Digital Poto Professional correctly with this files
do you have suggestions?
thanks in advance

you have to upgrade to 2.x ...
http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html
EOS 50D*
* Requires Aperture 2 with Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger or Mac OS X v10.5.2 Leopard or later.

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Does anyone know if it's possible to get a camera profile from Yosemite and use it in Mavericks ?
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I was hoping there could be some tricky workaround by reusing a profile inside /System/Library/CoreServices/RawCameraSupport.bundle/Contents/Resources/Plungins.zip
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PSE 9: Cannot open certain raw files in editor from Organizer. Can directly tho.

I can open my CR2 (Canon raw for 50D) files from the Elements 9 Editor.   But when I try to save, the "Save as Version Set" is grayed out even tho the photo is in the Organizer. Conversely, when I try to open a CR2 file from the Organizer, I cannot. If I drag it to the Editor window, I get message that the file is the wrong type of file - the message one would expect for an unsupported raw file format.
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In the process of proofing this post, I did a bit more experimenting. I find that ALL my 20D Canon Raw files work as they should (open in Camera Raw, etc.). And, I find that all my 50D Canon Raw files taken before the trip work as they should. However, the files from ONE DAY ONLY on the trip exhibit this behavior. The only difference is the trip files all were off-loaded to a laptop, then transferred to my desktop (via ethernet, not wireless), the same as all other day's photos.   Subsequent loading directly from compact flash card to my desktop results in being able to edit the files from the Organizer just fine. I've checked permissions and all users have full permissions.
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Installed digital camera raw update 3.8, but Aperture doesn't recognize Oly E-P3 raw files

I was excited to see that the digital camera raw compatibility update 3.8 purported to provide support for Olympus E-P3 raw files. I installed it from Software Update, and Aperture 3.1.3 (OSX 10.6.8) still showed the raw files as "unsupported". I restarted my Mac, got the same result. I downloaded and installed the standalone update, and again got the same result. Has anyone else had success with the update?

I found a solution. My E–P3 raw files still showed up as “unsupported” after reinstalling the update from the standalone updater. I discovered that selecting one of the “unsupported” raw files and having Aperture reprocess it (even though it had never been processed at all) made the file recognizable by Aperture and allowed me to make adjustments to it. I then reprocessed all of my E–P3 raw files and the only problem I have noted is that the vertical files were not auto rotated.
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Raw Files Appear Deleted or Corrupted Suddenly in Aperture with Unsupported Image Format Error

I have been using Aperture 3, latest update, for the past year. Today, I tried to import new raw files from my new Sony RX1r and, as far as I can see, all raw files in Aperture give the "Unsupported Image Format" and alert symbol in the library where not only new files should be, but also ALL PREVIOUS RAW FILES. These files do no even show up as existing in the iPhoto Library.
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I have looked in these discussions and see similar problems with Aperture. Perhaps, Apple has not made an update for the RX1r from the RX1 for raw files, but why should all older raw files now be corrupted, especially those recently made with my Olympus OM-D? Had no problem with Aperture until this disaster.
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William

Just an update. Restarted computer and attempted rebuilds of iPhoto library a couple more times and finally files and photos mostly recovered, except for those I had tried to open. Aperture seems to have a problem, or a host of them, dealing with RAW files, and there is no update yet for the Sony RX1R for Aperture or iPhoto. Lightroom 5, on the other hand, seems to work great with these files directly, so that will be where all photos go for now. Will iPhoto and Aperture just become old archives? It is so infuriating that Apple does not allow for simple importing and exporting compatibility with such an excellent program as Lightroom 5 just to protect their somewhat poorly supported Aperture. I've been a staunch Apple supporter and user since the 80's, but having more doubts about the direction this company is taking.

Aperture 3.4.1 and raw 4 update installed now many of my D700 and D800E raw files are turning in to unsupported file format?

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leonieDF
Have not been able to re-install raw 3.13 always says newer software and closes
I have Aperture disc 1,2,and 3;
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My LX5 arrived, and I tried converting a raw file to DNG with Adobe DNG Converter 6.2.0.21 beta and importing it into Aperture. No luck: Aperture says it's an unsupported image format. I tried setting the compatibility as far back as possible in the preferences, and still no luck. Any idea why this doesn't work? I used Adobe DNG Converter multiple times to work with raw files from unsupported cameras, so it's a real surprise to get the unsupported image file message.
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10.5.2; Canon 1DsM3 Raw Files = "Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture

Just did the update and pointed Aperture to a folder of Canon 1Ds Mark III raw files (standard raw files, no sRaw or anything like that). Thumbnail previews are grey and Viewer says, "Unsupported Image Format".
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Message was edited by: Jon Roemer

I have the same exact issue.
I do get the same error with 1Ds MIII raws.
Also the G9 raws are not working.
Finally after 3 months it's still not working
I could imagine that there is the need to edit some property file (like I have read before in the forum somewere) to add the new cameras to the list of supported cameras.
Are the D3, D300 raws working?

RAW files from Nikon Coolpix 5400 - are they unsupported by Aperture?

I have recently updated the firmware on my Nikon Coolpix 5400 to version 1.4 in order to get RAW capability. Unfortunately the NEF/RAW files I create are not compatible with Aperture and I get an "Unsupported Image Format" message that may be similar to the one that other users have highlighted in relation to the OSX 10.4.9 update.
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Message was edited by: Benedict Jenks

http://www.apple.com/aperture/raw/cameras.html
there is info about hacking the raw.plist that may be of use to you, search around this forum to get it ...

40D raw .CR2 files still causing 'Unsupported Image File' error

I have the most recent version of Leopard 10.5.1 and the newest version of Aperture 1.5.6 (2J2). Often times I open a RAW image shot with a Canon 40D (.cr2 file), I get the red screen "unsupported Image File" error message. Color mode is RGB. These were shot with RAW plus JPEG (not SRAW). It doesn't happen on every image shot at the same time in the same way, just some of the images. Can anyone advise why I would still be having this issue so long after Apple is offering 40D support? I've tried rebuilding my library data base to no success. I've tried reinstalling aperture. What next? Getting very frustrated, thanks!

hi, sazer01
sazer01 wrote:
I have the most recent version of Leopard 10.5.1 and the newest version of Aperture 1.5.6 (2J2). Often times I open a RAW image shot with a Canon 40D (.cr2 file), I get the red screen "unsupported Image File" error message. Color mode is RGB. These were shot with RAW plus JPEG (not SRAW).
I use Nikons and sometimes get a message like that. This might not be Aperture causing this. Blow out the connector holes on your memory cards and pins inside the cameras where the card connects. If the error is on the same frames all the time reformat your card a couple of times before using and make sure the card is seated properly. Don't turn off the camera immediately after taking the shot but let the camera finish the process of writing the photo frame onto the card.
Have you opened the frames in Preview to check if it see it?
victor

Why do G3 raw files show as "Unsupported Image Format" in Aperture?

I am moving towards shooting in raw, and as an experiment I imported some sample raw files from the publicly available text images on the Photography Blog. When I try to look at these images, I get a black screen with a warning triangle and the message "Unsupported Image Format". This happens for all the different raws, including some G3 raw files (.rw2). Oddly, it can read the EXIF metadata and has all the information about shooting settings etc. If I import the same files into iPhoto, it displays the images properly and allows editing, etc.
I have a workaround, which I've also tried with my Fuji X10 raws (still not supported on MacOSX), of running them through the Adobe DNG converter, and then looking at the dng files which seem to work fine. But it's a pain.
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Thanks Leonie, the second part revealed that I have been an idiot, although the behaviour is still surprising. The folder has a mix of DMC-G3 raws, Fuji X10 raws, and DNG files produced from both. For the Fuji X10 files, the DNGs produce images and the raws produce the "Unsupported file format" message. The latter is not surprising, the former a little surprising (as I've heard that DNGs only work when the associated raw works). The last two remarks don't directly address my problem (or perceived problem), but they perhaps set the frame for my expectations.
For the G3 files, when I look at it more closely, the G3 raws DO display correctly, while the G3 DNGs give "Unsupported file format". I had managed to fool myself into thinking it was the other way round (Aperture does rather hide the full file name).
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So, thanks very much for your help. Now I remember the first rule of system support: never trust what the customer tells you! (I know you're not really customer support, but I guess the same rule applies.) Thanks again

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