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Apple releases Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 2.3

by Cory Bohon Nov 4th 2008 at 9:00PM

Apple just released an update for RAW camera support for Mac OS X Leopard, Aperture 2, and iPhoto '08. With this new update, the following list of RAW-format cameras are supported:
  • Canon EOS 50D
  • Nikon D90
  • Sony DSLR-A900
  • Nikon Coolpix P6000
Apple also notes that this update "addresses issues related to specific cameras and overall stability." You can download this update by opening up Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update) or by downloading the installer package from the Apple Support downloads site.


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Stphen

As the proud owner of a new Nikon D90, I've been on the edge of my seat waiting for this update! Very excited. I've been still shooting in RAW and dumping the photos into Aperture any ways to keep things organized.

The only reason why this update took so long is because Nikon changed the RAW format right before release, so everyone including Adobe and Apple had to catch up.

Thanks Apple!

November 05 2008 at 12:10 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael S.

I will not be downloading this update. I have had to revert to an earlier version of RawCamera.bundle TWICE. Each time Apple's update has literally broken Aperture. Compared to what I've read on some of the discussions boards, I was lucky not to lose some of my images in the process. So, as always with new updates, be wary.

November 05 2008 at 2:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Jason

How would anyone lose images--RAW editing is non-destructive. Sounds like there might be more going on that just update.

November 05 2008 at 2:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MItch

I'm still waiting for the support for Panasonic LX3!!!

November 05 2008 at 12:41 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Thad

I'll second the support for the Panasonic Lumix LX3. What a great little picture shooter!

November 05 2008 at 10:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Monkeymilk

Can't see LX3 support coming within 6 months of the camera's release now by which time it will be old news. Strange that Apple were quick to support the LX1 and LX2. Then when Panasonic get close to perfecting a product that is aimed directly at the Aperture users market then the love dries up and instead Apple support the P6000 with it's cynical Vista-only RAW format.

November 05 2008 at 1:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
grull27

I hate these updates. They never affect me and require a restart. >:-(

November 04 2008 at 9:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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JoshK

Agreed, I'm not bothering with a restart till I need to.

November 04 2008 at 10:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
AlphaDeltaVIII

4 cameras in 1 update?!?! This is pitiful. I really wish someone would support the DMC-FZ28K (apple nor adobe support it yet). It is a cheap good super-raw

November 04 2008 at 9:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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AlphaDeltaVIII

*super zoom

November 04 2008 at 9:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rob

What about the Lumix DMC-FZ18K? It is one of the best selling ultra zoom digital cameras on Amazon.com.

For the past couple of years, I have no choice but to use Adobe products like Lightroom. It looks like Apple is ONLY supporting the high end cameras that shoot in RAW. Pity!

November 04 2008 at 9:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jesse J. Anderson

yes!

finally - time to adjust my D90 to shoot in RAW.

November 04 2008 at 9:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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