Down loading raw files from S90

[Wossa]

Hi All

I have taken some pictures with my S90 shooting RAW only, when I download them using Canon DPP software, they seem to be downloading as a Jpeg file.... I am obviously doing something wrong.

Can anyone give me some pointers please on what they think I am missing or not doing....as you can guess I am a complete novice.

Thanks for your time, it is very much appreciated....it's driving me nuts!!

 

[under water]

If using windows, if you look at the files on the SD card, what is the extention?

 

[Warmwater Wank]

Hey Wossa. Couple questions first. Your screen display at upper left on the camera--it shows RAW correct? And the number of pics you can get on a card, it's lot's lower than if you were set for just jpeg setting, right? (RAW file size is usually around 14GB+) I'm asking because the software typically downloads what's been shot, so the first suspicion would be for some reason you aren't set for RAW shots.

Assuming you are however, are you set for RAW+JPEG or just RAW? Depending, if you see 2 of the same image on everything you are getting both file types so if you use the Zoom Browzer EX software, when you pause your cursor on one or the other it should indicate if it's a JPEG or RAW (extension will be .CR2). If it only shows one of everything and it says .JPG I'd have to say you are not set for shooting RAW. Double check that and if there is still a problem post again.

You have the .PDF available for the S95 Owners Guide, yes? RAW settings are shown on p.78. If for some reason you don't have that, here is the Canon page to download it (it's called User Guide at the bottom of the Brochures/Manuals list) :Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : PowerShot S95
Good luck, post again if probs remain. Keep a smile on! // ww

 

[Wossa]

Hi

Underwater & Warmwater Wank...(great name)....many thanks for taking the time in responding....after doing some checks and playing around with the camera, I had indeed not set the camera to shoot in RAW at all.....hence my problem.

I have just one more question...I have down loaded some RAW images, played around with the editing facilities in Canons DPP software....once I am happy with the finished image....do I then save it as a JPEG ? if so....how, is it easy to do and can I do it with the DPP software ?

Many thanks for all your help...this forum is brilliant for people sharing their knowledge and taking the time to help others....happy kudos to you all!

 

[Puffer Fish]

Under the file drop downs, you will see a convert and save. There you can pick the amount of compression (the less is better, unless the file size means a lot)... and the size.

It is usually a wise idea not to mess with the original raw... just don't save the results, or make a copy...you will find your skill will get better with time and you may want to do things differently later.

There is another setting that lets you revert to the original setting, so if you do make a mistake, it can be corrected. The Jpeg is a different story.

White balance controls in Raw are very good to have for underwater shots.

 

[Warmwater Wank]

Woss--Details, details huh? Gotta love those easy camera solutions though. Puffer has a good tip--don't mess w/ the original RAW file but save a copy instead so the original remains w/ all info intact. JPEGs are the most universal to open for anyone, so thats a good way to go for the dupe BUT--makes sure you don't keep messing with the JPEG after you finish. You can open & close a JPEG, no problem. However if you edit or change it, the file recompresses and you lose info. Do that several times and you can start to lose image quality.

Everyone tends to evolve their own approach. I have one folder for the originals (CR2's), one for files I've converted to work in Photoshop (PSD's) and one for JPEGS that are smaller and meant to be emailed etc. (after I'm sure I've tweaked things all I need to). TIFFs are another option for lossless (ie--not compressed) files, very universal for many editing programs to open. As long as you don't have an old, under-powered computer RAW's are a great way to go. // ww

 

[triggerman365]

Wossa, as to editing, I used DPP for a while and thought it was good (and free) but now I am using Aperture (an Apple product) and find it much easier. I also tried Lightroom and found it very good as well. Both have free trials which allow you to use the full version for 60 days (I think its 60). Anyway, good luck. RAW is the way to go as WW said.

 

[diver 85]

I'm gunna kinda jump in here & ask (another) question, what's the ~ cost of Lightroom vs CS5 and any of the other (good) editing softwares??....TIA.....

 

[Wossa]

Thanks for all the tips about raw and jpeg info, plus the editing tips. I appreciate everyone taking the time to respond with their experiences, thanks all.

 

[bvanant]

I'm gunna kinda jump in here & ask (another) question, what's the ~ cost of Lightroom vs CS5 and any of the other (good) editing softwares??....TIA.....

Photoshop is $700 or so, LR is $299, PS Elements is $80 or so, Picasa is free as is the GIMP.
Download them all and play then buy the one that fits.
Bill