File transfer question

KenC · Jul 17, 2011

Since it seems like you guys are done here, I'll address the OP's original question. The best way to enable your computer to recognize RAW files is to install the software that came with your camera (I'm assuming you don't have PS with a current version of ACR, or it would have enabled you to download the files - this is a good way also).

molested_cow · Jul 17, 2011

I don't think I explained this well enough.

When I plug the camera to my comp, a window shows up which brings me to the "windows camera and scanner import" or something. In this window it only recognizes jpeg files on my camera and so I can only pull those off the camera. I've photoshop with the latest ACR and all, but this is a windows issue, not photoshop.

Why would I need this to work? Take this scenario as an example.
I am traveling but I don't have my laptop with me, neither did I bring my card reader with me. I am at the hotel after a long day and I want to off load my photos that I've taken that day into a thumb drive or portable HDD via the hotel's computer (business center etc). I need to do this to free up memory space so I can take more shots later. In this case, I won't be able to off load the RAW files. That's why I need to find out how, otherwise, I will need to bring my card reader all the time.

That said, I have already ordered an extra memory card. It will definitely satisfy my current needs, but who knows, it's better to have a back up plan.

EPPhoto · Jul 18, 2011

I didn't read the whole thread but if you have a Nikon, use the program that came with the camera, Nikon transfer. It'll take care of those RAW files for ya.

Josh66 · Jul 18, 2011

You still need the codecs on your machine, even if you have all the latest stuff for PS.

If it's a hotel computer, I don't really think there's anything you can do... (Unless they don't mind you installing stuff on it.)

Josh66 · Jul 18, 2011

The only solution I can really think of is to get a 2 or 4 gig thumb drive and put a linux distro on it. Whenever you encounter outdated hotel computers, boot from the thumb drive, then do what you need....

Any hotel computers I've used made you use a guest account, which did not have privileges to install anything. (That doesn't stop you from restarting the machine though...

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You could also just buy more cards, but a 4GB thumb drive will be cheaper than a CF or SD card. The OS is free...

Derrel · Jul 18, 2011

480sparky said:
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I also choose to never leave the card or battery covers open. I choose to not leave it in a vehicle when it's ungodly hot out. I choose not to shoot in a pouring rain. I choose to always have a UV filter on my lenses. I choose to store & transport lenses with both front & rear covers in place.

Oh, come on Sparky! Live a little!!! Shoot in the rain! Ditch the UV filter! Carry a lens with no front cap on it. Live life to the fullest! Leave the toothpaste cap off...let the mayonnaise and sandwich supplies sit out on the counter WHILE YOU ENJOY your sandwich! Go ahead and drink that third cup of coffee. Stay up until 1 AM! Pull out in front of that oncoming car--he'll hit the brakes!

ghache · Jul 18, 2011

Derrel said:
480sparky said:

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I also choose to never leave the card or battery covers open. I choose to not leave it in a vehicle when it's ungodly hot out. I choose not to shoot in a pouring rain. I choose to always have a UV filter on my lenses. I choose to store & transport lenses with both front & rear covers in place.

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Oh, come on Sparky! Live a little!!! Shoot in the rain! Ditch the UV filter! Carry a lens with no front cap on it. Live life to the fullest! Leave the toothpaste cap off...let the mayonnaise and sandwich supplies sit out on the counter WHILE YOU ENJOY your sandwich! Go ahead and drink that third cup of coffee. Stay up until 1 AM! Pull out in front of that oncoming car--he'll hit the brakes!