raw/ in photoshop

[Dryfly]

below is a question posted a week ago on another forum by a member who has not had a reply. i dont know what camera they use but wondered if anyone could help them out with info here?

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'With my new camera when i shoot in raw it saves it in PEF and my adobe elements 5 cant open it does anyone know how i can overcome it?'

ps edit
have found out is is a pentax k20d

 

[Big Mike]

Every camera that can shoot RAW, comes with software to open/convert those files to a standard image type like TIFF or JPEG etc.

Adobe products need to be updated for each new camera. The part that needs to be upgraded is Adobe Camera RAW. If available, the updates are found on the Adobe web site.

 

[Dryfly]

Thanks heaps Big Mike, I looked on their sie and did find updates, however, you did mention "if available" and I just cant seem to find a update for elements 5. Other raw converter updates are available but from what I can see he would need to upgrade to elements 6?
Thanks very much for the reply.