Ran across a strange problem this evening… First of all I want to thank some twitter folks for helping me out!
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I asked the question searched the forums, but was having a hard time finding my answer. Perhaps it was because i wasn’t googling the right question I don’t know. But I finally found the answer at Canon Digital Photography Forums.
Here is what my problem was:
- I have a Canon Rebel XSi
- I set the camera to capture RAW + LG JPG
- To download the pictures onto my computer I was using an interface cable that connected my camera straight to my computer which is running Windows XP.
- The problem – there were no RAW images (.CR2) instead I had 2 images in .JPG in my folder
IMG_0019(165).jpg
IMG_0019.jpg
Here is the solution:
- Buy a card reader – Doesn’t really make sense to me on the forum they said it might be because I am running windows XP, but still should work both ways. I could still save RAW by itself with the interface cable. just not RAW + JPG.
Targus Digital TGR-SD20 USB 2.0 Card Reader
A card reader has been on my list of things to buy for awhile. Was getting tired of setting the camera on the desk worried I was going to knock it off. For some reason I was thinking a card reader would be a lot more expensive, but they not expensive at all! Inf act they are very affordable and convenient!
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a card reader is the expensive solution…
use the Canon software for downloading the photos and I am pretty sure, they will then appear in RAW as well…
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because I believe you download the pictures via the windows explorer….
Posted by TheBearInMe | April 5, 2010, 3:45 pmI always use a card reader for speed.
My last FireWire SanDisk reader only lasted about a year, but it was fast enough that I bought another one anyway.
http://www.sandisk.com/products/readers-accessories/sandisk-extreme-firewire-reader
Much faster then the USB2 readers.
Posted by cyberjim | April 5, 2010, 5:29 pm@TheBearInMe You are correct I downloaded into windows explorer! The strange thing is I can see .CR2 images in windows explorer if I capture the files to RAW only.
Thanks for the tip about the Canon software! You can’t beat the cost of the software that comes with the camera:)
Posted by admin | April 6, 2010, 3:42 am@cyberjim – I can see the need for speed when you start working with RAW!
Posted by admin | April 6, 2010, 3:44 am