Converting the new Canon XTi RAW files??

[peterkrogh]

Ann,
I would feel very safe using ACR in beta form.  As you surmise, Thomas and Zalman run a tight ship and don't put out buggy stuff.

The difference between the beta and the final, in a mature product like ACR, is a tweak of the algorithms, particularly for new cameras.  This means that images might look *slightly* different when opened in the final version.  If you like the results from the beta enough for proofing, then I would feel just fine about using it in your current situation.
Peter

[annbrooks]

Peter,

Thanks for the good word. I'll install it. Also, think I'll have access to a DSL line till mid month, so may yet get the final version.

It's been a cliff-hanger. Thanks to all for comments.

Ann

[annbrooks]

Hello from India!

Interesting addition to this discussion. First day here I took my new Canon Rebel XTi out for a spin. Came back and downloaded files. But alas, RAW converter 3.6 beta would not recognize the files. Of course DPP does, but that is a disaster in my view. So, the XTi's RAW files are safely tucked away waiting for the real 3.6, whenever...

Back to my trusty, year old XT which ARC 3.6 beta does recognize. And all is well now, just can't use two bodies and two lenses - I can live with that.  And the XTi sits in the hotel room as a "back up" if necessary.

Thomas, you failed me! (grin). Looking forward to downloading the "real" ARC 3.6.

Ann

[peterkrogh]

Can anyone else confirm this problem?
Peter

[annbrooks]

Peter,

Thanks for giving it a try.

Of current necessity, I've used the XTi very little. The XT has, as always served well. I've set XTi files aside (about 1% of total photos) to have a better look and do the ususal DAM stuff when the final version of ARC 3.6 comes out. Not a significant problem.

Ann

[peterkrogh]

Ann,
are you sure you had the ACR plugin in the correct place (you would see the version number in the title bar of the preferences panel when invoked from Bride).

Sometimes people put the plugin in the wrong place.
Peter

[annbrooks]

Peter,
I'm sure I have the plugin in the correct place because every day I get the message that I am running ARC 3.6 beta and on December 31 it will "go up in smoke"! I'm sure it is 3.6 beta that is reading my XT files just fine. I had removed the 3.5 version to an empty desktop file folder before installing 3.6 beta. But I'll double check. Thanks.
Ann

[annbrooks]

The real ARC 3.6 is up and running. Worth waiting three weeks to see what the Canon 400/XTi can do. Finally getting to see the pictures, priceless!

Ann