K7 RAW (.PEF) files - won't preview in OS X Quicklook

jeremyhall · 11-08-2009, 04:31 AM

Hi guys,

I'm on OS X 10.6.1, and find it a bit annoying that the K7's native .PEF files don't seem to display in quicklook. I also own a K100D Super, and the raw files from that display fine.

(For the uninitiated - quicklook is the little preview window that pops up when you select a file in Finder and press Spacebar).

Is there any workaround, plugin, or fix for this?
I haven't tried saving to .DNG yet, but suspect it will probably work. It would be nice to continue using .PEF though.

Thanks,
Jeremy

Lowell Goudge · 11-08-2009, 05:54 AM

I have the same problem with PSP X2 and the K7

You can get DNG Convert free from adobe that will convert the PEF files to a readable DNG version

jeremyhall · 11-08-2009, 06:28 AM

Thanks, but I really don't want to add an extra step - I may as well just save in .DNG format in the K7. It loads in quickview fine, and the filesize is smaller too (17.8Mb vs 13.8Mb!)

*Wheatfield* · 11-08-2009, 09:05 AM

I can't figure out why anyone is using the PEF format when they have the option of DNG out of camera.

davemdsn · 11-08-2009, 04:31 PM

OS X does not yet support PEF files from the K7. They are a little overdue for an update so hopefully this will get corrected soon.

I just shoot in DNG in my K7 as it is easier than converting them later and the DNG is a far better supported format than PEF.

jeremyhall · 11-08-2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Wheatfield

I can't figure out why anyone is using the PEF format when they have the option of DNG out of camera.

Well, .PEF works fine in Photoshop Lightoom.. and as my image 'workflow' is entirely in LR, there's no problem! It's just when having a quick peek on my cards that the quicklook issue bugs me.

Anyway, switched the .DNG, so it looks like it's resolved; thanks guys.