Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2013, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by FOX

I have always liked and used Aperture but Apple is slow at these things.

Apple needs support from Ricoh, if the K-01 is a dead end maybe they didn't provide the info Apple needs...

normhead · 02-14-2013, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by i83N

rummer has it Aperture 4 is coming in march

Oh dear, Aperture 3 meant I couldn't use it on my older machines. My last two are both i7s so I should be OK, it just means the day is coming. If Aperture 4 is as much of an upgrade as Aperture 3 was, I'll be a happy camper. Aperture 2 needed help from other programs to do finishing work. Aperture 3 largely solved that. I'm looking forward to seeing where Aperture 4 will go.

bigted · 02-14-2013, 02:01 PM

I have yet to pick up Aperture (just bought an iMac) should I wait or get it now? What I mean is if Aperture 4 releases in March do I need to buy A4 on top of Aperture 3 or is it an update to Aperture 3. Sorry if it seem s a simple question I'm just new to macs and how it works. My instinct says wait until I really need it if a major change is imminent.

gazonk · 02-14-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by bigted

I have yet to pick up Aperture (just bought an iMac) should I wait or get it now? What I mean is if Aperture 4 releases in March do I need to buy A4 on top of Aperture 3 or is it an update to Aperture 3. Sorry if it seem s a simple question I'm just new to macs and how it works. My instinct says wait until I really need it if a major change is imminent.

That's a good question since Aperture is in the app store now as "Aperture" (and not "Aperture 3"), and upgrades there are usually free...

Btw. I hope the new version has highlights/shadows as good as in the newest LR. And that they fix the stupid "Couldn't connect to flickr" bug. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with Aperture. IMHO the Apple RAW converter gives better details/textures out-of-the-box than LR (almost as good as the Pentax converter).

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2013, 04:31 PM

I am betting on a paid upgrade. Aperture 4 hasn't even been announced, just a book listing on Amazon.ca about Aperture X due in March. The same type of listing appeared before the release of Aperture 3.

JanG · 02-14-2013, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by gazonk

That's a good question since Aperture is in the app store now as "Aperture" (and not "Aperture 3"), and upgrades there are usually free...

Btw. I hope the new version has highlights/shadows as good as in the newest LR. And that they fix the stupid "Couldn't connect to flickr" bug. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with Aperture. IMHO the Apple RAW converter gives better details/textures out-of-the-box than LR (almost as good as the Pentax converter).

I am not sure if you are aware of the possibility to get back the excellent highlight and shadows function of Aperture pre 3.3. versions. This old tool is very nice and for my taste up to the LR tools.
Here is an explanation how to get the old h&s tool: Reclaim the Legacy Highlights & Shadows Adjustment in Aperture

BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best.

**boriscleto** · 02-14-2013, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by JanG

BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best.

The book listing is for Aperture X. But so was the book listing for Aperture 3...

gazonk · 02-15-2013, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by JanG

I am not sure if you are aware of the possibility to get back the excellent highlight and shadows function of Aperture pre 3.3. versions. This old tool is very nice and for my taste up to the LR tools.

I like the new Aperture function much better than the old, actually. But the new LR tool is better.

Quote:

BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best.

Final Cut Pro X is finally catching up now, isn't it? Well, I certainly won't replace my Aperture 3 before the reviews are in!

JanG · 02-15-2013, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by gazonk

Well, I certainly won't replace my Aperture 3 before the reviews are in!

Make that +1.

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02-14-2013, 01:02 PM	#16
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by FOX I have always liked and used Aperture but Apple is slow at these things. Apple needs support from Ricoh, if the K-01 is a dead end maybe they didn't provide the info Apple needs...

02-14-2013, 01:13 PM	#17
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by i83N rummer has it Aperture 4 is coming in march Oh dear, Aperture 3 meant I couldn't use it on my older machines. My last two are both i7s so I should be OK, it just means the day is coming. If Aperture 4 is as much of an upgrade as Aperture 3 was, I'll be a happy camper. Aperture 2 needed help from other programs to do finishing work. Aperture 3 largely solved that. I'm looking forward to seeing where Aperture 4 will go.

02-14-2013, 02:01 PM	#18
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	I have yet to pick up Aperture (just bought an iMac) should I wait or get it now? What I mean is if Aperture 4 releases in March do I need to buy A4 on top of Aperture 3 or is it an update to Aperture 3. Sorry if it seem s a simple question I'm just new to macs and how it works. My instinct says wait until I really need it if a major change is imminent.

02-14-2013, 02:17 PM	#19
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by bigted I have yet to pick up Aperture (just bought an iMac) should I wait or get it now? What I mean is if Aperture 4 releases in March do I need to buy A4 on top of Aperture 3 or is it an update to Aperture 3. Sorry if it seem s a simple question I'm just new to macs and how it works. My instinct says wait until I really need it if a major change is imminent. That's a good question since Aperture is in the app store now as "Aperture" (and not "Aperture 3"), and upgrades there are usually free... Btw. I hope the new version has highlights/shadows as good as in the newest LR. And that they fix the stupid "Couldn't connect to flickr" bug. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with Aperture. IMHO the Apple RAW converter gives better details/textures out-of-the-box than LR (almost as good as the Pentax converter).

02-14-2013, 04:31 PM	#20
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I am betting on a paid upgrade. Aperture 4 hasn't even been announced, just a book listing on Amazon.ca about Aperture X due in March. The same type of listing appeared before the release of Aperture 3.

02-14-2013, 04:37 PM	#21
JanG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	Originally posted by gazonk That's a good question since Aperture is in the app store now as "Aperture" (and not "Aperture 3"), and upgrades there are usually free... Btw. I hope the new version has highlights/shadows as good as in the newest LR. And that they fix the stupid "Couldn't connect to flickr" bug. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with Aperture. IMHO the Apple RAW converter gives better details/textures out-of-the-box than LR (almost as good as the Pentax converter). I am not sure if you are aware of the possibility to get back the excellent highlight and shadows function of Aperture pre 3.3. versions. This old tool is very nice and for my taste up to the LR tools. Here is an explanation how to get the old h&s tool: Reclaim the Legacy Highlights & Shadows Adjustment in Aperture BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best.

02-14-2013, 04:46 PM	#22
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by JanG BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best. The book listing is for Aperture X. But so was the book listing for Aperture 3...

02-15-2013, 01:48 AM	#23
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by JanG I am not sure if you are aware of the possibility to get back the excellent highlight and shadows function of Aperture pre 3.3. versions. This old tool is very nice and for my taste up to the LR tools. I like the new Aperture function much better than the old, actually. But the new LR tool is better. Quote: BTW: I have read the new Aperture version will be called Aperture X (so: please, pay for the X, no update) - which was interpreted as a rather bad sign as all "X" pro tools by Apple had major bugs in the beginning and severely reduced features. - Well, rumors. Let's hope the best. Final Cut Pro X is finally catching up now, isn't it? Well, I certainly won't replace my Aperture 3 before the reviews are in!

02-15-2013, 05:45 AM	#24
JanG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Berlin, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 150	Originally posted by gazonk Well, I certainly won't replace my Aperture 3 before the reviews are in! Make that +1.