Going Raw: Advice for a "raw" newbie

Cloudy Wizzard · 03-26-2008, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by madisonphotogrl

Can Elements do RAW processing?

Yes, Elements 6 (probalby also 5 and maybe even 4) can, they use Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) just like Photoshop does. So actually it can't process raw since it let's ACR do the processing but then you can also claim that Photoshop can't process raw files

You can also replace the Adobe raw filter with the Bibble (think you need bibble pro) one if you think that one is better then ACR.

AlanR · 03-28-2008, 12:02 PM

I have Elements 6 but it has problems reading dng files. Out of 150 shots with a K20D (dng plus jpg) only about 3 would even show a dng thumbnail in Elements 6. Ideas on what is going on?

johnsey · 03-28-2008, 01:12 PM

If your familiar with photoshop I would stick with that, wouldn't make sence to go from photoshop to elements if you don't know anything about it. Lightroom is nice, but I like the ps/bridge combo. I use the CS2 suite and while i would like to trade up, I would rather spend money on new glass since cs2 works just fine. Maybe see if you can get your hands on cs2 cheap... Either way, working with raw you'll probally like bridge, and use tiff format like previously mentioned, why switch to raw just to go ahead and compress anyway afterwards.

johnsey · 03-31-2008, 11:19 AM

Adobe Photoshop CS2 w/ full activation Only $59 -- $59 - photo.net

someone selling cs2 for windows $59 might be up your alley...

**Canada_Rockies** · 03-31-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by madisonphotogrl

Can Elements do RAW processing?

Elements includes the same RAW converter as Photoshop. Yes.

Photo Tramp · 03-31-2008, 12:47 PM

All I can say is have at it. I shoot everything in RAW and have learned so very much in post processing. I'm at the point where my cameras don't even have an option for JPEG. I know they are there but why use them.

03-28-2008, 01:12 PM	#18
johnsey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 113	If your familiar with photoshop I would stick with that, wouldn't make sence to go from photoshop to elements if you don't know anything about it. Lightroom is nice, but I like the ps/bridge combo. I use the CS2 suite and while i would like to trade up, I would rather spend money on new glass since cs2 works just fine. Maybe see if you can get your hands on cs2 cheap... Either way, working with raw you'll probally like bridge, and use tiff format like previously mentioned, why switch to raw just to go ahead and compress anyway afterwards. Last edited by johnsey; 03-29-2008 at 12:47 AM.

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03-26-2008, 07:47 AM	#16
Cloudy Wizzard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lommel, Belgium Posts: 285	Originally posted by madisonphotogrl Can Elements do RAW processing? Yes, Elements 6 (probalby also 5 and maybe even 4) can, they use Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) just like Photoshop does. So actually it can't process raw since it let's ACR do the processing but then you can also claim that Photoshop can't process raw files You can also replace the Adobe raw filter with the Bibble (think you need bibble pro) one if you think that one is better then ACR.

03-28-2008, 12:02 PM	#17
AlanR Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 42	I have Elements 6 but it has problems reading dng files. Out of 150 shots with a K20D (dng plus jpg) only about 3 would even show a dng thumbnail in Elements 6. Ideas on what is going on?

03-31-2008, 11:19 AM	#19
johnsey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 113	Adobe Photoshop CS2 w/ full activation Only $59 -- $59 - photo.net someone selling cs2 for windows $59 might be up your alley...

03-31-2008, 11:38 AM	#20
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by madisonphotogrl Can Elements do RAW processing? Elements includes the same RAW converter as Photoshop. Yes.

03-31-2008, 12:47 PM	#21
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	All I can say is have at it. I shoot everything in RAW and have learned so very much in post processing. I'm at the point where my cameras don't even have an option for JPEG. I know they are there but why use them.

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