Windows 7 - 64 bit - no PEF format support

mee · 11-08-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by netrex

Have you tried DNG instead?

This question was overlooked.. and its valid. Why use PEF? ...Why not DNG?

reeftool · 11-09-2012, 05:39 PM

Windows won't natively recognize a DNG either. There are downloads available for both.

Racer X 69 · 11-12-2012, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by GeneK100D

I think that I may have solved the problem of viewing PEFs in Windows 7. There is a download from Pentax that seems to address the problem. The website is : PENTAX RAW codec software for Windows : Software Downloads : PENTAX After I downloaded this, all my files started displaying as thumbnails and not the orange flower. Try this and see if it works for you.

Originally posted by c3p0

Have you tried the software on 64-bit versions of WIndows?

Originally posted by interested_observer

Yes it does work on Windows 7 64 bit version. Running it right now. I don't know about Windows 8.

But, but, but . . . . .

Direct from the Pentax download site linked to by GeneK100D:

Quote:

System requirement OS : Windows Vista (32 bit) and Windows 7 (32 bit)
*It is not compatible with Windows Vista (64bit) and Windows 7 (64 bit)

So, interested_observer, are you running Windows 7 Pro, or Windows 7 Home?

westmill · 11-12-2012, 06:39 AM

It is a problem if you have been shooting in PEF obviously but I would switch to using DNG from now on. I cant understand why anyone would shoot in PEF when you can just as easy shoot in DNG. I use CS4 for developing my Pentax RAW DNG files. I have never even downloaded the silky pix thing. Im thinking though.... with adobe you get adobe bridge which is ok for viewing and sorting etc. Does silkypix not have a simlar viewer that is compatable with your system ? Sorry, it was just a thought

reeftool · 11-12-2012, 09:47 AM

Shooting in DNG has a definite advantage if you do your PP in Lightroom or Photoshop. If you're not using an Adobe product, then PEF might be a better choice.

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11-08-2012, 03:34 PM	#16
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by netrex Have you tried DNG instead? This question was overlooked.. and its valid. Why use PEF? ...Why not DNG?

11-09-2012, 05:39 PM	#17
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Windows won't natively recognize a DNG either. There are downloads available for both.

11-12-2012, 06:11 AM	#18
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Originally posted by GeneK100D I think that I may have solved the problem of viewing PEFs in Windows 7. There is a download from Pentax that seems to address the problem. The website is : PENTAX RAW codec software for Windows : Software Downloads : PENTAX After I downloaded this, all my files started displaying as thumbnails and not the orange flower. Try this and see if it works for you. Originally posted by c3p0 Have you tried the software on 64-bit versions of WIndows? Originally posted by interested_observer Yes it does work on Windows 7 64 bit version. Running it right now. I don't know about Windows 8. But, but, but . . . . . Direct from the Pentax download site linked to by GeneK100D: Quote: System requirement OS : Windows Vista (32 bit) and Windows 7 (32 bit) *It is not compatible with Windows Vista (64bit) and Windows 7 (64 bit) So, interested_observer, are you running Windows 7 Pro, or Windows 7 Home?

11-12-2012, 06:39 AM	#19
westmill Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke on Trent Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,146	It is a problem if you have been shooting in PEF obviously but I would switch to using DNG from now on. I cant understand why anyone would shoot in PEF when you can just as easy shoot in DNG. I use CS4 for developing my Pentax RAW DNG files. I have never even downloaded the silky pix thing. Im thinking though.... with adobe you get adobe bridge which is ok for viewing and sorting etc. Does silkypix not have a simlar viewer that is compatable with your system ? Sorry, it was just a thought

11-12-2012, 09:47 AM	#20
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,553	Shooting in DNG has a definite advantage if you do your PP in Lightroom or Photoshop. If you're not using an Adobe product, then PEF might be a better choice.

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