10 Replies Latest reply: Jul 25, 2010 11:29 AM by on5lb RSS

    PhotoShop CS3

    on5lb Community Member

      Hello,

      Out of country, using my MacBook Pro, i forgot to install DPP from Canon to view my images taken with EOS 5D Mark II.

      Because Canon is giving UPGRADES, i wonder where to find downlodable original DPP ?

       

      Trying to open RAW images using PhotoShop CS3 installed on my MBP, the system refuse to open the images !

       

      But, when i try images taken with EOS 5D Mark I, it works.

       

      So, PhotoShop can open images taken with 5D but not images taken with 5D Mark II.

       

      I downloaded latest upgrades from CS3, but no way.

       

      Any comment please ?

       

      Reagrds,

      Jean

        • 1. Re: PhotoShop CS3
          Bill Hunt CommunityMVP

          Jean,

           

          Do not know about the Canon software, but would assume that it's available from the Canon site - just a guess though.

           

          As for the Camera RAW images, one needs to update the ACR module, as new cameras are frequently added. Now, not sure that you will find what you need for CS3, as it's older. I ran into the latest versions of ACR not working with CS2, so for one new Canon, I have to use the Canon software for the RAW images. When I go to CS5, it will not be an issue. Just not sure about the version compatibilities with the newest ACR. HERE's the list of available ACR modules for Mac. Check out what is covered in each, and the compatibility with CS3.

           

          Good luck,

           

          Hunt

          • 2. Re: PhotoShop CS3
            John Joslin Community Member

            The newer camera needs a newer version of Adobe Camera Raw.

             

            The 5D needs ACR 3.3, the 5D MkII needs ACR 5.2 which will not run on CS3!

            • 3. Re: PhotoShop CS3
              Noel Carboni Community Member

              Adobe Camera Raw is maintained for a certain amount of time after release of a new version, to add updates.

               

              After a certain time, Adobe stops adding new camera support to older versions of the Camera Raw plug-in.  They do this to incentivize you to buy new Adobe software.

               

              Your Camera Raw is version 4 (which goes with CS3).  The latest is, I believe, 4.6, which can be found here:

               

              http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4037 (Mac)

              http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4038 (Windows)

               

              I have heard a rumor of Camera Raw 4.7, but I don't know anything more about it.  Frankly, given that 4.6 was released in 2008, I doubt there will be a 4.7.

               

              It does not appear that Camera Raw 4 supports your 5D Mark II.

               

              One possibility:  There is a program called a DNG Converter.  I believe you could convert your 5D Mark II files to .dng format with the latest software, then open them with the Camera Raw version that you have.

               

              -Noel

              • 4. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                John Joslin Community Member

                You can download the free DNG converter to make your later CR2 files viewable/editable.


                See http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4723


                • 5. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                  on5lb Community Member

                  Thanks, all of you for comments.

                   

                  Stupid i did not install DPP original on my MBP, because looking at the Canon web sites, they only propose UPDATES, but i need the original basic to start.

                   

                  I actually did find DPP380.EXE for Windows 7, but system refuse to install it ! Not compatible with Windows 7 32bit...?

                   

                  OK, I think the best way will be to ask a Canon reseller for a original CD, because i need to check some images before going back to Belgium.

                   

                  Regards,

                  Jean

                  • 6. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                    dec9 Community Member

                    Maybe you need to right click on the DPP380.exe and choose run as Admin. See how that works out.

                    • 7. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                      on5lb Community Member

                      Hi dec9,

                       

                      Thanks for your reaction, but..I already did it, and the answer is:

                       

                      DPP380FR.EXE IS NOT A VALID APPLICATION FOR WIN32BIT...!

                       

                      I also tried: " Solve incompatible problem...No way !

                       

                       

                      I wonder if there is a link where to find the basic original DPP ?

                       

                      Regards,

                      Jean

                      • 8. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                        on5lb Community Member

                        Hi all of You.

                         

                        Trying several options, i succeeded viewing my RAW images from 5D Mark II using the:

                         

                        "Windows Images Viewer" application included with the OS Windows 7 Pro.

                         

                        I can only view them, but that's exactly what i wanted, to be sure i made the right and correct shots !

                         

                        Have i nice day,

                        Jean

                        • 9. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                          Noel Carboni Community Member

                          Aha!  Good discovery.  You are no doubt viewing the JPEG image that's embedded in the raw file, which is quite acceptable for previewing.

                           

                          I was about to suggest the freeware program Irfan View for doing just that.

                           

                          -Noel

                          • 10. Re: PhotoShop CS3
                            on5lb Community Member

                            Hi Noel,

                             

                            Thanks anyway.

                             

                            Jean