CR2 to DNG

[clm738]

Hi Guys
Have installed CS3 and downloaded DNG converter from Adobe to convert my 50D camera RAW files on import so I can use Camera Raw in Photoshop.
Trouble is Photoshop dosen't recognise CR2 files.
Have I not done something I should have. Or done something wrong.
Help would be appreciated. Thanks

[kittycann]

I though CS3 did recognice CR2 files.... i know CS4 does and I'm thought CS3 did when I used it......it should open with Camera Raw in Photoshop then you can open the image from there......

dont trust that info....going on memory from months ago.......

[Kym]

Did you update and get the latest CR from Adobe?

[clm738]

No. But I will do that now.

[clm738]

I have downloaded camera raw 5.2 but still not working.

[Allann]

Make sure you have downloaded the Caon RAW Codec 1.4 too. The 50D uses an updated CR2 RAW format which is not compatible with the older CR2 version (go figure). I have the 50D and all should work fine after that. You can also check via Windows Live Photo Gallery as this will use the same codec as CS3 once installed.

[jev]

So, you convert CR2 to DNG using the standalone converter and than import the generated DNG in CS3 through ACR, yeah? That should work, actually...

[MarkChap]

Carmen,

I Think you actually need Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 for CS3,
ACR 5 series is for CS4.

Open Photoshop and try using the Update option under "Help"

[ricktas]

Carmen,

I Think you actually need Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 for CS3,
ACR 5 series is for CS4.

Open Photoshop and try using the Update option under "Help"

Correct. ACR5 is only for CS4. Get ACR4.6 and you will be working away.

But as Jev says. DNG converter is separate to ACR and the latest version should be able to convert them, you don't need ACR to use the DNG converter.