Help me please!

[Dan Cattermole]

Hi Folks

Right, here goes.... I shot a wedding on the weekend, and as you do, everything is shot in RAW. As I was a guest as well as the photographer you can imagine that it was a long day. As well as having assisstance by Curt Worton (member of RPF) The TOTAL number of shots taken in the 12hr period was well over 1500!! good going I think! but thats not the problem.

Curt's RAW files (IMG) are easily dealt with through Lightroom 2.6, as you would expect with a Canon, However,
My RAW files (ORF) taken on Olympus fail to upload everytime!!

So, to deal with my files and to get maximum potential out of them, I go into my Olympus master software and convert the files into TIFF (which if cause lightroom will happily except all day long) but then, each file is about 34mb and drains the memory of my computer and slows me right down.

I've done it this way (the awkward way) in the past, same number of pics, same sinario etc, and astounded myself that I even managed to get the photos back to a Client in less than 2 weeks, but my, didn't my head hurt!!

After all this my question is........ Is there a way to upload ORF (Olympus e-600) RAW files straight to Lightroom 2.6??? Anybody?? this would make the next 2 weeks alot more soothing for me

Many thanks

 

[Pete Askew]

Hi Dan,

How about converting your ORF files to DNG using the free DNG converter from Adobe (support for E600 introduced in V6.1) and then loading these into LR? LR 3 should import them directly but not 2.6. But all versions of LR will import DNG's.

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5111

 

[Hamish Gill]

You need adobe camera raw 6.1 for the e600 ... this was part of lightroom 3
update to lightroom 3!

alternatively, try converting to .DNG which is a universal raw format of sorts i think ... that will work with 2.6

lightroom 3 is a better idea though as it has more cool features than 2

 

[Darren Turner]

if you search for updates in lighroom it "should" downland the latest camera raw for you, enabling you to use the Oly Raw files.

(this is persuming the updates work just like those in Photoshop CS4 lol)

 

[Pete Askew]

I don't think the Camera Raw version compatible with LR2 includes support for the E-600. LR3 definitely does though.

 

[Hamish Gill]

It doesn't Darren
Lightroom major upgrades ie 1-2-3 include features and cost money
Minor upgrades eg 3.1-3.2-3.3 are free but only include the odd bug fix and camera raw updates...

Infact, isn't that how photoshop works too??

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks for the rapid response guys, I'm gonna have a look at it through refreshed eyes tomorrow. Had enough now..... Gonna go to bed, and dream about RAW. haha!! Might have to upgrade to LR3. Doing the way I have been for a couple of years now is like digging a trench with a shovel whilst the keys to the digger next to me are in my back pocket. just got to get that key out!! Thanks guys!! I'll let you know how I get on. Zzzzzzz (RAW....)

 

[Hamish Gill]

Post some pics dancat .. Not seen any for a while!
You me and Tombro should meet up soon for some snapping if your lacking a bit of inspiration!

 

[Darren Turner]

errrrrrr i not sure Hamish, mine just updates on it own usually........lol

 

[Pete Askew]

"Snapping if you're lacking" I like it!!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Snapping when you lacking
Could be a name for a theme where only a camera phone is allowed

 

[Thomas brookes]

You need a new camera!! haha

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Hahaha!!! To be honest, I thought Hamish was going to drop the 'get a new camera' comment, but how did forget about you Thomas!! Haha!! Nothing wrong with my squeaky snapper!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Definatley have to arrange another outing Hamish and Thomas (and of course if anyone else local) do you have anything in mind ?

 

[Thomas brookes]

Yeah!!! I'm up for anything, maybe a daylight shoot, fed up of hanging around dark industrial areas!!!

 

[Paul Lange]

A bit late I know but I think that Pete's suggestion will be the cheapest and easiest option in the interim. I imagine you can convert the files straight of the card to the computer so you don't end up with loads of duplicates in different formats.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Thanks guys, haven't got round to it just yet, the one thing I didn't have a look at is my import settings now you've mentioned it Paul, thanks dude! If I can change the format to a more compatible file that'd be great!! If not I will try the other option. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks guys

 

[Pete Askew]

You'll still have to go via DNG Converter though Dan. I think what Paul is suggesting is to import from your card using DNG Converter and save as DNG on your HDD to avoid too many copies. Then import the DNG files into LR.

 

[Paul Lange]

Yep, that's it! otherwise you end up just doubling up on all your images. Just cancel the auto import (if you have it turned on) and select the card as the source when you convert. It cuts out importing them images, converting them and then deleting the unusable ones.

 

[Hamish Gill]

Yeah!!! I'm up for anything, maybe a daylight shoot, fed up of hanging around dark industrial areas!!!

yeah man ... although id quite like to go industrial still!
a mooch arounf that place in the day time to take some photos of the old buildings would suit me very well?