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[photo_chick]

Like Mark said, with Photoshop (Elements, CS2, CS3) you need to download the Camera RAW plug in from adobe. Photoshop alone cannot process the RAW files.

Yes, you usually have to process and convert it to jpg to share it.

 

[gruZ]

In order to upload to Smugmug, you'll need to save them in PS to a JPG, then upload.

 

[Master Mason]

As stated, go to adobe, download the RAW converter for the software you have, save to JPEG, and then upload to smugmug. It is really pretty simple.

 

[ukcatfan]

You also need to know that the RAW format did not apply any of the image settings like your camera would for JPG. That means that there were no applications of sharpening, contrast, noise reduction, white balance, etc. You have to do these things to the image in the processing software. Almost all of the processing software does have an auto mode, but it sometimes is way off, so check your shots before finishing.

Kevin

 

[MarkBarbieri]

What kind of camera is it? You shouldn't have to download anything for most cameras as CS2 shipped with a lot of RAW converters.

 

[deletedpenguin]

Irfan view is a free program that will allow you to read RAW formats and convert if necessary.

 

[Groucho]

Here is a direct link to Adobe's page for their the RAW plug-in, including download links.

I believe that it, like other raw converters, will use the settings you had on the camera as defaults for conversion, ie, if you used a custom white balance, it will attempt to use that rather than just a default one.

Irfanview can indeed view and convert RAW files but I don't think that it gives you much control over how to process them. But I still couldn't live with Irfanview to help me with my JPGs.

 

[deletedpenguin]

Here is a direct link to Adobe's page for their the RAW plug-in, including download links.

I believe that it, like other raw converters, will use the settings you had on the camera as defaults for conversion, ie, if you used a custom white balance, it will attempt to use that rather than just a default one.

Irfanview can indeed view and convert RAW files but I don't think that it gives you much control over how to process them. But I still couldn't live with Irfanview to help me with my JPGs.

True, you really can't manipulate RAW in Infranview, but as a last resort you could convert your RAW files to JPG.

 

[woodlandsparty]

In the old smugmug version....before the last upgrade, I used to be able to view EXIF data in a text version rather than the graphical pop up window that smug mug uses now. Anyone know if there is a way to get back to the old version??? I can't copy and past EXIF data with the newer pop up window.....grrrr....

 

[steery1]

Ive just recently opened a smugmug account so didn't realise there was an earlier version where you could copy and paste the exif details. I agree it would be handy.
Try sending them an email. I did regarding another matter and got a reply within a couple of hours.

 

[MarkBarbieri]

You can switch your viewing style to "critique."

Here's an article on different ways of seeing EXIF on Smugmug v2.

http://smugmug.jot.com/WikiHome/HowToSeeExif

Here's a sample linking to EXIF:

 

[woodlandsparty]

Exactly what I needed....thanks Mark!

 

[mabas9395]

On the graphical pop up there are three areas you can click. You can click Basic or Detailed to have the pop-up show you basic or detailed EXIF. But you can also click on the words "photo information" and a new window will pop up that you can copy and paste it like this:

Basic
Date Modified 2006-04-25 08:35:55
Date Taken 2006-04-25 08:35:55
Camera Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Exposure Time 0.0166s (1/60)
Aperture f/4.0
ISO 400
Focal Length 35mm (56mm in 35mm)
Photo Dimensions 2304 x 3456
File Name Mr Toads Wild Ride.jpg
File Size 3.27 MB

Detailed
Flash flash fired, compulsory flash mode, red-eye reduction mode
Exposure Program normal program
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Exposure Mode auto
White Balance auto
Color Space sRGB


Or you can link to the EXIF info like this:
http://www.farstead.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=78490160

 

[rtphokie]

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if the discount doesn't show up, put "ImageStation" in the coupon field.

 

[WickedWench]

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Dang, it didn't work after all. My confirmation email said I only got $5 off. Although the page I purchased it on said $19.98. Grr. Oh well.

 

[ericamcl]

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[WickedWench]

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[LMarge]

Hi all! I'm setting up my smugmug account later this weekend and was wondering if anyone had a discount coupon code I could use? TIA!
Blessings,

 

[Master Mason]

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[mabas9395]

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