New 7D and Photoshop

Fireman

I just got hold of my new 7D only a few hrs ago and the first:( thing I will have to do is read the manual as there are a lot of changes from my 40D, Only on receiving it I noticed the batteries from the old 20D & 40D's wont fit it. I am also looking for help as I failed to find in on Goggle, I cannot open my files (RAW) in P/Shop extended is there an easy explanation to this all help greatly appreciated

pixbyjohn

Maybe this will help

http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00V3e1

The Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) plug-in to Photoshop CS3 is not directly compatible with 7D raw files. The version of ACR that comes with CS4, if updated to the latest version, will handle these files. Also Canon's own DPP software will process the files. Another option is to use Adobe's free DNG converter to turn your 7D raws into the universal DNG raw format; your version of ACR will handle these DNGs without problem.

You can download the DNG converter here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/dng/

Fireman

Thanks for that pixbyjohn, I'll try it out ASAP!!!!

Chorcai

Does the 7D shoot in CRW2.0 ?

"Only on receiving it I noticed the batteries from the old 20D & 40D's wont fit it"

^^^ Well that sucks, why the change of batteries ?

Ricky91t

Chorcai wrote: »

Does the 7D shoot in CRW2.0 ?

"Only on receiving it I noticed the batteries from the old 20D & 40D's wont fit it"

^^^ Well that sucks, why the change of batteries ?

Higher capacity and/or more compact I'd imagine!

democrates

Check out http://ufraw.sourceforge.net/Install.html which will open them directly, ufraw kicks ass.

PabD

a bit off topic but if you need batteries i found Amazon cheap got 4 myself a while back. £56 with free delivery to Ireland (4 or 5 days) compared to say Jessops at £69.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Battery-Pack-Lp-e6-Eos/dp/B001ISK0F8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259836457&sr=8-1

Fireman

Thanks for all the help, I was able to convert my pic's in DNG converter no prob, The batteries are cheaper on E-bay but it says under them The battery is only compatible with the non OEM battery charger. What dose this mean
Again many thanks for all the info

PabD

Fireman wrote: »

Thanks for all the help, I was able to convert my pic's in DNG converter no prob, The batteries are cheaper on E-bay but it says under them The battery is only compatible with the non OEM battery charger. What dose this mean
Again many thanks for all the info

They are not genuine Canon batteries and cannot be charged with the original charger you got with the camera. You are better off buying original batteries.

Paulw

I thought the 7D will work just fine with genuine Canon batteries from the 20D/40D series?

PabD

No the 7D takes the new LP-E6 same as the 5D MKii

As far as i know they are a different shape

democrates

PabD wrote: »

No the 7D takes the new LP-E6 same as the 5D MKii

As far as i know they are a different shape

I have to say the LP-E6 is a great battery, couldn't say how many shots because it's never run out.

Fireman

Just bought two (Original) batteries from Amason.co.uk as recommended by PabD