Some info for those that photograph in RAW

I found a cool add-on to Windows Photo Viewer that lets you view RAW files as if they were JPGs. For $9.95 it's a deal.
I downloaded it and tried it out. Works like a charm on my 64 bit Win 7.
The author claimed it also works with 32 bit XP but with a few reservations.


http://www.fastpictureviewer.com/codecs/


I use Norton 360, which threw a hissy fit when I downloaded it. Tossed the file god knows where. I had to disable and tie down Norton with duct tape and then download the codec.
I really like the way it seemlessly became part of Windows Photo Viewer.


Camera RAW in CS5 is amazing but you can spend hours and hours tweeking a picture and for that reason I don't really like it.


DXO does the job automatically and does it on an entire folder, so you give it a job and then go to a movie or whatever.
DXO offers a free trial version
http://www.dxo.com/us/photo/free_trial_version


The pkg costs around $100.00 and is worth every penny because it does a lot more than just spiffy up a raw image.
If you have not done so, check it out.

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