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Which iOS app for processing SRW files?

Started Dec 6, 2012 | Questions thread
hootsmon
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Re: Which iOS app for processing SRW files?

viking79 wrote:

hootsmon wrote:

Here's my question:

  • I have an NX11, and mostly shoot RAW.
  • When travelling, it would be useful to process SRW files, using an iPad tablet.
  • We do have the necessary SD-card adaptor cable.
  • But I haven't a clue which app to use

There is no RAW processing on iOS, all the programs just use the embedded JPEG file for editing. I think they can hold the RAW file for transfer back to the computer later.

So every RAW file has a preview image that is embedded in it (what you see on the camera for review). These are usually reduced resolution and quality vs a full quality JPEG.

If you are going to image edit on an iOS device you might shoot RAW+ and transfer just the JPEG files to it.

For editing I use iPhoto right now, it is fine for social sharing, etc. I haven't tried much else though.

Eric

Thanks Eric, I'm seriously gobsmacked, and had no idea that was the case. Goodness, writing such an app may be a killer business opportunity for somebody (just not me, as I'm lazy).

Meanwhile, will shoot RAW + JPEG as you suggest. And give iPhoto a whirl.

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