Transfer RAW to iMac

[Tsglover]

Using the Image Capture works fine with importing RAF and JPEG photos using the USB port. Also, I can import using a card reader device, so I guess there is no problem.

I have tried to import using Photo, but have not been able to do so. Photo will show the XT2 under devices and I can see all the pictures, but it won't import the RAF files that I can tell. Also, interesting in the Finder app, I cannot see the XT2 when connected via USB.

Given I can import using Image Capture or with a SD card attachment, there is no worries about the other stuff, just surprised that I haven't been able to figure it out.

I will look at RAW file converters soon, I have downloaded the Silky Pix application from Fuji's website.

Thanks.

 

[KariP]

Hi,

New to the forums and just acquired a Fuji XT2 camera. I am trying to set up the camera to transfer files to the iMac and have run into a couple of problems. In trying to transfer files to the iMac using a USB connection, the only place I see that there is a connection is in the iPhoto application. It does not show up in the Finder app under devices. I can import JPEG pictures into iPhoto using the USB connection, but if I have a RAW picture or a combination RAW and JPEG picture, it will not import into Photos. Am I missing something in regards to importing photos via the USB connection? If not then is the only way to transfer the pictures to the iMac to directly connect the SD card to the iMac?

The other issue is that RAW files of pictures show up as ***.RAF files, which I think is an Affinity related RAW file? I had done a trial of Affinity photo but that has expired, and wonder if somehow because of this the files are showing up as ***.RAF files. Is this correct and is this a problem if I end up trying to use Adobe or other programs for RAW file conversions to JPEG? If so, what should I do?

Thanks!

Tom

I'm of the opinion that using a USB connection is a more awkward method of transferring images to a computer (I also use an iMac).

The simplest and most straightforward solution is to get a small card reader that plugs into your USB ports rather than trying to pull the images out of the camera. This is the one I use. It supports the fastest current standards and is quite inexpensive. It should be readily available. You simply plug the card into the reader, then the reader into one of your available USB ports. Then it becomes a fast file transfer operation. Easy peasy.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...2DzEw7uMa_MVDmImbYrCLfeVUHkD1bVMaAnu7EALw_wcB

 

[BrownieVet]

One benefit of bouncing off questions in DPReview is learning new trick. Unfortunately, the user must be sufficiently knowledgeable, beyond the basics, to perform many of these tricks & Tips.

Here is another on Mac PHOTO:


How to specify file Metadata properties to b displayed in INFORMATION


How to display the INFORMATION of the file.


Information specified in the Matadata

As I recall, I edited a RAF (Fuji raw) file in iPhoto, the precursor of Photo.


For Nikon users of Nikon Image NX-i


Procedure for selecting (filter) types of files to Display

While the last image is for Nikon View NX-i, I remember using similar procedure on the Fuji supplied software.

When importing RAW+JPEG into Photos, the raw file is included with the jpeg but hidden and the resulting image has a "J" marker in the upper left indicating you are viewing the Jpeg version of the two. Open this image and select "edit". Go to the drop down "image" menu in the upper left and choose "Use raw as original". When done with editing, the resulting image will now display an "R" instead of the "J".

 

[GreatSouls]

Using the Image Capture works fine with importing RAF and JPEG photos using the USB port. Also, I can import using a card reader device, so I guess there is no problem.

I have tried to import using Photo, but have not been able to do so. Photo will show the XT2 under devices and I can see all the pictures, but it won't import the RAF files that I can tell. Also, interesting in the Finder app, I cannot see the XT2 when connected via USB.

Given I can import using Image Capture or with a SD card attachment, there is no worries about the other stuff, just surprised that I haven't been able to figure it out.

I will look at RAW file converters soon, I have downloaded the Silky Pix application from Fuji's website.

Thanks.

Make sure you have the camera USB configured for file transfer mode. The USB could be configured for tethering and that could be the reason you do not see the camera when connected. Check the manual on how to change the USB settings of the camera.

 

[AndyMulhearn]

Hi,

New to the forums and just acquired a Fuji XT2 camera. I am trying to set up the camera to transfer files to the iMac and have run into a couple of problems. In trying to transfer files to the iMac using a USB connection, the only place I see that there is a connection is in the iPhoto application. It does not show up in the Finder app under devices. I can import JPEG pictures into iPhoto using the USB connection, but if I have a RAW picture or a combination RAW and JPEG picture, it will not import into Photos. Am I missing something in regards to importing photos via the USB connection? If not then is the only way to transfer the pictures to the iMac to directly connect the SD card to the iMac?

The other issue is that RAW files of pictures show up as ***.RAF files, which I think is an Affinity related RAW file? I had done a trial of Affinity photo but that has expired, and wonder if somehow because of this the files are showing up as ***.RAF files. Is this correct and is this a problem if I end up trying to use Adobe or other programs for RAW file conversions to JPEG? If so, what should I do?

Thanks!

Tom

I'm of the opinion that using a USB connection is a more awkward method of transferring images to a computer (I also use an iMac).

The simplest and most straightforward solution is to get a small card reader that plugs into your USB ports rather than trying to pull the images out of the camera. This is the one I use. It supports the fastest current standards and is quite inexpensive. It should be readily available. You simply plug the card into the reader, then the reader into one of your available USB ports. Then it becomes a fast file transfer operation. Easy peasy.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...2DzEw7uMa_MVDmImbYrCLfeVUHkD1bVMaAnu7EALw_wcB

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Jerry-Astro
Fujifilm X Forum Co-Mod

While I generally agree, I do see one potential advantage to transferring via USB when using an X-T2. When using USB you can offload both SD cards at the same time in one step.

I think the X-T2 and X-Pro 2 are still both USB 2 though. If so that would mean what you gain by doing two cards at once you would lose doing single cards over USB 3.

Aside from that, i much prefer a USB reader to move files as it’s not using your camera battery and rediuces the risk of damage to the camera USB port...

—

Andy

 

[Ambulater]

Hi,

New to the forums and just acquired a Fuji XT2 camera. I am trying to set up the camera to transfer files to the iMac and have run into a couple of problems. In trying to transfer files to the iMac using a USB connection, the only place I see that there is a connection is in the iPhoto application. It does not show up in the Finder app under devices. I can import JPEG pictures into iPhoto using the USB connection, but if I have a RAW picture or a combination RAW and JPEG picture, it will not import into Photos. Am I missing something in regards to importing photos via the USB connection? If not then is the only way to transfer the pictures to the iMac to directly connect the SD card to the iMac?

The other issue is that RAW files of pictures show up as ***.RAF files, which I think is an Affinity related RAW file? I had done a trial of Affinity photo but that has expired, and wonder if somehow because of this the files are showing up as ***.RAF files. Is this correct and is this a problem if I end up trying to use Adobe or other programs for RAW file conversions to JPEG? If so, what should I do?

Thanks!

Tom

I'm of the opinion that using a USB connection is a more awkward method of transferring images to a computer (I also use an iMac).

The simplest and most straightforward solution is to get a small card reader that plugs into your USB ports rather than trying to pull the images out of the camera. This is the one I use. It supports the fastest current standards and is quite inexpensive. It should be readily available. You simply plug the card into the reader, then the reader into one of your available USB ports. Then it becomes a fast file transfer operation. Easy peasy.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...2DzEw7uMa_MVDmImbYrCLfeVUHkD1bVMaAnu7EALw_wcB

 

[AndyMulhearn]

Hi,

New to the forums and just acquired a Fuji XT2 camera. I am trying to set up the camera to transfer files to the iMac and have run into a couple of problems. In trying to transfer files to the iMac using a USB connection, the only place I see that there is a connection is in the iPhoto application. It does not show up in the Finder app under devices. I can import JPEG pictures into iPhoto using the USB connection, but if I have a RAW picture or a combination RAW and JPEG picture, it will not import into Photos. Am I missing something in regards to importing photos via the USB connection? If not then is the only way to transfer the pictures to the iMac to directly connect the SD card to the iMac?

The other issue is that RAW files of pictures show up as ***.RAF files, which I think is an Affinity related RAW file? I had done a trial of Affinity photo but that has expired, and wonder if somehow because of this the files are showing up as ***.RAF files. Is this correct and is this a problem if I end up trying to use Adobe or other programs for RAW file conversions to JPEG? If so, what should I do?

Thanks!

Tom

I'm of the opinion that using a USB connection is a more awkward method of transferring images to a computer (I also use an iMac).

The simplest and most straightforward solution is to get a small card reader that plugs into your USB ports rather than trying to pull the images out of the camera. This is the one I use. It supports the fastest current standards and is quite inexpensive. It should be readily available. You simply plug the card into the reader, then the reader into one of your available USB ports. Then it becomes a fast file transfer operation. Easy peasy.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...2DzEw7uMa_MVDmImbYrCLfeVUHkD1bVMaAnu7EALw_wcB

--
Jerry-Astro
Fujifilm X Forum Co-Mod

While I generally agree, I do see one potential advantage to transferring via USB when using an X-T2. When using USB you can offload both SD cards at the same time in one step.

I think the X-T2 and X-Pro 2 are still both USB 2 though. If so that would mean what you gain by doing two cards at once you would lose doing single cards over USB 3.

Aside from that, i much prefer a USB reader to move files as it’s not using your camera battery and rediuces the risk of damage to the camera USB port...

—

Andy

The X-T2 is USB 3.0.

Fair enough.

 

[Tsglover]

Ok, so I figured it out. You need to have uncompressed RAF files rather than Compressed RAF files in order for the iMac to transfer the files and be viewed in Photos.

I played around some more and determined that if you use SilkyPix, you need to have the RAW files copied into a folder on the Mac, you can't load a picture directly from Photos. Also, I took an uncompressed RAF file from Photos and made some changes using Photos. You then have to use Export to have modified photo converted to JPEG. Then you have to use the upload icon to move the photo into Photos ( it went into the general Photo section and couldn't direct it into an album).

I think if you want to use a RAW converter program other than the Mac, then you probably have to copy the RAF files into a folder so that the program can see the file.

 

[BrownieVet]

Ok, so I figured it out. You need to have uncompressed RAF files rather than Compressed RAF files in order for the iMac to transfer the files and be viewed in Photos.

I played around some more and determined that if you use SilkyPix, you need to have the RAW files copied into a folder on the Mac, you can't load a picture directly from Photos. Also, I took an uncompressed RAF file from Photos and made some changes using Photos. You then have to use Export to have modified photo converted to JPEG. Then you have to use the upload icon to move the photo into Photos ( it went into the general Photo section and couldn't direct it into an album).

I think if you want to use a RAW converter program other than the Mac, then you probably have to copy the RAF files into a folder so that the program can see the file.

 

[Tsglover]

I was trying to do things that people had posted but was not getting results. Doing a search, I found out that Apple doesn't recognize compressed RAF files. I took a RAW picture uncompressed and was able to load it and see it in Photos as a RAF file. So the problems I was having all related to having taken pictures in a compressed RAF format.

Once in Photos, I was able to do some modifications in the app, but could not find a way to just save as a JPEG in Photos. The option I found was exporting it as a JPEG but it exports it into a folder, not viewable in Photos. However if I clicked on the upload icon, one option was to upload to Photos, which worked. The upload goes into the general Photos area and I didn't see an option to upload it into an album.

When I used SilkyPix, in order to open a RAF photo, it only would look in the folders, I couldn't find a way to open a photo in the Photos area.

If I am missing something, I would be interested in knowing what I missed.

 

[Shomari]

When importing RAW+JPEG into Photos, the raw file is included with the jpeg but hidden and the resulting image has a "J" marker in the upper left indicating you are viewing the Jpeg version of the two. Open this image and select "edit". Go to the drop down "image" menu in the upper left and choose "Use raw as original". When done with editing, the resulting image will now display an "R" instead of the "J".

Thank you. I'm a long time Mac/photo user and an enthusiastic photographer and I did not know this. I should have ask.

Many amateur photo enthusiasts that use Macs are like me and want to spend more time taking pictures and enjoying the creative process rather than spending the time processing the shots. As limit as it may be to some, Apple's Photo software meets my need. Now more than ever.

I always wondered what that little "j" meant. You have now opened my world to new possibilities with this software.

Regards

 

[dv312]

Ok, so I figured it out. You need to have uncompressed RAF files rather than Compressed RAF files in order for the iMac to transfer the files and be viewed in Photos.

I played around some more and determined that if you use SilkyPix, you need to have the RAW files copied into a folder on the Mac, you can't load a picture directly from Photos. Also, I took an uncompressed RAF file from Photos and made some changes using Photos. You then have to use Export to have modified photo converted to JPEG. Then you have to use the upload icon to move the photo into Photos ( it went into the general Photo section and couldn't direct it into an album).

I think if you want to use a RAW converter program other than the Mac, then you probably have to copy the RAF files into a folder so that the program can see the file.

Yes, not just Apple, there are many editors which don't support compressed RAF

Workaround: convert them to DNG and everything will be dandy again

Cheers,

 

[BrownieVet]

Ok, so I figured it out. You need to have uncompressed RAF files rather than Compressed RAF files in order for the iMac to transfer the files and be viewed in Photos.

I played around some more and determined that if you use SilkyPix, you need to have the RAW files copied into a folder on the Mac, you can't load a picture directly from Photos. Also, I took an uncompressed RAF file from Photos and made some changes using Photos. You then have to use Export to have modified photo converted to JPEG. Then you have to use the upload icon to move the photo into Photos ( it went into the general Photo section and couldn't direct it into an album).

I think if you want to use a RAW converter program other than the Mac, then you probably have to copy the RAF files into a folder so that the program can see the file.

Yes, not just Apple, there are many editors which don't support compressed RAF

Workaround: convert them to DNG and everything will be dandy again

Cheers,

 

[fotomotovfr]

You're welcome Howard.

I don't remember how I stumbled on it but it was sure a nice surprise. I use LR for most work but for something quick I really like Photos. I also like using iPhoto (yes, it's different from Photos) for quick printing as its output on my Epson printer is consistent and reliable. I don't print enough to pursue (and pay) for other programs that may be better.

 

[double00]

When importing RAW+JPEG into Photos, the raw file is included with the jpeg but hidden and the resulting image has a "J" marker in the upper left indicating you are viewing the Jpeg version of the two. Open this image and select "edit". Go to the drop down "image" menu in the upper left and choose "Use raw as original". When done with editing, the resulting image will now display an "R" instead of the "J".

Very helpful - Thanks.