jhc Posted April 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just purchased the D-Lux6 and to my horror have discovered on the Adobe LightroomI 4 download that Adobe no longer support Windows XP!!!!!!!!!!! Is there anyway I can open my RAW files? HELP PLEASE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xalo Posted April 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2013 Hello, Don't take my word for it, but Raw Photo Processor should be able to help. It's free to start with, perhaps not the most intuitive software around but a great tool that worked on my old PowerBook G4, exists for Windows and is very resistent against programmed obsolescence. Cheers, Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kzihr Posted April 9, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2013 UFRaw should do the trick... If you can live with an older version of LR, then you can use your license to activate LR. A great alternative is Darktable. It processes RAW files too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhc Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted April 11, 2013 Many thanks guys for your kind help. Problem solved-downloaded Adobe DNG Converter! Seems to do the job fine, fingers x. Never used DNG Converter previously so I'm on a learning curve. Hope I'm doing the right thing? Thanks again. jhc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhanke Posted April 11, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 11, 2013 If I recall correctly, the Leica page permits the dowonload of Lightroom 3 as well, for those still on 32bit systems (like myself). Presumably, this download excludes you from a later download of LR4, so you have to purchase an ordinary upgrade. However, I consider LR 3.6 as a quite well-made software, which I can work with. Using Leica cameras makes one rather conservative, so I have no problem using outdated software versions, as long as they can accomplish what I want them to do (still using Photoshop CS2). Marcus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhc Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 12, 2013 Hi, Manke, Thank you for your kind response. I already have Lightroom3 that was perfect for my DL5, but unfortunately does not recognise RWL files from the DL6. Hence my original concern. As you may be aware, Lightroom4 does not support Windows XP! So far, Adobe DNG converter seems to do the trick. Thank you again. jhc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhanke Posted April 12, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 12, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Soory, I was not aware that the DL6 - again - introduced a different RAW format. This is somewhat annoying. I fear that it is time for us to upgrade to a 64bit system. Generally, the use of multi-core hardware can be a distinct advantage in using picture editing software. I spend a lot of time waiting for my NIK filters to complete their calculations. Regards, Marcus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikasmg Posted April 22, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 22, 2013 Soory, I was not aware that the DL6 - again - introduced a different RAW format. This is somewhat annoying. I fear that it is time for us to upgrade to a 64bit system. Generally, the use of multi-core hardware can be a distinct advantage in using picture editing software. I spend a lot of time waiting for my NIK filters to complete their calculations. Regards, Marcus I've been trying out the LR5 beta and a number if photo manipulation and editing features are very good. Better make the switch from XP :-) - Vikas Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosebud55 Posted April 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 26, 2013 Hi I have just purchased the D Lux 6 and what a beauty it is! Love it. I wanted to ask about downloading Lightroom 4. We already have Lightroom 3, so what happens when we do the download? My husband uses LR 3 for his Panasonic GX-1. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted April 27, 2013 Share #10 Posted April 27, 2013 HiI have just purchased the D Lux 6 and what a beauty it is! Love it. I wanted to ask about downloading Lightroom 4. We already have Lightroom 3, so what happens when we do the download? My husband uses LR 3 for his Panasonic GX-1. Thanks. After download LR4 will ask to convert your catalog from 3 to 4 and within a few minutes you will be up and running 4. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted May 5, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2013 This is confusing...I have an X1 with LR3.6. Works fine. I also have Windows XP and Photoshop CS2. I do everything I need. Been contemplating a D-Lux 6. Any reason I cannot just take the files into LR 3.6? If I cannot, then I will forego purchasing a D-Lux 6 because there is no reason to change any of my software ... or hardware for that matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 5, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2013 What possible reason could there be not to update LR:confused: From a user point of view it is virtually the same software with improved sharpening and noise reduction and some additional features. The learning curve for the user is nil. As for CS2, the resulting images are way behind the quality CS5 or CS6 produce. That is really a quantum leap, and don't get me started on the benefits of the content aware technology. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted May 5, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) What possible reason could there be not to update LR:confused: From a user point of view it is virtually the same software with improved sharpening and noise reduction and some additional features. The learning curve for the user is nil. As for CS2, the resulting images are way behind the quality CS5 or CS6 produce. That is really a quantum leap, and don't get me started on the benefits of the content aware technology. Hi, Jaap, how ya been? If the information above is correct, LR4 does not work with XP...is that correct? I cannot afford much in this life anymore as the following has happened to us: 1. I lost my career in 2008, no work since. 2. My wife lost her job in 2010 after a heart attack, a small stroke and 10 cardiac arrests from a reaction to a new heart drug. 3. I have been a 24/7 caregiver since 2010. 4. My wife had a full stroke 5 months ago and is working hard in recovery with medical bills well over a half million to date. 5. Social security checks pay for rent and food and our savings has been gone for a few years now. 6. Money is tight...choosing medicines over meals at times. 7. Moving back to digital with the X1 (bought used for less than half price) because I can no longer afford film and processing. 8. Old Dell desktop is 10 years old and working fine but no way to afford a replacement. 9. Blah, blah...you don't want to know the rest. So, can I use a D6 with my current XP and LR3.6? I sure hope so. Edited May 5, 2013 by dave.gt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 5, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 5, 2013 Hi Dave. Sorry to hear about your troubles - wishing you improvement... It may well be tha LR3 accepts D6 files, I do not know, but if not there are plenty of free and affordable raw converters out there that will meet your needs. Photoninja is very good and a LR plugin. They do not list the D6, but their user support is very active and responsive so you can ask, there is Raw Therapee, Irfanview, and many others that are XP compatible. Just a bit of Internet research needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted May 5, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 5, 2013 the bigger question is: why are you using XP!? lol. i use XP at work and it is horrible....like epic horrible. get rid of it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted May 5, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 5, 2013 the bigger question is: why are you using XP!? lol. i use XP at work and it is horrible....like epic horrible. get rid of it! You must not have been paying attention. I cannot afford it or the new computer and other software upgrades!!! Why is it so difficult to find out if LR 3.6 will accept DNG files from the D-Lux 6? Anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted May 6, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 6, 2013 Dave, I'm sorry for your troubles,keeping up with computers is a pain in the butt. The Dlux6 does not shoot a .DNG. It's Raw file is a .RWL my guess is that it is Panasonic's raw format. If I'm not overstepping my bounds may I suggest you enjoy your camera and shoot Jpgs The Dlux 6 shoots a wonderful Jpg that you can later mess with in Photoshop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted May 6, 2013 Share #18 Posted May 6, 2013 Looks like their is a patch: Why doesn’t my version of Photoshop or Lightroom support my camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted May 6, 2013 Share #19 Posted May 6, 2013 You must not have been paying attention. I cannot afford it or the new computer and other software upgrades!!! Why is it so difficult to find out if LR 3.6 will accept DNG files from the D-Lux 6? Anyone? LOL...what? you cannot afford to upgrade Windows, but you can afford Leica gear!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 6, 2013 Share #20 Posted May 6, 2013 Syed You are out of order. If you have an old but working computer, with old but working software, to upgrade who whole kit to a current model would cost well more than the price of a D-Lux 6. Poking fun is uncalled for. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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