Digital BW, The Print

Steve,

> 
> The following appears on the Adobe website:
>...

> Support for the following cameras is included in Photoshop CS2.
> Camera Raw 3.0 is not compatible with Photoshop CS.
> 
> Note: Adobe expects to offer preliminary support for the Canon Rebel
> XT and the Nikon D2X in May.
> 
> If I am reading this correctly, it appears that you will have to
> upgrade to CS2 just to use the newest version of Camera Raw (3.0).  I
> am thinking about getting a Rebel XT but I am certainly not going to
> lay out another $150 or so to get an already expensive program to
> work with a new camera.  ...

I'm just using the Canon utility that came with the Rebel XT to process the
raw files into 16 bit RGB.  The differences in the conversion programs I
looked at seemed to be mostly sharpening and other processing that I'd
rather control in PS once the file is converted.  The Canon utility that
came with the Rebel XT does a fine job.  All I do is plug the USB cord into
the camera and the program automatically starts.

On the other hand, I did put in my order for CS2.  In addition to the raw
support, there are other enhancements that are useful.  The higher bit
depth, for example, should allow combining bracketed shots without
significant information loss, and overcoming the digital sensors' lack of
dynamic range is going to be critical for top notch printing.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com