emailing raw images
Oct 1, 2011 12:03:28 #
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
Oct 1, 2011 12:07:09 #
Very likely no if you have in the J-Peg format, never ever Raw. You can send to your self first for an idea - if you can open it, very likely they can
Oct 1, 2011 12:11:49 #
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
Raw is proprietary by manufacturer and even changes between models... So, Yes, the individual you send a raw file to would need the same software that you use (or comparable) to open the raw image.
It's also a huge file and would require the right send/receive protocols to get that much data transferred..(some e-mail sites have maximum folder size)
Oct 1, 2011 12:30:27 #
Yes - your other reply is right on. The first time through I was speed reading, that is polite way of saying not paying attention. Never email anything Raw unless requested and even then as noted it may not work for several reasons.
Oct 1, 2011 12:33:24 #
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
Oct 1, 2011 12:40:32 #
bobmielke wrote:
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
That Bob always is more specific then I - guess that comes from knowing of what he writes & knowledge of his craft. Thanks
Oct 1, 2011 12:44:10 #
Freeware FastStone Image Viewer will allow viewing of most RAW images.
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
http://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm
Oct 2, 2011 11:00:34 #
saichiez
Loc: Beautiful Central Oregon
bobmielke wrote:
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
I think that should be IRFANVIEW.
Oct 2, 2011 11:10:41 #
saichiez wrote:
I think that should be IRFANVIEW.
bobmielke wrote:
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
I think that should be IRFANVIEW.
Thank you for catching my mistake. You are correct.
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Me
Oct 2, 2011 14:26:20 #
bobmielke wrote:
Thank you for catching my mistake. You are correct.
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saichiez wrote:
I think that should be IRFANVIEW.
bobmielke wrote:
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
Tracey1159 wrote:
When emailing a raw image to somebody, does that individual have to have specific software to open the image?
They'll need a graphic editor that can open your camera's raw format or a free cataloging & viewing program like InFranview, available at http://www.download.com.
I think that should be IRFANVIEW.
Thank you for catching my mistake. You are correct.
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Bob is always on his toes - thanks to all for lots of good info. Now if some one could tell me how to remenber it all so tomorrow I won't look at the same things and be awed all over again I would appreciate it.
Oct 2, 2011 17:00:52 #
I would never give a raw file to anyone. TIFF was specifically created to send images over the net to be used for color separating and high end printing....
Oct 2, 2011 17:19:30 #
For sure the issue will be the size of the file. Most e-mail clients either will not let you send a file over about 2mb. And the receiver has to be able to download it via their e-mail client.
Windows Explorer or FastStone or Picasa will all allow you to view a RAW in most cases.
How big are your RAW files?
Windows Explorer or FastStone or Picasa will all allow you to view a RAW in most cases.
How big are your RAW files?
Oct 2, 2011 20:39:53 #
ShakyShutter wrote:
For sure the issue will be the size of the file. Most e-mail clients either will not let you send a file over about 2mb. And the receiver has to be able to download it via their e-mail client.
Windows Explorer or FastStone or Picasa will all allow you to view a RAW in most cases.
How big are your RAW files?
Windows Explorer or FastStone or Picasa will all allow you to view a RAW in most cases.
How big are your RAW files?
Most email clients are a minimum of 10 megs (Microsoft Outlook) and Yahoo! and Hotmail are 25 megs. You can use (free) services such as 4shared or Dropbox to allow sharing of larger files.
Oct 2, 2011 20:42:19 #
Max Savant wrote:
I would never give a raw file to anyone. TIFF was specifically created to send images over the net to be used for color separating and high end printing....
I have given RAW files because I work with others and their RAW files on photographic projects, much like I did when I was recording music and sent WAV files to colleagues that would need them for continuing a project. There is metadata and you have the original RAW on your hard drive for proof of ownership.
Oct 3, 2011 03:41:54 #
arphot wrote:
quote=ShakyShutter For sure the issue will be the... (show quote)
My bad! Some of us live in a nearly dial-up world so we are very sensitive to file size. Believe it or not some places in the United States do not have high speed anything...
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