70D RAW codec

[BobSapey]

Since buying a 70D last year I have been limited in viewing my RAW files on my computer. I can view them in PhotoShop and in Digital Photo Professional, but other photo editors display the photos with a pink tint. Windows is also unable to make thumbnails. I am using Win7 64 and have installed the latest codec, but the 70D is not listed in the cameras with which this works. I have emailed Canon support but was told to use DPP.As PS works I have learned to use it, but it can still be a bit frustrating when it uses Windows file manager such as in selecting files for HDR. Does anyone know if there is a solution to this?

[AndyA]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I still can't natively view .CR2 files in Windows 8.1, even after installing the codecs.

[Sarawak]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I have a similar problem and have solved this by downloading Faststone Image viewer. It's free and seems to work on all files of any type. Gives thumbnails and full screen images. And you can transfer into Photoshop directly from it.

http://www.faststone.org/

You can even do minor edits with it. The image resizer is also a good tool to download.

Hope this helps,

Sara W.

[antoeknee]

Re: 70D RAW codec

Good chance that Irfanview would also work.

[Norman]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I think Bob's problem is getting Windows to natively display his raw images in Explorer not finding a package that can display them.

I had this problem when Win7 came out and couldn't understand why Win XP displayed the images but Win7 couldn't. It appears that the Win7 x64 Canon codec didn't work and Canon didn't have a 64 bit codec available. I downloaded and installed Fast Picture Viewer which, although not free, is reasonably priced (just a few dollars). It worked a treat.

With recent updates being applied to Win 7 and/or downloading Canon's codec (I can't remember which) I no longer have the problem and was able to uninstall Fast Picture Viewer.

It may be worth downloading the latest MS codec pack and/or the Canon one.

edit: Just noticed you have already tried the latest codecs so I'd give Fast Picture Viewer a try.

[George Bear]

Re: 70D RAW codec

Microsoft's latest [Sept 2013] Camera Codec for Windows doesn't support the 70D in Windows 7 (it does however in the [Dec 2013] Windows 8.1 variant I think). Canon never to my knowledge bothered with a 64-bit Codec? (Although I haven't checked recently). So it's using third party products. Or you can shoot in RAW+JPEG and at least you know what IMG_0123.CR2 contains (from IMG_0123.JPG) in Windows Explorer.

[BobSapey]

Re: 70D RAW codec

As you say Norman the problem is with Windows. Both PS and DPP work with the RAW files. Adobe Bridge does great thumbnails as well, but I cannot view then in Windows Explorer. I do have other RAW files from my old 450D that Windows will display, the problem is with 70D files.

I'm guessing that if Microsoft have included the 70D in their Win 8 codec, then maybe they don't intend to support it in Win 7. All a bit frustrating

[Norman]

Re: 70D RAW codec

Try the Fast Picture Viewer codec pack. $14.95 (about £10) works a treat. Also displays all sorts of other formats too PSD, TIFF, PDF etc.).

You can try before you buy. At least you'll know whether it works for your 70D then.

I have no connection with company BTW.

[BobSapey]

Re: 70D RAW codec

Thanks Norman. I downloaded the trial version of Fast Picture Viewer codec and it worked, so I have bought it. There's an Xmas discount and it was only £6.33 which was a very good price.

[briansquibb]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I have no issue with DPP or Photoshop Express and Windows 7 Pro 64

[Norman]

Re: 70D RAW codec

Can you view your 70D raw files in Microsoft Explorer?

[BobSapey]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I can view thumbnails so I presume I can view the full pictures - never thought to check and I've turned the PC off now (on my iPad). I'll check tomorrow.

[the black fox]

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You could always buy a MAC they just work LOL

[BobSapey]

Re: 70D RAW codec

It works fine with Windows Photo Gallery. Initially I got the Microsoft message saying it didn't recognise the CR2 format, but it worked despite that.

A Mac would be nice and I did consider it when I retired last year, but when I looked into the cost, including replacing software such as Photoshop and Cubase, I was able to build a new PC for about a quarter the price. So my head beat my heart.

[Norman]

Re: 70D RAW codec

I have no issue with DPP or Photoshop Express and Windows 7 Pro 64

The issue that Bob had was that he couldn't see thumbnails of his raw images within Explorer. He didn't want to have to open another application to view them. Does your PC display the 70D raw image thumbnails within Explorer (not within DPP or PS)?