Microsoft RAW Image Viewer

[the foto fanatic]

I've just noticed this article on DPReview.
Microsoft will soon be offering a RAW thumbnail & file viewer as a power tool.

It appears that it will form part of the OS to allow RAW images to be viewed in a way similar to the present Picture & Fax viewer.
Should be avialable for downlaod in the next couple of weeks.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0506/05060201nikon_nefwindows.asp

[Glen]

Trev, there is also a fix by Shaun Ivory, a microsoft engineer to do the same. Do a search on his name at DPReview and have it now. I have been using it for six months and it is great. Has also been posted here but cant remember what under.

[rjlhughes]

Glen,

is that programme you mention an alternative to RawShooter Essentials?

I'm finding it so helpful for getting the right range of densities....but wouldn't mind having a play with an alternative.

Actually I think shooting raw saved my bacon on Tuesday, when my flash wasn't fully recharging between shots. And they were group shots....

[the foto fanatic]

Trev, there is also a fix by Shaun Ivory, a microsoft engineer to do the same. Do a search on his name at DPReview and have it now. I have been using it for six months and it is great. Has also been posted here but cant remember what under.

Yes, Glen - I also use the Shaun Ivory fix. I think I posted in that thread.

What is different about the newly announced Microsoft power tool is that you will be able to view full-size NEFs in Windows Explorer, not just thumbnails.

[Glen]

Thanks Trevor, didn't realise that was the difference, that is a big improvement, will look forward to it.


ps Do Microsloth have acces to WB encryption?