Jpeg + RAW - Just saved 2 Jpeg's (EOS 500D)

JasonM · 7 Dec 2009 at 17:12

Hi, question about RAW + jpeg on a Canon eos 500D.

I tried RAW + JPEG for the first time yesterday (NEC Bike show), I took over 300 pictures. I copied the pictures using Windows 64 (normal windows device software) to my computer by plugging in the USB cable. When I looked at the folder for every one picture taken there was 2 jpeg's.

I then viewed the card folder, and again it showed two jpegs for every image taken. They were saved like this - first image IMG_5579(1).jpg , second image IMG_5579.jpg.

Have I done something wrong, or is there an issue with camera firmware?

Afterwards I did a test shot in RAW only, and this appeared on the card fine.

Thanks
Jason

namnoc · 7 Dec 2009 at 18:26

Sounds like you accidentally copied it twice to the PC. Windows auto sticks in the (1), (2) etc to say overwriting the original file.

mctiny · 8 Dec 2009 at 01:32

namnoc said:
Sounds like you accidentally copied it twice to the PC. Windows auto sticks in the (1), (2) etc to say overwriting the original file.

I'd agree with that, I've done it many times...

Overlag · 9 Dec 2009 at 05:22

you need to use canon software to get the RAW files off the camera. At least you do on my 400d.

D.P. · 9 Dec 2009 at 08:39

Same on my D90. With my D70 I could browse to the foilder. With my D90 the RAW files have to be transferred with the Nikon software.

footman · 9 Dec 2009 at 12:33

With my Canon 40D if I open the RAW image with PS Elements 6 Edit then Canon Camera Raw opens inside that.

Tuttonp · 9 Dec 2009 at 12:46

If you browse the card you should have files showing as .jpg and an equivalent .cr2 file which is the RAW file (they will have the same file name just a different extension). That's certainly how they are captured on my 30D and NO you do not need the Canon specific software, mine import fine using Picassa or Lightroom 1.1