RAW Format, *ist DS and Photoshop?

[Photo-John]

I assume you have RAW conversion software from Pentax that came with the camera? You can use that software to do your RAW conversions, save the files as TIFFs, and then use Photoshop for further editing. That way you can shot RAW until there's a *ist DS plug-in available for Photoshop. If you want to shoot RAW, that's the best thing to do. You will likely regret irt if you shoot JPEGs now. I shoot RAW mostly for long-term archive purposes. I don't usually use the RAW files since most of my photos go straight to the Web. I only use the RAW files for serious printing. I can't remember - does the *ist DS have the option of capturing JPEG and RAW at the same time? If so, that's what I do. That's a great compromise if you need JPEG and RAW files.

[peted56]

Yes I have the RAW conversion software from Pentax but would simply prefer to use Photoshop. JPEG will be perfectly fine for most of my photography but I still want the option to use RAW and use the tools of my choice. The plugin for the D model does not work with files from the DS model, I am sure Adobe will have them soon but the DS has been out for some time.

Thanks.

Pete D