Camera Raw in Photoshop CS3

[naznomore_92]

I just got Photoshop CS3 and I must say I am in love. It is so much to learn I will be stuck in front of the computer for life. My question is concerning the camera raw feature. When I go to browse and open Adobe Bridge I can select to open a picture in camera raw mode, yet I am pretty sure my little Coolpix L18 does not save pictures in camera raw format. So how can I open a picture in a format that I did not select from the camera. Is this actually the photoshop raw mode which I have heard about. What is the differenct between Photoshop and Camera Raw. I think my brain is raw from all this thinking. I'm gonna go get some snaps in (take some pictures) to ease my mind. Thanks for your help.
Snap it up
Naz

[tadrscin]

CS3 now allows you to open Jpegs in Camera RAW as well as native RAW files. Basically Camera RAW allows you to do non-destructive edits to your photos. I'm sure someone else can provide a much more detailed explanation than that.