Help please

[Lou_smorals]

Hi
sorry if this me being a total numpty but after altering settings in my camera photos cannot be viewed on my laptop. photos used to show up jpeg format but now they show up as "RAW"and I cannot view them.
can anybody tell me what I need to do please.
LS

[neo2810]

Yes, either load the software which should have come with your camera and you will be able to view and edit the RAW format pics, or go into the menu of your camera and change the file format from RAW back to JPEG. What make of camera you got?

PS: RAW is a much better format if you want to edit your pic's with more control. Take up more space on your card but well worth it if you are into post processing. If you just want to take shots and save them on the PC without editing, then stick to JPEG.

[Lou_smorals]

Hi
thanks very much for reply. camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ50
cheers
LS

[dpSparhawk]

Do you not have the manual with it?

If not, do what Neo said. Check through all the menus until you find the file format or resolution setting. Should be able to change it back to JPEG

[mij]

This might help:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...photo/raw.mspx

[[wingnut]]

Don't panic if you use Adobe Photoshop you will be able to view the raw images you have taken already. Just make sure you have the latest RAW update for photoshop though.

[Lou_smorals]

Hi
Thank you all lads, much appreciated
LS

[argonne]

Raw files are a great way to save your files. They are at there best form. Write and save them to dvd. Convert files with photoshop or raw converter to jpegs for use.