X3F File Format - Sigma DP2X

[theim]

Hi Kirk,

Any chance this format will be supported soon?  When in PM, if I open a folder of these image files into a contact sheet, the contact sheet is blank.
At the moment, I cannot rename or keyword any of these images, as PM can't 'see' them.

Thanks and best regards,
-Tom

[Kirk Baker]

Tom,

Any chance this format will be supported soon?  When in PM, if I open a folder of these image files into a contact sheet, the contact sheet is blank.
At the moment, I cannot rename or keyword any of these images, as PM can't 'see' them.

Unless Sigma has started putting JPEG previews inside their RAW files, we can't add support for them.  If you want to send us a sample file, click on my name to the left of this message, then click on the 'personal message' link.  I will respond with upload instructions.

Thanks,

-Kirk

[theim]

Hi Kirk,

Thanks for such a quick response - and on the weekend no less!
I just replied to your note and will await instructions for providing a sample file.

I notice the following:
- Mac Finder does not display a thumbnail image for .X3F files (without a 3rd-party plug-in).
  Mac Finder WILL display a generic thumbnail (of no use - no image).

- Mac Preview cannot open .X3F files (even with the aforementioned plug-in installed).
- PM will not display .X3F files at all (not even a generic thumbnail).  Contact sheet is blank.


If I create a DNG from the .X3F file...
- Mac Finder does not display a thumbnail image for the DNG file (just a generic thumbnail with no image).
- Mac Preview cannot open any DNG file created from a .X3F file.
- PM seems to work fine with any DNG file created from a .X3F file.

Thanks again,
-Tom