Kodak Software and Intel Macs

[BobSmith]

I saw a post on another list today from a photographer saying that his 760/Kodak software wouldn't work on a new Intel chipped Mac. He didn't specify whether talking about Camera Manager or PhotoDesk but I surmise from the context that he meant Camera Manager. Anyone have any direct experience with either program on one of the new Macs?

It's the inevitable creep of problems like this when software/hardware advances while our wonderful cameras remain stagnant that will sooner or later force us to move on. What'll happen when Apple releases it's next cat or Microsoft finally launches Vista. Any bets on whether our current software will move happily ahead? I'm doubtful. Sure, we can keep an older system around to run the camera but... just thinking...

Bob Smith

[Jules_Boag]

Bob I wouldn't hold your breath for a UB Photodesk. Adobe Lightroom does support the kodak files so that might be the future on MacIntels. I've never understood Kodaks digital road map. Lots of great products but no real commitment to them.

[DanSroka]

I would imagine that Photodesk would run fine on Intel Mac, in emulation. Don't forget that Photoshop itself isn't universal yet.

(I recommend using ACR (and soon Lightroom) over Photodesk -- they both support the Kodak SLR/* very well.)

[BobSmith]

PhotoDesk is not what I was worried about. Though I've always liked Photodesk, there are other good raw processors that are still current and still support Kodaks. Bridge/ACR provide a very nice workflow the my 14nx files. Camera Manager is/was my concern. A very high percentage of my shooting is done tethered.

I took the plunge and bought an entire Canon system this past week. Will be saying a reluctant goodbye to my Kodak/Nikon gear very soon. After 32 productive years with Nikon and 10 with Kodak digital, this is not a decision I made lightly. Image quality with the 5D is remarkably similar to what I can get out the 14nx but the workflow and camera handling is much better... especially as I look to the future. I'm shooting tethered with a 5D and monitoring the shoot with Bridge. A very good workflow indeed. Tethered shooting with the 5D is faster than the 14n and so far... very reliable... even with my cobbled together long USB cable made from a handful of extension cables stuck together. The shooting interface allows simpler control of the camera and takes up very little screen real estate. It's great for working on a location laptop.

Bob Smith