Apple released a software update Thursday to let its Aperture 2, iPhoto ‘08, and iPhoto ‘09 photo-editing software handle raw images from three newer SLRs, Canon’s Rebel T1i, Nikon’s D5000, and Olympus’ E-30.

Higher-end cameras offer raw image formats that supply more flexibility and quality than JPEG, but the raw file formats are proprietary, vary from one camera model to

another, and require companies such as Apple and Adobe Systems to release a constant stream of updates. Microsoft relies on camera manufacturers to supply software for Windows that can interpret the raw goods, which is taken directly from camera image sensors without in-camera processing.

Camera makers typically supply their own software for handling raw images, but many society prefer their own photo software.

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Orginal post by Stephen Shankland