60D CR2 files and Photoshop Elements

[jimr2446]

Upgraded from 20D to 60D. My Photoshop Elements v. 8 will not open  the CR2 files. Elements says it doesn't recognize format. Do I need a newer version?

[cicopo]

More than likely you do. You can check the Adobe site for the necessary update to Camera RAW but in general Adobe only lets you update the last one or 2 versions of Elements or even the full Photoshop package.

[jimr2446 · Accepted solution]

Thanks. I will check with Adobe. Of course, as soon as I register version 11, Adobe will release #12! They wait for me, I think. 🙂

[cicopo]

Nothing new there. I bought 10 only to then be notified 11 was now available. 

[jimr2446]

An update on my issue with CR2 files from my 60D not opening on PS Elements 8. If you log on to Canon's web site you can find plug-ins to update Elements for most older versions. The down load and activation instructions are a bit confusing but it will work. Hope this helps anybody with this issue.

[jimr2446]

Meant to say Adobe's web site, not Canon! Had a brain cramp. Sorry.

[7D5D]

Have you considered moving up to Lightroom? 

You can download a free trial here for LR4.