Hi,
I am interested in the Fast Image Viewer codec pack for Canon raw file thumbnail viewing, but would appreciate some help with a couple questions first:
1) Does use of the codec pack result in 'any' changes at all to the raw files (are the files themselves modified in any way)? or does it leave them 'exactly' as they were before?
2) The info on the website (see quote below) implies that the codec pack is Microsoft approved (at least that's the impression I get)...is it?
"In our experience, the FastPictureViewer Codec Pack is much faster at decoding CR2 raw images [...and] comes with a 64-bit version that will work with the 64-bit version of ICE" -- Microsoft Research (Image Composite Editor Team)
3) If I buy the codec pack will I have the option of installing 'only' the canon raw codecs? or do I have to install all the codecs (even the ones I don't need....like the Nikon ones ect.)?
4) I'm assuming that once the codec pack is installed, it will only affect Raw files...in other words no changes will be made to the codecs/file associations/programs used to load/preview other file formats (tiff/jpg ect)...is this correct?
5) Once installed, can the codec pack be uninstalled via 'Windows Programs & Features' in the control panel (Win 7)?
Thanks for any help,
Bill