Apple Adds RAW Support for 16 New Cameras from Leica, Nikon, Panasoni. Pentax, Sony Alpha

Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 6.03 Friday, an update that adds support to OS X Yosemite for 16 new camera from Leica, Nikon, Panasoni. Pentax, and Sony Alpha. RAW is a file format for storing images in a way with minimal processing—it's most often used by pros.

Apple's patch notes, which is simply a list of cameras supported:

Supported by Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 6.03

  • Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
  • Leica V-Lux (Typ 114)
  • Leica X (Typ 113)
  • Leica X Vario (Typ 107)
  • Nikon D5500
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ72
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS40
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ60
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ61
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS50
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ70
  • Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ71
  • Pentax 645Z
  • Pentax K-S1
  • Sony Alpha ILCE-7M2

You can download the update through the Mac App Store under Updates.