Anyone having trouble with OSX

[jeffinkansas]

on my fuji CD there is a OSX installer package, but when I attempt to install the softerware, my installer hangs at 95% of the processing. Fuji doesnt know what is going on, and they are researching the problem now. Does anyone know a secret I dont? Help!:confused

[jeffinkansas]

i dont know what I did but I now have the raw converter working in classic

[NedPeirce]

I just tried the OSX install that is on the Fine Pix SW CD that came with my new S2. I tried it several times on a brand new 14.1'' iBook - even rebooting a couple times to see if that would help.

I got the progress bar and all but the last 5% or so was done - the message says 'less than a minute remains' and nada. I went into the terminal window and looked to see what was running and perl and Install were clocking cpu cycles so it wasn't just hung it was doing - something. No joy.

I then tried loading the OS8/9 version and that seems to have loaded fine. But what a dissapointment!

No info on the Fuji site I could see - I may call them and see if there is any new information somewhere.

[Lorne]

I installed in Classic, no problems.
I find i-pix to be the better program, by far, but I'm not using the CCD RAW component. I recently did some 20 x 24 prints from the 35 meg RGB TIFFS, and the're beautiful.

[PaulN]

The OS X patch doesn't work. I installed it right after Fuji posted it and although I got it to load, it doesn't do anything. There is evidently no communication between the OS X viewer and the rest of the software which is still classic, and since the converters have to be called from the viewer, it's useless. It doesn't even show the .RAF thumbnails. I'm processing my raw files in classic until Eric Hyman releases the next version of MacBibble <www.bibblelabs.com>. It's in late beta testing so it shouldn't be too long.

[cbandes]

The problem has to do with where Stuffit Expander is located. I think it has to be in your utilities folder rather than in your Applications folder. (or vice versa, can't remember)

Putting stuffit expander in the correct place is a definite fix.

[NedPeirce]

My thanks to all who posted replies.

Creating a symbolic link for the Stuffit Expander did the trick for the OSX installer - perhaps the utility moved since Fuji made their package.

I am leaning toward springing ANOTHER $135 bucks for the full version of the SW programs apparently available only from Fuji in Edison NJ (in Europe and Canada - from your camera dealer).

http://www.fujifilmsupport.com/accesory/html/fxs2pro/s2pro.html

The HS-S2 Part #FZ31400-400 CD with the Hyper-Utiliity ("Shooting software") and the full version of the "RAF Converter Software EX" (which allows you to alter the conversion parameters - kind of necessary) ... big bummer that this sw is extra $$ - it seems some sale packages have it bundled with the camera - my Broadway Photo experience was less than heartwarming - besides the xeroxed manual no Hyper-Utility - though they did include the manual for it (?!).

THe same URL shows the "FinePix EX" CD as $135 - and the CD image appears to be of the LE version. Most confusing and disconcerting. Also, $46.76 (besides being a VERY odd amount - is a LOT to pay for a small manual).

I am getting BEAUTIFUL shots (some) already - love the camera. Lots of options to get familar with. Focus seems sharp but quixotic often focusing on the wrong picture areas - probably using it incorrectly.

[PaulN]

Ned, before you shell out $135 for Fuji's hyper software at least think about MacBibble <www.bibblelabs.com>. The Mac version that'll do .RAF conversion is in beta testing now and should be out in a short time. Cost US$99. It's much better than Fuji's stuff, cheaper, and it's OS X native. I have the older version that I used to process .NEFs from my old Nikon D1 and it was great.

[jeffinkansas]

Now what exactly do I have to do with the stuffit expander? I have tried moving it around with no luck. thanks in advance.

Jeff

[kari]

hi
you should put aliases of that stuffit to several folders, desk top, aplications, and other folders. you don't have to have many stuffits just one but aliases in folders and that is the way how it will work. i don't remember all folders that there are so this answer is very bad, but it works.

good luck

[shutterbugtae]

I have great admiration for people who can spend the time to "fix" stuff with software.I'm just a lowley photographer,I have given up on OSXXXXXXXXX,
:mad: as about every thing that I own that prints,scans,downloads , and can crash that is plugged into my system has quit working when OSXXXXXXXXX,is "enabled"(what an interesting thing to say when it dosen't work!!!).So I'm still in a OS9.x world and I'm stayin' put untill Apple and the rest of the world starts talking to each other! ;) humbly,TAE

[paco]

I have a G4 dual 1gig, I also have Jag on a G4 400 with no problems. What hardware do you have?

[jeffinkansas]

I also have dual 1gigs and OS X but no dice. I have even done the alias business as previously described. Any help would be great.

Jeff

[NedPeirce]

I have downloaded the Bibble software and it does look like it is worth getting. It still doesn't provide camera control so I still need the Fuji software. I am pursuing getting it from my vendor, Broadway Photo and if that fails from Fuji.

I am waiting for a HS-S2 CD to arrive from BroadwayPhoto. If I get the right one this time I will take back all bad vibes about them.

I have 2 Jaguar (OS X 10.2) macs:
- iMac classic Bonde Blue (233 MHz G3) upgraded Video, 384 MB memory, and 60 GB hd and an
- iBook (800 MHz G3, 640MB mem, 14'' monitor, 30 GB hd) neither liked the Fuji OS X install package.

[Jim]

Jeff, one week ago I too tried loading the S2 software onto my TiBook running System 10.2 and had the same 95% completion stage hang up ("1 minute left"). I successfully installed the software on the same TiBook running System 9.2 but really need it in the OSX envir. I'll also advise/contact Fuji. They must be hearing this same story by now, lots.

Jim

[jeffinkansas]

Jim

You know I called Fuji back when I purchased this camera (3months ago). They kept telling me that they would call me back and never did! Finally i had it out with a manager on the phone. This is what she told me: "you are not the only one with problems." That attitude has summed up my experience with Fuji. I wish you luck in your interactions and look forward to hearing any solutions you may find.


Jeff

[larc]

Yep, I'm a brand new purchaser and the OS X installer hung for me as well. All is fine in 9.x.x Just wanted to let everyone know it's still an issue as of March 6, 2003.

[cbandes]

As mentioned earlier in this thread, it is a simple simple simple issue to fix. Just move Stuffit Expander from the Utilities to the Applications directory (or vice versa, I can't remember) and all will be working again.

[larc]

cbandes...your workaround does not seem to be working for me. I have stuffit expander aliases on the desktop, apps folder, and the actual expander app in the utilities folder. It's still hanging forever at the very last part of the install.

[jeffinkansas]

I also have tried the tactics prescribed. I have had no luck.

[cbandes]

Hm, my apologies then. That worked fine for me. You could also boot into classic and install from there, if you really have no luck in OSX, but wow what a pain.

Sorry!

[larc]

cbandes...thanks for the help just the same. Oddly enough I have two boxes running 10. One is an old PowerComputing clone and the software installed just fine on that one after doing what you suggested. However, on the G4, it's still a no go. Beats me, but I'll find a workaround somehow.

Larry

[cbandes]

You could always just copy it over the network from the machine it's on. Or I guarantee (famous last words) that if you boot into classic and install from there it will work fine.

We are talking about the hyper-utility disc, right? You know that the finepix viewer software is as good as useless, right?

[larc]

It's installed and runs just fine either when booted into 9 or running it as classic. I liked some of the viewer options like burning directly to the CD and that does not seem to be available in the 10 version. I also like the file conversion aspects. It would be nice to eventually work only in 10 and have both the viewer and shooting software available for use but for now, I'm stuck with 9, at least on this particular computer.

I'm curious..do you not like the viewer software just because it's lame in 10 or there is better software? Perhaps I'll stick with iPhoto for 10.

Again, I'm new with the capturing and organizational aspects of using my new S2. It's a learning curve.

Larry

[cbandes]

iView, iPhoto, and Photoshop all do a better job browsing S2 files than the FinePix Viewer software, imho.

Graphic Converter is ok too.

[Tom V]

Originally posted by cbandes
iView, iPhoto, and Photoshop all do a better job browsing S2 files than the FinePix Viewer software, imho.

Graphic Converter is ok too.

I doubt that any of those can preview/view RAW files.

[cbandes]

Tom, all of them can view RAF files, otherwise I wouldn't have mentioned them.

iView and GraphicConverter both have free trials for download, and both work beautifully under OSX - give 'em a try.

[cbandes]

Oops, sorry I was wrong - iPhoto can't view RAF files.

Photoshop (with ACR plugin,) Graphic Converter, and iView all can