So, lets say you have some RAW images of the .RW2 persuasion which aren’t supported by Phase One’s Capture One …

This method is based on Windows XP and won’t work for all RAW files- you need to do research on the make of your camera, and if there’s a comparable one supported by C1.   The main purpose here is to show an easy way of changing your exif data when needed.

Step One:

Download the standalone version of exifTool.  Unpack it and place the executable wherever you usually place exes.

Step Two:

Create a shortcut to  “Exiftool”, then click “Properties” and in the “Target” field, add the following command after the quotes      -make=”LEICA” -model=”D-LUX 4″ *.RW2

The whole line should look like:  “C:\location you put the program\exiftool(-k).exe” -make=”LEICA” -model=”D-LUX 4″ *.RW2

Step Three:

Drag and drop the files/folders you need to change onto the shortcut and they will be processed for you.  This way you set up an easy workflow for the future.  The new files will now open in C1.