At the time of product relase the EFS-1 is not supported on the Mac platform. However, there are several ways you may use your Mac with EFS-1.
This section discusses the many options for using EFS-1 with from your Mac.
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Using EFS-1 images on your Mac -
Common image-file formats -
Fortunately, the world of imaging has found common ground on many digital image formats including those supported by the EFS-1 UI/Data Source.
Using a PC as a downloader -
Currently, the EFS-1 UI/Data Source is not supported for Mac so it will be necessary to use a PC as a downloader to retrieve image data from your EFS-1 and convert Digital Negatives to a common image file format such as JPG, BMP, or TIF.
Once downloaded and converted, you may move your images to a Mac environment over a network or on physical storage media such as Compact Flash, CD ROM, zip, jazz, MO, or other common media.
Running EFS-1 software on Virtual PC 98 -
G3 and G4 Mac users running OS 8.5 or later may be able to use Virtual PC 98 on their machine for running the EFS-1 UI/DS.
Testing to be conducted at Silicon Film in June 2001 will determine if it is possible to download images by USB.
Virtual PC 98 is a product of Connectix.
To install the User Interface/Data Source, click on the button labeled "Twain Driver" and follow the screen prompts and instructions.
Note: the installation will require that you enter the serial number of your (e)film cartridge. The (e)film serial number is located on the back side of the (e)film canister section.
