Sony RAW Star Selector

Overview

This Python script is designed for Sony photographers who shoot in RAW + JPEG formats. It helps you easily find and transfer all 5-star rated RAW images from your camera to a designated folder. This tool is especially useful for streamlining your post-shoot workflow.

Compatibility: Tested on MacBook M2 and MacBook Intel.

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Installation

1. Download the Repository

   • Look for the green Code button near the top of the page.
   • Click on the Code button, and then select Download ZIP from the dropdown menu.
   • Once the ZIP file is downloaded, extract it to a desired location on your device. The main.py file is inside the extracted folder.

2. Prepare Your Environment

   • Open the Terminal and navigate to the folder containing main.py:

     cd path/to/folder

   • If it's your first time running this script, install required dependencies:

     pip install -r requirements.txt #or: pip3 install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the Script

   • Execute main.py using the following command:

     python3 main.py

2. Specify Directories

   • Enter the pathname of the source directory (e.g., /Volume/SD/DCIM/100MSDCF).
   • Enter the pathname of the destination directory (e.g., /Desktop/output).
   • Would you like to pick a specific date? (e.g., Yes).
   • If yes, pick the desired date (eg. 2000-12-31)

FAQ

Q: How do I find the pathname on MacOS? A: You can find instructions on how to locate a pathname on MacOS here.

Script Details

Dependencies: PIL for image handling, os for file management, shutil for file transfer, and defusedxml to prevent any potentially malicious operation.

Functionality:

• The script scans the specified folder for JPEG images.
• It checks each image's metadata for a 5-star rating.
• If a 5-star JPEG is found, the script locates its RAW counterpart.
• The RAW images are then copied to the designated output folder.