Affinity Photo for iPad has still not support ILCE-QX1 .ARW format

[Linu]

Before we start, I already checked these posts.

Sony QX1 raw ARW Black Screen
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/49821-sony-qx1-raw-arw-black-screen/
[FAQ] List of Supported Raw Cameras (1.8.x) for Desktop & Lens Correction list
https://forum.affinity.serif.com/index.php?/topic/73699-faq-list-of-supported-raw-cameras-18x-for-desktop-lens-correction-list/

I bought this product to edit the raw file of QX1. But, QX1 raw image(.ARW) still has doesn't working with Affinity Photo for iPad.
At first, I thought it was just a bug, so I waited and wrote because it still doesn't work.
When I import the ARW file of QX1, pops up that the app does not support the format.
QX1's raw image is really working well with current iOS(iPad OS) version. Actually, it's been quite a long time since it worked. Working with default "photos", "Adobe Lightroom", etc.
So, my problem and question is "Why Sony ILCE-QX1's raw format(.ARW)?".

If you need a .ARW sample for this, here. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u8ItzScA5xj_GsknSoze2IlbM8Bo8adh/view?usp=sharing

Edited June 24, 2020 by Linu

[Blende21]

On the iPad , Affinity makes use of the Apple RAW engine. This Support File shows the cameras supported by Apple

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210191

If your camera is not on the list, you could contact Apple support to get it added.

[walt.farrell]

Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums, @Linu.

As @Blende21 mentioned, Affinity Photo depends on Apple's RAW engine for camera support. And the proper Affinity FAQ article about would not be the one you mentioned, as that's for the desktop applications. For the iPad:

Note that the list is different for different iOS releases.

I am curious, though, whether I interpreted your message correctly. You seem to have said that the RAW images from your camera works well with your iPad? What application are you using on the iPad with that camera? I do not see the QX1 on Apple's list.

[Linu]

1 hour ago, walt.farrell said:

Welcome to the Serif Affinity forums, @Linu.

As @Blende21 mentioned, Affinity Photo depends on Apple's RAW engine for camera support. And the proper Affinity FAQ article about would not be the one you mentioned, as that's for the desktop applications. For the iPad:

Note that the list is different for different iOS releases.

I am curious, though, whether I interpreted your message correctly. You seem to have said that the RAW images from your camera works well with your iPad? What application are you using on the iPad with that camera? I do not see the QX1 on Apple's list.

Thank you for your reply.

I wrote the following in my question.
Working with default "photos"(iOS Default), "Adobe Lightroom"

I've been using this camera well in the above applications, but only Affinity Photo doesn't work. I think the developer of this application should check the problem himself.

[walt.farrell]

48 minutes ago, Linu said:

I've been using this camera well in the above applications, but only Affinity Photo doesn't work. I think the developer of this application should check the problem himself.

Thanks.

I suspect that Photos is not processing the RAW file, but is showing you an embedded JPG that may be contained in the RAW file. Lightroom may well have its own RAW processing, rather than depending on support from Apple as Affinity does.

Since Apple does not document that iOS supports that camera, and since Affinity relies on Apple's support, I doubt there is anything that Serif can do to help you.

[DM1]

If it’s not on the support list you should contact Apple. They seem to update the list regularly.🙂

[Linu]

44 minutes ago, walt.farrell said:

Thanks.

I suspect that Photos is not processing the RAW file, but is showing you an embedded JPG that may be contained in the RAW file. Lightroom may well have its own RAW processing, rather than depending on support from Apple as Affinity does.

Since Apple does not document that iOS supports that camera, and since Affinity relies on Apple's support, I doubt there is anything that Serif can do to help you.

Oof. I forgot the custom engine.
Thank you walt and everyone.

Stay healthy and have good day.