nef files
Jun 6, 2014 22:11:51 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
ppetermoppert wrote:
The teacher emphasizes raw because he feels that it is a better format for adjustments
Yes, I agree with that.
Jun 6, 2014 22:14:28 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
ppetermoppert wrote:
I downloaded a trial lightroom from the internet, and I can't open my nef on it. maybe I don't know what I am doing
Lightroom can definitely open nef files. Something else is going on.
Jun 6, 2014 22:24:50 #
Dave B wrote:
Use the View NX that came with the camera.
He said it didn't come with the camera. He got the camera refurbished.
Jun 6, 2014 22:28:32 #
Jun 6, 2014 22:30:11 #
Chefneil wrote:
Newbie question: what is an NEF file?
I know that one. It is nikon version of RAW.
Am I right guys?
If so, you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Jun 6, 2014 22:31:11 #
amehta wrote:
While you can download and try it for free, Nikon Capture NX2 is definitely not free, it costs over $100.
oops you are right it is View NX2 that is free. sorry about that.
Jun 6, 2014 22:33:27 #
ppetermoppert wrote:
I downloaded a trial lightroom from the internet, and I can't open my nef on it. maybe I don't know what I am doing
have it check for updates - LR 5.x should definitely be able to open raw images from the D3200
Jun 6, 2014 22:37:57 #
Chefneil wrote:
Newbie question: what is an NEF file?
NEF is Nikons version of a "Raw" image file. Raw files are the raw data produced by the image sensor. Usually the camera includes what it thinks the best settings would be along with this data like white balance and general image tweaks.
Jun 6, 2014 22:45:31 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
MadMikeOne wrote:
I know that one. It is nikon version of RAW.
Am I right guys?
If so, you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Am I right guys?
If so, you can teach an old dog new tricks.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :lol:
Jun 6, 2014 22:47:56 #
RWR wrote:
What is the advantage of Capture NX2 over View NX2?
two different purposes - ViewNX is just what the name says - a viewer of images. Youj can edit movies but not images. CaptureNX is a sophisticated editor. However will open only Nikon's NEF (raw) files.
Jun 6, 2014 22:49:59 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
sloscheider wrote:
NEF is Nikons version of a "Raw" image file. Raw files are the raw data produced by the image sensor. Usually the camera includes what it thinks the best settings would be along with this data like white balance and general image tweaks.
I know you said "usually", so I'm not specifically complaining about your comment...
I don't agree with the idea that "camera jpegs are the result of what the camera thinks is best, but edited raw is what the photographer thinks is best." If the photographer does nothing, the result is either what the camera defaults pick or what the editing software default preset picks. If the photographer knows enough to adjust things in the editing software, they can also adjust things in the camera settings.
I still say using raw is good (I think I helped convince MadMikeOne of that yesterday). But let's be honest about what the differences between camera jpgs and edited raw really are.
Jun 6, 2014 22:55:07 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
BboH wrote:
two different purposes - ViewNX is just what the name says - a viewer of images. Youj can edit movies but not images. CaptureNX is a sophisticated editor. However will open only Nikon's NEF (raw) files.
With ViewNX2, you can edit:
* exposure compensation
* white balance
* sharpness
* contrast
* brightness
* highlights
* shadows
* straightening
* red-eye
plus the Nikon "picture control" settings.
Jun 6, 2014 23:18:24 #
amehta wrote:
I still say using raw is good (I think I helped convince MadMikeOne of that yesterday). But let's be honest about what the differences between camera jpgs and edited raw really are.
I couldn't agree more - I just figured that was beyond what they were asking :) I shoot in Raw mode almost all the time.
Jun 6, 2014 23:22:07 #
amehta wrote:
With ViewNX2, you can edit:
* exposure compensation
* white balance
* sharpness
* contrast
* brightness
* highlights
* shadows
* straightening
* red-eye
plus the Nikon "picture control" settings.
* exposure compensation
* white balance
* sharpness
* contrast
* brightness
* highlights
* shadows
* straightening
* red-eye
plus the Nikon "picture control" settings.
And it does a good job of it all. It's got a great NEF Raw converter that I think kicked out really nice images with the default tweaks.
Jun 6, 2014 23:40:47 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
sloscheider wrote:
I couldn't agree more - I just figured that was beyond what they were asking :) I shoot in Raw mode almost all the time.
:thumbup:
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