Lightroom Help
Jun 3, 2018 19:26:57 #
I just upgraded to Nikon D750 and today was the first I had a chance to use it. Our grandson was Baptized this morning so I thought I would hopefully get some good pics, which I think I did viewing them on the camera. When I got home, I downloaded the RAW files on to my computer, and to my surprise I could not open them. So I did some research and found that I needed to update my Adobe Camera Raw software. It took me a while but I was able to get the photos to CS6 but I can not import them to my Adobe LR. I do have an older version of LR (4.4) but everything I read tells me that it should be compatible. All helpful suggestions would be appreciated! Thank you in advance for your time.
Jun 3, 2018 19:38:08 #
Jun 3, 2018 19:39:41 #
Just update to v6.14. I suspect that the camera profile is not available in your older version.
WJH
WJH
Jun 3, 2018 19:39:59 #
Jun 3, 2018 19:43:18 #
I was trying to stay away from the Creative Cloud subscription. I do like the LR program though.
Jun 3, 2018 19:44:55 #
Others will no doubt chime in, but I think you will need a more recent version of LR to recognize a camera that wasn’t even announced until mid-September of 2014 (well before its actual release). Contacting Adobe Customer Service (via Chat) has been recommended as surprisingly helpful by many UHH members. /Ralph
Jun 3, 2018 21:41:08 #
You need LR 5.7 to recognize D750 NEF files.
http://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
Jun 4, 2018 00:14:05 #
You have four choices:
1-Shoot JPEG
2-Buy Lightroom 6.0 followed by an update to the last non rental version Lightroom 6.14 (as already suggested)
3-Subscribe to the CC plan for $10 per month. You get Lightroom Classic CC that is the current version of what you have.
4-Use what Adobe calls the "DNG Converter". It is free, kept current and is easy to use. It is used to "translate" your NEF RAW files to Adobe DNG RAW files. It can be used as a quick and convenient way to transfer RAW image files from camera card to computer. No quality is lost. Once translated to DNG format, ANY version of Lightroom will open the files.
The best thing to do is spend the $10 a month. The cheapest thing you can do is use the DNG converter.
1-Shoot JPEG
2-Buy Lightroom 6.0 followed by an update to the last non rental version Lightroom 6.14 (as already suggested)
3-Subscribe to the CC plan for $10 per month. You get Lightroom Classic CC that is the current version of what you have.
4-Use what Adobe calls the "DNG Converter". It is free, kept current and is easy to use. It is used to "translate" your NEF RAW files to Adobe DNG RAW files. It can be used as a quick and convenient way to transfer RAW image files from camera card to computer. No quality is lost. Once translated to DNG format, ANY version of Lightroom will open the files.
The best thing to do is spend the $10 a month. The cheapest thing you can do is use the DNG converter.
Jun 4, 2018 06:24:46 #
piedmonte66 wrote:
I was trying to stay away from the Creative Cloud subscription. I do like the LR program though.
You may want to download the 30 day trial for CC - After all, it is current software and will always be current as long as Adobe stays in business. I've got no issues with supporting new gear, it even reads my Sony RX10M4 files, a camera that was released this past November.
The aversion to a payment plan that spreads the $120 cost to get both LR and PS to a measly $10/mo should be no reason to not consider it. If you update to LR 6, you'd be buying software that has already been discontinued and will soon lose Adobe support with upgrades etc. If you want the benefit of full camera support and better, faster, and more capable software, the answer is easy, and fairly painless.
Jun 4, 2018 07:08:45 #
Jun 4, 2018 07:29:47 #
I’m not sure about such an older version of Lr, but I was able to purchase an update from Lr 5.7 to Lr 6.14 at less than the full price. I believe it was around $89, it just isn’t easy to find on the Adobe site. In order to get it I had to order as if I was paying full price - then on the final page before completing the transaction there was a checkbox for an update and the price was then adjusted. I would think you would be eligible for the same upgrade without going the subscription route. It would be worth looking into and should be compatible with your D750. Good luck.
Walt
Walt
Jun 4, 2018 08:24:07 #
Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I went ahead and purchased the new Lightroom Classic CC and everything is working once again!
Jun 4, 2018 09:48:20 #
Gene51 wrote:
You may want to download the 30 day trial for CC -... (show quote)
I believe that any/all upgrades to Lr6 are over, with no more to come.
Jun 4, 2018 10:06:53 #
piedmonte66 wrote:
Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. I went ahead and purchased the new Lightroom Classic CC and everything is working once again!
A D750 coupled with the current Lightroom that is coupled with Photoshop is an incredible combination.
A couple of things should be new to a 5.7 user. You should try the DeHaze slider on a landscape shot. Also try the "Auto" button in the Develop module. It was put on artificial intelligence steroids a couple months ago.
Then there is the always amazing and terribly complex Photoshop that comes with the CC plan. Lightroom can do some good things with removing unwanted objects, blemishes, etc. But it is nowhere as good as Photoshop. And, there is a direct "Edit In" link to make it easy.
A new workflow uses Lightroom CC (aka Lightroom Mobile). If you set up the links, you can shoot with your D750, use the Nikon phone app and your image file will be in Lightroom Classic CC on your desk computer when you get home.
Jun 4, 2018 11:39:52 #
Thanks for the info!I have been playing around with it just a little so far. I wasn't sure I wanted to make the plunge to a subscription based program but I think I am going to like it!
bsprague wrote:
A D750 coupled with the current Lightroom that is ... (show quote)
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