D5 xqd cards and computer software: Just picked up a D5. I have a couple of questions. Your expert opinion and experience is most appreciated. 1. What pair of Xqd cards would you...

Dalek Loc: Detroit, Miami, Goffstown

Just picked up a D5. I have a couple of questions. Your expert opinion and experience is most appreciated.

1. What pair of Xqd cards would you suggest? 64, 128, G, M, etc.
2. I have been using Apple Aperture for years. What software supports the D5 especially for downloading Raw files?

I would appreciate your expertise as I would like to thank you for your responses and suggestions.

D5Dale

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

I would suggest: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1186719-REG/lexar_lxqd32gcrbna2933_pro_2933x_xqd_memory.html I use Lightroom. Not experienced with Aperture.

Dalek wrote:

Just picked up a D5. I have a couple of questions. Your expert opinion and experience is most appreciated.

1. What pair of Xqd cards would you suggest? 64, 128, G, M, etc.
2. I have been using Apple Aperture for years. What software supports the D5 especially for downloading Raw files?

I would appreciate your expertise as I would like to thank you for your responses and suggestions.

D5Dale

wcuster Loc: The Sea Ranch, CA

I have a D5. Lightroom & photomechanic among others support its raw files. I have the Sony M & G class and fastest Lexar XQD cards. All work fine.

edhjr Loc: Needham, MA

According to a few tests Lexar 2933x have fastest read write speeds. I have been using them for awhile, and now in my D5 -- so far they are excellent. Have a couple 128's and a couple 64s.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

Dalek wrote:

Just picked up a D5. I have a couple of questions. Your expert opinion and experience is most appreciated.

1. What pair of Xqd cards would you suggest? 64, 128, G, M, etc.
2. I have been using Apple Aperture for years. What software supports the D5 especially for downloading Raw files?

I would appreciate your expertise as I would like to thank you for your responses and suggestions.

D5Dale

Get the fastest XQD cards you can. If shooting just stills 32 or 64 GB should be sufficient. If shooting video get a 128GB.

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

D5 files cannot be down loaded to lightroom 5.7. or Aperture. You have to have a DNG converter to use with LR 5.7

mrjcall Loc: Woodfin, NC

fstoprookie wrote:

D5 files cannot be down loaded to lightroom 5.7. or Aperture. You have to have a DNG converter to use with LR 5.7

Current versions of LR DO support the D5....

wcuster Loc: The Sea Ranch, CA

I am using the Windows version of Lightroom:
CC 2015.5 [ 1067055
Camera Raw 9.5

It works fine with Nikon D5 RAW files.

Walt Custer

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

My D5 is a CF card version and I am not using LR CC - LR 5.7 does not support It the last time I checked - Believe me I would love for it to.

mrjcall Loc: Woodfin, NC

fstoprookie wrote:

My D5 is a CF card version and I am not using LR CC - LR 5.7 does not support It the last time I checked - Believe me I would love for it to.

Doesn't matter what card you are using. Time to upgrade LR to either current version.

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

Sure - no problem - Please send me a check for $142.00 - Just kidding; Thanks, I'll stay with the free DNG converter.

DGStinner Loc: New Jersey

fstoprookie wrote:

Please send me a check for $142.00

You can upgrade to Lr v6 for about $80.

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

Tell me where I can purchase it for $80 - Thanks

DGStinner Loc: New Jersey

https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/software._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_mostpopular.html
Scroll down to Lightroom
Pick 'Upgrade' from I want to buy
Pick 'Lightroom 5' from I own

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

Thanks so much - now I can cash in my Aluminum cans for something useful. :mrgreen: