What is NEF Raw?
Nov 1, 2012 20:30:39 #
I recently purchased a Nikon D3200, getting some nicely detailed photos, but when I went to process the RAW files in Photoshop CS III, they would not open. I noticed the file extension was NEF instead of CR2 like my Canon camera used. CR2 was recognized by Photoshop. Is there any way to convert? The only way to use these NEF Raw photos was to open them in Nkon's Viewer NX2, which doesn't seem to have the editing options Photoshop does, unless I haven't figured it out yet. NX2 has an option to convert to TIFF, which is usable by Photoshop, but not with all those RAW options I was getting giddy thinking about using with my new 24 megapixel Nikon dream machine.
Nov 1, 2012 20:54:26 #
NEF stands for Nikon Electronic File, which is Nikon's raw file. Your Photoshop CS3 program is older than NEF files, so you need to update your PS so it can read NEF files. Go here to learn how: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopfamily.html
Nov 1, 2012 22:51:49 #
Went to site, it was confusing, had info about all kinds of products, not much in the way of what the products do or how much. It did say something about Photoshop CS6 for $19.99 for first six months. But what after that? Maybe an upgrade to CS5 first? How about elements? I just got Elements 9 with a printer, I am trying to see if it does Raw files...yes it says it does but not NEF, I just tried... maybe an update for that is cheaper.
I have spent an hour online and in the Adobe help menus but no real luck. Does anybody out there know any specific info? I even downloaded a free conversion program but found all it does is convert NEF to tiff or jpeg, Nikons software that came with the camera does that anyhow.
I have spent an hour online and in the Adobe help menus but no real luck. Does anybody out there know any specific info? I even downloaded a free conversion program but found all it does is convert NEF to tiff or jpeg, Nikons software that came with the camera does that anyhow.
Nov 1, 2012 23:05:50 #
I own PSE-10, but use PicNic within Picasa 3.9 for 95% of all my post processing. both programs are free: http://picasa.google.com
Nov 2, 2012 00:57:53 #
georgevedwards wrote:
I recently purchased a Nikon D3200, getting some n... (show quote)
Go to
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/search/index.cfm?term=Photoshop+cs3&loc=en_us&siteSection=downloads%3Aupdates
And look for the latest update which should include NEF recognition
Nov 2, 2012 07:11:15 #
This is my reply today in http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-74316-1.html
Look at http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html to see which version of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) supports your camera.
If the version of ACR in PS3 is this version or higher, go to http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=106&platform=Windows to download the latest update.
If not, I am afraid that you will either have to use the camera maker's RAW convertor or else use Adobe's RAW to DNG convertor to convert the RAW to Adobe's DNG format and open that in PS3.
Look at http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html to see which version of Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) supports your camera.
If the version of ACR in PS3 is this version or higher, go to http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=106&platform=Windows to download the latest update.
If not, I am afraid that you will either have to use the camera maker's RAW convertor or else use Adobe's RAW to DNG convertor to convert the RAW to Adobe's DNG format and open that in PS3.
Nov 2, 2012 08:27:10 #
artboy
Loc: Ocala, FL
in CS3, open adobe bridge (located in the upper right hand corner) and then you can locate your card and open the files. They'll open in a raw setting first where you can make some adjustments, and then open into Photoshop.
Nov 2, 2012 08:28:09 #
Some how my windows program opens them to see. I have two pictures in my file of same pic. One. Is raw and one is jpeg.
Nov 2, 2012 08:32:24 #
If you are going to sepnd money for software look at Nikon's CaptureNX2 -
Nov 2, 2012 09:28:37 #
Rbode
Loc: Ft lauderdale, Fla
georgevedwards wrote:
Went to site, it was confusing, had info about all... (show quote)
try this; www.adobe.com/downloads/updates
Look for your product in the list on the left, if there is an update for your situation that's where it will be.
Nov 2, 2012 09:55:53 #
I bought a new camera (Sony RX100) that was not included for RAW processing by Adobe until ACR 7.2 or Lightroom 4.2.
I've been using Elements and 10 would not upgrade past ACR 6.7.
That forced an upgrade to Photoshop Elements 11. The interface has changed a lot, but other than that I like it.
Bill
I've been using Elements and 10 would not upgrade past ACR 6.7.
That forced an upgrade to Photoshop Elements 11. The interface has changed a lot, but other than that I like it.
Bill
Nov 2, 2012 10:32:07 #
Version 7.1 of ADobe Camera Raw is the one compatible with your camera.
See: http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
This version is not compatible with PSE9
see: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/camera-raw-compatible-applications.html
Two solutions I can see:
1. Download and install DNG converter
2. Upgrade to PSE11, which comes with version 7.1 of ACR.
EstherP
See: http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
This version is not compatible with PSE9
see: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/camera-raw-compatible-applications.html
Two solutions I can see:
1. Download and install DNG converter
2. Upgrade to PSE11, which comes with version 7.1 of ACR.
EstherP
Nov 2, 2012 12:08:33 #
Paul L_S
Loc: Lithia Springs GA USA
When I bought my D7000 I had the same problem. I have PS Elements 9. I downloaded a (free I think) update from adobe. I can open NEF files with elements now with no problem.
Nov 2, 2012 23:48:05 #
Nov 3, 2012 02:40:31 #
It seems the downloads that say they work don't. Suggested solution from all sources seems to be spend more money first. But I don't trust spending money after being misled. Spend hundreds it seem to get latest Photshop, etc. I don't have unlimited money, just tapped out getting the D3200 and an external flash, setting me back hundreds. &^#@* Nikon for creating a file extension incompatable with everything. Adobe even has said on its site it has received similar input from others and that they and Nikon are working together for the future. Great.
Rbode wrote:
quote=georgevedwards Went to site, it was confusi... (show quote)
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