Dealing With "NEF" Files or RAW
Feb 14, 2024 13:16:12 #
Hi,
Can anyone help me with this?
I have a Nikon D7000 and I shoot with RAW. How can I get the files to transfer to JPG or something, Currently, my Photoshop CS5 does not recognize them.
Any idea anyone?
Thanks for your help.
Can anyone help me with this?
I have a Nikon D7000 and I shoot with RAW. How can I get the files to transfer to JPG or something, Currently, my Photoshop CS5 does not recognize them.
Any idea anyone?
Thanks for your help.
Feb 14, 2024 13:19:23 #
One free solution, convert nef to dng, if CS5 recognizes that file type:
https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/adobe-dng-converter.html
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https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/adobe-dng-converter.html
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Feb 14, 2024 13:21:12 #
yes,,use nx studio,,,,it's free for nikon users. after you edit pics go to file at top left and export pics to jpeg,,they will be in your picture folder that you choose!
Feb 14, 2024 13:26:54 #
If you're going to shoot in RAW, you need software that edits the RAW files directly. Yes, you can run the DNG and / or TIFF conversion, but the result that works best is to use software that edits the RAW in their native format. 'Best' is the reason you're shooting RAW to begin with, right?
Feb 14, 2024 13:41:16 #
Feb 14, 2024 14:03:12 #
Feb 14, 2024 14:13:35 #
The versions of the Camera Raw plugin compatible with CS5 were ver. 6.0 to 6.7, but to the best of my knowledge it is no longer available to download.
Camera Raw is still a plugin for Photoshop, but is no longer a free download and only comes with a subscription to Photoshop. Your older version will not likely be capable of being updated to modern cameras and is surely not supported by Adobe.
I guess you could try searching on your own for a place to get it, but you might be better off just downloading the free Nikon software for processing your NEF files, Capture NX-D or NX Studio.
Camera Raw is still a plugin for Photoshop, but is no longer a free download and only comes with a subscription to Photoshop. Your older version will not likely be capable of being updated to modern cameras and is surely not supported by Adobe.
I guess you could try searching on your own for a place to get it, but you might be better off just downloading the free Nikon software for processing your NEF files, Capture NX-D or NX Studio.
Feb 14, 2024 14:26:34 #
chasc wrote:
Chg_Canon receives a royalty every time he convinces a UHH user to upgrade to the newest version of the full Lightroom-Photoshop subscription.Yes, that's correct.
Feb 14, 2024 14:30:51 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Chg_Canon receives a royalty every time he convinces a UHH user to upgrade to the newest version of the full Lightroom-Photoshop subscription.
Really? I thought he used a decade-old version of Lightroom.
Feb 14, 2024 14:32:32 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Chg_Canon receives a royalty every time he convinces a UHH user to upgrade to the newest version of the full Lightroom-Photoshop subscription.
Or switch to cannon gear.
Feb 14, 2024 14:34:46 #
terryMc wrote:
No, I think that's PS Elements. I'm positive he's up to date on his PS/LR subscription.Really? I thought he used a decade-old version of Lightroom.
Paul, where are you?
Feb 14, 2024 14:35:42 #
Silversleuth wrote:
Thankfully, I haven't seen him suggest we buy cannons, just Canon Or switch to cannon gear.
Feb 14, 2024 14:46:20 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
No, I think that's PS Elements. I'm positive he's uptodate on his PS/LR subscription.
Nope. I still shoot circa 2010-2015 digital cameras, where my ancient LR6 can edit the native RAW files from all these cameras. No need to replace the software until I replace the cameras, or something disables the software. My PSE is even older, the circa 2011 PSE-10, software that I use for JPEG edits, memes, and similar digital graphics. In fact, I just finished a lengthy post that merges the results of LR Classic files and PSE: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-799741-1.html#14455197
Our OP's CS5 is an example of needing new software, even if working with RAW from a rather ancient D7000 DSLR. Over the years, I've tested the DNG conversion route, and the TIFF conversion route. If just a few files, these options work fine. But, as a standard workflow for the high-volume shooter, these are impractical for managing the numbers and sizes of the files, the culling work, the editing work, the batch transformation work. I wouldn't wish nor recommend these workflow options onto anyone.
Feb 14, 2024 14:54:16 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Thanks for the clarification.Nope. I still shoot circa 2010-2015 digital camera... (show quote)
So "high volume" and "batch transformation" are key here. Along with an investment of money and time to learn newer software and routines.
Feb 14, 2024 14:54:30 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Thankfully, I haven't seen him suggest we buy cannons, just Canon
Nor have I, though I have seen him fire them off pretty routinely.
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