Program other than Lightroom to quickly review NEF’s
Mar 16, 2022 10:06:29 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
Mar 16, 2022 10:09:19 #
Rick from NY wrote:
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
The camera's software that shot them.
Mar 16, 2022 10:10:42 #
Rick from NY wrote:
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
If you happen to be using a Mac, then try Preview (on every Mac). Windows has something similar.
Mar 16, 2022 10:13:35 #
I use faststone image viewer. It also has a few edit features but in real editing I'm a Lightroom guy.
Mar 16, 2022 10:30:55 #
Mar 16, 2022 10:36:53 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
I use win 10 and File Explorer, which reads .nef files using the Windows Photo app. In File Explorer I go to "View" then usually select "Extra Large Icons" to scroll through the images. Once I see one I like, just double click on it and a new Photos window opens up with the image. You can size the window to anything you like and you can even zoom in. You can right click on the image and select "file info" and it gives you the time and date the image was taken, ISO, shutter speed, f stop, resolution in pixels. You can even select the "slideshow" option after clicking on the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner and it will go though all the images in that directory one at a time in the window size you choose. This might be helpful if you use Windows: https://www.howtogeek.com/320942/how-to-use-windows-10s-built-in-photos-app/
Mar 16, 2022 10:49:00 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
Strodav wrote:
I use win 10 and File Explorer, which reads .nef f... (show quote)
Thanks. I’ll try that
Mar 16, 2022 10:53:05 #
Jerry Green
Loc: Huntsville, AL
I browse in Photoshop Bridge and if I see one that is special it can be selected and processed.
Mar 16, 2022 11:12:44 #
Rick from NY wrote:
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
FastStone and you can compare up to four images at once.
Mar 16, 2022 11:14:51 #
Mar 16, 2022 11:15:48 #
Rick from NY wrote:
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
You can use the free Nikon software ViewNX 2 or NX Studio.
The advantage of using manuf software to view raw files is the manuf software always renders the best color image. Disadvantages are manuf softwares are a bit clunky and crash prone and they only work for their raw fines.
Mar 16, 2022 12:02:03 #
BobHartung wrote:
If you happen to be using a Mac, then try Preview (on every Mac). Windows has something similar.
On a Mac Preview won't show them if the camera is too new for an older operating system on the computer.
Mar 16, 2022 12:21:48 #
Rick from NY wrote:
Want to browse through Nikon raw files without Lightroom. Suggestions?
You can get software from Nikon that will allow you to view and edit raw files. I believe it's free - just download it.
Mar 16, 2022 12:28:14 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
Appreciate the suggestions to use Nikon software, but their programs pretty much suck.
Mar 16, 2022 12:52:39 #
Fotoartist wrote:
On a Mac Preview won't show them if the camera is too new for an older operating system on the computer.
Apple is pretty good about updating their camera raw which is used by all the macOS versions, but you have to keep up on the updates for that version.
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