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Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/11/2014 05:32:51 PM · #1

3 days I've sat wiping this putor that wouldn't get on line, and restoring.. Got PS5 back up and running, OH BUT GUESS WHAT??? It does NOT support a RAW file from my new D7100, soo I go and down load that DNG convertor, Welll now this is unpleasant, I always shoot in RAW, and the Time it takes to convert those photos to DNG so PS can open in camera raw is well, It certainly makes me NOT WANT TO SHOOT RAW... Lovely great new camera, more time just to even see the stupid photos.

SOOOOO Oh Smart Ones who live here, WHAT can I do? Is there some way around all this extra crap? I know PS wants me to upgrade to 6, kaching $$ I haven't even mastered CS5...

Very rarely do I really want to cry, but between explorer 11 not acting like my old one did, reloading all my junk, and worst the RAW issue, I really want to cry!!!!!

Thanks for any help or tissues!

PS I no longer have the little dingy thingy at the lower right hand side of my screen to increase the size of the printing or pictures, I have to go apply and log out and then everything is 125%... Some one told me about a ? control+ something that would increase the size of things?? Anyone know what it is? I don't have strong enough glasses to see this at 100%

Message edited by author 2014-01-11 17:36:22.

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/11/2014 05:36:06 PM · #2

Lightroom. Not free, but much less expensive than PS, and it'll get the job done.

Message edited by author 2014-01-11 17:37:13.

01/11/2014 05:37:36 PM · #3

Update your Camera Raw.

01/11/2014 05:38:53 PM · #4

I had the same problem, got mad at Adobe, and went out and purchased Capture One Pro...

I like the results better anyway. Although, admittedly, it's not cheap.

The good news is that they do have a free trial.

Message edited by author 2014-01-11 17:39:13.

01/11/2014 05:40:05 PM · #5

Originally posted by Alexkc:

Update your Camera Raw.

A good suggestion, but ACR is tied to the version of PS. Older PS versions cannot open newer RAW files. It's their 'forced upgrade' plan.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/11/2014 05:42:00 PM · #6

Humm Alex, what do you mean by updating camera raw?? Lightroom never used it, compatible with all NIK n topaz filters?? AND I know what to do in PS, I'm use to it and actually like it, NOT to freaking mention the $$$$$$$ I paid for the whole friggin kitten kabootel

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/11/2014 05:43:19 PM · #7

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Alexkc:
Update your Camera Raw.

A good suggestion, but ACR is tied to the version of PS. Older PS versions cannot open newer RAW files. It's their 'forced upgrade' plan.

That's what I thought... (insert word that indicates the back side of a donkey and a wet wipe) damn them

01/11/2014 05:49:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Alexkc:
Update your Camera Raw.

A good suggestion, but ACR is tied to the version of PS. Older PS versions cannot open newer RAW files. It's their 'forced upgrade' plan.

Yep, Cory is right: D7100 raw files

In any case converting them to DNG should be ok. I used to convert raw files when I got the D7000, then I upgraded Photoshop to CS6 and now CC and I don't need it.

ETA: after converting the files to DNG, you can work in camera raw exactly the way you did it with the original raw.

Message edited by author 2014-01-11 17:51:11.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/11/2014 06:00:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by Alexkc:

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Alexkc:
Update your Camera Raw.

A good suggestion, but ACR is tied to the version of PS. Older PS versions cannot open newer RAW files. It's their 'forced upgrade' plan.

Yep, Cory is right: D7100 raw files

In any case converting them to DNG should be ok. I used to convert raw files when I got the D7000, then I upgraded Photoshop to CS6 and now CC and I don't need it.

ETA: after converting the files to DNG, you can work in camera raw exactly the way you did it with the original raw.

Yes I have downloaded the converter, but OMG, you have to convert, before you even get to see the ones you want to toss... Which in my case is somewhere around ohhh 99.9% LOL sigh... I want instant gratification! (NO comment Cory LOL)

01/11/2014 06:05:31 PM · #10

Originally posted by littlemav:

Originally posted by Alexkc:

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by Alexkc:
Update your Camera Raw.

A good suggestion, but ACR is tied to the version of PS. Older PS versions cannot open newer RAW files. It's their 'forced upgrade' plan.

Yep, Cory is right: D7100 raw files

In any case converting them to DNG should be ok. I used to convert raw files when I got the D7000, then I upgraded Photoshop to CS6 and now CC and I don't need it.

ETA: after converting the files to DNG, you can work in camera raw exactly the way you did it with the original raw.

Yes I have downloaded the converter, but OMG, you have to convert, before you even get to see the ones you want to toss... Which in my case is somewhere around ohhh 99.9% LOL sigh... I want instant gratification! (NO comment Cory LOL)

I know it's a waste of space... but in the future, in case you are going to upgrade your software, you'll be able to delete your DNG files - that's what I've mostly done with some of my old files.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/11/2014 06:20:45 PM · #11

Originally posted by littlemav:

LOL sigh... I want instant gratification! (NO comment Cory LOL)

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/11/2014 06:51:29 PM · #12

Originally posted by littlemav:

... I want instant gratification! (NO comment Cory LOL)

Can't you shoot RAW + JPEG and use the JPEGs for previewing/screening/culling/Minimal challenge entries?

Kroburg

Nikon Z6II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

01/11/2014 07:04:41 PM · #13

Don't you have Nikon's ViewNX2 software installed. You will at least be able to see the RAW images then.
Another option is Photoshop Elements. It has a simplified RAW software included and you can make the DNG format from there, as far I can tell.

Message edited by author 2014-01-11 19:09:10.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/11/2014 09:11:09 PM · #14

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by littlemav:
... I want instant gratification! (NO comment Cory LOL)

Can't you shoot RAW + JPEG and use the JPEGs for previewing/screening/culling/Minimal challenge entries?

Yep sure can...Did I ever tell you how many shots I took for the Christmas Card Challenge???? 222 yeah and that's about average LOL

Kroburg Which Elements will work that?? I've got (if I can convince Adobe to activate it AGAIN) elements 8 reckon I ought to buy a newer version??? Oh the ViewNX2 suckssss in my humble opinion... I used it on some shots I took and they looked really dark, on that but are actually nice when converted.... Well off to try to download topaz again, NIK I will have to wait cause they're not open or automated ....

Kroburg

Nikon Z6II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

01/11/2014 09:56:12 PM · #15

Originally posted by littlemav:

I guess it's the same as with CS, you most probably needs the latest version of Elements, but it is not very expensive. As for ViewNX2, I only use it to view my images at first, just to decide which one I'm going to use. And as you can view RAW images as well, you can decide which one to convert to DNG.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/12/2014 03:00:05 AM · #16

OMG my eyes are crossed! I am wondering now, if I go buy a newest version of Elements, and it would open the d7100 raw files, if I'd have to save each as a tiff to open them in the real PS? finally got done uploading everything but my NIK filters went around snapping bad shots of the cats n dog, then tried both ways, Found out that DNG converter will not just do one pix, it has to select a file and convert the whole thing, sooooo there I go, I really don't understand the ViewNX2, Is there a way to send the selected photos to a file and loose the rest? I've never used that thing and (my brain is wiped like this computer was) but I didn't seem to see a way to do nuthin' except view the pix?? Thanks for all your help!

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

01/12/2014 04:26:47 AM · #17

Katie, I would like to propose that you take up knitting as a pastime.
If you sell all your photo stuff you can buy lots of wool and needles.
Hope this helps and you and yours all benefit from the extra items made.
Lots pf Love,
Neilxxx

Kroburg

Nikon Z6II

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

01/12/2014 07:00:30 AM · #18

Reason for pointing out ViewNX2 was that it gives you the possibility to view the RAW files in order to determine which image(s) you want to convert to DNG with software other than ViewNX2. But it would be easier to use Lightroom (full set of ACR tools) or Elements (only a partial set of ACR tools) to open the files and save them in some other format. I normally use Elements to work on my RAW files (because I find working with Elements easier than CS5), then save them into psd or tiff format and when needed I always can open them in CS5 to do some additional adjustments.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/12/2014 07:39:33 AM · #19

Originally posted by Tiny:

Hey that sounds like the same suggestion you made to me whenI was having computer/NEF fle issues!!!

Tiny

Apple iPad mini 4

01/12/2014 07:43:15 AM · #20

I like to be consistent.;)

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/12/2014 02:52:35 PM · #21

Originally posted by Tiny:

hands shake too bad to knit, thus I take photos!!! :) Sigh there's one born every min!

Just learned Bridge in nothing PS6 elem 11 light room, will NOT show the newest NEF files... That's where I do ALL my culling and viewing, I am a creature of habit I do not adapt to new ways of doing things very well!!! I will turn growly, and snap at any male creature that enters my zone.... Hubs is building him a man cave in his shop as we speak, SMART MAN...

Ann

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/12/2014 03:21:51 PM · #22

Originally posted by littlemav:

You can use Lightroom to organize, view, do most editing, and raw conversion. From within Lightroom, you can open and edit files in other apps, including current and older versions of PS, and Nik (don't know about Topaz, but I suspect so). Seriously,I know it comes from the evil Adobe empire, but it's what you're looking for.

01/12/2014 04:34:10 PM · #23

For the files preview you can use Fast Stone (it's a freeware software), otherwise if you have a Mac you should be able to see the RAW files if your computer has the last updates.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

01/12/2014 06:52:43 PM · #24

Originally posted by Alexkc:

For the files preview you can use Fast Stone (it's a freeware software), otherwise if you have a Mac you should be able to see the RAW files if your computer has the last updates.

WHATS A MAC... Oh yeah it the friggin system I should've started with!!!!

Hey

Kroburg Nikon Transfer Pro, Whats that? I thought it was view NX2 I could see the thumbnails while the camera was hooked up save them but that was insane wanted to take 10 mins to save to a file, and then couldn't open... So where is this NX2???