DNG CONVERTER:Which version of Camera Raw should I choose?

What I need to uinderstand, is what are the real benefits of converting RAW files into DNG for the newest version of Camera Raw( not compatible with older versions)? ( dng CONVERTER/ PREFFERENCES)
If I convert a RAW file for use in older versions of Camera Raw, the created DNG file will also be compatible with the newer versions of Camera Raw. But if I convert the RAW file into a DNG for the latest version of Camera Raw, the DNG file will not be compatible with older versions of Camera Raw.
Therefore, can somebody explain me the reason to convert Raw files into the latest version of Camera Raw? ( Enhanced metadata? ... what?)
THANKS

JOSE LUIS BLANCO wrote:
1. Im building my personal image database in an external HDD, based on DNG files.
2. DVDs are only for original Backup purpose. Not to manage my database/image bank
I personally feel it's a bad idea to use DVDs or any other optical media for long-term storage purposes. They are fine for short term storage or for transferring a small number of files between systems. LR requires that image files be kept in the same folder and subfolder locations, which is why you should never move files or folders outside of LR. It will be very difficult to restore the raw files to the exact same folder hierarchy as the DNGs with them stored on multiple DVDs.
JOSE LUIS BLANCO wrote:
3. As a cheap security and diversified tool to keep my original raw files, DVDs are ok. Having all my backup in an external HDD I dont like it that way.Preffer to have my images spread in 50 DVDs rather than only one external HDD.
I don´t like to put all the eggs on the same basket. Diverisifcation is a wise idea.
You can place the raw files on a separate external HDD so "all your eggs" aren't in one basket. Just make sure you retain the same folder and subfolder orginization as used on the primary DNG external HDD.
Are you also backing up your DNG files and LR catalog(s) to a 2nd separate backup drive? This is advisable for backup purposes if you want to be able to restore the catalog(s) and DNG files should your primary external HDD fail.

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I have Photoshop Elements 9 and use a Nikon D5100. I have downloaded camera raw 6.5 but cannot download photos to it. Does camera raw start automatically or do I have to manual start it?

That did I, thanks.
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CS5 RAW Could not complete your request because the file appears to be from a camera model which is not supported by the installed version of Camera Raw. Please visit the Camera Raw help documentation for additional information.

I rented a Nikon D600 & D610 and CS5 cannot open the RAW files, i do not have any issued with my D700 RAW files. I am getting this error message -
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yellowmledbetter wrote:
Sorry, I am on a MAC. I downloaded the link you provided and it's giving the same error message as above. Running CS5.
The error message you gave is from Camera Raw. I thought you said that DNG Converter didn't work?
The link I gave you is an article on getting your raw files to open in Camera Raw. Did you read it? I lazily gave you the link because this is one of the most common problems in this forum, and I get tired of saying the same thing over and over again. I could break it down for your specific case, but I was hoping you could read through the article and work it out for yourself.
But, here goes:
Your cameras are newer than your raw converter, so it won't understand them.
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Downloading raw files from newer Nikon cameras with old versions of Nikon Transfer will actually make them unreadable in Adobe software. They can be fixed with a free utility. Again, it's all in the linked article. You should be using up-to-date Nikon Transfer, or Adobe Photodownloader to avoid this problem.
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DNG Converter is designed to convert FOLDERS of raw files at a time. You select a folder of raw files, and tell it to create DNG copies. BUT, you have to set up the converter before you start using it...
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But I don't understand what happens when you open a DNG Converter produced file (from a camera not supported in previous versions of Camera Raw or Lightroom) in an old version of Camera Raw or Lightroom. Is the camera specific profile being used to extrapolate colour information?

You are damned right.
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The problems I have, just to achieve a good print are insane.
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But which one fits my D700? D2X mode 1, D2x mode2 or mode3?
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Kenny_777 wrote:
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http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/camera-raw-compatible-applications.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Photoshop_Elements

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Hi!
I tried to search for an answer but did not find any.
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