LR 4 and d7000 NEF files

I am unable to import NEF files from a d7000 into LR 4.3, but can import them into LR 3.6 without issue. What do I need to change in LR 4?
It's running on a Mac and latest updates are installed. Thanks!

Sorry, should have included more info.
When in the Import mode, I can select all my photos (it displays previews
just fine), yet when I start the import the dialog box the "the following
operations could not be performed" pops up with the photo file numbers
listed below. The puzzling part is that even photos imported and converted
to .DNG w/ adobe DNG converter will not open in LR4, nor will .jpg or .nef
files that I can import through LR3.6.
I feel there is some setting that just needs to get changed in LR4, but for
the life of me can't figure out what it is.
Thanks!

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Every camera model must be profiled and specifically supported, and Adobe only updates the current version of Photoshop when they add support for each new camera. You should upgrade your tools just like you upgraded your camera.
None of your new camera's NEF files should be viewable by CS3-vintage components, but all of your DNGs should be viewable by such, and if some aren't, then it sounds like your files may be getting corrupted on their way from the camera to the computer. Are you using a cable to the camera or are you using a card-reader to access the images? Using a card reader is preferable. Some cameras have different modes their USB-connection can be in and something other than mass-storage mode can lead to problems. I don't have a Nikon so am not sure of things more specifically, but if you can use a card-reader and just use Windows Explorer to copy the images that would probably be the best thing. If you have a new memory card that could also be something to look at.

CS4 will not open Nikon D7000 NEF files; Is there a DNC that will open them?

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I therefore down loaded the Adobe Digital Negative Converter Verson 6.3.0.79 which is compatible with Camera Raw 5.4 or later.
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I just bought the d7000 yesterday and was experiencing the same issue with cs4. I downloaded the DNG converter from adobe and selected the whole folder where the raw files were located (I was unable to select individual images) and it worked fine. It processed the files one by one with new name (without the $500 CS5 pricetag for now). The DNG files open in bridge and psd. Perhaps try selecting the folder? Good luck.

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MickD67 wrote:
the application doesn't find any suitable files in the directory...
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Thank you Jim. I appreciate your help. I have seen the different profiles that can be applied and the Camera Neutral makes a huge difference in the .nef image (bringing it back to more of a flat image, which is what I wanted).
I have the same issue in Adobe Bridge, and I can select the Camera Neutral from there as well and it makes about the same difference as in Lr.
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In my case (now) its the complete opposite. My jpegs look 'raw' and my .nef's are punchy, contrasty, bright....
I can't help but wonder why my .nefs are so changed when they're supposed to be raw files. Even when I apply the profile in Lr, or in ACR of "camera neutral" it still does not get me back to what (I believe) the raw image should look like. Why would a .nef look better than the .jpg when I haven't yet applied ANY setting to it. And, if it's the profile in ACR or Lr that is causing this to happen, then why doesn't the .nef image look at least as flat as the .jpg when I change it to 'camera neutral'?
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To answer your question, yes, Adobe has licensed the mini-SDK from Nikon in order to get at the encrypted white balance info. Nearly everything else is encrypted and inaccessible and can only be accessed by Nikon software.
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- Shoot only raw, and let your camera and Lightroom generate the previews you need at the time.
- Create a camera profile for importing those raw files. Every camera responds a little differently.
- Either keep the raw files or convert to DNG for archival purposes. The arguments for and against this are easy to find elsewhere on these forums and on the web.
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