NEF files

I recently purchased a Nikon D5200 and my photos are not recognized when I want to download them to iPhoto. I am taking the pictures in RAW so they are .nef files. How can I download these photos to iPhoto?

NEF files from the Nikon D5200 are recognized as long as your Mac is running Mavericks.
The RAW support is determined by the version of OS X that the Mac is running because it is part of the operating system.
Allan

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My LR 4 suddenly no longer recognized my memory cards. I am using the same cards and cameras but consisitently get the error message:"files not imported because the files could not be read. they are jpg and nef files...I am stuck without my workhorse! Any

My LR 4 suddenly no longer recognized my memory cards. I am using the same cards and cameras but consisitently get the error message:"files not imported because the files could not be read. they are jpg and nef files...I am stuck without my workhorse! Any advice is helpful. This has never happened in 6 years

answered in your other thread LR 4 suddenly no longer recognizes files.

Can't open NEF files in Adobe Bridge CS4

My camera is a Nikon D90 and I downloaded the Camera Raw.plugin Version 5.2. to open NEF files in Photoshop and Bridge from the CS4 collection. It works perfectly to open NEF files in Photohop but Bridge is not able to show the files. I cleared the cache already.
Does anybody know, what the problem could be?
Thanks for your help!

Maybe the plugin is in the wrong folder? It should be in the Common Files/Adobe folder tree, rather than the Adobe/Photoshop CS4 folder tree (where only Photoshop can see it). Also, make sure there's only one Camera Raw.8bi installed.

No longer able to view NEF files in Bridge or edit in Camera Raw 4.6

I have found similar questions in various Adobe forums, but I have not located a solution to my problem.
Bridge CS3
Photoshop CS3 Extended
XP
Camera Raw version 4.6.0.30
Nikon D300s
Up until 2 weeks ago I have been copying my NEF files from my CF card via reader, opening Bridge, selecting thumbnail of NEF and opening it in Photoshop CS3. At which point I can process with Camera Raw 4.6.
Now, once new NEF files copied and Bridge opened, I only see NEF icons. When I double click the file, Photoshop opens and a box appears with the following text: Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document.
Upon inspecting the differences between NEF files that I can edit and the new NEF files that I cannot, I notice in the metadata file properties that the application of the successful files is ver. 2.00 and the duds is ver. 1.00.
What "application" is the metadata referring to? I think this may be a Nikon setting, but it would help me understand the problem better if I knew what "application" this is.
I can convert the new NEF files into jpgs using Adobe DNG Converter, but this GREATLY complicates a previously straightforward work flow process.
Thank you for any light that may be shed on vexing dilemma,
Kate

Very grateful for your response and time.
The Application I am talking about can be found when you open up a NEF file in Bridge and look at the Metadata tab on the right. Within that is the File Properties tab and the Application Ver. is the 3rd item from the top (after Filename and Document Type).
Yes, I do have only the one ACR file (Camera Raw.8bi.) in the program file/COMMON FILE/Adobe/plug ins/cs3/file formats.
I have also realized (brilliantly late in the game) that it is only the NEF files shot from my new D300s that do not work. No problem with the NEF files shot with my D100. So this leads me to conclude that my Bridge/Photoshop CS3 does not support the Camera Raw 5 that seems to be required for the D300s. Argh.
By upgrading my camera equipment, I have outmoded my requisite software.
I must say, that the recent post advisory on the forum site ("Raw files appear as icons") was supremely timely. While this does not solve my problem, it did help me understand the compatibility issues with the D300s and CS3. I have learned the following: D300s are supported by Camera Raw 5.5 which does not work with CS3. Is this correct?
Dazed, but not beaten down,
Kate

How to Install Plug-in for PS cs5 to open RAW (.NEF) file for Nikon D810 Camera

I need someone to walk me through how to install a Plug-in for PS cs5 to open RAW (.NEF) file for Nikon D810 Camera.
I haven't used photoshop in ages and I got a new camera. I have been on the phone with Adobe (no help) and spent a couple of hours online trying to figure this out. I'm confused, frustrated and about to throw my computer out the window.
Also, I placed this in the "Photoshop for Beginners" since Photoshop CS5 doesn't appear anymore. I know CS5 is outdated but I spent hundreds of dollars on this program and you would think adobe would still honor its product.
Any guidance is much appreciated.
AJ

Odds are cs5 is too old. If you do a search on my the main Adobe website there is a list of compatible cameras for the last known update to camera raw for cs5.
Each version of Photoshop only gets so many updates for camera raw then it is necessary to upgrade Photoshop to get the next update for camera raw.
So you currently have 4 choices.
1 upgrade Photoshop
2 get Lightroom - latest version
3 get Photoshop elements -latest version
4 get dng converter - this will download the latest version an is the only option that is free.
The dng converter can be found by searching Adobe website.

Can't open .NEF files in Photoshop CS2

Heres the deal: I've updated and installed my camera raw in Photoshop CS2, so I have the latest version of it (ACR 3.7). I still can not open my .NEF files in Photoshop and when I view the files from Bridge it shows the generic thumbnail image.
Information that might help:
PS Version: Photoshop CS2
ACR Version: Camera Raw 3.7
Camera: Nikon D60
Operating Sys: Mac OSX
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

The D60 was not supported in ACR 3.7. In fact, that version was the first to support the D40. You will have to use the latest version of the DNG converter to convert your raw images to DNG. Then you can open those files in ACR 3.7.

Currently Have Photoshop CS3 & Adobe Bridge CS3 2.1.1.9. According to Adobe, Camera Raw 4.6 supports Nikon D810 NEF files. I have downloaded Camera Raw 4.6 Update. When I try to open Nikon D810 NEF files, I get photoshop error that says "cannot complete

Currently Have Photoshop CS3 & Adobe Bridge CS3 2.1.1.9.
According to Adobe, Camera Raw 4.6 supports Nikon D810 NEF files. I have downloaded Camera Raw 4.6 Update. When
I try to open Nikon D810 NEF files, I get photoshop error that says
"cannot complete request your because it is not the right kind of
document. These NEF files wont open in Bridge at all. What am I doing wrong?

Camera Raw plug-in | Supported cameras

Merge to HDR Pro does not work on Nikon D800 RAW (NEF) files

Hi,
I can't get Merge to HDR Pro to work on NEF RAW files from my Nikon D800 - nothing happens after after confirming the file selection. However, it works ok if I convert those files to DNG (using Lightroom 4), and if I use the D800's JPGs, and if I use Nikon D7000 NEFs. It just seems to be a problem with Nikon D800 NEFs.
Steps taken:
1. File -> Automate -> Merge to HDR Pro
2. Browse... and select NEF files (even selecting 2 files does not work).
3. Attempt to Automatically Align Source Images is checked. Then press OK.
Expected result:
Progress cursor spins as files are loaded and HDR dialog appears.
Actual result:
Nothing happens - no progress cursor or CPU or disk activity - it is as if I had clicked cancel instead of ok.
This is a clean install of the 64 bit CS6 beta on Windows 7 64 bit, with no plugins, and I reset preferences (Ctrl+Alt+Shift on startup). I do have my existing CS5 Extended still installed, as well as Lightroom 3.6 and 4.0.
I can send you the NEFs if you like.
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Hi,
The Ps CS6 public beta version contains the same camera support as found in Ps CS5/5.5 compatible CR 6.6. There will be future updates to CR 7 for Ps CS6 to pick up more camera support. The Nikon D800 NEF files are not supported, yet.
If you like to work with your D800 files in the public beta build now, you'll have to get the DNG Converter 6.7 from here: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/cameraraw6-7/
and convert your files to DNG.
regards,
steve

Cannot open my NEF files in Photoshop CS6 from my new Nikon D800 camera.

That's it, I Cannot open my NEF files in Photoshop CS6 Camera Raw from my new Nikon D800 camera. What am I doing wrong or what is wrong? I have the plug-in Camera Raw 7. and can open TIFF files but not the NEF files.
Peace,
Charles Fennen

Hi ssprengel,
to explain the scenario, i am basically a D7000 user and I do post production with Windows computer. But for an assignment I have hired D800, they have provided me their SD memory card. I have used the same memory card while shooting.
I have transferred the NEF files from the camera using Nikon software. The transfer was successful but i am not able to open the Raw NEF file with ACR. Even my plugins are updated till date.
The NEF thumbnails are having small lock logo in the bottom left corner. I do not know what does that mean. Like this.
Kindly let me know what would be the prob? if my RAW files are corrupted kindly let me know how will I recover them?
Thank you.

NEF file opening in CS5 as a smart object

My CS5 recently started opening up all my Nikon raw files as smart objects. I don't want that. How do I make it stop? This never happened before nor am I aware of me changing any of the settings. Any help would be great. Thanks

I never changed anything in my preference that i'm aware of. I don't even
know what smart objects are. Nor did I want it in the first place.
To clearify. I usually open a folder containing NEF files and then drag and
drop the file over the CS5 program in my dock. Then it brings me to the
Camera Raw menu and I click open and then it opens the file as a smart
object. TIA

I imported pics to catalogs on different external hard drives. Later renamed external HDs. I want to combine catalogs and have my source (NEF) files all together on one drive. Can I merge cats and will new path to source files be correct if when inporti

I imported different trips to different catalogs on different external hard drives. Later renamed external HDs. I want to combine catalogs and have my source (NEF) files all together on one drive. I’m not really sure how to get those source files back and get rid of the extra long path to where the source files are now located. If I re-link files to their current catalog (many different paths to files in same catalog) can I merge (import catalogs) into one master catalog? Will the new (Master catalog) have the correct link to the source file? If not, how or can this be done?
I have tried to explain my situation as clearly as I can. Do you understand my situation?
This maybe something you don’t have time to help me with. If not can you suggest somewhere I can get an answer? I really need help. PLEEEZZZ HELP ME.
Bruce Schuerman
Norman, OK
405_514-4875 (call collect)
[email protected]

I imported different trips to different catalogs on different external hard drives. Later renamed external HDs. I want to combine catalogs and have my source (NEF) files all together on one drive. I’m not really sure how to get those source files back and get rid of the extra long path to where the source files are now located. If I re-link files to their current catalog (many different paths to files in same catalog) can I merge (import catalogs) into one master catalog? Will the new (Master catalog) have the correct link to the source file? If not, how or can this be done?
I have tried to explain my situation as clearly as I can. Do you understand my situation?
This maybe something you don’t have time to help me with. If not can you suggest somewhere I can get an answer? I really need help. PLEEEZZZ HELP ME.
Bruce Schuerman
Norman, OK
405_514-4875 (call collect)
[email protected]

I imported different trips to different catalogs on different external hard drives. Later renamed external HDs. I want to combine catalogs and have my source (NEF) files all together on one drive. I'm not really sure how to get those source files back

I imported different trips to different catalogs on different external hard drives. Later renamed external HDs. I want to combine catalogs and have my source (NEF) files all together on one drive. I’m not really sure how to get those source files back and get rid of the extra long path to where the source files are now located. If I re-link files to their current catalog (many different paths to files in same catalog) can I merge (import catalogs) into one master catalog? Will the new (Master catalog) have the correct link to the source file? If not, how or can this be done?
I have tried to explain my situation as clearly as I can. Do you understand my situation?
This maybe something you don’t have time to help me with. If not can you suggest somewhere I can get an answer? I really need help. PLEEEZZZ HELP ME.
Bruce Schuerman
Norman, OK
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Is there any solution (other than buying
I really think 'buying' is the best solution on this one. Ideally, you would have at least five internal hard drives.
System
Projects
Cache/Scratch
Media
Exports
Use externals and network drive only for backup.

LR5.7.1 no longer sees NEF files?

Last week, I upgraded LR to 5.7.1, since then LR will not, I repeat will not import NEF files! It imported NEF files prior to that upgrade with no problems. LR says the NEF files are "read only". Which isn't true because I imported the same NEF files with Aperture onto a (Mac) laptop. When I saved those NEF files as jpeg using Aperture, then I was able to import them to LR. I don't understand why LR is all of a sudden not able to import NEF files.

On your greyed out photos, is there a ! or ? on the top right of any photo? If so, right click on it and LR will ask if you want to find the missing photo, say yes and it will point to the folder that photo is in. It wll also bring in other photos close by.
Your Mac may be full, and it doesnt have room to 'work' so you can see the greyed photos in LR but not use them. It happenned to me a couple years ago so I stored photos onto an external drive, which filled up and I recently had to get a larger one. My recent issue arose when I upgraded to Yosemite and then LR 5.7.1. The file sharing permissions were changed in the upgrade.
To set permissions On your Mac, go to finder > file> get info. The info window comes up and at the bottom is where you will find sharing/permissions.
Unlock the lock, make changes, there is also a little wheel at the bottom left of the window underneath permissions, apply changes >lock the lock and close the window.
When you get an external storage drive, do the same as aformentioned right after you install it.
Then, On your Mac, Move your LR5 catalog to the new storage.
Then open up LR and point LR to the storage location. (The new storage device will show up on the left side of the LR window.)
(Scott Kelby wrote in his LR3 manual that if you are taking pictures and storing them on your Mac, you will eventually need to move them to an external storage device especially if you take a lot of photos)

Can no longer save Nikon .NEF files in Photoshop cc 2014

Hi
I am hoping someone can help. I was using a PC running Windows 7 64-bit and using LR, PS and Bridge to sort and edit Nikon files. This worked fine up to November of last year when I lost PC etc due to house fire.
In the interim period I've been using a laptop running Windows 8.1 with the latest Adobe Cloud apps installed. However, now I find that when a .NEF file is opened in Photoshop and you try and save it back out, the only option is for PSD or JPG or Photoshop's version of RAW.
The troubleshooting I have done so far:
Taken all applications off and reinstalled them.
Downloaded separately and installed the latest RAW updates
I did recently purchase a Nikon D800 and assumed it might be an issue with that but it doesn't save out those from D80, D90 and P7000 all of which I KNOW for fact were fine before. I'm suspecting something missing from the installation but at a loss as to what.
Thanks

I have a Nikon D50 nef on my desktop. Double-clicking on it opens Photoshop, which launches Adobe Camera Raw. If you get that far and can make adjustments in the ACR panel, you are fine. That's what opens first.
Then you click "Open" in ACR and your nef opens in Photoshop and the document tab on top gives the .nef extension. You make your edits there, but if you close Photoshop, you won't save it as nef, it won't be in the Save file list. You save it as psd for example and close Photoshop.
You now have a nef with develop settings on your desktop and the psd you saved out of Photoshop.
All perfectly normal as J.J. said, Photoshop will edit the nef file, but it will be saved in a format other than nef.
Gene

Viewing .nef files I can no longer view my nikon .nef files in adobe bridge.

Please help. I used to be able to view .NEF files in Adobe Bridge but now they do not open. I tried to open them in PS by double-clicking but I get the message.....could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document.

As a start you should update your profile it still says you are using 10.6.1 and including the Aperture version would be a good thing also. So have you upgraded to 3.2.1 yet? If not you should.
As a start you should look at Aperture 3: Troubleshooting Basics and see i that helps.
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regards

Installed PS CS5 on new computer. Can no longer open .NEF files. Plug in won't install

Very frustrated. Bought new computer. Installed PS CS5. It won't open my Nikon 7000 .NEF (RAW) files. Tried to download and install the plug in but keep getting error saying I need to redownload and reinstall Adobe Application Manager. I do that, and still the same issue.
Anyone have any ideas?

More info. Using Windows 7.
Also, when I go to Help/About Plug Ins/Camera RAW, I find that I am supposed to have version 6.0 of the plug in, but there seems to be no way to update that plug in.
So, I went to the website and searched FOR AGES until I found the download page for the updates. First I tried to update to 8.5. No go. So I searched until I found the first version that supported the D7000 .NEF files (6.3). Tried to download that. Got the error message telling me to download and reinstall the download manager. Did so. Tried to download and install 6.3 again. Same error.

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