Photoshop CS4 and Nikon .NEF files

I just downloaded Photoshop CS4 for a trial basis. I use 2 nikon cameras and 1 Canon and shot is RAW format. The RAW file extensions are .NEF and .CS2. I had the understanding Photoshop had no problem reading these file formats (through ACR). However, I am not able to access photos under the .nef format. How do I access files under .nef?
Thanks

It reads it fine and I believe CS 3 does as well.
Perhpas there is a trial of Light room which users the same engine as ACR but has more organizing features. And the spotting tool works better.
But I assure you that ACR reads nef what camera do you have? Is it a recent release?

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