Importing Nikon Files into Lightroom

 
You do need to make sure you have the latest version of Lightroom 5...
 
You do need to make sure you have the latest version of Lightroom 5
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You can import Nikon raw files into any version of Lightroom.

The way I import new raw files in to lightroom is: create a container folder in a appropriate place in my chosen file structure. Then in Lightroom Library module locate the folder above the folder I have created right click and select synchronise folder. Simple as that. The reason why that is my chosen method of importing images to lightroom is that I want full control of where the raw images are stored.
 
redsnappa said:
You can import Nikon raw files into any version of Lightroom.

The way I import new raw files in to lightroom is: create a container folder in a appropriate place in my chosen file structure. Then in Lightroom Library module locate the folder above the folder I have created right click and select synchronise folder. Simple as that. The reason why that is my chosen method of importing images to lightroom is that I want full control of where the raw images are stored.
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That's one of the great thing with Lightroom, you can set it up whichever way you best suits you. The way I do it is let lightroom create the the individual folders each time I import images. It saved them in year, month, day method and I rename the day folder to add a location/species. I now never touch the hard drive where they are saved, everything is done in the lightroom library module. Basically after setting it you I now only plug in the USB cable, open lightroom, click on import from the library module and then wait for them to upload to my calendar folders, it's as simple as that when it's setup. I used to duplicate the upload to another hard drive but I've stopped this now I have a different backup system.
 
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redsnappa said:
You can import Nikon raw files into any version of Lightroom.

The way I import new raw files in to lightroom is: create a container folder in a appropriate place in my chosen file structure. Then in Lightroom Library module locate the folder above the folder I have created right click and select synchronise folder. Simple as that. The reason why that is my chosen method of importing images to lightroom is that I want full control of where the raw images are stored.
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Lightroom 4 does not support the D610, you need Lightroom 5.....
 
rob-nikon said:
If that's the case then forget the link I posted above, I didn't know which camera the OP had.
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I'm only assuming he means for the D610, as he had posted other questions relating to that camera....
 
I do indeed have a Nikon D610 as i have upgraded from a Sony, didn't consider there it be any issues with Lightroom not supporting Nikon Files. not read everything above as yet, but will do in a moment.

Is this likely to be a problem if i load the files up in photoshop? why would they not work in LR4, have Nikon cameras never been compatible? surprised that Sony would be and not Nikon
 
donkeymusic said:
I do indeed have a Nikon D610 as i have upgraded from a Sony, didn't consider there it be any issues with Lightroom not supporting Nikon Files. not read everything above as yet, but will do in a moment.

Is this likely to be a problem if i load the files up in photoshop? why would they not work in LR4, have Nikon cameras never been compatible? surprised that Sony would be and not Nikon
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Nikon cameras are compatible but the problem is lightroom is third party software. If the lightroom software you are using is older than the release of the camera you have to update your version of lightroom to be compatible with your camera, this can be an update of your current version or an upgrade to a new version (ie LR4 to LR5). When I bought the d7100 I had to wait a few weeks for Adobe to update lightroom 4 for it to be compatible with d7100 nef files. This goes for any camera manufacturer when a new camera is released. Adobe have to update their products after manufacturers release new products. I think manufacturers don't let third parties have access to the new products before release so buyers end up using the manufacturers raw file software in a hope users carry on using it after adobe have released an updated version.
 
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ah righto, am i looking like a new version rather than an upgrade?
 
wex to an upgrade for £59, any ideas if i can get any cheaper?
 
rob-nikon said:
Nikon cameras are compatible but the problem is lightroom is third party software. If the lightroom software you are using is older than the release of the camera you have to update your version of lightroom to be compatible with your camera, this can be an update of your current version or an upgrade to a new version (ie LR4 to LR5). When I bought the d7100 I had to wait a few weeks for Adobe to update lightroom 4 for it to be compatible with d7100 nef files. This goes for any camera manufacturer when a new camera is released. Adobe have to update their products after manufacturers release new products. I think manufacturers don't let third parties have access to the new products before release so buyers end up using the manufacturers raw file software in a hope users carry on using it after adobe have released an updated version.
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Carlo, It's the same thing with Nikon's own software. As they bring out new cameras they SLOWLY update the programmes. I got notification today of a new update for Capture NX2 (can't remember what it was for though)
 
They do work fine with PS so i might try and get back into using that more and knock LR on the head, can't afford a new upgrade at moment after purchase of new camera and lenses.
 
OldCarlos said:
Carlo, It's the same thing with Nikon's own software. As they bring out new cameras they SLOWLY update the programmes. I got notification today of a new update for Capture NX2 (can't remember what it was for though)
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I've never used capture NX but I can believe that. I think my d7100 came with the view NX software cd but I never used it, I just waited for the lightroom update.
 
rob-nikon said:
I've never used capture NX but I can believe that. I think my d7100 came with the view NX software cd but I never used it, I just waited for the lightroom update.
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yeah I've not even looked at the bundled software
 
i have never looked at Nikon's software but friends have told me it is alright actually. I use LR but might fish the NX out of the box and have a look.
 
thinking about back up of files, if i confer to DNG would it still be advisable to keep the NEF file?
 
Belt and braces I would. But then I still have everything I've ever shot which is a problem in itself.
 
donkeymusic said:
thinking about back up of files, if i confer to DNG would it still be advisable to keep the NEF file?
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As far as I'm aware DNG is Adobes attempt at standardizing the RAW file format (nikon, canon, sony etc all use there own format). Keeping both files would be useful if you move away from Adobe later. To be honest the same argue can be had for keeping files as NEFs and not converting to DNG. Probably best to keep both as then you still have the original unaltered file too.
 
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