Question About Photoshop CS2 And NEF Files

[TG.]

Is it possible to open NEF files in CS2 as mine won,t open, is there a raw update of some sort, i tried the update for CS3 but that would,ent work on CS2, oh and i have,nt got CS3 anymore so can,t use that, any help and suggestions much appreciated,thanks in advance

 

[mattyh]

Have you got the last update for Adobe Camera RAW for CS2? I believe the last version was somewhere around 3.7. My NEF files used to open with CS2, so it can be done

 

[Slapo]

With CS2, Camera Raw 3.7 is the last one that will work. If it doesn't support your camera, either convert your files to DNG (which I don't recommend, as it seems to reduce quality with some cameras, e.g. with Sigma SD14) or use a raw converter like RawTherapee, UFRaw, RAWHide (which are not being charged for) or something like Capture One 4, Bibble, LightZone or something else.

 

[mattyh]

What camera do you have tel? ACR 3.7 works with the D80 for definate, not sure about other cameras though

 

[Merlin]

Have you got a D300 by any chance?

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=46325

 

[TG.]

Thanks for the prompt replies guys, matty i have the D80 and D300, i,ve tried capture nx but find it slow and no tutorial, i really liked the CS3 but unfortunately lost it from my PC, i will try that RAW update for CS2 as i,m also used to using that too,thanks again guys

 

[Gareth_R]

The RAW update for CS2 won't work with files from the D300. You need either CS3 / Lightroom / Elements 6 / Nikon Capture NX. You can download 17 PDF files from the Nikon site which gives you a comprehensive manual for Capture NX.

 

[paulc]

I gave up trying to get my nef files to work in cs2 and camera raw so now use raw shooter essentials and its free.

http://www.photo-freeware.net/raw-shooter-essentials.php

 

[Slapo]

Raw Shooter only supports older models and editing the main exe in a hex editor isn't a very good option either. Try what I suggested above if you would like to have a free one.