Skip to main content
bryanh72432487
bryanh72432487
Known Participant
August 15, 2019

P: Nikon Z7 RAW processing and White Balance

  • August 15, 2019
  • 64 replies
  • 1551 views

A couple of problems with the camera profiles for the Nikon Z7.

1. When changing the white balance from "As Shot" in Adobe Lightroom or Camera RAW, the program creates a magenta cast on all Nikon Z7 images. This is true for all Adobe white balances and all the camera white balances. Returning the Tint slider to its original location removes almost all the magenta cast that was introduced. I believe this was an issue that was fixed for the Z6.

2. There's something wrong with the way that Adobe is reading or applying the Built-in Lens Profile. It seems to apply the corrections correctly for the Z lenses, but when using adapted F-mount lenses the profile isn't applied even though Lightroom claims that it is. If you manually apply the profile for the F-mount lens, it gets applied correctly. This also impacts stitching in panoramic photos. I can get a perfect stitch from a D850 with the same lens whereas using the same properly adjusted for the camera/lens RRS pano system and same lens with a Z7, the stitch is poor. It gets better after manually turning on the lens profile for each image in the stitch.

Running the 8/14/19 release of Lightroom Classic/Camera RAW.

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    64 replies

    Show previous replies
    Todd Shaner
    Todd Shaner
    Legend
    May 8, 2020
    It's working on my system using Copy & Paste settings and using a preset. If the target image file has a profile with the same exact name it will update the file with that camera model's same name profile. This includes all of the Adobe Raw profiles and Camera Matching profiles. If the camera model of the target image file does NOT have a "same name" profile the profile will not be updated.

    I just tried it using a Nikon D500 NEF with Adobe Vivid and Copy & Pasted it to a Nikon Z6 NEF file. The profile was updated AND the As Shot WB settings were changed. I tried the same Copy & Paste to a Nikon Z7 file with the profile updating to Adobe Vivid and NO change in the As Shot WB settings. So the Copy & paste settings from a different camera model to the Nikon Z6 NEF appears to be different (bug?)
    Rikk Flohr_Photography
    Community Manager
    Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    May 8, 2020
    Andrew is correct. You cannot paste Standard profiles from/to different camera models. 
    Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
    joshb98216430
    joshb98216430
    Participating Frequently
    May 8, 2020
    I guess I am making the assumption if it has the same name its intention is to achieve the same visual output.

    It that's not the case the flaw runs deeper than I thought.
    joshb98216430
    joshb98216430
    Participating Frequently
    May 8, 2020
    Right... I'm confused. Isn't the reason there are different versions of the "Adobe Standard" for different cameras so when you select "Adobe Standard" on a file from one camera and then "Adobe Standard" on a file from another camera you can have starting points as close as possible to each other? Why would it ever be helpful to apply one of the Adobe Profiles (which in theory must exist for each camera) meant for a different camera?

    What I am saying is that it is inane to have different standardized profiles, that in the menu show no difference in name, and paste it on a different camera with no warning that the profile is not meant for the camera.
    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    May 7, 2020
    Even ” Adobe Standard” differs per camera.
    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
    joshb98216430
    joshb98216430
    Participating Frequently
    May 7, 2020
    Ah that makes sense from a technical standpoint.

    However it seems like a flaw.

    Aren't the profiles supposed to help with standardization? Not so helpful if when trying to sync multiple files it doesn't switch from "Adobe Standard (D500)" to "Adobe Standard (Z6)"
    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    May 7, 2020
    The profiles are specific for each individual camera. I don't believe you can paste such as you describe.
    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
    joshb98216430
    joshb98216430
    Participating Frequently
    May 7, 2020
    Is there any solution to this problem? I have this issue when copying and pasting settings from a D500 file to my Z6 file with the "Treatment and Profile" box checked

    The Z6 file looks pretty close but after I pasting the settings from the D500 it will become magenta and requires about a -30 point correction in tint. It seems like is an issue with the profile because after pasting the settings and having the color shift issue I go to the Profile dropdown and select any profile (even the one currently set) and it reverts to the normal color.
    Rikk Flohr_Photography
    Community Manager
    Rikk Flohr_PhotographyCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    March 30, 2020
    Thanks for responding. I've contacted you each via Email. 
    Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
    F
    FeedbackCommunityMember
    Inspiring
    March 30, 2020
    Hi, I'm willing to test the solution too, regards, Stephane.
    Show more replies
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices