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October 27, 2022

P: Unable to import from direct connected Nikon

  • October 27, 2022
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This problem just recently started. I believe I upgraded my Mac M1 to Ventura and updated Lightroom to the latest version since this stopped working. I have no problem using Nikon transfer to transfer the images from both cameras. 

 

When I select Add Photos in Lightroom then select Connected Devices (Lightroom does recognize both cameras when they are connected), I see the camera flashing its green indicator as it typically does to reflect that Lightroom seems to be reading. While it is reading, Lightroom displays the message "No images can be imported...." Prior to this issue, that message would be displayed until Lightroom finishes reading the camera or camera card. Now that message remains indefinitely. 

 

So I am wondering if there was something in either the OS update or Lightroom update that has caused this to stop working.  

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54 replies

johnrellis
Genius
December 26, 2022

"I believe I have the latest version of Lightroom where this is supposedly resolved."

 

You can double-check by doing the menu command Help > System Info and verifying you have LR 12.1.

Known Participant
December 26, 2022

I still have not been able to import images from either of my Nikons (D5 and D850). I believe I have the latest version of Lightroom where this is supposedly resolved. 

Rikk Flohr_Photography
Community Manager
Community Manager
December 14, 2022
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December 14, 2022

Marlene

Yes the download from the camera on USB works but the ability to tether the camera to the laptop to control the iamges and view them is not working. This is a fundamenatl requirement when doing studio work in my opinion!

Participant
December 14, 2022

The update works.  I can now import from my D850 again. 

Participant
December 14, 2022

update:  all the devise are update:

Apple M1 Pro 13.0.1 (22A400), 

lightroomn 12,1,

Nikon D850 version:C 1.21 LD: 0.18  LF 1.00

 

Tethering stil doesn't work..... 🤨

Participant
December 14, 2022

Rikk,

Sorry but it is only a partial fix. When will tethering be resolved for Nikon cameras.

Gordon

Participant
December 14, 2022

i have the same problem with my nikon z6

Participant
December 13, 2022

Agree that LR 12.1 has sorted the download from camera via USB to my MacBook Pro16 inch 2019on Intel 2.4GHz 8 core running Ventura 13.0.1

Also agree that tether via USB to my Nikon D850 is not working

AndrewButlerPhotographer
Participating Frequently
December 13, 2022

I'm sorry to say that its is not fixed for me. I've upgraded but the problem persists.

 

2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9 - OS/13.0.1 (22A400) - 12.1 release Lightroom - Nikon D850

I've done multiple reboots, changed cables, ports and tried with or w/o cards in the Nikon. (I also tried an old D810).

 

The "Detecting Camera' dialogue box just spins.

 

I shot with the camera and cables tethered on Friday but with my old 2015 MacBook pro running a much older Lightroom so I am happy that it's not the Nikon or the cables.

 

I really need this sorted, I shoot 90%+ of my commissions tethered.