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silverhalide9
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November 26, 2021
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Nikon Z50 files

  • November 26, 2021
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Running mac 10.7.5, converting Nikon D500 files with Adobe DNG conversion. I have reached the maxium Adobe DNG conversion software on the Mac 10.7.5 which allows me to convert the Nikon NEF D500 files to Adobe DNG. Then I use the DNG files in my raw editor,  Aperture. But now I got a Nikon Z50. I need to know what the minimum Mac Operating system I can use so I can convert the native Nikon NEF files into usable DNG files to use in Aperture. Is it a proprietary software from Nikon? Maybe a new Mac, with what minium OS. Something that PS 6, or Aperture can see! Help Please. 

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
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November 26, 2021

What model and year of mac do you have?

You can find out by going to Apple>About this Mac.

 

If your able to upgrade the current 10.7.5 OS or install a later macOS on a partition or separate new drive

you could use a minimum of macOS 10.13 High Sierra to run the 12.1 dng converter for the Nikon Z50

plus photoshop CS6 and Aperture and a maximum of macOS 10.14 Mojave. Any later MacOS like

Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey will not run CS6 or Aperture.

 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    November 26, 2021

    Before you buy a new computer and upgrade to Creative Cloud, ensure your equipment has the CPU and GPU to run the latest Creative Cloud apps.

     

    Most Creative Cloud apps work on:

    • Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, 2004, and 1909 (LTSB branches are not supported)
    • macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 10.16 or 10.15 (Catalina)

    - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
    - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
    - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    A new Mac won't run Photoshop CS6. You will need a Photoshop subscription. A new Mac will have the latest OS and cannot usually be downgraded at all.

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