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Romipho
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August 29, 2023
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How can I stop Lightroom Classic from changing how my NEF files look?

  • August 29, 2023
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I am importing Nikon NEF files into lightroom classic. The panel shows that there are no adjustments being made. However, when I click a file after first loading, I see the file looking as I think it should just for a split second, then it changes to a much more contrasty look. Then I have to try and adjust to get things back to the look it had for that split second. I'm not sure if it's something in the programming or not. I just want the images to look like they should, just like that split seconf before they change. I have told the software not to make any adjustments before opening. Any ideas or tips? Thanks! MacOS, Lighroom Classic, Assorted nikon cameras.

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Ian Lyons
Community Expert
Ian LyonsCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 29, 2023

What @dj_paige wrote, although you can configure LrC to apply a different camera raw default that's based on Adobe's versions of Nikon Picture Control presets. More details of how at below link https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2020/06/16/streamline-edits-with-the-improved-raw-defaults

 

You can also access the camera matching profiles via the 'Profile Browser' in the Develop module. I've attached a screenshot showing where you'll find these profiles.

 

Note that the screenshot shows profiles for a Canon EOS R5, but there are similar available for most Nikon cameras. 

 

 

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    RomiphoAuthor
    Participant
    August 29, 2023

    Thank you. I will look into this.

     

    dj_paige
    dj_paige
    Legend
    August 29, 2023

    LrC first shows you the JPG preview that is embedded in the raw file, then after a few seconds it renders its own view of the raw, and that's why the appearance changed. This is normal behavior from LrC and cannot be changed or prevented.

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      RomiphoAuthor
      Participant
      August 29, 2023

      That suprises me since jpeg is usually more contrast than the raw. I shoot FLAT with no alterations in camera. The preview from the cameras always look like the quick preview before it changes.

       

      dj_paige
      dj_paige
      Legend
      August 29, 2023

      JPGs are developed by the camera software, regardless of your settings. Higher contrast in the JPG? Yes, of course.

       

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