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April 10, 2017
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nikon d500 [Unable to open Nikon D500 Raw files in Lightroom 5.7.1]

  • April 10, 2017
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I have lightroom 5.7.1 and tried to upload images from Nikon d500 and got a message that it does not recognize files.  I also have a Nikon d750, and have not problem importing those files.

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    Correct answer JP Hess

    I finally got version 6 uploaded and my my desktop. I tried importing raw images from my new camera (Nikon d500) and got this message: "files are not recognized by the raw format aupport in Lightroom (377). This is what started this whole mess. Now what do I do?


    I guess everyone needs to apologize to you for not holding your hand. You have not done your research. If you had you would realize  that your camera needs at least Lightroom 6.5.  You have installed Lightroom 6.0. There have been nine updates (free now that you have purchased Lightroom 6) that have added new cameras. It would be a good idea for you to install the last update which is available from the following website:

    Download Photoshop Lightroom

    Scroll down the page to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6 and click on that link. Then click on updates. Scroll to the appropriate section for your operating system. That means if you are using Windows you would go to that section. If you're using the Mac then you would go to that section. You only need to download  the Lightroom 6.9/CC 2015.9 update. There is only one update. It will update either Lightroom 6 or Lightroom CC. Download that update. Make sure Lightroom is closed on your computer and run the update. After you have run the update your camera should be supported.

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    Known Participant
    November 12, 2017

    OK. I had 5.7.1, paid to upgrade to 6. STILL cannot read D500 .nef files. When I click 'update' in the program it says I am up to date. This is the version data it reports: Lightroom version: 6.0 [1014445]

    How do I get to the fabled version 6.5?

    johnrellis
    Legend
    November 12, 2017

    See my reply to your other post: Nikon D500 and Lightroom 6 Still can't read files

    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    April 10, 2017

    The Nikon D500 is a newer camera that wasn't supported until Lightroom 6. You'll either have to upgrade or use the DNG converter. Your choice. The upgrade will cost. The DNG converter is a free download.

    Participating Frequently
    April 10, 2017

    Do I have to get a later version of Lightroom, I now have 5.7.1. If so how do I do it and what does it cost?