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mnp500
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March 30, 2019
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No Date in File Names

  • March 30, 2019
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All my raw files used to import into LR with this format:  20160830-_DSC8245.NEF.  But in the last year or so the date doesn't become part of the file name so it's just: _DSC8245.  I don't remember changing anything in LR or my various cameras. I'm not even sure if this is being done by the camera or LR. Any ideas? I would like the date to be part of the file. (now, I am using a D850 and Z7)

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    JP Hess
    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    March 30, 2019

    The "default" import option in Lightroom is to simply import using the filename. However, in the import dialog, when importing from the camera or from a card, there is a file renaming option that can be configured to include the date and the filename. I believe that is probably what you were using before, and it probably needs to be set again.

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    mnp500Author
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    March 30, 2019

    Thanks Jim! Yes, that's it... I must have un-set it a while ago. Duh!

    JP Hess
    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    March 30, 2019

    Sometimes those custom settings don't carry over through updates and upgrades. At least that's what I have found. It's always good to watch closely after an update/upgrade.

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