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March 18, 2017
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Unable to import RAW files

  • March 18, 2017
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I am no longer able to import RAW files from my Sony A7iiR into Lightroom (version 5.7.1) whereas previously it was no problem. I checked LR for updates and got a message that my version of LR is up to date.

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    Correct answer JP Hess

    Thanks again. I thought that Parallels would help my transition to the Mac system and would preserve my existing folder architecture generally (not just for my photography work). Not really working out that way!


    Here is a worthwhile tutorial for you to review if you are moving to a new computer:

    https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/

    You might want to consider just moving your images and catalog to the new computer and installing Lightroom CC using the application manager.

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    Jim Wilde
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 18, 2017

    Can you clarify your camera model? Do you mean the A7Rii? If so, raw support for that camera was not introduced until LR6.1.1.

    Or do you mean a different model? See here for the list of supported cameras: Cameras supported by Camera Raw

    Participant
    March 18, 2017

    Yes, the A7Rii. But I've never had a problem with importing RAW files from this camera into LR before now so I don't know what has changed?

    Jim Wilde
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    March 18, 2017

    Perhaps you were shooting Jpeg only? Or you were converting your raw files to DNG using the free Adobe DNG converter? But there should be no way that you could have imported proprietary Raw files (.ARW) from an A7Rii directly into LR5.7.1.