Why does LrC now automatically convert my RW2 files to DNG when I import?

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I have been using Lightroom Classic with my Panasonic Lumix GX-9 for a few years. I shoot JPEG+RAW. In the past, when I did an import, the imported files showed in my catalog as <filename>.RW2.

I haven't used lightroom for a few months (maybe longer?) and now when I import files from my GX-9's SD card, LrC automatically converts them to DNG. As you can probably tell, I'm NOT a skilled LrC user. I can use the basic adjustments well enough to suit me personally, but I don't have any presets or play with custom setting menus.

I have three questions:

1. Isn't it better to import files in their original raw state (RW2) instead of automatically converting them to DNG prior to post processing? LrC has supported the GX-9 for a number of years.

2. How do I get LrC to stop automatically converting my raws to DNG?

3. Did I (or Adobe) change some menu or default setting? If yes, what likely happened, so that I can avoid this problem in the future?

Thanks,

- Simon

Rob_Cullen · Accepted Answer

1. Not necessarily "better". Just a choice!  Digital Negative (DNG)  2. 3. Yes.  See the answer to 2..

TheDigitalDog · Answer

@simoncwhat wrote:1. Isn't it better to import files in their original raw state (RW2) instead of automatically converting them to DNG prior to post processing? LrC has supported the GX-9 for a number of years.Different and better for some, depending on your desires. See:http://digitaldog.net/files/ThePowerofDNG.pdfhttps://www.cnet.com/news/adobe-offering-new-reasons-to-get-dng-religion/

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