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jonbanfield
jonbanfield
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September 5, 2017
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Nikon D850 RAW Files

Hi Does anyone know how to open Nikon D850 RAW files...I have some sample pics taken 2 days ago but can't open through Lightroom,Camera Raw,DNG converter or Nikon software?

Thanks

Jon

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    JeffreyOD
    JeffreyODCorrect answer
    Participating Frequently
    September 6, 2017

    The D850 is supported in Camera Raw 9.12.1, released today.

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    tomz67932750
    Participating Frequently
    November 26, 2017

    9.12.1 comes with elements 2018,,,, why doesn't it open d850 NEF

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    JP Hess
    JP Hess
    Inspiring
    November 26, 2017

    It should. What happens when you try?

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    tomz67932750
    Participating Frequently
    November 27, 2017

    I upgrade to Camera Raw 10.0 and it worked. Seems it ships with 9.12 not 9.12.1.

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    The converted files are weak…. Not even as strong as the Nikon JPG of the same image. Do you know any other tools to use?

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    itekiti
    itekiti
    Participating Frequently
    October 26, 2017

    D850 RAW works brilliant on lightroom cc classic

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    LeginW10
    Participating Frequently
    October 26, 2017

    stephank46698007  see my post above on where to locate the "Update". I gave a link and then you scroll down below "Application Installers" to "Updates". Then you select your operating system and install. Lightroom 6 version 6.13 now works for me on a MAC and PC thankfully.

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    stephank46698007
    stephank46698007
    Participating Frequently
    October 26, 2017

    Thank you!! I will try it when I get home......still waiting for my d-850 to ship....

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    LeginW10
    Participating Frequently
    October 26, 2017

    Well it's 26th October and the update hasn't happened.

    I have a stand alone version Lightroom 6. D850 NEF files do not open and I don't want the DMG or anything else. I simply want Lightroom 6 to open the original NEF files.

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    dfranzen_camera_raw
    Adobe Employee
    dfranzen_camera_raw
    Adobe Employee
    October 26, 2017

    Please read this announcement:

    Lightroom 6.13 now available

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    pault35687985
    pault35687985
    Participant
    October 18, 2017

    Looks like the problem is solved with the new version of Lightroom - Lightroom CC Classic - which is available now. If you are a CC subscriber like me, you may need to go to the Adobe website to initiate the download. CC did not prompt me for this upgrade and was nowhere to be found in the app! What a shambles. I hope the product is worth the wait

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    stephank46698007
    stephank46698007
    Participating Frequently
    October 18, 2017

    we should not have to pay for another lightroom program just to download raw files...im waiting for my Nikon d-850 to arrive soon??? I currently have lightroom-6 that I purchased...not the cloud....adobe better get this firmware updated soon....

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    dfranzen_camera_raw
    Adobe Employee
    dfranzen_camera_raw
    Adobe Employee
    October 19, 2017

    Lightroom 6.13 with support for the Nikon D850 will be released on October 26, 2017.

    Some more information about Lightroom releases:

    Introducing: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic CC and More | Photoshop Blog by Adobe

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      SUKANTA C
      Participant
      October 18, 2017

      Its now supporting in new LR Classic CC ... try to upgrade and check and let me know. Mine is working

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      detlefs2012518
      detlefs2012518
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      October 18, 2017

      I do not want to switch to the Abo Model Which is now Lightroom Classic CC paying 140 EUR per year instead of an upgrade for 80 or 90 EUR every 2 or three years. I will not support Adobe's money machine.

      If Adobe ist not offering the stand alone Lightroom 7 as an upgrade for LR 6 I will just update LR6 from 6.12 to 6.13 which shall support the D850. That will be then be my last LR. Afterwards I will switch to well known alternative.

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      Netzbub
      Netzbub
      Participant
      October 18, 2017

      here is the answer, to several of our questions, right at the end of the blog post -

      Introducing: Lightroom CC, Lightroom Classic CC and More | Photoshop Blog by Adobe

      "Lightroom 6

      Lightroom 6 is the last standalone version of Lightroom that can be purchased outside of a Creative Cloud membership.  There will not be a Lightroom 7 perpetual offering.   Lightroom 6 will remain for sale for an undetermined amount of time, but will no longer be updated with camera support or bug fixes after the end of 2017.  Lightroom 6.13 with support for the Nikon D850 will be released on October 26, 2017."

      No good news ...

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      Jeff Arola
      Community Expert
      Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 5, 2017

      Raw Therapee 5.2 seems to open Nikon D 850 nefs.

      http://rawtherapee.com/

      Sample image from here:

      Nikon D850 Sample Images | PhotographyBLOG

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      JeffreyOD
      JeffreyODCorrect answer
      Participating Frequently
      September 6, 2017

      The D850 is supported in Camera Raw 9.12.1, released today.

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        pajamies
        Participant
        September 6, 2017

        Yes, and the D850 RAW files open fine in the Photoshop CC,

        BUT they will NOT OPEN in the Lightroom CC !

        Why is that ??

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        JP Hess
        JP Hess
        Inspiring
        September 5, 2017

        None of the Adobe software has been updated to support this new camera yet. It will be necessary to wait until updates are released that have such support. In the meantime it will be necessary to use Nikon software to convert the images and save tiff files that can be used for further scrutiny in Adobe software.

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