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I've attached my Nikon D810 to my macbook air and trying to import directly from Nikon D810 into LR Classic. When asked to select a source, my camera doesn't show up in the list to choose from. Any ideas why not? Thanks,
Vicki
Just get a $15 USB-c based card reader. Will be way faster and reliable than importing from the camera.
A USB card reader is what we all use 🙂
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I have a couple of thoughts:
1. Be sure your cable is good. Try another cable and another USB port on the laptop.
2. Check in the menus for a setting for the serial port on the camera that makes it a data connection. I had a D810 many years ago but don't recall the name of that setting. It's probably in the wrench group.
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Also, ensure LR is granted Full Disk Access (not Files And Folders) permission:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-give-full-disk-access...
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The consensus/recommended method to import is to use a card reader, not connect the camera directly. Have you tried that?
In all the years I used a D810 I don't think I ever connected the camera. Yes, there was such a setting that KR Seals mentions, but it's some time ago and I don't remember what the default was.
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Unfortunately there is no card reader slot on the MacBook Air 15 inch. But thank you, I used to use the card reader on my older macbooks and I agree that would be the way to go if possible.
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Just get a $15 USB-c based card reader. Will be way faster and reliable than importing from the camera.
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good idea, thanks~
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A USB card reader is what we all use 🙂
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Always mention version numbers of both MacOS and Lightroom Classic when you have a question like this. There could be a known issue with a certain version, such as the known issue that existed for MacOS Sonoma 14.2 (fixed in 14.2.1 and higher).