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Fixed: Support for Nikon Z6 II Camera

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November 6, 2020
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I just got my Z6 II but i was not able to download all the raw files to Lightromm Classic

please help

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Gan

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Correct answer Mohit Goyal

Hi all,

We're happy to announce the release of Lightroom Classic 10.1, Lightroom 4.1, and Camera Raw 13.1 which includes the support for the Nikon Z6 II camera.

Here's the list of new cameras and lenses

Let us know if that helps and share your feedback with us.

Thanks,

Mohit

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Marcel5DE7

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Z6 II RAW files are identical to Z6 RAW files ... it should be very easy for Adobe to implement this functionality.
Meanwhile I developed such a small utility which converts Z6 II Raw files into Z6 RAW files...
I am Czech, so the page is in czech language, but Utility is in English, easy to use ... just in case , use Google translator for web page instructions
www.macek-photo.cz

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Bas98BC

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I used the following script to call the exiftool, to be able to import RAW-files into lightoom:

exiftool.exe -Model="Nikon Z6" -ext .NEF -r .\

The ".\" is the location where the NEF files are stored, by default a backup is made.

Johan On Media

Participant

Hello! Yes I have tried this Exiftool and it works, but LR still don't open the NEF files?

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Bas98BC

Participant

Hi,

Sorry made a little copy paste mistake, make sure there is a space between the Z and the 6!

exiftool.exe -Model="Nikon Z 6" -ext .NEF -r .\

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Kevin5E8C

Participant

Even Nikon software ViewNX2 does not support the conversion between its NEF to any other formats now. It will simply say "format not supported" during conversion.

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

Nikon Capture NX-D if View-NX2 does not 'work'-

https://www.nikon.co.uk/en_GB/product/software/capture-nx-d#overview

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .

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rinaic

Participant

Better and easier, go into the EXIF and edit the camera to be a normal Z6. Remove the _2.
Voila, files will open!

Step by step detailed instructions available on the web here.

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Anonymous

I solved it with this guide and it was free... https://node14.com/Public/Blog/OpenNikonZ6IIRaw.aspx

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Sudath5D7C

Participant

Great workaround! Thank you!

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oldmantod

Participating Frequently

Anybody else having issues importing your RAW files from the z6ii??

Tried the converter (DNG) that isn't working either.

Any help?

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ballroomphotog

Inspiring

Very frustrating and more so because most of the workarounds have been for macs.

For us windows users, I recommend the software found here https://exiftool.org/gui/ along with the exiftool.exe file. The GUI version lets you select multiple NEF files at once, and all you have to do then is delete the _2 from the end of the model name, and tell it to resave the file. Then LR will import and all is well in the world until adobe and others make what is really just a simple update.

D Fosse

Community Expert

You don't know anything about how "simple" it is, and how long it takes. What's described above is a hack, and there's more separating these cameras than a simple "_2". I'm sure you realize that when you stop and think about it. Otherwise there wouldn't be any reason for Nikon to release it, or customers to buy it.

If you'd done some very basic research, you'd know that new camera models are usually supported in the next upgrade cycle, which come around 4 times a year. This is nothing new. It has always been like that. The Z6ii is no different from any other new camera model.

You should also know that Adobe get nothing from Nikon. They have to purchase a camera, shoot test images, and start deconstructing the files.

If you insist on buying new hardware the day it hits the shelves, it's your own call, and it's your own risk. Don't try to blame anyone else.

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Pieter98A4

Participant

Lightroom does not support the raw files of the nikon Z6ii. Is there a way to solve this problem?

dj_paige

Legend

Use the Nikon software to convert the RAW to TIF, adn then you can import the TIF into Lightroom Classic.

ManiacJoe

Inspiring

Also see this thread:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic/again-lightroom-can-t-view-files-new-nikon-z6-ii/td-p/11571311

dj_paige

Legend

This is a very new camera and the RAW photos are not supported by any Adobe products at this time. You need to use the Nikon software, convert the photos to TIF, and then import the TIF into Lightroom Classic.

Johan On Media

Participant

how soon will there be an update that supports Z6 II? This is really important.

dj_paige

Legend

We don't know, we're not Adobe in this forum, we are just Lightroom Classic users who have no control and no say over these matters. So telling us it is "really important" makes not the slightest bit of difference.

Typically, Adobe releases camera updates about every 3 months, and the new cameras are supported in the next update. (But no guarantees either).

But anyway, I provided instructions for a work-around.

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