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NutKambing
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November 6, 2020
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Fixed: Support for Nikon Z6 II Camera

  • 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

Regards

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
    Participant
    November 13, 2020

    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
    Participant
    November 13, 2020

    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
      Johan On Media
      Participant
      November 14, 2020

      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
        November 14, 2020

        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
          November 13, 2020

          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
          Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          November 16, 2020

          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
          November 12, 2020

          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
          November 17, 2020

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

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            Sudath5D7C
            Participant
            November 24, 2020

            Great workaround! Thank you!

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            oldmantod
            Participating Frequently
            November 8, 2020

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

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

            Any help?

              GoldingD
              GoldingD
              Legend
              November 8, 2020

              Not yet supported:

               

              https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

               

              And, no, we normal customers have no idea when.

               

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              oldmantod
              Participating Frequently
              November 8, 2020
              Well that freaking would have been spectacular to know before I shot a
              volleyball match today.
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                Pieter98A4
                Participant
                November 7, 2020

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

                dj_paige
                dj_paige
                Legend
                November 7, 2020

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

                  ManiacJoe
                  ManiacJoe
                  Inspiring
                  November 6, 2020

                  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
                  dj_paige
                  Legend
                  November 6, 2020

                  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
                    Johan On Media
                    Participant
                    November 7, 2020

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

                    dj_paige
                    dj_paige
                    Legend
                    November 7, 2020

                    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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