Fixed: Support for Nikon Z6 II Camera

[NutKambing]

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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[dj_paige]

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]

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

[dj_paige]

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.

[ManiacJoe]

Also see this thread:

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

[rinaic]

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.

[Bob5FA9]

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

[Sudath5D7C]

Great workaround! Thank you!

[vulpes_vulpes21]

WOW! Amazing! 

[hinzo]

Thank you sir! Definitly easier than VSCode!

here is the direct command line if you just download the exiftool

exiftool "-EXIF:Model=NIKON Z 6" *.NEF

[Kevin5E8C]

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]

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

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

[ManiacJoe]

Upgrade your very old software to View NX-i and see if that helps.

[Bas98BC]

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]

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

[Bas98BC]

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 .\

[photoshop CC]

How do you do this on Mac? 

[EndorMoon007]

First download and install EXIFTOOL by Phil Harvey. Then open Terminal and paste the command under the comment "Set to Z 6"

# Set to Z 6
exiftool -overwrite_original -Model="NIKON Z 6" -Software="Ver.03.10" -CreatorTool="NIKON Z 6 Ver.03.10" target_file_or_dir

# Reset to Z 6 2
exiftool -overwrite_original -Model="NIKON Z 6_2" -Software="NIKON Z 6_2 Ver.01.00" -CreatorTool="NIKON Z 6_2 Ver.01.00" target_file_or_dir

[Marcel5DE7]

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 

[Leivi5E81]

I tried this and it doesn't work, apparently I've heard that apples new update doesn't support the Nikon software. Is there any other way to make the conversion from RAW to TIFF. I'm in need of help ASAP as I have just traded in my old camera to the z6 2 and now I can't do any of my upcoming jobs. 

[Rob_Cullen]

Z6-2 raw. As the say- "Up sh.. creek without a paddle!  New camera, new software, new OS.

Lightroom-Classic does not yet support.

Nikon Capture-NX-D does support but NOT in Mac BigSur! (August 2020: "compatibility results will be announced later")

For those with this problem-  Do you have friends with a PC that could export as TIFs from Capture NX-D until support is provided?

[Leivi5E81]

So do I need to take back my Mac to Catalina for the Nikon software to work correct?

Also do you know how long it will take for Adobe to fix this issue as this has caused me a lot of issue?

Kind Regards

Leivi Saltman

[Rob_Cullen]

"how long?"  Not a clue. I am just another LrC user like you!

And Adobe will not tell until a release is made.

[inadarei7]

I created a small, open-source utility that can fix the files until there is a fix from Adobe, Apple and others. Hope this helps https://github.com/inadarei/nikonzfix

[Whitney5CD5]

I tried this, but the Nikon software does the same thing even when j try to save as TIF or JPEG.