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Archie5E55
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June 28, 2021
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How do I stop Lightroom from automatically applying lense corrections?

  • June 28, 2021
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I have tried creating a master preset and setting it to default in edit > preferences. I turned off lense corrections but it still automatically applies a lense correction for my camera every time I import photos.

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tucokna_.2411
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April 6, 2025

1- Select all photos 
2- disable correction option
3- click "sync" 
4- choose the option you want to sync for all photos

Todd Shaner
Todd Shaner
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June 28, 2021

In Preferences> Presets after you select your preset with 'Enable Profile Corrections unchecked' click on 'Create Default' as shown below. It works for me using a Canon EOS R6 CR3 file.

 

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    PhotoTrip
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    August 15, 2023

    I know tis is an old post but that is a terrible default. If you use a fisheye lens it actually automatically flattens the image and you lose the effect of using a fisheye. Lens correction in lightroom should always be something you have to consciously turn on IMHO. 
    Much thanks to Todd for the workaround.

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      ParisLiLiPhotography
      Inspiring
      November 11, 2023

      agree 100% !! 

      Please Adobe make it possible to unckeck automated lense correction somewhere in the right menu. 

      I didn't know I needed it until I use another raw editing software and "discovered" my not corrected raw, and found out I prefered it almost always uncorrected. 

      GoldingD
      GoldingD
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      June 28, 2021

       

       

      only use lightroom to look through and sort my photos and then edit in photoshop. Are there any other programs (adobe or otherwise) that are good for sorting through your RAW photos and making selections?

       

       

      So, you ate not using LrC to manage a database (catalog) of your photos. And you are not using LrC to edit metadata. And you are not using LrC to edit appearance (Develop)

       

      You use it to cull thru images.

       

      Sounds like you need to acquire a Media Browser meant for photos, to cull, to manage metadata, to rate, etc.

       

      Might want to consider Photo Mechanic

      https://home.camerabits.com/tour-photo-mechanic/

       

      also see:

      https://www.organizingphotos.net/tips-cull-culling-photos/

       

      and:

      https://windowsreport.com/photo-culling-software/

       

      Other members, comments? Other programs?

       

       

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        Archie5E55Author
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        June 28, 2021

        I will look into those thank you! I import the photos and make selections then I edit them individually in photoshop.

        DdeGannes
        Community Expert
        DdeGannesCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 28, 2021

        You posted "it is a mirrorless, canon eos r6. Is it really impossible?"

        Archie have a look at the article available at the link below. The Lightroom Classic update had some changes to how the built in lens profiles was applied to selected new Mirrorless models, check if it applies to your model.

        https://www.lightroomqueen.com/whats-new-in-lightroom-classic-9-4-cloud-3-4/

         

         

         

         

         

        Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.
          DdeGannes
          Community Expert
          DdeGannesCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          June 28, 2021

          That may not be related to the "preset", many Mirrorless Camera models have lenses that require lens corrections and the info is contained in the Raw file to be applied when processing. Lightroom Classic will apply the corrections at import, there is no option to turn off this feature.

           

          Regards, Denis: iMac 27” mid-2015, macOS 11.7.10 Big Sur; 2TB SSD, 24 GB Ram, GPU 2 GB; LrC 12.5,; Lr 6.5, PS 24.7,; ACR 15.5,; (also Laptop Win 11, ver 24H2, LrC 15.0.1, PS 27.0; ) Camera Oly OM-D E-M1.
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          Archie5E55Author
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          June 28, 2021

          There is no settings or preset or correction I can make to change this? It is a mirrorless camera. I like the "distortion" of the lense because I often play with perspective in my photography. That doesn't seem to make much sense to me. I only use lightroom to look through and sort my photos and then edit in photoshop. Are there any other programs (adobe or otherwise) that are good for sorting through your RAW photos and making selections? Everything LR does in terms of "developing" it seems like photoshop can do the exact same if not better.

            @MNiessenPhoto
            @MNiessenPhoto
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            June 28, 2021
            Are there any other programs (adobe or otherwise) that are good for sorting through your RAW photos and making selections?



            Bridge might suit your needs.

            Michael

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              dj_paige
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              June 28, 2021

              If this is from a mirrorless camera, I don't think you can turn off the lens corrections. What camera?

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              Archie5E55Author
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              June 28, 2021

              it is a mirrorless, canon eos r6. Is it really impossible?

              @MNiessenPhoto
              @MNiessenPhoto
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              June 28, 2021

              Hi,

              Just to make sure that the preset itself is working properly, have you tried applying it to a picture that already has lens correction? Does it turn it off, as it should?

              Michael

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              Archie5E55Author
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              June 28, 2021

              it does not

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