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cbmel
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December 4, 2018
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lightroom wont open Nikon z6 nef files

  • December 4, 2018
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I have the nikon z6 camera .  When I try yo import from the camera, lightroom wont allow me to import or preview NEF files.  What do I do?  It says my programs are up to date

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    Correct answer John Waller

    Adobe has not yet released an update to Lightroom to support the Z6.

    Until they do, you'll have to download the free DNG converter version 11.1 (Beta) which includes Z6 support.

    Convert all Raw files to DNG format then import the DNG files into Lightroom.

    Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC

    Win: Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Windows : Adobe DNG Converter 11.1 (Beta)

    Mac: Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Macintosh : Adobe DNG Converter 11.1 (Beta)

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    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    December 4, 2018

    Adobe has not yet released an update to Lightroom to support the Z6.

    Until they do, you'll have to download the free DNG converter version 11.1 (Beta) which includes Z6 support.

    Convert all Raw files to DNG format then import the DNG files into Lightroom.

    Digital Negative (DNG), Adobe DNG Converter | Adobe Photoshop CC

    Win: Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Windows : Adobe DNG Converter 11.1 (Beta)

    Mac: Adobe - Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter : For Macintosh : Adobe DNG Converter 11.1 (Beta)

    Mohit Goyal
    Community Manager
    Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    December 12, 2018

    Hi All,

    We're happy to announce the release of Lightroom CC 2.1 & Lightroom Classic CC 8.1.

    This update includes the support for Nikon Z6 camera.

    Here's the list of what's new in this release:

    Lightroom CC 2.1: New features summary for the October 2018 release of Lightroom CC

    Lightroom Classic CC 8.1: New features summary for the October 2018 release of Lightroom Classic CC

    Let us know if the update resolves the problem for those affected and share your feedback with us.

    Regards,

    Mohit

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    amandae46129081
    Participant
    December 5, 2019

    Hi there!  I just purchased the Nikon Z6 this past week (Dec 2019) and am not able to load the images to Lightroom as the user had mentioned above (.NEF files).  I am using the Sony XQD/SD Card Reader (XCII).  I have also tried to load via the USB cable the camera came with.  I am able to save the files to my computer directly.  However, Lightroom will not read the files or load into Lightroom....

     

    I have Lightroom CC and it is up to date along with Photoshop / Camera Raw, etc.  It looks like this article was over 1 year ago so I am confused as to why this isn't working for me at this time.

     

    In the meantime I have downloaded the respective Camera Raw DNG converter as a placeholder until I can figure out what is going on.  That is the only way I have been able to get them into Lightroom.

     

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!!

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