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January 30, 2017
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Panasonic GX80 RW2 files in Lightroom 5.7

  • January 30, 2017
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I have purchased a new Panasonic GX80 and take RW2 Raw images.

I use Lightroom version: 5.7 [991162] which will not read my RW2 files.

I prefer to shoot raw files.

How do I use the RW2 files in my version of Lightroomj.

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    Correct answer John Waller

    More info on the (no cost) DNG conversion route

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

    Camera Raw: How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube

    The downside is that every time you want to import into Lightroom, you must first convert all your RAW files to DNG format using the converter then edit the DNGs (not the RAW files) in Lightroom 5.7.

    Upgrading means you can edit the RAW files in Lightroom 6 or CC (Cloud) with no conversion required. If you do upgrade, ensure that you are running the current version 6.8 (or CC 2015.8 Cloud version) since the camera was first supported in Lightroom 6.6.

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    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    January 30, 2017

    More info on the (no cost) DNG conversion route

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

    Camera Raw: How to use Adobe DNG Converter - YouTube

    The downside is that every time you want to import into Lightroom, you must first convert all your RAW files to DNG format using the converter then edit the DNGs (not the RAW files) in Lightroom 5.7.

    Upgrading means you can edit the RAW files in Lightroom 6 or CC (Cloud) with no conversion required. If you do upgrade, ensure that you are running the current version 6.8 (or CC 2015.8 Cloud version) since the camera was first supported in Lightroom 6.6.

      kristinab715849
      kristinab715849
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      September 28, 2017

      Is this actually true? Because I'm using the latest version of Lightroom (subcription) and I just updated both Lightroom and Camera Raw yet I can't open my Fz2000 files in Lightroom. Only Photoshop.

      John Waller
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      John WallerCommunity Expert
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      September 28, 2017

      As it turns out, it only said up to date. It was not. But I can't update it even though all the other programs in creative suite updates just fine. Too wierd.


      Not weird. It's a known issue for some with the Lightroom 6.12 (CC 2015.12) updater and the Cloud desktop app.

      Several people have reported that the Cloud desktop app says Lightroom is up to date when it's not. The solution in every instance has been to manually update Lightroom to 6.12 (CC 2015.12).

      Download Photoshop Lightroom

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      Bill SpragueCommunity Expert
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      January 30, 2017

      Nice camera!  I have a GX8 that is similar and like it a lot.

      You have two choices.  You can download and use Adobe's free DNG converter.  The current version will copy your files into an Adobe format that can be used by your software.  There is no quality or functional loss. 

      The second choice is to buy an upgrade to the current version of Lightroom.  It can be either the subscription plan or the perpetual license.

      Good luck!  You have a great camera!

      Bill

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