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jone66990255
jone66990255
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June 23, 2018
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Problem importing CR2 (RAW) files

  • June 23, 2018
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So all of a sudden, Lightroom won't import my CR2 files. I have JPEG and CR2 files on my memory card from different days. The older CR2 files were being recognized, but the newer ones weren't. "WTF?" I said to my self. After searching the internet, I thought maybe I needed to update ACR and the DNG converter, so I downloaded the converter update, ran it, and now Lightroom won't recognize any CR2 files. Neither will Photoshop. At least not directly from the camera. I can import them using the Canon EOS Utility and then Lightroom and Photoshop will recognize the CR2 files. I'm running the most recent version of Lightroom CC Classic 7.4, Camera RAW 10.4 and shooting with a Canon EOS 70D. So, I say to you, community of experts, WTF?

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Flyingmonkeys
Flyingmonkeys
New Participant
November 5, 2018

I am having trouble with lightroom classic CC, photoshop CC, Camera Raw...I just updated to windows 10, purchased the above Cc, downloaded software for my camera- Canon 5d Mark Ii.

Even putting lightroom 6 back on does not recognize. CR2

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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dj_paige
Brainiac
November 5, 2018

Flyingmonkeys​

There is no need for you to double-post the exact same question. Further, you need to start your own thread on this, and explain the problem from the beginning.

charlened59520542
charlened59520542
Participating Frequently
August 5, 2018

I have the same exact issue.   I can go through my Canon software to FINALLY get my CR2 files but why am I paying a monthly fee to go around the bend and down the street when I use to just have to open the door?

anyone have a solution?

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    dj_paige
    Brainiac
    August 5, 2018

    Did you try the suggestion above by ManiacJoe​?

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    mv603
    New Participant
    August 24, 2018

    If you're using Lightroom then you cannot blame Camera Raw because Lightroom does not use the Camera Raw plug-in. It isn't part of Lightroom. Lightroom only states the version of Camera Raw required for FULL compatibility with Photoshop.


    i cannot get LR to import the CR2 files after changing cameras. Was Canon 5DM2 now Canon 5dM4

    have lots of CR2 in LR from first camera

    now none import, "the files are not recognized by the raw format support in Lightroom"

    am using a card reader

    have restored the preferences, did not change anything

    shoot jpg&raw and the jpg import fine

    ManiacJoe
    ManiacJoe
    Inspiring
    June 25, 2018

    If you are connecting the camera to the computer, try using a card reader instead.

    You will be much happier in the long run using a card reader.

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    dj_paige
    Brainiac
    June 23, 2018

    The older CR2 files were being recognized, but the newer ones weren't.

    The newer ones weren't recognized? What does that mean? What do you see on your screen (describe in detail) that indicates the files were not recognized.

    Are the newer ones on the same memory card as the older ones?

    jone66990255
    jone66990255Author
    New Participant
    June 23, 2018

    Everything is on the same memory card. What I mean by not recognized is that they do not appear. Like at all. I think this is a Windows problem since when I go to the camera using Windows Explorer, there is just an icon with no file name except for one or two of the older CR2 files. I've reached out to Canon to see if they have a fix, because Microsoft offers no support regarding Camera RAW. All in all, this is extremely frustrating because none of this makes any sense.

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