Imports are b&w

[Tv guy]

Why are my photos suddenly becoming B&W when I click the Developer tab? I checked for a preset and the “None” is set. I can’t figure out what’s causing this. Any idea?

[GoldingD]

1. What camera?

2.RAW correct?

3. If the camera is a Nikon Z6 or 7, what Picture Control, was it Monochrome?

[Tv guy]

Camera is Nikon D7500, Set to shoot RAW. I might have done monochrome edit.  Not intended. Don't recall resetting to default.  After resetting default settings, I just went back to original SD Card and re-imported some of same shots that were B&W. This time they  were in Adobe color. I think the problem may be solved. However, if I go to the original import in the Develop mode it defaults back to B&W even after I converted to color.

Thanks for your help.

[GoldingD · Accepted solution]

4. In your previous Lightroom session, did you do some monochrome edits?

5. And if you did so, did you go and set default develop settings?

Julieanne Kost's Blog | Setting Custom Develop Defaults in Lightroom Classic

[Akash Sharma]

Hi Tv20guy,

That isn't a great user experience, we're sorry to hear about this.

Which version of Lightroom are you using? We are here to help, just need some info.

Also, could you please a look a this similar discussion Lightroom: Why are images Importing as Black & White? | Photoshop Family Customer Community  and let us know if that helps?

Thanks,

Akash

[Tv guy]

I believe the problem is corrected. I reset to default, I think. Which is the correct way to do that?

Thanks Don

[elie_dinur]

I reset to default, I think. Which is the correct way to do that?

While holding down the Opt key, click on the Reset button in the bottom right corner. Select "Restore Adobe Default Settings".

[GoldingD]

For that one image that is still misbehaving

First thing to try, and actually to do:

In the History panel, clcik on the first instance, over on bottom right, clcik Reset

Second thing to do

In the Presets Panel, select Classic-General, then Zeroed (Zerod +)