NEF files won't open in PSE6 for my D90, what now?

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

09/29/2008 08:22:19 AM · #1

I have always Elements to open my raw files with my D50.

I bought a D90 this weekend and it is not recognized by PSElements.
What do I use now?
The camera came with Nikon Transfer and ViewNx and NEF codec are these the programs I need to use now?

any suggestions? I don't know what to do now?

bassbone

Nikon Z8

09/29/2008 08:25:34 AM · #2

Originally posted by dassilem:

I have the same problem - I use Elements 3 and it can't handle the new Nikon NEF files. I believe that some elements versions have plug-ins that allow transfer of the NEF files. My version does not. Check with Adobe on what version of Photoshop/Elements will handle the new NEF files.

I hate the Nikon software and have gone back to running all JPEGS until I upgrade my photoshop...

swankFoto

Fujifilm X-E1

09/29/2008 08:36:03 AM · #3

Adobe recently made available a release candidate (a beta that is almost production ready) of Adobe Camera RAW which reads the latest Nikon NEFs.
They also released a new DNG Converter stand alone program to convert the new NEFs to DNG as an alternative.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/29/2008 09:23:26 AM · #4

I didn't expect this problem. I'm glad that I shot Jpeg Fine + NEF this weekend....so at least they are good captures.

swankfoto what are you using?

Message edited by author 2008-09-29 09:24:14.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

09/29/2008 09:59:48 AM · #5

Lightroom 2.1 Release Candidate includes support for the D90. (download and use as a 30-day trial)

09/29/2008 10:04:59 AM · #6

Originally posted by dwterry:

Lightroom 2.1 Release Candidate includes support for the D90. (download and use as a 30-day trial)

ahh...good idea, at least the 30 day trial...don't think I can shell out any more money after the camera purchase!! or will I soooo want lightroom after I try it?

swankFoto

Fujifilm X-E1

09/29/2008 10:33:12 AM · #7

Originally posted by dassilem:

I didn't expect this problem. I'm glad that I shot Jpeg Fine + NEF this weekend....so at least they are good captures.

swankfoto what are you using?

I use LR 2.1 but Adobe has a free utility to convert from D90 NEF to DNG - //labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/Camera_Raw_4.6

09/29/2008 10:39:14 AM · #8

I was just getting 'comfortable' with shooting raw....so this has set me back...
is the DNG file as good as a NEF file...and DNG can be opened in Elements??

Maybe LR2.1 will have to be a xmas gift....

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

09/29/2008 10:40:12 AM · #9

Originally posted by dassilem:

ahh....

swankFoto = rswank
now I get it! :-)

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

09/29/2008 12:02:37 PM · #10

As a point of general info, one of the (few) downsides of shooting RAW is the fact that the camera manufacturers (except those supporting in-camera DNG) are all in a hurry to keep changing RAW formats as they introduce new cameras. This forces software developers to write new code to deal with every new camera introduced. The ways to mitigate this idiotic situation are:

- Use the converter that came with your camera. Both the Nikon and Canon converters are very usable, although not class leaders.
- Convert to DNG (but beware, a NEF or other RAW file converted to DNG is *not* a valid original for DPC)

Normally, Adobe and other developers do accommodate new camera models from the major manufacturers within a month or three of release. It's that interim that is bothersome. When buying a new camera body, always plan for this, especially if you do paid work.

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

09/29/2008 01:23:00 PM · #11

Originally posted by kirbic:

They also dont always allow ACR to be used with older versions of PS or CS, so while they write code for it, it may force you to upgrade to continue to use it. Funny how they keep pulling money out of photographers isnt it?

Matt

09/29/2008 01:30:41 PM · #12

thanks kirbic....I was wondering about the DNG (actually 'any' of the converters) so didn't know what I could use.

09/30/2008 09:15:19 AM · #13

so, if I open in ViewNX and convert to a .tif, I then can open in PSElements 6 and edit as usual, right? I simply can't edit prior to converting??

Is there a loss to the file? Is this the 'right' way to do it or does this defeat using RAW in the first place?

10/01/2008 07:26:37 AM · #14

ok...I'm VERY confused....
I used ViewNx to convert my NEF to a TIFF. I opened the TIFF in Photo Elements 6.0, made adjustments. Now it will not let me save it as a jpg. it saves to a jpf. what is that? and the jpf cannot be opened in anything but the PSElements. So I can't upload it to my printer, I can't email that file....

Please help me figure out what to do. Luckily I shot Jpeg fine + NEF so I can just use the JPG file. I need to figure this out before I go on vacation in 9 days...I won't waste the card space if the NEF is going to be 'useless' to me.

I hear that a solution may be LR2.1.....but I can't afford the program right now...so what do I do with what I have?

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

10/01/2008 11:38:58 AM · #15

bump?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

10/01/2008 12:05:40 PM · #16

Check whether, when you converted to TIFF, you specified 16 bit/channel TIFF. If so, you can't save to JPEG, because JPEG can only handle 8 bits/channel. Try opening the TIFF, changing to 8-bit mode (do this after making you major tonal adjustments) and then try saving as JPEG.

fuzzyt

Quantaray AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon

10/01/2008 12:22:55 PM · #17

You might also want to look at "ufraw". It has both Linux and Windows versions, and is open source. I use it to open my NEF files and it has some basic exposure / WB controls you can adjust. You can export to JPG once you have your adjustments made.

//ufraw.sourceforge.net/