Processing NEF files

[pinderi]

I use Elements 6 for my processing and have recently bought a Nikon D90. On my Olympus E500 I had no problems opening RAW images in Photoshop but I can't open the RAW NEF files. Do I have to use the (limited) software that came with the camera, or is there a plug-in I need to use in Elements to enable it? I may be missing something obvious as I'm still very much learning Elements.
Thanks for any suggestions or help.

[PaulMontgomery]

Elements (and the full version of photoshop) need a plugin called 'camera raw' top open raw files such as NEFs. It sounds as though you need a more up to date version which should be available for free at on the adobe website.

There are limits as to what the latest version of camera raw is that each version of elements can support. If your version of elements can't support a sufficiently new version, then you can convert to a 'DNG' file using a another free download from adobe and then open teh DNG with your version of elements.

Hope that helps.

[pinderi]

Thanks, I'll have a look at the Adobe site for updates and post a reply for how I get on.

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by pinderi

Thanks, I'll have a look at the Adobe site for updates and post a reply for how I get on.

Here's a link to the download but make sure you follow the instructions fully. You need to move the old Camera Raw.8bi file to your desktop before you install the new one, as it won't overwrite the old file.

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloa...jsp?ftpID=4582

[pinderi]

Thanks Paul.
I downloaded Camera Raw but it made no difference so I downloaded the DNG converter and that was brilliant thanks. I converted the RAW files no problem and then opened them in Elements in the window I am familiar with.
Top solution many thanks.
Ian

[pinderi]

Originally Posted by OldBoy

Here's a link to the download but make sure you follow the instructions fully. You need to move the old Camera Raw.8bi file to your desktop before you install the new one, as it won't overwrite the old file.

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloa...jsp?ftpID=4582

Thanks, that may be why it made no difference when I downloaded it!

[pinderi]

Originally Posted by pinderi

Thanks, that may be why it made no difference when I downloaded it!

That works as well thanks - just goes to show - always read the instructions!!

Thanks for all your help

Ian

[OldBoy]

Originally Posted by pinderi

That works as well thanks - just goes to show - always read the instructions!!

Thanks for all your help

Ian

We are all the same when it comes to reading the instructions.

[PaulMontgomery]

Instructions? What are they?

Glad you got it sorted...