I recently purchased a new Nikon D7100 as a better back up/second to my D800. After shooting some pics, I found out that the raw files would not open in my version of camera raw. I went to update it, but all my updates are current. I went the adobe site to get some assistance. After some conversation, we concluded that CS5 and it's included camera raw 6.1 was too old and incompatible to support the new camera.
So, I said I would upgrade to CS6, great! But, after some more conversation, we concluded that my Windows Vista Was unable to run CS6.
I don't really want to by a new OS to install on my current computer, as I have been considering upgrading it. So it looks as if I will be buying a new computer, CS6 upgrade, and whatever else just because I bought a new camera!
Also, Adobe tried to get me to buy a subscription that I did not do yet. They said they no longer sell any discs. I was under the impression that one could still own CS6, and Lightroom5??? Is it possible to obtain discs if purchasing the software elsewhere, say from BandH?
Does anyone have any suggestions on an alternative solution that solves my immediate problem? All I really want to be able to do at this particular moment, is open the raw files.
I understand, I need to do the gear upgrades at some point. I just sort of feel like my hand has been pushed. I'm a little disturbed about it actually. Had I realized this was going to be the situation, I might have just chosen another D800! It would have been a lot cheaper in the end.
Thanks for any suggestions you might offer.
Chris
Posted by Ed Cordes on November 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM
Chris, I would suggest that you use the software that Nikon provides with your camera to convert your NEF files to DNG. The DNG will be able to be opened and manipulated by any ACR and any version of PS. Have fun!
Posted by Peter Cross on November 23, 2013 at 10:46 PM
I went through a similar phase (but not related to camera directly) where I had Vista and was having a terrible time with PS Elements causing my computer to crash a lot and run real slow. I did a memory upgrade and got Windows 7 and that helped a bit and I toughed it out for another year. Finally had to bite the bullet and get a new computer. My old unit would only accept 32 bit programs which limits the amount of RAM and Lightroom 5 will only run with 64 bit. That maybe true for PS 6 as well. Now that I have a new unit, I'm really impressed with how well and fast it runs. Ed's suggestion probably will work for you for a while, but that may buy you some time to research what you need in a new system and save up your bucks.
As far as I know, Adobe does not distribute discs to resellers. If you find one, it may be a pirated copy, so caution is advised. See my last paragraph for an option.
I know you were considering a new PC, and I think that would be a good move. Why? The newest 64 bit platforms for Win 7 and 8.1 are very stable, fast, and much more secure than Vista, or older. Also, the latest ATI Radeon and NVidia video cards and drivers are fast, run much cooler than older cards, and can handle image editing with ease.
Sure, you can limp along with an older box, but you will pay a price in performance and continuing compatibility problems.
While I am not, in any sense, a fan of Adobe's 'cloud' business model, it may be our only recourse going forward, assuming nothing better than PS and LR come along. The latest 'deal' from Adobe regarding PS and LR is not too bad, and is worth considering.
--P
Posted by Lance Warley on November 24, 2013 at 6:56 AM
I second Preston's suggestion.Ed's comment will work for opening the files, but why limp along?
Take a look at Puget's systems. I've been really pleased with the Puget Genesis, and the support is great.
Posted by Bill Chambers on November 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM
You might find some used discs on eBay or somewhere, but Adobe did indeed stop selling (and supporting) CS6 discs. They're opting for ripping people off via the CC now. I bought a set of discs before they stopped selling them but I haven't installed them yet because I need to upgrade my computer first.
"...but Adobe did indeed stop selling (and supporting) CS6 discs
Bill,
I have CS6 installed from the disc. Adobe does provide updates for CS6 and Camera Raw. These updates may not be the same as the pushed updates to PS Creative Cloud, though.
I'm a little late here but have you thought about changing to Capture NX2 for processing? I switched when Adobe came out with their cloud thing and I LOVE it. I still use PS for any multi-photo layering (Capture NX2 does great layering on a single shot) and panos. I also use software for fucus stacking and HDR, but for individual image processing which is 95% of what I do NX2 is great. It is much less expensive than any Adobe product.
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8 repliesI recently purchased a new Nikon D7100 as a better back up/second to my D800. After shooting some pics, I found out that the raw files would not open in my version of camera raw. I went to update it, but all my updates are current. I went the adobe site to get some assistance. After some conversation, we concluded that CS5 and it's included camera raw 6.1 was too old and incompatible to support the new camera.
So, I said I would upgrade to CS6, great! But, after some more conversation, we concluded that my Windows Vista Was unable to run CS6.
I don't really want to by a new OS to install on my current computer, as I have been considering upgrading it. So it looks as if I will be buying a new computer, CS6 upgrade, and whatever else just because I bought a new camera!
Also, Adobe tried to get me to buy a subscription that I did not do yet. They said they no longer sell any discs. I was under the impression that one could still own CS6, and Lightroom5??? Is it possible to obtain discs if purchasing the software elsewhere, say from BandH?
Does anyone have any suggestions on an alternative solution that solves my immediate problem? All I really want to be able to do at this particular moment, is open the raw files.
I understand, I need to do the gear upgrades at some point. I just sort of feel like my hand has been pushed. I'm a little disturbed about it actually. Had I realized this was going to be the situation, I might have just chosen another D800! It would have been a lot cheaper in the end.
Thanks for any suggestions you might offer.
Chris
As far as I know, Adobe does not distribute discs to resellers. If you find one, it may be a pirated copy, so caution is advised. See my last paragraph for an option.
I know you were considering a new PC, and I think that would be a good move. Why? The newest 64 bit platforms for Win 7 and 8.1 are very stable, fast, and much more secure than Vista, or older. Also, the latest ATI Radeon and NVidia video cards and drivers are fast, run much cooler than older cards, and can handle image editing with ease.
Sure, you can limp along with an older box, but you will pay a price in performance and continuing compatibility problems.
While I am not, in any sense, a fan of Adobe's 'cloud' business model, it may be our only recourse going forward, assuming nothing better than PS and LR come along. The latest 'deal' from Adobe regarding PS and LR is not too bad, and is worth considering.
--P
Take a look at Puget's systems. I've been really pleased with the Puget Genesis, and the support is great.
Bill,
I have CS6 installed from the disc. Adobe does provide updates for CS6 and Camera Raw. These updates may not be the same as the pushed updates to PS Creative Cloud, though.
--P
I'll try the dng conversion appproach to get me through this immediate obstacle. Then, it looks like a new computer.
Chris