Nikon Z8 RAW NEF file support

[Simon-77]

RAW files in NEF file format taken with a Nikon Z8 camera are not displayed in the latest version of Affinity Photo 2.

There are no errors, but the image loaded is blank (black)

Example file attached.KJM_6391.NEF

[MikeTO]

Hi @Simon-77 and welcome to the forums. Nikon Z8 raw is not supported by Affinity 2.3 but support is coming in 2.4 which is in public beta now so it won't be too much longer.

 

[Hangman]

Hi @Simon-77 and another warm welcome to the forums,

Your file is a Nikon RAW (High Efficiency) file which unfortunately isn't currently supported in v2.3.1 and won't be supported in the initial release of v2.4.0 either as only Nikon RAW (Standard Compression) files are supported...

[v_kyr]

See also all other already available and related Nikon Z8 he* NEF threads ...

• nikon z8 high efficiency nef site:forum.affinity.serif.com

 

[RickPrice1958]

I am unable to view my Nikon Z8 NEF (RAW) files. I see there is an update coming, 2.4, any ideas of when it is coming?

I am facing the possibility of having to buy Adobe stuff and I an not a fan of "leasing" software. 

thanks, 

Rick Price

South Texas

[Komatös]

@RickPrice1958 welcone to the forum.

As the beta versions that have now been published already have a (RC = release candidate) in their name, the release is already within reach.

A release now only depends on whether serious errors are found in the programs and how quickly the developers can eliminate them.

[MikeTO]

9 hours ago, RickPrice1958 said:

I am unable to view my Nikon Z8 NEF (RAW) files. I see there is an update coming, 2.4, any ideas of when it is coming?

It's available now.

[Hangman]

9 hours ago, RickPrice1958 said:

I am unable to view my Nikon Z8 NEF (RAW) files. I see there is an update coming, 2.4, any ideas of when it is coming?

Just to note that while Nikon Z8 NEF (RAW) files are supported in v 2.4.0, Nikon (High Efficiency) RAW files are not, just in case you happen to be using this format.

[bnissen]

Jeg oplever samme problem med min Z8 og har Affinity ver. 2.4.2. med nef filen viser kun en sort billede.Jeg har samme problem med min Z8 og har ver 2.4.2 den burde understøtter men vises kun en sort billede.

Modeller fra Sony, Panasonic og Nikon er blandt de nye tilføjelser til at lytte over understøtter hardware, herunder:

• Panasonic-G9 mk2, GH6
• Sony–A7C 2, A7CR, A7R V, A9 III
• Nikon-Z8, Z30, Zf