Affinity support for Nikon Z5ii NEF/RAW images

[KenLow]

Hi,

I'm unable to open Nion Z5II NEF files with AP 2.6.2. 

Is there something i need to set/install on AP to read the files?

Kindly advise. 

Thanks.

Ken

[Ldina]

It doesn't look like it is yet supported, according to the attached discussion. If it is NOT yet supported, you can download the free Adobe DNG Converter app and convert your RAW files to DNG format. They should open fine in APhoto.

 

[DWright]

Hi @KenLow,

In the 2.6.2 update for Photo 2 if you change the RAW engine to Serif Labs in the Develop assistant section of the Photo settings then the RAW files from the Nikon Z5ii will then open.

 

[KenLow]

hi, tried as advised but it's not working. the image file's metadata is there but the screen is blank/dark screen.

regards,

ken 

[Ldina]

@KenLow Try the Free Adobe DNG Converter App. It will convert your NEF files to DNG format and should open fine in AfPhoto, until your camera is supported by LibRAW (the RAW engine Affinity uses). I haven't checked, but your camera is probably included in their database if you have the latest version of DNG Converter. You can still keep your NEF files too if you wish.

https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/adobe-dng-converter.html

[KenLow]

hi dina, well noted. will give it a try. thank you so much for responding to my post.

regards,

ken

[stuck]

1 hour ago, Ldina said:

You can still keep your NEF files too if you wish

I'd strongly advise you to keep your original RAW files.

[KenLow]

hi stuck, thanks for chiming in. yes, i 'll keep my NEF files for sure. they'll come in handy some day.

regards,

ken

[Andrew Grazier]

Hi there

Ive just picked up a new Z5ii, Bought Affinity Photo 2, but when opening up the camera RAW files, its just black.

Has this been fixed yet?

the "Develop assistant is on serif Labs

[DWright]

Hi @Andrew Grazier,

Are you using standard NEF compression as my sample RAW files from the Z5ii  open in Photo 2.6.3

 

[Andrew Grazier]

It looks like my camera has "RAW + JPEG/HEIF FINE

 

 

Hi there

Ive just picked up a new Z5ii, Bought Affinity Photo 2, but when opening up the camera RAW files, its just black.

Has this been fixed yet?

the "Develop assistant is on serif Labs

[Alfred]

15 minutes ago, Andrew Grazier said:

It looks like my camera has "RAW + JPEG/HEIF FINE

For raw files on your camera you can choose between RAW+JPEG, RAW+HEIF, or RAW on its own, so any time spent experimenting will probably be time well spent.

“Fine” (ca. 1:4) is less compressed than “Normal” (ca. 1:8). There’s also a “Basic” (ca. 1:16) compression option.

[Andrew Grazier]

Ok just went into the photo shooting menu

the Image quality of RAW + JPEG /HEFI FIne i dont think was the issue

Under "RAW Recording, it was on ON High Efficincy. Ive changed it to lossless compression and its now showing the files

[Alfred]

3 hours ago, Andrew Grazier said:

Under "RAW Recording, it was on ON High Efficincy. Ive changed it to lossless compression and its now showing the files

I’m glad to hear that you got it sorted! NEF (RAW) for your camera seems to be 14 bit, with a choice of “Lossless Compression”, “High Efficiency (High)”, and “High Efficiency”. The distinction between the latter two sounds rather arcane.