On 2017-06-11 10:54 PM, Chuck Devlin via gimp-user-list wrote:

I have downloaded gimp 2.8 and am trying to access the RAW Files(NEF Nikon format) created in my Nikon D5500 camera. However the files are not recognized by GIMP. The files cannot be open. My computer's operating system is Windows 10.

You need to install the ufraw or dcraw plug-in for GIMP.

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I don't think GIMP can open either nef or nrw Nikon files. What you need is an app that does like RawTherapee (link for Windows at bottom):

https://www.partha.com

On the Linux platform there are plug-ins for GIMP for ufraw and dcraw that make it appear as if GIMP can open such files, but you're actually opening the raw file in those apps which handoff their output to gimp once raw conversion is done. I am unsure about a similar plug-in for RawTherapee/GIMP, so the work flow is open in RawTherapee, save as TIF, open in GIMP.

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From: gimp-user-list  on behalf of Chuck Devlin via gimp-user-list 
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 9:54:45 PM
To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org
Subject: [Gimp-user] Open / Edit Nikon D5500 NEF files ?

I have downloaded gimp 2.8 and am trying to access the RAW Files(NEF Nikon format) created in my Nikon D5500 camera.  However the files are not recognized by GIMP.  The files cannot be open.  My computer's operating system is Windows 10.  Is there a work around for this or do I have to purchase Lightroom 6.0 in order to open / edit my NEF files?
Chuck Devlincfdevlin01@yahoo.com

As much as I like GIMP, I recommend that you download the FREE Nikon NEF editors: CaptureNX-D and ViewNX-i from the Nikon site. Both are FREE and they work very nicely. You can then convert images to JPEGs or 8- or 16-bit TIFFs.
Also very handy for downloading from your camera or a memory card. No need for Lightroom.

Rick S.

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Devlin via gimp-user-list Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 10:54 PM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org
Subject: [Gimp-user] Open / Edit Nikon D5500 NEF files ?

I have downloaded gimp 2.8 and am trying to access the RAW Files(NEF Nikon format) created in my Nikon D5500 camera. However the files are not recognized by GIMP. The files cannot be open. My computer's operating system is Windows 10. Is there a work around for this or do I have to purchase Lightroom 6.0 in order to open / edit my NEF files? Chuck Devlincfdevlin01@yahoo.com

There's a few different option for raw processing without resorting to proprietary software. RawTherapee, darktable, PhotoFlow, and others. We keep a list here if you're interested:

https://pixls.us/software On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 10:58 PM Rick Strong wrote:

As much as I like GIMP, I recommend that you download the FREE Nikon NEF editors: CaptureNX-D and ViewNX-i from the Nikon site. Both are FREE and they work very nicely. You can then convert images to JPEGs or 8- or 16-bit TIFFs.
Also very handy for downloading from your camera or a memory card. No need for Lightroom.

Rick S.

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Devlin via gimp-user-list Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 10:54 PM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org
Subject: [Gimp-user] Open / Edit Nikon D5500 NEF files ?

I have downloaded gimp 2.8 and am trying to access the RAW Files(NEF Nikon format) created in my Nikon D5500 camera. However the files are not recognized by GIMP. The files cannot be open. My computer's operating system is Windows 10. Is there a work around for this or do I have to purchase Lightroom 6.0 in order to open / edit my NEF files? Chuck Devlincfdevlin01@yahoo.com
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Nothing wrong with proprietary software. This is FREE.

I’m a professional graphic designer and amateur photographer. I use what works and suits my purposes. “Religion” plays no part in it.

Did I mention that CaptureNX-D and ViewNX-i are FREE?

Rick S.

From: Pat David Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 10:25 AM To: Rick Strong ; Chuck Devlin ; gimp-user-list@gnome.org Subject: Re: [Gimp-user] Open / Edit Nikon D5500 NEF files ?

There's a few different option for raw processing without resorting to proprietary software. RawTherapee, darktable, PhotoFlow, and others. We keep a list here if you're interested:

https://pixls.us/software

On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 10:58 PM Rick Strong wrote:

As much as I like GIMP, I recommend that you download the FREE Nikon NEF editors: CaptureNX-D and ViewNX-i from the Nikon site. Both are FREE and they work very nicely. You can then convert images to JPEGs or 8- or 16-bit TIFFs.
Also very handy for downloading from your camera or a memory card. No need for Lightroom.

Rick S.

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Devlin via gimp-user-list Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 10:54 PM To: gimp-user-list@gnome.org
Subject: [Gimp-user] Open / Edit Nikon D5500 NEF files ?

I have downloaded gimp 2.8 and am trying to access the RAW Files(NEF Nikon format) created in my Nikon D5500 camera. However the files are not recognized by GIMP. The files cannot be open. My computer's operating system is Windows 10. Is there a work around for this or do I have to purchase Lightroom 6.0 in order to open / edit my NEF files? Chuck Devlincfdevlin01@yahoo.com
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On 06/12/17 16:57, Rick Strong wrote:

Nothing wrong with proprietary software. This is FREE.

I’m a professional graphic designer and amateur photographer. I use what works and suits my purposes. “Religion” plays no part in it.

Did I mention that CaptureNX-D and ViewNX-i are FREE?

They are free, but they tie you down. Do they support Sigma/Tamron/Tokina lenses?