Converting NEF & sidecar XMP to DNG

[Marc]

I have decided to take the plunge and convert my workflow to DNG( I will archive the original nef for any "if and when" situations in the future)

My question is can I convert my existing NEF's with their XMP sidecar files (created in Lightroom) to a DNG? If this is possible/advisable, what is the best method?
Thanks in advance

 

[Denis Pagé]

Welcome to Lightroom Forums Marc!

I do this frequently when I didn't took time to convert at import time. Select all those NEFs in the Library module and in the menu under "Library", select "Convert Photo to DNG...".

 

[MarkNicholas]

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[Marc]

Thanks very much Denis

 

[cbloom]

Denis,

do you bother to embed the original raw file? What would be the benefit of doing this?

Regards,
Cameron

 

[Marc]

Hi Cameron
I have decided not to embed NEF file as it will result in a large working file. I have saved the original raw files separately, just in case I ever need them.

 

[Denis Pagé]

[quote author=cbloom link=topic=77'6.msg52823#msg52823 date=1252'3173']
Denis,

do you bother to embed the original raw file? What would be the benefit of doing this?
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I don't because I do not use other raw editors than "Photoshop Lightroom" or "Adobe Camera Raw". Embedding the original will increase file size by much but will let use the manufacturer's software. Or, do as Marc and keep the original raw for such cases.