Jonathan Posner
Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2016
- Messages
- 29
- Lightroom Experience
- Advanced
- Lightroom Version
- Lightroom Version Number
- 12.5.1
- Operating System
- macOS 11 Big Sur
Hi everybody,
Workflow help appreciated:
Running LR 12.5 Classic, which is the last version that my iMac is able to run (Mac OS 11.7). Don't need the later updates for my work and my older Fujifilm bodies are obviously supported. Don't need/want to upgrade my Mac either.
However the new X-T50 has higher resolution which I would like (if it doesn't involve hassle, see below.) Adobe's latest update says it needs LR 13.4 and my chosen retailer says it definitely won't work in Lightroom.
Not sure I completely understand this but Adobe claims a 'workaround.':
Adobe provides backward compatibility for the latest cameras for free in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Lightroom Classic through the Adobe DNG Converter. With this tool, you can easily convert camera-specific raw files from supported cameras to a more universal DNG raw file.
My query to you is a very specific workflow-related one.
Currently, when importing, I choose "Convert to DNG" so I never deal with Fuji's native RAW files after that. What I'm unsure of is whether the 'Adobe DNG Converter' is actually the same engine built in to my existing version (so will 'support' the new camera just as before, or whether I really do need to download the Converter and use that for an extra stage before I can get into Lightroom.
If so, what exactly would this workflow entail for me to end up with what I have presently, namely .dng photos sitting in my Lightroom workspace ready to edit? If the 'extra' process is cumbersome/time-consuming/complicated I would likely forgo the resolution bump of the new camera and stick with what I have (it's worked well so far apart from emergency cropping!)
Many thanks if anyone can advise.
Workflow help appreciated:
Running LR 12.5 Classic, which is the last version that my iMac is able to run (Mac OS 11.7). Don't need the later updates for my work and my older Fujifilm bodies are obviously supported. Don't need/want to upgrade my Mac either.
However the new X-T50 has higher resolution which I would like (if it doesn't involve hassle, see below.) Adobe's latest update says it needs LR 13.4 and my chosen retailer says it definitely won't work in Lightroom.
Not sure I completely understand this but Adobe claims a 'workaround.':
What if I own an older version of Photoshop or Lightroom?
You don't have to buy a new version of Photoshop or Lightroom just to get the latest camera support.Adobe provides backward compatibility for the latest cameras for free in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Lightroom Classic through the Adobe DNG Converter. With this tool, you can easily convert camera-specific raw files from supported cameras to a more universal DNG raw file.
My query to you is a very specific workflow-related one.
Currently, when importing, I choose "Convert to DNG" so I never deal with Fuji's native RAW files after that. What I'm unsure of is whether the 'Adobe DNG Converter' is actually the same engine built in to my existing version (so will 'support' the new camera just as before, or whether I really do need to download the Converter and use that for an extra stage before I can get into Lightroom.
If so, what exactly would this workflow entail for me to end up with what I have presently, namely .dng photos sitting in my Lightroom workspace ready to edit? If the 'extra' process is cumbersome/time-consuming/complicated I would likely forgo the resolution bump of the new camera and stick with what I have (it's worked well so far apart from emergency cropping!)
Many thanks if anyone can advise.