The MacOS does not read and display the raw files from the Nikon Z8 camera. There are many Z8 users who use Mac computers. The Z8 has been out on the market for the better part of a year. This failure to read and display the Z8 raw files needs to be corrected with some urgency.
Mac Studio, macOS 14.2
No one outside of Apple knows what plans they have - if any - to add raw support for any particular camera. It is worth noting that it does not appear to be a particular priority these days, going on past behaviour.
such a simple fix as the z9 is exactly the same operating system
It is not a "simple fix" and the operating system of the camera is of zero relevance. The raw support for each model has to be written independently, that the Z9 is partially supported is of no relevance. The raw support is built off the firmware for the sensor and that is unique to each model of camera. Even camera with the same sensor have unique firmware. Each time you start over from scratch.
It is worth noting that if Apple add raw support for the z8 it will only be for the current OS and later. They do not backfill to older OSes. It is also worth noting that they tend to offer support for one version of the raws and cameras with multiple raw formats often are at best, partially supported.
Alternatives: Nikon's own NX Studio is free, as is Adobe's DNG converter. Pro apps almost all use their own raw support and so already support the Z8 - things like Lightroom, CaptureOne, DxO etc. It's almost as if Apple, when creating an app focussed on their phones, don't really consider people paying $4k plus for a pro level camera and even more for glass, trying to process the raws with a giveaway consumer app.
No one outside of Apple knows what plans they have - if any - to add raw support for any particular camera. It is worth noting that it does not appear to be a particular priority these days, going on past behaviour.
such a simple fix as the z9 is exactly the same operating system
It is not a "simple fix" and the operating system of the camera is of zero relevance. The raw support for each model has to be written independently, that the Z9 is partially supported is of no relevance. The raw support is built off the firmware for the sensor and that is unique to each model of camera. Even camera with the same sensor have unique firmware. Each time you start over from scratch.
It is worth noting that if Apple add raw support for the z8 it will only be for the current OS and later. They do not backfill to older OSes. It is also worth noting that they tend to offer support for one version of the raws and cameras with multiple raw formats often are at best, partially supported.
Alternatives: Nikon's own NX Studio is free, as is Adobe's DNG converter. Pro apps almost all use their own raw support and so already support the Z8 - things like Lightroom, CaptureOne, DxO etc. It's almost as if Apple, when creating an app focussed on their phones, don't really consider people paying $4k plus for a pro level camera and even more for glass, trying to process the raws with a giveaway consumer app.
re: the NIKON Z8 only "lossless compressed" RAW recording seems to be supported by APPLE.
the HIGH EFFICIENCIES are not. the ICONS can be seen only using LOSSLESS.
Yer_Man wrote:
Alternatives: Nikon's own NX Studio is free,
I use NX Studio with Raw files and them import the reluctant jpegs to Photos for further editing and for organization. Works fine.
You're in the wrong place. This isn't Apple. There's nothing the users here know about the future of Apple, and nothing any of us can do about this. Perhaps you should let your needs be known to Apple.
this needs to be addressed immediately. such a simple fix as the z9 is exactly the same operating system. please apple you haven't updated since September of last year.
reluctant jpegs
Ah gee, I'm not Photos' biggest fan but I've never seen jpeg reluctant to get in there...
:)
Though, lord knows, I'm no one to point out typing and autocorrect errors...
I don’t even remember— resultant, maybe? But I like reluctant!
I'm going with reluctant!
just noticed all my Z8 RAW files ( the icons are displayed ) are seen in 13.6
lossless compressed NEFS
it seems to have happened without updating or anything i did
Thanks for the heads up. I updated to iPadOS 17.3.1 and my Z8 raw files are recognized. Similarly, now macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 also recognizes Z8 raw files. Thanks Apple. Couldn't have happened at a more convenient time for me.
Is it for sure?? Maybe is BIIIIG deal
When will raw files from the Nikon Z8 camera be supported in Mac
