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chris dees

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Importing RAW files to disk
« on: December 15, 2017, 18:19:59 »
I'm looking for a simple program for getting my files (NEF's in my case) from card(reader) to my iMac/MBP.
In the past I used LR for that, but I'm leaving this path.
What I want is to rename the files to YYYY-MM-DD-HHMMSS (shooting date/time) and if possible some keywording.
I use FastRawViewer for culling and initial rating and DxO Photolabs for developing.
Both programs don't have import functions.

The stupid thing is I could use Nikon Transfer 2, but it doesn't work with card readers under High Sierra.
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2017, 19:23:50 »
This looks to be something to consider:

https://renamer.com/
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2017, 20:24:04 »
Not exactly simple, but the ingest function of Photo Mechanic (www.camerabits.com) can be configured to do exactly what you are asking for. It works very well.

http://wiki.camerabits.com/en/index.php?title=Ingesting_Images

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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2017, 20:35:43 »
This looks to be something to consider:

https://renamer.com/

Thanks. I did a quick test and it seemed to do what I'm looking for.

I just remember I have somewhere a licence of "A Better Finder Rename" that should do the same trick. :)
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2017, 20:36:44 »
Not exactly simple, but the ingest function of Photo Mechanic (www.camerabits.com) can be configured to do exactly what you are asking for. It works very well.

http://wiki.camerabits.com/en/index.php?title=Ingesting_Images

I know Photo Mechanic a little and it's too much for only renaming. :)
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2017, 10:30:10 »
I don't know your reasons to leave Lr.  But Lr is perfect for the problem you have (renaming).
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2017, 13:37:01 »
I'm looking for a life without Adobe.  :)

I can use LR import until Nikon repair its transfer app.
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2017, 22:36:15 »
IrfanView has a pretty good renaming engine, one I'd consider.
Get's even better if you are not shy of conversion strings. Look at [batch rename] - [options] - [help].
It's not even limited to image files.
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2017, 22:42:53 »
IrfanView has a pretty good renaming engine, one I'd consider.
Get's even better if you are not shy of conversion strings. Look at [batch rename] - [options] - [help].
It's not even limited to image files.

I use IrfanView frequently and I use the batch rename no and then. I find it very useful but one needs to test strings. I have four saved. I don't know if there is an option to save them or if it's automaticly saved like a recent files list.

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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2018, 01:44:19 »
I've been using FastRawViewer and it works great.  Here's a good article: https://photographylife.com/reviews/fastrawviewer

I select files to import directly from the SD-Card, and copy them to a folder on my Mac.  From there I process using DxO Photo Lab. 

FastRawViewer was a huge upgrade from using Apple's Image Capture.  Other programs like Photo Mechanic are way over the top for me.


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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2018, 20:22:11 »
Chris,

You mentioned not being able to use Transfer2 with High Sierra. Which version of ViewNx-i / Transfer2 do you have installed? According to Nikon the conflict has been resolved with the ViewNX-i 1.2.11 update this February:
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000031826&configured=1&lang=en_GB
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2018, 21:09:24 »
Chris,

You mentioned not being able to use Transfer2 with High Sierra. Which version of ViewNx-i / Transfer2 do you have installed? According to Nikon the conflict has been resolved with the ViewNX-i 1.2.11 update this February:
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000031826&configured=1&lang=en_GB
I started this thread in December, in the meantime Nikon updated their software and now it works. :)
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Re: Importing RAW files to disk
« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2018, 05:23:12 »
I started this thread in December, in the meantime Nikon updated their software and now it works. :)

Thanks, Chris. I asked because I've been unable  :( to update my iMac27 to High Sierra and couldn't say for sure if the updates worked.
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