windows 7 and raw files.

[syf350]

i want to be able to see thumbnails while browsing folders. i have installed capture nx2 on my computer, but explorer still wont show the thumbnails, and i dont want to browse in nx2 or open nx2 to see the pictures.

any solution? never had this problem with xp.

[Blue 92]

Is the file extension associated with the correct application?

[syf350]

That's what I can't figure out.the thumbnails don't show up. If I right click and open with. Options are nx2 and windows picture viewer. picture viewer doesn't work. But I don't necessarily want to open it, just have the thumbnails show up in explorer.

[Blue 92]

Originally Posted by syf350

That's what I can't figure out.the thumbnails don't show up. If I right click and open with. Options are nx2 and windows picture viewer. picture viewer doesn't work. But I don't necessarily want to open it, just have the thumbnails show up in explorer.

How do I view RAW pictures in Windows 7?

How do I view RAW pictures in Windows 7?

RAW pictures are high-quality, uncompressed files that differ by camera manufacturer. Some common file name extensions for RAW picture files include: .cr2, .crw, .dng, .nef, .orf, .rw2, .pef, .arw, .sr2, .srf, and .tif.

In Windows 7, you can view RAW pictures in Windows Photo Viewer if the right codec for your specific camera is installed on your computer. With the right codec, you'll also be able to view the photo's thumbnails. For more information, go to the camera manufacturer's website.

[syf350]

Yeah, I saw that. Not sure I understand it. Thought it meant I just needed nx2 installed which I have.

[DropTopGal]

Photography is my hubby's hobby, more on the "glamour" side of course. I just asked him and he said that the NEF (RAW) file is not recognized by Windows photo viewer. He uses a Ulead product for quick viewing of NEF and jpeg files.

He also mentioned that Windows photo viewer distorts true color and contrast.

To develop the NEF / RAW file, Adobe Lightroom is what he uses with no problems at all.

He takes pictures with either the Nikon D700 or D90, both with pro lenses.

Figured I could lend a bit of info, not sure if it helps or not.

[syf350]

Originally Posted by DropTopGal

Photography is my hubby's hobby, more on the "glamour" side of course. I just asked him and he said that the NEF (RAW) file is not recognized by Windows photo viewer. He uses a Ulead product for quick viewing of NEF and jpeg files.

He also mentioned that Windows photo viewer distorts true color and contrast.

To develop the NEF / RAW file, Adobe Lightroom is what he uses with no problems at all.

He takes pictures with either the Nikon D700 or D90, both with pro lenses.

Figured I could lend a bit of info, not sure if it helps or not.

But can he at least see the thumbnails while browsing his folders in explorer in windows 7? I always could with xp.

[Blue 92]

Originally Posted by syf350

Yeah, I saw that. Not sure I understand it. Thought it meant I just needed nx2 installed which I have.

Did you go to the camera manufacturers web site?

You need a codec (code/decode add in) for you brand of camera for Windows 7.

Visit here: PSD, CR2, NEF, DNG codecs (and more) for Windows 7, Vista and XP (FastPictureViewer Codec Pack) and it will give you an idea of what you need. Chances are your camera manufacterer has a freebie download to support Windows 7.

[syf350]

thanks, i'll look into it when i get back to the laptop im trying to get it working on.

i figured when i installed nx2, and nikon transfer that it would have done its magic ...

[Blue 92]

Originally Posted by syf350

thanks, i'll look into it when i get back to the laptop im trying to get it working on.

i figured when i installed nx2, and nikon transfer that it would have done its magic ...

Nikon? Try here: Nikon Imaging | Global Site | NEF Codec Download

Lists 32 bit Windows 7.