Thumbnail previews in Windows 7 for Nikon NEF files

John Tworsky

It’s a common complaint from Windows 7 users that they cannot see the thumbnail previews of their images when using Windows Explorer. Essentially they get a NEF logo as shown in the screenshot below. Not very helpful when you’re trying to find an image quickly!

NEF Thumbnails without codec

This can be very frustrating for the RAW shooter. Nikon has an excellent RAW codec which adds this capability to Windows 7. Once installed you can work with RAW files just like you would JPEG and TIFF.  To download Nikon RAW CODEC visit Nikon’s download page. A screenshot from after the installation is shown below.

NEF Thumbnails after Nikon codec install

As with any system update you always want to make certain you have backup of all your important data, information, pictures, etc. before installation. This RAW codec is updated regularly and the most recent version 1.14.0 includes support for the new Nikon D3200 camera.

Free Focus Sessions for June

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

May 26th – Memorial Day – No Focus Session

June 2 – Bronx Zoo Review

June 9 – Flower Photography / NY Botanical Garden Trip Photography

June 16 – Flash Diffusers

June 23 – New York Botanical Garden Trip Review

June 30 – Fireworks Photography

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 7.1 Release Candidate

John Tworsky

Adobe Labs has released Adobe Camera Raw version 7.1 RC on May 5th (release candidate – the final step before production and one step past beta) to accommodate several newer digital cameras and lens profiles. This is an Adobe Labs beta product so there can be some issues but for someone who’s just purchased a new camera without current Adobe Camera Raw support, you may want to give it a try. Rest assured though a full tested version will be released soon. If you’d like to try the beta software visit the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page for this download. Please feel free to offer you feedback on this beta product by using the link from the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page listed above. ACR 7.1 RC was recently released and will expire when the official version in released.

Here’s the list of newly supported cameras.

  • Canon EOS 1D X
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Canon EOS 60Da
  • Canon PowerShot G1 X
  • Fuji FinePix F505EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F605EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F770EXR
  • Fuji FinePix F775EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS30EXR
  • Fuji FinePix HS33EXR
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Olympus OM-D E-M5
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
  • Pentax K-01
  • RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
  • Samsung NX20
  • Samsung NX210
  • Samsung NX1000
  • Sony Alpha NEX-VG20
  • Sony SLT-A57

Additional Lens Profiles added

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Canon
Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D Nikon
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Nikon
Tokina AT-X 107 AF DX Fish-Eye 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Nikon

Leica announces new products!

Brendan Rahl

Leica just released a host of new products, read the press releases below for more details! From point and shoot to the S2 system Leica’s new announcement has something for everyone. We’ll post more once we have a chance to see the equipment in person.

Leica CS Lenses

Leica M Monochrom

Leica S Adapter H

Leica Summicron 50 mm f2

Leica V-Lux 40

Leica X2

Please don’t hesitate to contact Bergen County Camera for any questions or to put your name on our special order list.

Photo Excursions May and June

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below.

All classes include:

  • Informational session Thursday evening before the trip – photography suggestions and event preparation
  • Trip themed focus session on the Saturday before the trip – suggestions on how and what to shoot
  • Photo Critique and trip roundup at a Saturday focus session a week or two after the trip

Bronx Zoo – Sunday May 20, 2012
$129.99 Register

Bronx Zoo Trip

New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY – Sunday, June 10, 2012
Early bird pricing through May 19, 2012 $99.99 – After May 19: $129.99 with registration required. Register

Register Now

Please give us a call or send an email if you have any questions about our photo excursions. Hope you can join us!

 

Free Saturday Focus Sessions – May – June

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

May 5th – Outdoor Sports

May 12th – Eastern State Penitentiary Trip Review

May 19th – Landscape Photography

May 26th – Memorial Day – No Focus Session

June 2 – Bronx Zoo Review

June 9 – Flower Photography / NY Botanical Garden Trip Photography

June 16 – Flash Diffusers

June 23 – New York Botanical Garden Trip Review

June 30 – Fireworks Photography

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Photo Excursions April – June

John Tworsky

Additional information is available by clicking on any trip name listed below.

Eastern State Penitentiary – Sunday, April 29, 2012
$159.99 Register

Eastern State Penitentiary

Bronx Zoo – Sunday May 20, 2012
Early bird pricing through April 28, 2012 $99.99 – After April 28: $129.99 Register

Bronx Zoo Trip

New York Botanical Gardens Bronx, NY – Sunday, June 10, 2012
Early bird pricing through May 19, 2012 $99.99 – After May 19: $129.99 with registration required. Register

Register Now

Please give us a call or send an email if you have any questions about our photo excursions. Hope you can join us!

 

Free Saturday Focus Sessions – April – May

John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

April 21st – Video with Your DSLR

April 28th – HDR Photography Intro

May 5th – Outdoor Sports

May 12th – Eastern State Penitentiary Trip Review

May 19th – Landscape Photography

May 26th – Memorial Day – No Focus Session

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!