Lightroom 4 K-50 not supported

ps1984 · 06-29-2016, 12:22 PM

Hey

I have LR v.4.4. However I found information that this version does not support K-50 camera (LR from version 5.2 is needed).
However I am able to open RAW files from K-50 in LR v. 4.4.

So what does it mean, in practice that my version of LR does not support Pentax K-50 camera?

Greets

12345 · 06-29-2016, 12:37 PM

Are you shooting .DNG or .PEF? I would imagine that Lightroom would support .DNG but possibly not the .PEF (That's just a quick guess)

ps1984 · 06-29-2016, 12:38 PM

I am shooting DNG's.

Adam · 06-29-2016, 12:39 PM

I guess that depends on your definition of "support". Since the K-50 only shoots in JPG or DNG (not PEF), even dated Adobe software will be able to process its files.

That said, you might not get access to the latest profiles, presets, and tools without upgrading. This might not be a bad idea given that LR4 is a bit dated at this point.

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**RGlasel** · 06-29-2016, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by ps1984

So what does it mean, in practice that my version of LR does not support Pentax K-50 camera?

When you filter your Library by Metadata, all your K-50 pictures will be lumped into "Unknown camera." Under camera calibration, I don't think you will have the option of using the embedded profile and the version of Adobe Camera Raw embedded in your version of Lightroom won't make any adjustments based on a stored profile for the K-50. Your K-50 doesn't give you the option of saving images as PEF, so that won't present any problems. There shouldn't be any other differences directly because your version of Lightroom doesn't support the K-50.

12345 · 06-29-2016, 12:55 PM

Here's a link straight to Adobe's official ACR/Lightroom compatibility list: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

As you can see there, the K-50 is "officially" supported by Lightroom 5.2 and up.

ps1984 · 06-29-2016, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

When you filter your Library by Metadata, all your K-50 pictures will be lumped into "Unknown camera." Under camera calibration, I don't think you will have the option of using the embedded profile and the version of Adobe Camera Raw embedded in your version of Lightroom won't make any adjustments based on a stored profile for the K-50. Your K-50 doesn't give you the option of saving images as PEF, so that won't present any problems. There shouldn't be any other differences directly because your version of Lightroom doesn't support the K-50.

Regarding that above issues with metadata; are these serious obstacle in photo editing?

Originally posted by 12345

Here's a link straight to Adobe's official ACR/Lightroom compatibility list: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html

As you can see there, the K-50 is "officially" supported by Lightroom 5.2 and up.

Yes I know - I written it in my thread post.

I am using old version of LR because of my current PC machine which is bit outdated too. Cannot run the newest version - LR 6, because my videocard is 512 mb only.

**RGlasel** · 06-29-2016, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by ps1984

are these serious obstacle in photo editing?

It doesn't change the metadata stored in the image file, it only changes how you can use Lightroom to select pictures taken with your K-50. If the K-50 is the only camera you have that your version of Lightroom treats as an unknown camera when searching its catalogue, even this isn't an issue. Other than some preset colour calibration adjustments, this lack of support won't affect any editing you do.

On the other hand, if you are looking for an excuse to upgrade your post processing software, then yeah, LR 4.4 is useless. Sorry, just read the last sentence in your post. I went and took what it would cost to upgrade Lightroom and upgraded my video card. That's something I can recommend.

12345 · 06-29-2016, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by ps1984

I am using old version of LR because of my current PC machine which is bit outdated too. Cannot run the newest version - LR 6, because my videocard is 512 mb only.

Wow, I didn't realize that a 1GB videocard was a requirement for Lightroom 6!

I wouldn't be able to run it either then!

ps1984 · 06-29-2016, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

On the other hand, if you are looking for an excuse to upgrade your post processing software, then yeah, LR 4.4 is useless. Sorry, just read the last sentence in your post. I went and took what it would cost to upgrade Lightroom and upgraded my video card. That's something I can recommend.

Yes, you re right, I plan to upgrade my PC but it means that I have to buy new PC

. My current hardware is 2009 year dated but still performs well.
However now I still have to use my current PC (newer one is planned but not now yet), so LR 4.4 is temporary bridging solution

D1N0 · 06-29-2016, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by 12345

Wow, I didn't realize that a 1GB videocard was a requirement for Lightroom 6!

I wouldn't be able to run it either then!

1 GB is suggested, it's not a requirement

12345 · 06-29-2016, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by D1N0

1 GB is suggested, it's not a requirement

I was just researching that, and I believe you're right. However, if you look at Adobe's literature, you'd certainly get the idea that it's required!

(Screenshot from here: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/system-requirements.html )

screenshot-helpx adobe com on Flickr

However, if you go here: (https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/lightroom-gpu-faq.html) then you see this:

Minimum system requirements

64-bit OS versions only
OpenGL 3.3 and later

And that's all!

ps1984 · 06-29-2016, 02:22 PM

I havent installed LR 6. Just only read the official spec:

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/system-requirements.html

It's written there that 2GB VRAM is recommended for high res, and 1GB VRAM seemed to be minimum.

But if some of you are able to run it smoothly on 512 GB VRAM thats good then

D1N0 · 06-29-2016, 02:25 PM

it will just be slower , also depends on the size of your image files I would guess.

12345 · 06-29-2016, 02:25 PM

I'm guessing that if you don't have any VRAM, then Lightroom 6 will behave basically the same as Lightroom 5.

Seems like the only place that having VRAM will likely help is if you enable graphics acceleration for the Develop Module.

06-29-2016, 12:22 PM	#1
ps1984 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 40	Lightroom 4 K-50 not supported Hey I have LR v.4.4. However I found information that this version does not support K-50 camera (LR from version 5.2 is needed). However I am able to open RAW files from K-50 in LR v. 4.4. So what does it mean, in practice that my version of LR does not support Pentax K-50 camera? Greets

06-29-2016, 02:19 PM	#12
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Originally posted by D1N0 1 GB is suggested, it's not a requirement I was just researching that, and I believe you're right. However, if you look at Adobe's literature, you'd certainly get the idea that it's required! (Screenshot from here: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/system-requirements.html ) screenshot-helpx adobe com on Flickr However, if you go here: (https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/lightroom-gpu-faq.html) then you see this: Minimum system requirements 64-bit OS versions only OpenGL 3.3 and later And that's all!

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12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Are you shooting .DNG or .PEF? I would imagine that Lightroom would support .DNG but possibly not the .PEF (That's just a quick guess)

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ps1984 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 40 Original Poster	I am shooting DNG's.

06-29-2016, 12:39 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I guess that depends on your definition of "support". Since the K-50 only shoots in JPG or DNG (not PEF), even dated Adobe software will be able to process its files. That said, you might not get access to the latest profiles, presets, and tools without upgrading. This might not be a bad idea given that LR4 is a bit dated at this point. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

06-29-2016, 12:49 PM	#5
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by ps1984 So what does it mean, in practice that my version of LR does not support Pentax K-50 camera? When you filter your Library by Metadata, all your K-50 pictures will be lumped into "Unknown camera." Under camera calibration, I don't think you will have the option of using the embedded profile and the version of Adobe Camera Raw embedded in your version of Lightroom won't make any adjustments based on a stored profile for the K-50. Your K-50 doesn't give you the option of saving images as PEF, so that won't present any problems. There shouldn't be any other differences directly because your version of Lightroom doesn't support the K-50.

06-29-2016, 12:55 PM	#6
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Here's a link straight to Adobe's official ACR/Lightroom compatibility list: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html As you can see there, the K-50 is "officially" supported by Lightroom 5.2 and up.

06-29-2016, 01:20 PM	#7
ps1984 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 40 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel When you filter your Library by Metadata, all your K-50 pictures will be lumped into "Unknown camera." Under camera calibration, I don't think you will have the option of using the embedded profile and the version of Adobe Camera Raw embedded in your version of Lightroom won't make any adjustments based on a stored profile for the K-50. Your K-50 doesn't give you the option of saving images as PEF, so that won't present any problems. There shouldn't be any other differences directly because your version of Lightroom doesn't support the K-50. Regarding that above issues with metadata; are these serious obstacle in photo editing? Originally posted by 12345 Here's a link straight to Adobe's official ACR/Lightroom compatibility list: https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/kb/camera-raw-plug-supported-cameras.html As you can see there, the K-50 is "officially" supported by Lightroom 5.2 and up. Yes I know - I written it in my thread post. I am using old version of LR because of my current PC machine which is bit outdated too. Cannot run the newest version - LR 6, because my videocard is 512 mb only.

06-29-2016, 01:30 PM	#8
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	Originally posted by ps1984 are these serious obstacle in photo editing? It doesn't change the metadata stored in the image file, it only changes how you can use Lightroom to select pictures taken with your K-50. If the K-50 is the only camera you have that your version of Lightroom treats as an unknown camera when searching its catalogue, even this isn't an issue. Other than some preset colour calibration adjustments, this lack of support won't affect any editing you do. On the other hand, if you are looking for an excuse to upgrade your post processing software, then yeah, LR 4.4 is useless. Sorry, just read the last sentence in your post. I went and took what it would cost to upgrade Lightroom and upgraded my video card. That's something I can recommend.

06-29-2016, 01:50 PM	#9
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Originally posted by ps1984 I am using old version of LR because of my current PC machine which is bit outdated too. Cannot run the newest version - LR 6, because my videocard is 512 mb only. Wow, I didn't realize that a 1GB videocard was a requirement for Lightroom 6! I wouldn't be able to run it either then!

06-29-2016, 01:52 PM	#10
ps1984 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 40 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel On the other hand, if you are looking for an excuse to upgrade your post processing software, then yeah, LR 4.4 is useless. Sorry, just read the last sentence in your post. I went and took what it would cost to upgrade Lightroom and upgraded my video card. That's something I can recommend. Yes, you re right, I plan to upgrade my PC but it means that I have to buy new PC . My current hardware is 2009 year dated but still performs well. However now I still have to use my current PC (newer one is planned but not now yet), so LR 4.4 is temporary bridging solution

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Originally posted by 12345 Wow, I didn't realize that a 1GB videocard was a requirement for Lightroom 6! I wouldn't be able to run it either then! 1 GB is suggested, it's not a requirement

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ps1984 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 40 Original Poster	I havent installed LR 6. Just only read the official spec: https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/system-requirements.html It's written there that 2GB VRAM is recommended for high res, and 1GB VRAM seemed to be minimum. But if some of you are able to run it smoothly on 512 GB VRAM thats good then

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	it will just be slower , also depends on the size of your image files I would guess.

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12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	I'm guessing that if you don't have any VRAM, then Lightroom 6 will behave basically the same as Lightroom 5. Seems like the only place that having VRAM will likely help is if you enable graphics acceleration for the Develop Module.