lightroom import issue

jonnytheweb · 06-08-2015, 05:00 PM

Hi
Wondering if anyone can assist.
I recently updated my firmware, on my pentax k5iis.
the camera is working and apple iPhotos is importing the raw files no problem.
when i try to import them to lightroom 5, i get an error stating ' the following files were not imported as they could not be read'
so i am not sure if its the SD card or lightroom...
i reformatted the SD card and tried again but got the same error.
any assistance as always is gratefully received.
cheers
jon

vonBaloney · 06-08-2015, 05:06 PM

So where are the files now? You erased them when you formatted? Or you don't have anything "lost", but you just want to get it working? I would try copying from the card to the hard drive without using lightroom -- does that seem to work? And then importing off the harddrive. Also try reading them with another program (like adobe dng converter, or pentax's own software) to see if that works.

What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update...

flaviopetrone · 06-08-2015, 05:08 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update...

This.

Probably you just need to update your Lightroom and everything will work fine.

jonnytheweb · 06-08-2015, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by vonBaloney

So where are the files now? You erased them when you formatted? Or you don't have anything "lost", but you just want to get it working? I would try copying from the card to the hard drive without using lightroom -- does that seem to work? And then importing off the harddrive. Also try reading them with another program (like adobe dng converter, or pentax's own software) to see if that works.

What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update...

hi
I imported them into apple photos so at least i have them.
i have the latest update of lightroom 5 as well...am just going to try again and see if i can import from the hard drive.
thanks

---------- Post added 06-08-15 at 09:17 PM ----------

ok we are good now.... i rebooted, reformatted, and reinstalled the 5.7 version

dakight · 06-08-2015, 07:40 PM

I have a K-5 IIs and I can import into lightroom with no problem. Are you using the USB cable to connect or reading directly from the memory card. I don't know if it matters but which format are you using, DNG or PEF? I use DNG and have never had a problem.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-09-2015, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by jonnytheweb

ok we are good now....

Good news as I was coming up short here with suggestions...

06-08-2015, 05:00 PM	#1
jonnytheweb Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 49	lightroom import issue Hi Wondering if anyone can assist. I recently updated my firmware, on my pentax k5iis. the camera is working and apple iPhotos is importing the raw files no problem. when i try to import them to lightroom 5, i get an error stating ' the following files were not imported as they could not be read' so i am not sure if its the SD card or lightroom... i reformatted the SD card and tried again but got the same error. any assistance as always is gratefully received. cheers jon

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06-08-2015, 05:06 PM	#2
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	So where are the files now? You erased them when you formatted? Or you don't have anything "lost", but you just want to get it working? I would try copying from the card to the hard drive without using lightroom -- does that seem to work? And then importing off the harddrive. Also try reading them with another program (like adobe dng converter, or pentax's own software) to see if that works. What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update...

06-08-2015, 05:08 PM	#3
flaviopetrone Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Reggio Emilia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,153	Originally posted by vonBaloney What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update... This. Probably you just need to update your Lightroom and everything will work fine.

06-08-2015, 05:21 PM	#4
jonnytheweb Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 49 Original Poster	Originally posted by vonBaloney So where are the files now? You erased them when you formatted? Or you don't have anything "lost", but you just want to get it working? I would try copying from the card to the hard drive without using lightroom -- does that seem to work? And then importing off the harddrive. Also try reading them with another program (like adobe dng converter, or pentax's own software) to see if that works. What version of Lightroom? Maybe you just need an update... hi I imported them into apple photos so at least i have them. i have the latest update of lightroom 5 as well...am just going to try again and see if i can import from the hard drive. thanks ---------- Post added 06-08-15 at 09:17 PM ---------- ok we are good now.... i rebooted, reformatted, and reinstalled the 5.7 version

06-08-2015, 07:40 PM	#5
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	I have a K-5 IIs and I can import into lightroom with no problem. Are you using the USB cable to connect or reading directly from the memory card. I don't know if it matters but which format are you using, DNG or PEF? I use DNG and have never had a problem.

06-09-2015, 12:56 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by jonnytheweb ok we are good now.... Good news as I was coming up short here with suggestions...