Specifications

Quick Fix selections
Click on the Quick Fix Header and a
selection of tools appear for fast first
adjustments. With NEF files you can:
alter contrast; adjust Exposure Com-
pensation with a ±2 stop range; apply
protection to highlights and shadow
areas and modify color saturation. All
fast. All without damaging the original
file.
*Exposure compensation can be applied to RAW (NRF/
NRW) images only.
Camera Control Pro 2 (Full and Upgraded Edition)
for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D5000
This remote shooting application software for studio and field
shooting boasts advanced viewer features and supports the Live
View function incorporated in the cameras. You can remotely
control virtually all functions (exposure mode, shutter speed,
aperture, etc.) of other Nikon D-SLR cameras from a computer
via USB connection. With an optional wireless transmitter and a
compatible camera, a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or wired Ethernet con-
nection is possible.
Shooting data can be directly transferred to a computer to enable
remote shooting, transfer and storage of image data and image
viewing in combination with ViewNX 2. Let a client sit and view
your images on a computer wirelessly while you are shooting, or
shoot a wedding while sending images to your computer where
an assistant quickly edits and displays the results for the guests.
Applications like these will make a lasting impression on viewers.
Image Authentication Software (for Windows)
for D3 series, D700, D300 series
Enables authentication of images captured using compatible
Nikon D-SLR cameras, and determines whether or not such
images have been altered since capture by
separately comparing the image and
image data. Using authentication
information attached at the time of
capture, the software verifies that
image files, including RAW (NEF),
JPEG, and TIFF files, are identical to
the original captured images.
Edit List — easy-to-operate multiple image
processing adjustments
Capture NX 2’s interface offers a convenient edit list that
displays various image processing adjustments at the same
time, allowing you to make intuitive decisions about what
you want to apply. Because you can visually confirm the
effects as you work, the editing process becomes so much
smoother.
Camera Settings
When you take an original NEF from
your Nikon D-SLR and open it in Cap-
ture NX 2, an additional header for
“Camera Settings” will appear. This
tool enables non-destructive changes
to the original NEF, such as adjust-
ments to White Balance, Picture
Control and Noise Reduction. This and
many other NEF and Capture NX 2
abilities realize control never before
possible with image processing
software. That goes for compatibility
as well: NEF files from the first Nikon
D-SLR models are still compatible with today’s Nikon
Capture NX 2. That means the newest tools can be applied
to your oldest NEF files. How could your early digital images
benefit from the latest image processing technology?
Find out, courtesy of Capture NX 2.
Workspaces
Switch fluidly between the four work-
spaces provided: Browser, Metadata,
Multi-Purpose and Edit — Workspac-
es can be saved in a palette layout for
reopening later. Various customizable
shortcuts are also available.
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Menu bar
2
Toolbar
3
Labeling and rating toolbar
4
Tool option bar
5
Folders
6
Metadata
7
Browser
8
Image window
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Bird’s eye
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Edit List
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Photo info
Other features
For more efficient workflow
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Batch Processing
Preset editing information can be applied to all image data in a
selected folder.
Vignette Control (Nikon D-SLR only)
Easily and visually minimize the appearance of vignetting in your
pictures by brightening the corners of the image. The tool can
both brighten and darken, allowing you to apply a vignette effect
where it didn’t exist, for creative purposes.
Auto Color Aberration
Reduces lateral chromatic aberration throughout an entire image,
for superior overall quality.
Distortion Control
Reduces pincushion and barrel distortions that are sometimes
visible in images.
Noise Reduction
Color noise, edge noise, and color moiré reduction functions
reduce noise in details without degrading image quality.
<Noise Reduction in the Camera Settings section of the Edit List
can be applied only to RAW (NEF) images.>
Picture Control <RAW (NEF) images captured by a D-SLR only>
If you’re using a Nikon D-SLR model that incorporates Picture
Control settings, then Capture NX 2 can process your images
incorporating all of your Picture Control adjustments. Picture
Control is an exclusive Nikon development that enables refined
control image characteristics such as tonal values, hue and con-
trast, as well as color space. Up to six different Picture Control
choices are available in-camera and comparable adjustments to
those settings are possible from within Capture NX 2. Create
imaging styles and modify them however you see fit. Each
unique creative touch you make is non-destructive — turn them
on or off with a mouse click — giving you room to experiment
with the peace of mind that your images are being kept safe in
their original state.
Windows
OS Pre-installed versions Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/
Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate*, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home
Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)*, Windows XP
Professional/Home (Service Pack 3)**
* 32- and 64-bit versions are supported. However, with 64-bit versions, the
software operates as a 32-bit application.
** Only the 32-bit versions of Windows XP are supported.
CPU Pentium 4 or better
RAM 768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended
Hard-disk space 200 MB required for installation
Monitor resolution 1024×768 pixels or higher (1280×1024 or higher recommended) with 16-bit
color or more (32-bit color recommended)
Macintosh
OS Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)
CPU Power PC G4/G5; Intel Core series/Xeon series
RAM 768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended
Hard-disk space 200 MB required for installation
Monitor resolution 1024×768 pixels or higher (1280×1024 or higher recommended) with 64,000
colors or more (16.7 million colors or more recommended)
Others (Windows/Macintosh)
• CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection required to utilize Nikon Message Center 2
• Environment for recognizing operation-guaranteed memory cards required to import/export
Custom Picture Controls
For details on system requirements and compatible functions, see the instruction manual.
Capture NX 2 system requirements
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