NIKON Capture NX Software (n02-CAPNX)

Nikon Capture NX digital image editing software, for professional image makers and serious amateur photographers, The next generation release features Nikon Software Inc.’s patented U Point™ technology. This new product, evolving from previously released Nikon Capture 4 software, gives digital photographers much more powerful creative tools, complimented by simple and visual operation, to explore the full potential of NEF, JPEG and TIFF image files.

Advancing the world-acclaimed Nikon Capture concept, Capture NX releases the latest powers of Nikon’s Electronic Format (NEF) files. For the first time, it makes image processing of JPEG and TIFF files created by other cameras easy enough for any photographer to operate. A user-friendly interface makes image editing more visually intuitive and provides access to all necessary enhancement tools.

Nikon’s legendary expertise in creating innovative digital cameras and images has expanded the potential for high quality digital photography. This will soon be complimented by Nikon Capture NX Workflow imaging software, with its inbuilt technology maximising the potential for each compatible image. With performance, versatility and convenience, CAPTURE NX is the perfect match to any Nikon digital camera, as well as for any other camera brand that produces JPEG and TIFF files. Some Capture NX functions apply to NEF files only.

Nikon Capture NX Major Features

New U Point™ technology

• U Point™ technology is revolutionary in how it uses Control Points to help realise results envisioned in the editing process. Using NEF files for optimal performance, Control Points allow photographers to select and isolate an entire image or selected areas within the image for enhancement, without the complications required by other photo editing software. Enhancements can be instantly cancelled or added with ease, without compromising the original quality of the image, and U Point control is perfectly compatible with each NEF file’s Instruction Set.

• With Colour Control Points, a photographer can adjust any of up to nine different sliders for each respective area selected. In the default setting, four sliders are available to adjust size, brightness, contrast and hue, respectively. Additional settings are available by accessing each Control Point’s Settings box.

 • Other Control Points include Black and White points, both of which are convenient for setting dynamic range, Neutral Control Point to correct colour casts in images even without a gray tone, and Red-Eye Reduction Control Point.

Sophisticated Edit List

• The Edit List is the master control list of Capture NX features and enhancements. Anything that affects an image will have an Edit List entry. Every entry can be removed, altered, or duplicated from this list. Entry and removal of Control Point changes can be accomplished during the initial operation prior to saving the file. For NEF files, the Control Point changes can be changed both before and after saving, JPEG and TIFF changes can only be made prior to saving the file. If additional changes are desired for JPEG and TIFF files, additional Control Points can be used on the already modified file.

• The Edit List automatically organises each entry by Step. During initial editing, one or more Steps can be turned on or off at any time, enabling monitoring and comparing the consequent effect on an image. For NEF files, the steps can be turned on and off even after the file is saved and reopened.

Powerful Image Browser

• Advanced functions of the Capture NX Browser include labelling, sorting and editing.

• Most Capture NX features are accessible via the Browser, for making quick adjustments directly through each image thumbnail, or even on multiple images simultaneously. Images selected among thumbnails can be opened from the Browser into the Editor.

Improved Batch processing

• Batch processing automatically applies enhancements to a series of images, and is especially useful for applying a predefined series of adjustments to several images at once.

• Capture NX supports various batch processing methods.

Selective tools

• In response to growing demand among Nikon Capture 4 software users, Capture NX includes valuable new features: choice of positive or negative application of selective tools for enhancements including Brush, Lasso and Marquee (four kinds), Gradient and Fill/Remove.

Colour Management control

• The Colour Management performance has been reinforced, for advanced control of how colours from an image correspond to colours that a printer can produce. Options for this feature include Perceptual, Saturation, Relative Colorimetric and Absolute Colorimetric.

Advancing the convenience of Nikon Capture 4

• Capture NX inherits advanced functions including Colour Aberration Control, D-Lighting, Image Dust Off, Vignette Control and Fisheye-to-Rectilinear Image Transformation.

• Improved noise reduction features the latest, most advanced Nikon algorithms. New Distortion Control has been added to reduce pincushion and barrel distortion effects.

Compatible with the Nikon Total Imaging System

• As part of Nikon’s Total Imaging System comprising cameras, lenses, Speedlights, film scanners, accessories and related software, Capture NX extends limitless possibilities in the world of Nikon photography.

Evolving the “Nikon Capture” concept, new “Capture NX” digital image processing and editing software advances digital photographers’ capabilities by unleashing the full potential of Nikon Electronic Format (NEF) files. “NX” is derived from “nexus” and “next stage of digital photography”—concepts characterising how Nikon is integrating the Nikon family of cameras, lenses, Software, Speedlights, and accessories more effectively than ever.

Capture NX System Requirements

Windows

CPU Intel Pentium II, III, 4, Xeon, Dual Xeon, or Celeron, or AMD K6, Athlon, Duron, or Athlon 64 (Pentium III 500MHz or better or AMD K6-2+ 500MHz or better recommended)

OS Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional

RAM 256 MB minimum (768 MB or more recommended)

Hard Disk 200 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus an amount equal to double the capacity of camera memory card available on system disk when Capture NX is running.

Display 800 × 600 pixels (1024 x 768 or higher recommended) with 16-bit colour (High Colour/thousands of colours) with 24-bit colour (True Colour/millions of colours) recommended.

Other • CD-ROM drive required for installation • Internet connection required for some options

Macintosh

CPU G4, G5, or Dual-G5 (G4 or better recommended)

OS Mac OS X (version 10.3.9 or later)

RAM 256 MB minimum (768 MB or more recommended)

Hard Disk 200 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus an amount equal to double the capacity of camera memory card available on system disk when Capture NX is running.

Display 800 × 600 pixels (1024 x 768 or higher recommended) with 16-bit colour (High Colour/thousands of colours) with 24-bit colour (True Colour/millions of colours) recommended.

Other • CD-ROM drive required for installation • Internet connection required for some options 

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