Nikon takes a unique approach to the development of Nikon Digital Imaging System products by fully integrating the flow of image creation, from Camera to NEF to Nikon Capture software. By ensuring that camera operation and processing information is faithfully transported with the NEF file and made available for Nikon Capture’s advanced image processing capability, this unique integrated system harnesses the power of the computer to extend the photographer’s ability to modify and extend the processing of each NEF file. Nikon Capture therefore becomes a tool with which the photographer can further refine images, or create alternative versions of images, without the need to take multiple shots or employ bracket exposure and other camera settings. Nikon Capture is also capable of
high quality image editing for JPEG and TIFF files, and accepts Nikon’s Plug-in System software, including the creative sets of filters and effects of nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 for Nikon Capture 4. Nikon Capture software also provides convenient interoperability with Nikon’s PictureProject software, which is provided complimentary with each D200.
Note: Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4) or later is required for working with NEF files from the D200
The NEF Advantage
NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) is Nikon’s original design for RAW format, developed
Working with Nikon Capture 4 and NEF files
| RAW | Thumbnail and “Instruction Set” |
| | Thumbnail and “Instruction Set” |
| RAW | Image data Processing Adjust.1 |
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| RAW | Thumbnail and “Instruction Set” |
| Image data Processing Information |
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Save images in RAW (NEF) format, or write to TIFF or JPEG formats
The RAW data within a NEF file is preserved unchanged regardless how many times it is processed in Nikon Capture.
Set is interpreted through Nikon Capture software to render an idealized image. Optimized versatility makes it possible to freely re-process nearly every one of the file’s settings – such as, white balance, color balance, tone curves and noise reduction after shooting. The reprocessed image will be saved with the new settings, yet all of the
Image refined with the use of Fisheye-to-rectilinear Image Transformation, Color Aberration Control, and LCH editing.
while making precious savings in hard disk space, NEF adds versatile innovation to the entire image editing process.
Nikon Capture: Impressive functions that unlock NEF potential
Nikon Capture unleashes the full power of NEF. Processing and displaying NEF files using a full 16 bits per color channel, it delivers
•Color Aberration Control can be activated using the Nikon Capture 4 Color Aberration Control Menu. Making excellent use of NEF file format advantages at the stage of digital processing, it detects the occurrence of color fringing caused by chromatic differences
in magnification and reduces the effect automatically – producing satisfying color alignment in the image periphery.
Area affected by chromatic aberration
•Red Eye Correction is available for use not only with JPEG and TIFF images, but also with NEF files – automatically and effectively diminishing the appearance of red pupils that can sometimes result from the use of flash.
•D-Lightingenables photographers to manipulate shadows and highlights while maintaining mid-tones to produce optimized results from images with areas of under- or overexposure. It’s outstanding for correcting exposure for strongly back-lighted images and when flash illumination is not sufficiently bright. Choose from D-lighting HQ when quality is the priority, or D-Lighting HS for high-speed results.
Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4) System Requirements
•Snapshot automatically records the parameters for each image at every step of processing, making it easy to tailor the results for various applications.
•Improved color noise reduction produces more reliable results with longer exposures, higher ISO settings or higher temperatures
– filtering out random colors and guarding against resolution loss.
•Fisheye-to-Rectilinear Image Transformation – offers a choice of two correction modes, (vertical or horizontal), which transform the 180° diagonal angle-of-view
of fisheye pictures shot using the AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED lens into straight-edged ultra-wideangle images. Image Dust-off:shoot an Image Dust Reference file and apply it through Nikon Capture to quickly erase the dark spots created by dust on the sensor. It’s fast to use and highly effective.
LCH Editor: enables creative modification of an image’s Color Lightness, Chroma and Hue. A very effective tool for desaturating an image to near-gray-tone level, and then resurrecting selected colors to achieve unique color-on-black & white effects.
•Filter Plug-in support allows ongoing Nikon Capture feature expansion using optionally available filters that open a new world of creative photography. First to be offered are the nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 for Nikon Capture 4 range of filters and effects, which make enhancing and transforming images more fun and rewarding than ever.
Not only do they make it possible to perform professional-looking filter work, but they also add a new dimension of enjoyment to working with digital pictures.
Color Efex Pro offers an extensive choice including filters such as Burnt Sienna, which adds a warm glow akin to late afternoon sunshine; Old Photo: Black and White, which makes subtle adjustments to age the appearance of the image while removing color information; and Solarization: Color, which accurately reproduces the solarizing effect that was previously the preserve of the darkroom.
Additional tools include: Straighten, Histogram tool, Curves, Unsharp Mask, Color Booster, Size/Resolution, Photo Effects, Advanced RAW settings, White Balance, Vignette Control, Birds-eye view, Image information, Multi-image windows and Markers, plus many additional and very convenient tools to round out Nikon Capture’s unique capabilities.
Remote Camera Control
Nikon Capture 4 can also be used to control most camera settings and trigger release of the D200 shutter remotely via USB
2.0Hi-Speed connection or the WT-3’s
wireless capabilities*. Images can even be downloaded direct to a computer during shooting, adding further workflow speed and convenience.
*PTP/IP wireless camera control requires Windows XP or Mac OS X.
for versatility and the ability to satisfy the continually changing dynamics of digital photography. Each NEF file contains not only the RAW image data captured by the camera’s image sensor, but also a thumbnail image and an all-important “Instruction Set” as a permanent record of the camera’s original settings. The embedded Instruction
original image data settings will be retained. Return to the original image rendering is just a few clicks away. Additional Instruction Sets can be created and saved separately to produce variations of the same image, or for application to individual files or collections of images using automated batch processing. A format that pushes photographic potential
smoother fidelity for tonal and other color corrections. Enabling reprocessing changes to be saved to the original NEF file with a new Instruction Set, or as a TIFF or JPEG file, Nikon Capture and NEF deliver wide-ranging versatility without compromising RAW data*.
*Operates only on NEF (RAW) files shot using Nikon digital SLR cameras.
| Windows | Macintosh | |
OS | Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, | Mac OS 9.0.4, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X (version 10.1.5 or later) |
| Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), | | |
| Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) | | |
CPU/Model | 300 MHz Pentium or better recommended | iMac, iMac DV, Power Macintosh G3 (Blue/White), Power Mac G4 or later, iBook, | |
| | PowerBook G3 or later |
RAM | 256MB (768MB or more recommended) | Mac OS X: 256MB (768MB or more recommended) Mac OS 9: memory allocation of 64MB | |
| | or more to Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, 512MB or more to Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.4) |
HDD | 200MB required for installation | | |
Display | 800 x 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of colors). 24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended | |
Others | CD-ROM drive required for installation. | | |
| Only computers with built-in USB ports supported. | | |
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