Software
Trademark Information
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System Requirements & Installation
Chapters at a Glance
Chapters at a Glance
Table of Contents
Folders Palette
Toolbar
Bird’s Eye
File Menu
Filter Menu
Appendix Supplied Color Profiles
Window Menu
Introduction
RAW File Format Benefits
Camera Relationship
Point Technology
System Requirements
Windows
Macintosh
Processor
Installation
Into Capture NX
Color Management Options
Running Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating Product
Complete the installation process of Capture NX
Upgrading From Capture NX Version
Convert Capture NX Version 1 Labels
Getting Started
Launching Capture NX
Welcome Screen
Windows Macintosh
EDon’t Show
Again
Using the Browser
Using Open Image
To open an image using the browser, follow these steps
To open an image using Open Image…, follow these steps
Using ViewNX
Using Nikon Transfer
To open an image from ViewNX, follow these steps
Within Nikon Transfer, navigate to the Preferences tab
File Format Differences
NEF RAW File Support
Workflow Suggestions
Jpeg
Getting Started Workflow Suggestions
Printing
Printing a Single Image
Printing an Image to Fill the Current
Navigate to the File menu and select Print…
Click on the Select Layout option and choose 1 Photo on
Getting Started Printing
That the image will fit upon
Ensure the Use Output Resolution option is not selected
Printing contact sheets
Getting Started Printing
Applying a series of enhancements to a folder of images
Adjustments dialog and let you create a settings file
Batch Processing
Batch Process dialog
Processing Queue will be displayed and the batch
Images, add a name for the XMP/IPTC preset, and click OK
Data to an image
Preset that you saved in step
Navigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process…
Converting NEF RAW files into Jpeg or Tiff files
To convert a folder of files from NEF RAW to Jpeg or Tiff
Page
Ctrl + Shift + S Windows or command + shift + S Macintosh
To convert selected files from the Browser
Click Start to begin converting the files
Preferences
Shortcut
D1X RAW Default
Default Units
General
Open With Application
Default Save As
Keep all Steps Active in Edit List
Folder for Temporary Data
Same as original file
Color Management
Intent
Use Black Point Compensation
Levels & Sampling
Levels & Curves
Dropper Sample Size
Display
Grid
Grid Color
Gridline Every
Selection Overlay
Image
Color
Opacity
Editing Cache
Cache Settings
Browsing Cache
Use Image Cache
Cache files saved within the Editor
Cache Files created in a Batch Process
Clear Cache
XMP/IPTC Presets
Available Presets
Bottom of the Available Presets window
Field Editor
New
Duplicate
Delete
Import
Labels
Label Compatibility
Add
Manage Settings
Available Labels
Default Workspaces
Reset Shortcuts
Workspaces
My Workspaces
Delete
Preferences
EBrowser
Interface
Overview
RFolders
TMetadata
YToolbar
UBird’s Eye
Browser
Metadata
Multi-Purpose
Edit
Creating Custom Workspaces
Type in the name of the new workspace and clickOK
To create a custom workspace, follow these steps
Arrange the palettes and windows according to your taste
Working with Multiple Screens
Additional screen Sub-Menu
Desktop
Swap Workspaces
Desktop Browser Metadata
Edit
Image Window
QImage Name
WZoom Ratio
EFile Size
Soft Proof
To turn soft proofing on, follow these steps
Use Black Point Compensation
Target Profile
Intent
Window & Palette Functionality
Finding Palettes
Browser
Browser Overview
Opening a Folder of Images in the Browser
Using the Folders Palette
Using Open Folder in Browser
Click OK to open the folder in the browser
Navigating Within the Browser
Filtering Tools
Filter by Label
QPrevious Folder
Filter by Rating
File Type to Display
NEF only
Jpeg only
Sorting Tools
Sort By
Then Sort By
Options
Labeling and Rating Toolbar
Add Label
Add Rating
Images, follow these steps
Browser Header
Browser View Selector
Thumbnail Grid
Thumbnail Information Overlay
Name
Edited Icon
Rating Icon
XMP/IPTC Data Icon
Thumbnail List
Extras
File item
Opening Images from the Browser
Folders Palette
Structure section
Favorite Folders Section
Folder Structure Section
Adding Favorites
Deleting Favorites
Metadata Palette
File & Camera Information Section
XMP/IPTC Information Section
Adding Image Information
Information section
Select one or more images in the browser
Click on the Apply button
Copying and Pasting Iptc Information
XMP/IPTC Information section
Creating XMP/IPTC Presets
Metadata Palette XMP/IPTC Information Section
Loading XMP/IPTC Presets
Managing XMP/IPTC Presets
Iptc preset you would like to load into your images
Click OK
Launch Nikon Transfer
Activity Toolbar
Workspace Selector
Print
Toolbar
Tool Options Bar
Direct Select Tool
Key
Hand Tool
Zoom Tool
Rotate Tool
Straighten Tool
Clicking and dragging within the image window again
Toolbar Straighten Tool
Crop Tool
Available within Capture NX 2 or perform a save.
Keyboard
Click on the crop tool in the toolbar
Crop Method
Show Crop Assistance Grid
Free Crop
Fixed Aspect Ratio
Black Control Point
Original Image
Black Control Point Method
Luminosity Method
RGB Method
Palette
Advanced
Neutral Control Point
Process removing multiple color casts
Toolbar Neutral Control Point
Neutral Control Point Method
Show Selection
Color Picker
Affect Luminosity Method
White Control Point
White Control Point Method
Color Control Point
Toolbar Color Control Point
Color Control Point Mode
All
Protect Details
Method
Basic
Normal
Add a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows
Red-Eye Control Point
Advanced
Auto Retouch Brush
To use the auto retouch brush, follow these steps
Key Decrease brush size Increase brush size
Size
Auto retouch brush provides you with the following controls
Selection Control Point
Menus To use a selection control point, follow these steps
Lasso and Marquee Tools
Lasso Tool
Polygon Lasso Tool
Rectangle Marquee Tool
Edge Softness
Lasso tools L key Marquee tools M key
To use the selection brush, follow these steps
Selection Brush Tool
Well as the color, black, neutral, and white control points
Brush Hardness
Windows or Option key Macintosh
Opacity
Pressure Controls
Size
Opacity and Size
Selection Gradient Tools
Linear Gradient Tool
Radial Gradient Tool
White control points
Gradient Range
Fill / Remove Tools
Gradient tool, or fill tool. The cursor will change
Bird’s Eye
Bird’s Eye
Edit List
Adjustments that you have previously made to your images
Introduction to the Edit List
EReset Button
QShow/Hide
Triangles
RDelete Button
Version
Batch Menu
Settings available within your camera
Adjustments to access often used enhancements for images
Develop Section
To use the Develop section, follow these steps
Camera Settings RAW only
White Balance
With the Fine Adjustment slider
Fine Adjustment slider
Adjustment slider
Incandescent
Fine Adjustment
None FL-G1 Flash FL-G2
TN-A1
TN-A2
Marquee Sample
Set Gray Point
Use a single point
Picture Control Mode
Corresponding Color mode settings for the D2X and D2XS
Picture Control
Unchanged
Quick Adjust
Manage Picture Control Menu
Launch Picture
Control Utility
Saturation and Hue Adjustment
Filter Effects Monochrome only
Off
Yellow
Non-Picture Control
Moderate Normal Enhanced Hue Adjustment
None Low Medium Low Normal Medium High Tone Compensation
Active D-Lighting
High
Quick Fix
Tone Curve
White and Black Output Slider
Black Point Slider
Exposure Compensation
Contrast
Highlight Protection
Shadow Protection
Image Dust Off RAW only
Camera & Lens Corrections
Color Moiré Reduction RAW only
Auto Color Aberration
Auto Red-Eye
Vignette Control D-SLR only
Section to toggle auto color aberration reduction on or off
Camera Type G or D lens
Distance information Distance Information
Recorded Not recorded
Photo
Fisheye Lens
Fill Color
Selection Display Control
Adjust Section
Selection Information
Base Mask
Selection Control Points Section
Hide Selection
Show Overlay
Adjust & Filter pull-down menu
Link Icon
Enhancement Controls
Paint & Fill Mask Section
Opacity Mixer
Channels
Blending Mode
Working with the Edit List
Deleting Steps and Enhancements
Copying and Pasting Steps and Enhancements
Them
Linking Enhancements
Swapping Enhancements
To link enhancements, follow these steps
Enhancement to suit your taste
Situations
New Step Button
Please note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a new
Photo Info
Histogram
Channels
Double Threshold
Red
Green
To use the Double Threshold feature, follow these steps
Watch Points
Clear
Toggle the Double Threshold option on and off Shift + T
Sample Size
Add Watch Point Button
Color Model
Color Picker
QColor Wheel
WColor Triangle
ERGB Selection
Boxes
Preset Swatches
UColor
Eyedropper
ISwatches Show
Color Picker
Open With…
File Menu
Open Image…
Open Folder in Browser…
Open Recent
Launch Nikon Transfer…
Launch Camera Control Pro…
Save As…
Embed ICC Profile
Use Compression
Color Model
Compression
Bit Depth
None
Quality
Setup…
Revert
Protect File
Close
Setup
Click on this button to bring up the Page Setup dialog
Print…
Display and Page Forward and Back Buttons
Print Information
Imprint Date Shot over Image
Layout Tab
Printer Profile
Color Management Tab
Image Profile
Select this option to quit Capture NX
Exit
Print to File
Redo
Edit Menu
Undo
Paste
Cut
Copy
Duplicate
Delete
Rename
Delete key
Deselect All
Ctrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a Macintosh
Select All
Flip
Rotate
Straighten
Degrees CW
Degrees CCW
Delete key on your keyboard
Size / Resolution
Resample Image option enables you to change
Ctrl + Alt + S Windows Command + option + S Macintosh
Resample Image
Fit Photo
Navigate to the Edit menu and select Fit Photo
Want to resize a folder of images of mixed
Edit Menu Fit Photo
Edit Menu
Adjust Menu
Light Levels & Curves
Editing images
While a Levels & Curves step is active
Channel Selector
Curve Editor
Black and White Output Sliders
Black, Mid Point, and White Sliders
Black Point Slider
Mid-Point Slider
Show Before / After Histogram
Auto Contrast
Set White Point
Set Neutral Point
Light Contrast / Brightness
Light Auto Levels
Brightness
Auto Levels Method
Correct Contrast
Light D-Lighting
Correct Color Cast
Faster HS Method
Better Quality HQ Method
Adjust Menu Color LCH
Color LCH
Master Lightness
Different effects on the image
Enhancement
While a LCH step is active
Adjust Menu Color LCH
OReset Current
0Reset All
Cancel
RWhite Point
Color Lightness
QHue Map
Color identified with the anchor point
Delete key
EReset Current
RReset All
Chroma
WAdd Anchor
Hue
Hue channel provides you with the following controls R t
Rotation To 120 to
Color Color Balance
Red
Green
Blue
Color Color Booster
Color Saturation / Warmth
Focus Gaussian Blur
Focus High Pass
Radius
High Pass tool provides you with the following controls
To use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps
Focus Unsharp Mask
Unsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness
Color
Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controls
Correct Distortion Control
Intensity
Threshold
Correction
Correct Color Aberration Control
Fill Color
Red Cyan
Blue Yellow
Noise Reduction
Noise Reduction tool provides you with the following control
Sharpness
Edge Noise Reduction
Color Profile
Apply Profile
Profile Selector
Use the following controls to use the Apply Profile method
Convert to Profile
Color detail
Filter Menu
Photo Effects
Enhance Photo
Brightness
Black and White
Cyan Red
Magenta Green
Yellow Blue
Sepia
Following controls are available within the Sepia method
Tinted
Following controls are provided within the Tinted method
Add Grain / Noise
Contrast Color Range
Grain Strength
Grain Color
Black and White Conversion
Blending Mode
Colorize
Filter Hue
Color Filter Strength
Third-Party Plug-Ins
Batch Menu
Run Batch Process
Batch Process
Source
Apply Settings
Conflict Management
Rename
Select File Format
Watched Folder
Watched Folder
Destination
Use Settings Files Browse…
Run Process Immediately
Run Process Every
Skip & Continue
Background
File Naming Dialog
Prefix
Processing Queue
Middle
Suffix
Original Name
Queued
Log
Clear From List
File Name
Copy Adjustments
Paste Adjustments
Close When Done
Notify When Complete
Save Adjustments
Load Adjustments
Save XMP/IPTC Preset
Load XMP/IPTC Preset
Copy Iptc Info
Paste Iptc Info
View Menu
Selection Display
Hide Selection
Options provided in the Selection Display sub-menu
Show All Control Points
Show Active Selection
Show Watch Points
Show Overlay
When working with images captured by a Nikon camera
Show Grid
Show Focus Point
Show Lost Highlights
Show Lost Shadows
Shift + H
View at 100%
Fit to Screen
Zoom
Select this option to zoom one step into the active image
Zoom Out
Full Screen
Presentation
Select this option to zoom one step out of the active image
Hide Palettes
Tab key
Compare Images
Compare in Browser
Compare in Editor
Compare with Original
Window Menu
Toolbar
Bird’s Eye
Edit List
Photo Info
Technical Support
Contents
Help Menu
Update Capture NX
You want to access the welcome screen again
Show Welcome Screen
About Capture NX
Appendix Short-cuts
Filter by Rating 1 Star
Filter by Rating 2 Stars
Filter by Rating 3 Stars
Filter by Rating 4 Stars
File Menu
Edit Menu
View
Adjust Menu
Filter Menu
Window Menu
Help
Appendix Short-cuts
SRGB NKsRGB.icm Windows/ Nikon sRGB 4.0.0.3001 Macintosh
Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX
Profiles with a Gamma Value
Gamut
Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX
Capture NX 2 and Adobe Photoshop Color Profiles
Appendix Additional Notices
Nikon Message Center Agent
Camera Adjustments
White Balance
Color Mode
Exposure Compensation
Image Dust Off
Vignette Control
Opening Images
RAW Images Created with the D1X
008 × 1,960 pixels and ten megapixels 4,016 × 2,616
Saving Images
Default Color-Space Profiles
Color Management Preferences Windows
Color Management Preferences Macintosh
Multiple Displays
Levels & Curves
Color Aberration Control
Lighting
Unsharp Mask
Appendix Additional Notices
Index
Jpeg
Tiff
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