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Nikon NX2 user manual 6MS54911-02

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Contents

Software Trademark Information Nik Software, Inc All Rights ReservedSystem Requirements & Installation Chapters at a GlanceChapters at a Glance Table of Contents Folders Palette Toolbar Bird’s EyeFile Menu Filter Menu Appendix Supplied Color Profiles Window MenuIntroduction RAW File Format BenefitsCamera Relationship Point TechnologySystem Requirements WindowsMacintosh ProcessorInstallation Into Capture NXComplete the installation process of Capture NX Running Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating ProductColor Management Options Upgrading From Capture NX Version Nikon User Support Information U.S.AThank you for choosing a Nikon Digital Imaging product Launching Capture NX Getting StartedConvert Capture NX Version 1 Labels Welcome Screen Using the Browser Using Open ImageTo open an image using the browser, follow these steps To open an image using Open Image…, follow these stepsUsing ViewNX Using Nikon TransferTo open an image from ViewNX, follow these steps Within Nikon Transfer, navigate to the Preferences tabFile Format Differences NEF RAW File SupportWorkflow Suggestions JpegGetting Started Workflow Suggestions Printing Printing a Single ImagePrinting 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 sheetsGetting Started Printing Batch Processing Adjustments dialog and let you create a settings fileApplying a series of enhancements to a folder of images 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 imagePreset that you saved in step To convert a folder of files from NEF RAW to Jpeg or Tiff Converting NEF RAW files into Jpeg or Tiff filesNavigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process… Page Ctrl + Shift + S Windows or command + shift + S Macintosh To convert selected files from the BrowserClick Start to begin converting the files Preferences ShortcutD1X RAW Default Default UnitsGeneral Open With ApplicationDefault Save As Keep all Steps Active in Edit ListFolder for Temporary Data Same as original fileColor Management Intent Use Black Point CompensationLevels & Sampling Levels & CurvesDropper Sample Size Display GridGrid Color Gridline EverySelection Overlay ImageColor OpacityBrowsing Cache Cache SettingsEditing Cache Use Image Cache Cache files saved within the EditorCache Files created in a Batch Process Clear CacheXMP/IPTC Presets Available PresetsBottom of the Available Presets window Field EditorNew DuplicateDelete ImportLabels Label CompatibilityAvailable Labels Manage SettingsAdd Default Workspaces Reset ShortcutsWorkspaces My WorkspacesDelete Preferences Overview InterfaceEBrowser Folders MetadataToolbar Edit ListBrowser Metadata Multi-PurposeEdit Creating Custom WorkspacesArrange the palettes and windows according to your taste To create a custom workspace, follow these stepsType in the name of the new workspace and clickOK Working with Multiple Screens Additional screen Sub-MenuDesktop Swap WorkspacesDesktop Browser Metadata EditImage Window Image NameZoom Ratio File SizeSoft Proof To turn soft proofing on, follow these stepsIntent Target ProfileUse Black Point Compensation Window & Palette Functionality Finding Palettes Browser Browser OverviewUsing Open Folder in Browser Using the Folders PaletteOpening a Folder of Images in the Browser Click OK to open the folder in the browser Navigating Within the Browser Filtering ToolsFilter by Label Previous FolderFilter by Rating File Type to DisplayNEF only Jpeg onlySorting Tools Sort ByThen Sort By OptionsLabeling and Rating Toolbar Add LabelAdd Rating Images, follow these stepsBrowser Header Browser View SelectorThumbnail Grid Thumbnail Information OverlayName Edited IconRating Icon XMP/IPTC Data IconThumbnail List Extras File itemOpening Images from the Browser Folders Palette Structure sectionFavorite Folders Section Folder Structure SectionAdding Favorites Deleting FavoritesMetadata Palette File & Camera Information SectionXMP/IPTC Information Section Adding Image InformationInformation section Select one or more images in the browserXMP/IPTC Information section Copying and Pasting Iptc InformationClick on the Apply button Creating XMP/IPTC Presets Metadata Palette XMP/IPTC Information Section Loading XMP/IPTC Presets Managing XMP/IPTC PresetsIptc preset you would like to load into your images Click OKWorkspace Selector Activity ToolbarLaunch Nikon Transfer Print Toolbar Tool Options BarDirect Select Tool KeyHand Tool Zoom ToolRotate Tool Straighten ToolClicking and dragging within the image window again Toolbar Straighten ToolCrop Tool Available within Capture NX 2 or perform a save.Keyboard Click on the crop tool in the toolbarCrop Method Show Crop Assistance GridFree Crop Fixed Aspect RatioBlack Control Point Original ImageLuminosity Method Black Control Point MethodRGB Method Advanced Neutral Control Point Process removing multiple color castsToolbar Neutral Control Point Neutral Control Point Method Show SelectionColor Picker Affect Luminosity MethodWhite Control Point White Control Point Method Color Control Point Toolbar Color Control Point Color Control Point Mode AllProtect Details MethodBasic NormalAdvanced Red-Eye Control PointAdd a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows Auto Retouch Brush To use the auto retouch brush, follow these stepsAuto retouch brush provides you with the following controls SizeKey Decrease brush size Increase brush size Selection Control Point Menus To use a selection control point, follow these stepsLasso and Marquee Tools Lasso ToolPolygon Lasso Tool Rectangle Marquee ToolEdge Softness Lasso tools L key Marquee tools M keyWell as the color, black, neutral, and white control points Selection Brush ToolTo use the selection brush, follow these steps Brush Hardness Windows or Option key MacintoshOpacity Pressure ControlsSize Opacity and SizeSelection Gradient Tools Linear Gradient ToolRadial Gradient Tool White control pointsGradient Range Fill / Remove Tools Gradient tool, or fill tool. The cursor will changeBird’s Eye Bird’s Eye Edit List Adjustments that you have previously made to your images Introduction to the Edit ListEReset Button QShow/HideTriangles RDelete ButtonVersion Batch Menu Settings available within your camera Adjustments to access often used enhancements for imagesDevelop Section To use the Develop section, follow these stepsCamera Settings RAW only White BalanceWith the Fine Adjustment slider Fine Adjustment sliderAdjustment slider IncandescentFine Adjustment None FL-G1 Flash FL-G2TN-A1 TN-A2Use a single point Set Gray PointMarquee Sample Picture Control Mode Corresponding Color mode settings for the D2X and D2XSPicture Control UnchangedQuick Adjust Manage Picture Control MenuLaunch Picture Control UtilitySaturation and Hue Adjustment Filter Effects Monochrome onlyOff YellowNon-Picture Control Moderate Normal Enhanced Hue Adjustment None Low Medium Low Normal Medium High Tone CompensationActive D-Lighting HighQuick Fix Tone CurveWhite and Black Output Slider Black Point SliderExposure Compensation ContrastHighlight Protection Shadow ProtectionColor Moiré Reduction RAW only Camera & Lens CorrectionsImage Dust Off RAW only Auto Color Aberration Auto Red-EyeVignette Control D-SLR only Section to toggle auto color aberration reduction on or offCamera Type G or D lens Distance information Distance InformationRecorded Not recorded PhotoFisheye Lens Fill ColorSelection Information Adjust SectionSelection Display Control Base Mask Selection Control Points SectionHide Selection Show OverlayAdjust & Filter pull-down menu Link IconEnhancement Controls Paint & Fill Mask SectionOpacity Mixer ChannelsBlending Mode Working with the Edit List Deleting Steps and EnhancementsCopying and Pasting Steps and Enhancements ThemLinking Enhancements Swapping EnhancementsTo link enhancements, follow these steps Enhancement to suit your tastePlease note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a new New Step ButtonSituations Photo Info HistogramChannels Double ThresholdRed GreenTo use the Double Threshold feature, follow these steps Watch PointsClear Toggle the Double Threshold option on and off Shift + TColor Model Add Watch Point ButtonSample Size Color Picker Color Wheel Color TriangleRGB Selection BoxesPreset Swatches UColorEyedropper ISwatches ShowColor Picker Open Image… File MenuOpen With… Open Folder in Browser… Open RecentLaunch Nikon Transfer… Launch Camera Control Pro…Save As… Embed ICC ProfileUse Compression Color ModelCompression Bit DepthNone QualitySetup… RevertProtect File CloseSetup Click on this button to bring up the Page Setup dialogPrint… Display and Page Forward and Back ButtonsPrint Information Imprint Date Shot over ImageLayout Tab Image Profile Color Management TabPrinter Profile Print to File ExitSelect this option to quit Capture NX Undo Edit MenuRedo Copy CutPaste Duplicate DeleteRename Delete keySelect All Ctrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a MacintoshDeselect All Flip RotateDegrees CCW Degrees CWStraighten Delete key on your keyboard Size / Resolution Resample Image option enables you to changeCtrl + Alt + S Windows Command + option + S Macintosh Resample ImageFit Photo Navigate to the Edit menu and select Fit PhotoWant to resize a folder of images of mixed Edit Menu Fit Photo Edit Menu Adjust Menu Light Levels & CurvesEditing images Curve Editor Channel SelectorWhile a Levels & Curves step is active Black and White Output Sliders Black, Mid Point, and White SlidersBlack Point Slider Mid-Point SliderShow Before / After Histogram Auto ContrastSet White Point Set Neutral PointLight Contrast / Brightness Light Auto Levels BrightnessAuto Levels Method Correct ContrastLight D-Lighting Correct Color CastFaster HS Method Better Quality HQ MethodAdjust Menu Color LCH Color LCHMaster Lightness Different effects on the imageEnhancement While a LCH step is activeAdjust Menu Color LCH Reset Current 0Reset AllCancel White PointColor Lightness QHue MapColor identified with the anchor point Delete keyReset All ChromaTemporary Chroma channel provides you with the following controls T yHue Hue channel provides you with the following controls R t Rotation To 120 toColor Color Balance RedGreen BlueColor Color Booster Color Saturation / WarmthFocus Gaussian Blur Focus High PassRadius High Pass tool provides you with the following controlsUnsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness Focus Unsharp MaskTo use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps Color Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controlsCorrect Distortion Control IntensityThreshold CorrectionCorrect Color Aberration Control Fill ColorRed Cyan Blue YellowNoise Reduction Noise Reduction tool provides you with the following controlSharpness Edge Noise ReductionColor Profile Apply ProfileProfile Selector Use the following controls to use the Apply Profile methodConvert to Profile Color detail Filter Menu Photo EffectsEnhance Photo BrightnessBlack and White Cyan RedMagenta Green Yellow BlueSepia Following controls are available within the Sepia methodTinted Following controls are provided within the Tinted methodAdd Grain / Noise Contrast Color RangeGrain Strength Grain ColorColorize Blending ModeBlack and White Conversion Filter Hue Color Filter StrengthThird-Party Plug-Ins Batch Menu Run Batch ProcessBatch Process SourceApply Settings Conflict ManagementRename Select File FormatDestination Watched FolderWatched Folder Use Settings Files Browse… Run Process ImmediatelyRun Process Every Skip & ContinuePrefix File Naming DialogBackground Processing Queue MiddleSuffix Original NameQueued LogClear From List File NameCopy Adjustments Paste AdjustmentsClose When Done Notify When CompleteSave Adjustments Load AdjustmentsSave XMP/IPTC Preset Load XMP/IPTC PresetCopy Iptc Info Paste Iptc InfoView Menu Selection DisplayHide Selection Options provided in the Selection Display sub-menuShow All Control Points Show Active SelectionShow Watch Points Show OverlayWhen working with images captured by a Nikon camera Show GridShow Focus Point Show Lost HighlightsShow Lost Shadows Shift + HView at 100% Fit to ScreenZoom Select this option to zoom one step into the active imageZoom Out Full ScreenPresentation Select this option to zoom one step out of the active imageHide Palettes Tab keyCompare Images Compare in BrowserCompare in Editor Compare with Original Window Menu Toolbar Bird’s EyeEdit List Photo InfoHelp Menu ContentsTechnical Support Update Capture NX You want to access the welcome screen againShow Welcome Screen About Capture NXAppendix Short-cuts Filter by Rating 1 Star Filter by Rating 2 StarsFilter by Rating 3 Stars Filter by Rating 4 StarsFile Menu Edit MenuFilter Menu Adjust MenuView Window Menu HelpAppendix Short-cuts Profiles with a Gamma Value Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NXSRGB NKsRGB.icm Windows/ Nikon sRGB 4.0.0.3001 Macintosh Gamut Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX Capture NX 2 and Adobe Photoshop Color Profiles Appendix Additional Notices Nikon Message Center AgentCamera Adjustments White BalanceColor Mode Exposure CompensationImage Dust Off Vignette Control Opening ImagesRAW Images Created with the D1X 008 × 1,960 pixels and ten megapixels 4,016 × 2,616Saving Images Default Color-Space Profiles Color Management Preferences WindowsColor Management Preferences Macintosh Multiple DisplaysLevels & Curves Unsharp Mask LightingColor Aberration Control Appendix Additional Notices Index Jpeg Tiff 264 Contact Information Life-Long Learning6MS54911-02