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Nikon NX2 user manual Preferences, Shortcut

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Chapter 7

Preferences

Preferences modify the default behavior of Capture NX 2. Preferences can be found either under the Edit menu in Windows or the Capture NX 2 menu in Macintosh. There are nine different categories of

preferences:

•General

•Color Management

•Levels & Sampling

•Display

•Cache Settings

•XMP/IPTC Presets

•Labels

•Manage Settings

•Workspaces

Shortcut

Ctrl + K (Windows) command + K (Macintosh)

If Capture NX 2 displays unexpected behavior, the preferences may be damaged. Restoring preferences to their defaults may resolve this issue. To restore the preferences to the default settings, click on the Reset button within the Preferences dialog.

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Contents

Software Nik Software, Inc All Rights Reserved Trademark InformationChapters at a Glance System Requirements & InstallationChapters at a Glance Table of Contents Folders Palette Bird’s Eye ToolbarFile Menu Filter Menu Window Menu Appendix Supplied Color ProfilesRAW File Format Benefits IntroductionPoint Technology Camera RelationshipProcessor System RequirementsWindows MacintoshInto Capture NX InstallationRunning Capture NX 2 in Trial Mode or Activating Product Complete the installation process of Capture NXColor Management Options Nikon User Support Information U.S.A Upgrading From Capture NX VersionThank you for choosing a Nikon Digital Imaging product Getting Started Launching Capture NXConvert Capture NX Version 1 Labels Welcome Screen To open an image using Open Image…, follow these steps Using the BrowserUsing Open Image To open an image using the browser, follow these stepsWithin Nikon Transfer, navigate to the Preferences tab Using ViewNXUsing Nikon Transfer To open an image from ViewNX, follow these stepsNEF RAW File Support File Format DifferencesJpeg Workflow SuggestionsGetting Started Workflow Suggestions Navigate to the File menu and select Print… PrintingPrinting a Single Image Printing an Image to Fill the CurrentClick on the Select Layout option and choose 1 Photo on Getting Started Printing That the image will fit upon Printing contact sheets Ensure the Use Output Resolution option is not selectedGetting Started Printing Adjustments dialog and let you create a settings file Batch ProcessingApplying a series of enhancements to a folder of images Batch Process dialog Processing Queue will be displayed and the batch Data to an image Images, add a name for the XMP/IPTC preset, and click OKPreset that you saved in step Converting NEF RAW files into Jpeg or Tiff files To convert a folder of files from NEF RAW to Jpeg or TiffNavigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process… Page To convert selected files from the Browser Ctrl + Shift + S Windows or command + shift + S MacintoshClick Start to begin converting the files Shortcut PreferencesOpen With Application D1X RAW DefaultDefault Units GeneralSame as original file Default Save AsKeep all Steps Active in Edit List Folder for Temporary DataColor Management Use Black Point Compensation IntentLevels & Curves Levels & SamplingDropper Sample Size Gridline Every DisplayGrid Grid ColorOpacity Selection OverlayImage ColorCache Settings Browsing CacheEditing Cache Clear Cache Use Image CacheCache files saved within the Editor Cache Files created in a Batch ProcessField Editor XMP/IPTC PresetsAvailable Presets Bottom of the Available Presets windowImport NewDuplicate DeleteLabel Compatibility LabelsManage Settings Available LabelsAdd My Workspaces Default WorkspacesReset Shortcuts WorkspacesDelete Preferences Interface OverviewEBrowser Edit List FoldersMetadata ToolbarBrowser Creating Custom Workspaces MetadataMulti-Purpose EditTo create a custom workspace, follow these steps Arrange the palettes and windows according to your tasteType in the name of the new workspace and clickOK Additional screen Sub-Menu Working with Multiple ScreensEdit DesktopSwap Workspaces Desktop Browser MetadataFile Size Image WindowImage Name Zoom RatioTo turn soft proofing on, follow these steps Soft ProofTarget Profile IntentUse Black Point Compensation Window & Palette Functionality Finding Palettes Browser Overview BrowserUsing the Folders Palette Using Open Folder in BrowserOpening a Folder of Images in the Browser Click OK to open the folder in the browser Previous Folder Navigating Within the BrowserFiltering Tools Filter by LabelJpeg only Filter by RatingFile Type to Display NEF onlyOptions Sorting ToolsSort By Then Sort ByImages, follow these steps Labeling and Rating ToolbarAdd Label Add RatingThumbnail Information Overlay Browser HeaderBrowser View Selector Thumbnail GridXMP/IPTC Data Icon NameEdited Icon Rating IconThumbnail List File item ExtrasOpening Images from the Browser Structure section Folders PaletteDeleting Favorites Favorite Folders SectionFolder Structure Section Adding FavoritesFile & Camera Information Section Metadata PaletteSelect one or more images in the browser XMP/IPTC Information SectionAdding Image Information Information sectionCopying and Pasting Iptc Information XMP/IPTC Information sectionClick on the Apply button Creating XMP/IPTC Presets Metadata Palette XMP/IPTC Information Section Click OK Loading XMP/IPTC PresetsManaging XMP/IPTC Presets Iptc preset you would like to load into your imagesActivity Toolbar Workspace SelectorLaunch Nikon Transfer Print Key ToolbarTool Options Bar Direct Select ToolZoom Tool Hand ToolStraighten Tool Rotate ToolToolbar Straighten Tool Clicking and dragging within the image window againClick on the crop tool in the toolbar Crop ToolAvailable within Capture NX 2 or perform a save. KeyboardFixed Aspect Ratio Crop MethodShow Crop Assistance Grid Free CropOriginal Image Black Control PointBlack Control Point Method Luminosity MethodRGB Method Advanced Process removing multiple color casts Neutral Control PointToolbar Neutral Control Point Affect Luminosity Method Neutral Control Point MethodShow Selection Color PickerWhite Control Point White Control Point Method Color Control Point Toolbar Color Control Point All Color Control Point ModeNormal Protect DetailsMethod BasicRed-Eye Control Point AdvancedAdd a Color Control Point Ctrl + Shift + a Windows To use the auto retouch brush, follow these steps Auto Retouch BrushSize Auto retouch brush provides you with the following controlsKey Decrease brush size Increase brush size Menus To use a selection control point, follow these steps Selection Control PointRectangle Marquee Tool Lasso and Marquee ToolsLasso Tool Polygon Lasso ToolLasso tools L key Marquee tools M key Edge SoftnessSelection Brush Tool Well as the color, black, neutral, and white control pointsTo use the selection brush, follow these steps Windows or Option key Macintosh Brush HardnessOpacity and Size OpacityPressure Controls SizeWhite control points Selection Gradient ToolsLinear Gradient Tool Radial Gradient ToolGradient Range Gradient tool, or fill tool. The cursor will change Fill / Remove ToolsBird’s Eye Bird’s Eye Edit List Introduction to the Edit List Adjustments that you have previously made to your imagesRDelete Button EReset ButtonQShow/Hide TrianglesVersion Batch Menu To use the Develop section, follow these steps Settings available within your cameraAdjustments to access often used enhancements for images Develop SectionWhite Balance Camera Settings RAW onlyIncandescent With the Fine Adjustment sliderFine Adjustment slider Adjustment sliderTN-A2 Fine AdjustmentNone FL-G1 Flash FL-G2 TN-A1Set Gray Point Use a single pointMarquee Sample Unchanged Picture Control ModeCorresponding Color mode settings for the D2X and D2XS Picture ControlControl Utility Quick AdjustManage Picture Control Menu Launch PictureYellow Saturation and Hue AdjustmentFilter Effects Monochrome only OffNon-Picture Control None Low Medium Low Normal Medium High Tone Compensation Moderate Normal Enhanced Hue AdjustmentHigh Active D-LightingBlack Point Slider Quick FixTone Curve White and Black Output SliderShadow Protection Exposure CompensationContrast Highlight ProtectionCamera & Lens Corrections Color Moiré Reduction RAW onlyImage Dust Off RAW only Section to toggle auto color aberration reduction on or off Auto Color AberrationAuto Red-Eye Vignette Control D-SLR onlyPhoto Camera Type G or D lensDistance information Distance Information Recorded Not recordedFill Color Fisheye LensAdjust Section Selection InformationSelection Display Control Show Overlay Base MaskSelection Control Points Section Hide SelectionPaint & Fill Mask Section Adjust & Filter pull-down menuLink Icon Enhancement ControlsChannels Opacity MixerBlending Mode Them Working with the Edit ListDeleting Steps and Enhancements Copying and Pasting Steps and EnhancementsEnhancement to suit your taste Linking EnhancementsSwapping Enhancements To link enhancements, follow these stepsNew Step Button Please note Capture NX 2 will automatically create a newSituations Histogram Photo InfoGreen ChannelsDouble Threshold RedToggle the Double Threshold option on and off Shift + T To use the Double Threshold feature, follow these stepsWatch Points ClearAdd Watch Point Button Color ModelSample Size Color Picker Boxes Color WheelColor Triangle RGB SelectionISwatches Show Preset SwatchesUColor EyedropperColor Picker File Menu Open Image…Open With… Launch Camera Control Pro… Open Folder in Browser…Open Recent Launch Nikon Transfer…Color Model Save As…Embed ICC Profile Use CompressionQuality CompressionBit Depth NoneClose Setup…Revert Protect FileDisplay and Page Forward and Back Buttons SetupClick on this button to bring up the Page Setup dialog Print…Imprint Date Shot over Image Print InformationLayout Tab Color Management Tab Image ProfilePrinter Profile Exit Print to FileSelect this option to quit Capture NX Edit Menu UndoRedo Cut CopyPaste Delete key DuplicateDelete RenameCtrl + Alt + a Windows Command + option + a Macintosh Select AllDeselect All Rotate FlipDegrees CW Degrees CCWStraighten Delete key on your keyboard Resample Image Size / ResolutionResample Image option enables you to change Ctrl + Alt + S Windows Command + option + S MacintoshNavigate to the Edit menu and select Fit Photo Fit PhotoWant to resize a folder of images of mixed Edit Menu Fit Photo Edit Menu Light Levels & Curves Adjust MenuEditing images Channel Selector Curve EditorWhile a Levels & Curves step is active Mid-Point Slider Black and White Output SlidersBlack, Mid Point, and White Sliders Black Point SliderSet Neutral Point Show Before / After HistogramAuto Contrast Set White PointLight Contrast / Brightness Correct Contrast Light Auto LevelsBrightness Auto Levels MethodBetter Quality HQ Method Light D-LightingCorrect Color Cast Faster HS MethodColor LCH Adjust Menu Color LCHWhile a LCH step is active Master LightnessDifferent effects on the image EnhancementAdjust Menu Color LCH White Point Reset Current0Reset All CancelDelete key Color LightnessQHue Map Color identified with the anchor pointChroma channel provides you with the following controls T y Reset AllChroma TemporaryHue Rotation To 120 to Hue channel provides you with the following controls R tBlue Color Color BalanceRed GreenColor Saturation / Warmth Color Color BoosterHigh Pass tool provides you with the following controls Focus Gaussian BlurFocus High Pass RadiusFocus Unsharp Mask Unsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpnessTo use the Unsharp Mask tool, please follow these steps Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controls ColorCorrection Correct Distortion ControlIntensity ThresholdBlue Yellow Correct Color Aberration ControlFill Color Red CyanNoise Reduction tool provides you with the following control Noise ReductionEdge Noise Reduction SharpnessUse the following controls to use the Apply Profile method Color ProfileApply Profile Profile SelectorConvert to Profile Color detail Brightness Filter MenuPhoto Effects Enhance PhotoYellow Blue Black and WhiteCyan Red Magenta GreenFollowing controls are available within the Sepia method SepiaFollowing controls are provided within the Tinted method TintedGrain Color Add Grain / NoiseContrast Color Range Grain StrengthBlending Mode ColorizeBlack and White Conversion Color Filter Strength Filter HueThird-Party Plug-Ins Source Batch MenuRun Batch Process Batch ProcessSelect File Format Apply SettingsConflict Management RenameWatched Folder DestinationWatched Folder Skip & Continue Use Settings Files Browse…Run Process Immediately Run Process EveryFile Naming Dialog PrefixBackground Original Name Processing QueueMiddle SuffixFile Name QueuedLog Clear From ListNotify When Complete Copy AdjustmentsPaste Adjustments Close When DoneLoad Adjustments Save AdjustmentsPaste Iptc Info Save XMP/IPTC PresetLoad XMP/IPTC Preset Copy Iptc InfoOptions provided in the Selection Display sub-menu View MenuSelection Display Hide SelectionShow Overlay Show All Control PointsShow Active Selection Show Watch PointsShow Lost Highlights When working with images captured by a Nikon cameraShow Grid Show Focus PointShift + H Show Lost ShadowsSelect this option to zoom one step into the active image View at 100%Fit to Screen ZoomSelect this option to zoom one step out of the active image Zoom OutFull Screen PresentationTab key Hide PalettesCompare in Browser Compare ImagesCompare in Editor Compare with Original Window Menu Photo Info ToolbarBird’s Eye Edit ListContents Help MenuTechnical Support About Capture NX Update Capture NXYou want to access the welcome screen again Show Welcome ScreenAppendix Short-cuts Filter by Rating 4 Stars Filter by Rating 1 StarFilter by Rating 2 Stars Filter by Rating 3 StarsEdit Menu File MenuAdjust Menu Filter MenuView Help Window MenuAppendix Short-cuts Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX Profiles with a Gamma ValueSRGB 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 Nikon Message Center Agent Appendix Additional NoticesWhite Balance Camera AdjustmentsExposure Compensation Color ModeImage Dust Off 008 × 1,960 pixels and ten megapixels 4,016 × 2,616 Vignette ControlOpening Images RAW Images Created with the D1XSaving Images Multiple Displays Default Color-Space ProfilesColor Management Preferences Windows Color Management Preferences MacintoshLevels & Curves Lighting Unsharp MaskColor Aberration Control Appendix Additional Notices Index Jpeg Tiff 264 Life-Long Learning Contact Information6MS54911-02