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From Nikon:
 
Capture NX 2.4.3 Full Version
 
This software is offered to those who have purchased Capture NX 2. When this software is run, it may be necessary to enter the product key again to confirm ownership of a previous version of the software.
 
Modifications enabled in this version
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section has been updated.

Notes

• When this software is installed on a computer to which ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.2.3 or earlier has been installed, the Picture Control Utility cannot be launched from ViewNX 2. Please upgrade ViewNX 2 to Ver. 2.2.4 or later.
• RAW images saved with Thumbnail only selected for Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW in Capture NX 2 Preferences will appear grainy with display in and printing from ViewNX 2.
• If either Capture NX 2 or the Picture Control Utility (one or the other) is launched in 32-bit mode on a Macintosh computer, Capture NX 2 may freeze unexpectedly if Save as a new Custom Picture Control or Load Custom Picture Control Settings is selected from the Manage Picture Control menu in Capture NX 2.
• To use the software in 32-bit mode, be sure that both Capture NX 2 and the Picture Control Utility are running in 32-bit mode.

Download Capture NX 2.4.3: Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries CaptureNX 2.
 

 
ViewNX 2.7.6 Full Version
 
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one image browsing and editing software application for both still images and movies. Nikon Transfer 2 is incorporated into ViewNX 2 for transferring images to a computer. Smoother collaboration with NIKON IMAGE SPACE, Nikon's image storage and sharing service, has also been achieved.
 
This is the full version of ViewNX 2.7.6 for Windows and Macintosh computers. If you are currently using ViewNX 2 this download will uninstall your existing version and then install version 2.7.6. This software supports all Nikon D-SLR cameras, Nikon 1, and all COOLPIX cameras with USB support..
 
Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.7.6

• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion function under File & Camera Information in the Metadata palette has been updated.
• The destination for the link when the NIKON IMAGE SPACE website is opened from the NIKON IMAGE SPACE area in the Browser palette has been updated from my Picturetown to NIKON IMAGE SPACE.

Notes

• 32-bit and 64-bit versions of ViewNX 2 and Windows Operating System compatibility
  The 64-bit version of ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.7.6 can be used with the following operating systems.
  - 64-bit versions of Windows 8
  - 64-bit versions of Windows 7
  - 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
  The 32-bit version of ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.7.6 can be used with the following operating systems.
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7
  - 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista
  - 32-bit versions of Windows XP
  Only the 32-bit version will run under a 32-bit operating system.
• When transferring files using Nikon Transfer 2:
  - Image transfer using Nikon Transfer 2 is not possible with the following cameras. Use a card reader to transfer images to a computer for storage.
  COOLPIX 910/900/600/300/100
  - Image transfer using Nikon Transfer 2 with the camera connected to the computer is not possible with the cameras indicated below. Use a card reader to transfer images.
  - D1, D1X, D1H
  - COOLPIX 990, 950, 880, 800, 700
• Restrictions on Nikon Movie Editor
  1. Movies up to 60 minutes in length can be edited with the Windows version; movies up to 30 minutes in length can be edited with the Macintosh version.
  2. The following restrictions on the number of movies and still images that can be added to the storyboard apply.
  Windows
  - A project containing up to 10 movies, or a total of 30 movies and still images, can be previewed and exported.
  - When a movie a few seconds in length with transition effects applied is added to the storyboard, the movie file may not be properly exported, even if it does not exceed restrictions on the number of movies and still images.
  Macintosh
  - A project containing 4 H.264 (1920 × 1080) movies and 2 still images can be previewed and exported. However, when H.264 movies recorded at 720p and lower are used, the number of movie files and still images that can be used in a project increases.
  - In addition, when only Motion JPEG (1080p) movies are used, a project containing up to 30 movies can be previewed and exported.
  3. Movies recorded at a setting of 1080/60i are handled as 1080/30p movies.
• NRW (RAW) images
  When images captured at a white balance setting of Auto and an image quality setting of NRW (RAW) are enhanced using ViewNX 2, the results achieved may differ from those achieved with in-camera NRW (RAW) processing.
• Ratings applied with a COOLPIX camera
  Ratings applied with a COOLPIX camera in playback mode are not reflected in ViewNX 2 or other applications that support ratings.
• H.264 movie playback under Macintosh
  Colours will appear lighter in movies played back on a computer running Macintosh.
• Display of MPO-format images shot in 3D
  MPO-format images shot in 3D can only be viewed with a viewer that supports 3D images.
• COOLPIX S550, S560, L20 and L19 Smile mode
  Scene mode information is not correctly displayed in the Metadata palette for images captured in Smile mode. However, all other operations function properly.
• Capture NX 2
  - When this software is installed on a computer to which Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.2.8 or earlier has been installed, the Picture Control Utility will be replaced with a version not supported by Capture NX 2, making it impossible to launch the Picture Control Utility from Capture NX 2. Please upgrade Capture NX 2 to Ver. 2.3.0 or later.
  - RAW images saved with Thumbnail only selected for Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW in Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 or later Preferences will appear grainy with display in and printing from ViewNX 2.
• Capture NX
  When this software is installed on a computer to which Capture NX has been installed, the Picture Control Utility will be replaced with a version not supported by Capture NX, making it impossible to launch the Picture Control Utility from Capture NX.
• Windows version of QuickTime Ver. 7.7 (32-bit version of ViewNX 2 only)
  In some rare cases, depending upon the system to which QuickTime Ver. 7.7 is installed, the following features may not function.
  - Slideshow
  - The Convert Motion Snapshot to Movie item in the File menu
  - Uploading of Motion Snapshot files to a Web service other than NIKON IMAGE SPACE using the Web Service item in the File menu
• Macintosh version’s Synchronize camera date and time to computer when camera is connected (supported cameras only)
  Camera date and time will not be synchronized with the computer’s, even when Synchronize camera date and time to computer when camera is connected (supported cameras only) in the Nikon Transfer 2 Preferences panel is checked, when Calendar is set to any option other than Gregorian in the Language & Text>Formats panel of the computer’s System Preferences.

Download ViewNX 2.7.6: Windows 32bit | Windows 64bit | Macintosh

Nikon has released Capture NX 2.4.2 and ViewNX 2.7.5 software updates – both were updated with the modification listed below.
 
From Nikon:
 
Modifications enabled with version

• When RAW images captured with a D600 running C firmware Ver. 1.01 at an Image area setting of DX (24×16) 1.5x and any Active D-Lighting setting other than Off were opened in Capture NX 2, a bright (whitish) diagonal line was visible. This issue has been resolved.

Downloads
 
Capture NX 2.4.2 - Windows | Macintosh
ViewNX 2.7.5 - Windows (64bit / 32bit) | Macintosh
 
B&H carries Nikon Capture NX 2 photo editing software.

From Nikon:
 
Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.4.1
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for RAW images captured with the D7100 has been added.
• An Auto2 option has been added to New WB under White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette. This option is available with RAW images taken with the D7000. However, colors will differ slightly from those achieved with the camera's White Balance set to AUTO2 Keep warm lighting colors.

The following issues have been resolved:
 
Issues resolved with both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• When some color profiles were used as the monitor (or display) profile, colors were extremely blue.
• When the Selection Control Point was dragged, an error was sometimes displayed and Capture NX 2 would quit unexpectedly.

Additional issues resolved with the Windows version

• When some color profiles were used and the Soft Proof feature enabled, colors were sometimes strange or an error may have been displayed.
• When attempting to print images with which this issue occurred, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly.
• When editing images, a "The drive that the Temporary Folder is on is nearly full." error message was sometimes displayed.
• When performing batch processing on a large number of images, blue lines sometimes appeared in images.

Additional issues resolved with the Macintosh version

• When some color profiles were used and the Soft Proof feature enabled, colors were sometimes strange.
• When a large number of color profiles were registered with the computer, Capture NX 2 was sometimes unable to open images.

Download the Nikon Capture NX 2.4.1 Update: Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries Nikon Capture NX 2.

Nikon has released the Capture NX 2.4.0 software update.
 
Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.4.0
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 J3 and Nikon 1 S1 has been added.
• The following modifications have been made to White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette.

• Underwater can now be selected from New WB. However, Underwater can only be selected for RAW images captured with a camera that supports Underwater white balance.
• Resulting colors have been corrected when Flash was selected from New WB for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 V2.

• An issue that, in some rare cases, prevented display of some JPEG images has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

• Compatibility with 64- and 32-bit Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows 8 Enterprise has been added.
• Proper operation has been confirmed with use in desktop mode. Touch screen operations are not supported.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• Support for high-resolution display on Macintosh computers with a built-in Retina display has been added. However, this applies only to image display in the image window.

Installation
Windows

1. Create a new folder with an appropriate name on your computer's hard disk.
2. Download S-CNX2__-020400WU-___EN-ALL___.exe to the folder created in step 1.
3. Run S-CNX2__-020400WU-___EN-ALL___.exe to launch the software installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to accurately complete the installation.

Macintosh

1. Download S-CNX2__-020400MU-___EN-ALL___.dmg.
2. Once S-CNX2__-020400MU-___EN-ALL___.dmg has finished downloading, a Capture NX 2 Setup disk image will be mounted. A file titled Capture NX 2 Setup will be created inside the disk image.
3. Double-click Capture NX 2 Setup to launch the software installer.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to accurately complete the installation.

Download the Capture NX 2.4.0 software update: Windows | Macintosh
 
B&H carries Nikon's Capture NX 2 photo editing software.

From Nikon Europe:
 
Nik Color Efex Pro for Capture NX 2
 
Shortly after the acquisition of NikSoftware by Google in September 2012, Nik ended sales of the Color Efex Pro plug-in for Nikon Capture software.
 
From the end of January 2013, Nikon Europe no longer distribute Nik Color Efex Pro for Capture NX 2 and it is no longer available from our online sales site. However, should you be a current user of Color Efex Pro, you can of course continue to use the plug-in with Capture NX 2. Please refer to the table below for version compatibility.
 
If you previously purchased Color Efex Pro for Capture NX 2 from Nikon and require further assistance or technical support, please contact us.

Nikon Software version	Nik Color Efex Pro version
Nikon software is not compatible	nik Color Efex Pro 4.0
Capture NX 2.3.0 or later	nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 64 Bit version for Capture NX2
Capture NX 2.0.0-2.2.8	nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 for Capture NX2
Capture NX 1.2 or later / Capture NX 2	nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 for Capture NX
Capture 4.1 or later	nik Color Efex Pro 2.0 for Capture 4

Nikon has made Capture NX 2.3.4 Updater available for download.
 
Modifications enabled in this version
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 J2 and COOLPIX P7700 has been added.
• When RAW images captured with a camera’s Auto distortion control function enabled were opened or edited, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• Support for Mac OS X version 10.5 has been removed.

Nikon has made Capture NX 2.3.2 Updater available for download: USA | Europe.
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions
 
Support for RAW images captured with the D3200 has been added.
 
Additional modifications to the Windows version
 
When images captured with the camera’s Auto distortion control function enabled were opened or edited, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.
 
Additional modifications to the Macintosh version
 
When NEF files edited using the unsharp mask function and then saved were later opened, or copied and opened, the images sometimes appeared corrupted. This issue has been resolved.
 
Nikon Codec v1.14.0 is also available for download.

Nikon has made the Capture NX 2.3.1 Updater available for download: USA | Europe.
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions:

• Support for RAW images captured with the D4, D800 and D800E has been added.
• Extra High 1 (Extra High) and Extra High 2 items have been added to the Active D-Lighting pulldown menu under Camera Settings in the Develop section of the Edit List.
• When "Always use the latest Color Reproduction Process" in the Picture Control Utility Preferences is selected for images captured with cameras released prior to the D4, these items will be displayed.
• Event ID can now be displayed under File Info 2 in the File & Camera Information section of the Metadata palette for images captured by, and to which IPTC information has been added using the IPTC item in the camera’s setup menu, the D4.
• Display format for the following items in the Edit List has been modified.
• Active D-Lighting under Camera Settings in the Develop section
• Color Moiré Reduction under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section
• An issue that prevented sufficient application of vignette control enhancement for RAW (NEF) images captured with the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 with A firmware Ver. 1.10 or 1.11 and B firmware Ver. 1.10 installed has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented accurate display of lens information in the Metadata palette for images captured with the Nikon 1 V1 or Nikon 1 J1 and a 1 NIKKOR lens has been resolved.
• When certain images with GPS information attached were saved in JPEG format, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit responding. This issue has been resolved.

Note: "Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 must be installed before proceeding with this update."
 
Nikon Capture NX 2.3.0 Full Version is available for download: USA | Europe.

Nikon Capture NX 2.3.0 (USA) | (Europe) is now available for download.
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Lens information is now displayed in the Metadata palette for images captured with the Nikon 1 V1 or Nikon 1 J1 using the Mount Adapter FT1 and a CPU lens.
• Support for images captured with the Nikon 1 V1 and Nikon 1 J1 using the Mount Adapter FT1 has been added.
• An Astro Noise Reduction option has been added to Noise Reduction in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette. This option reduces the randomly spaced bright pixels that occur in images of stars captured with long exposures.
• An Auto2 option has been added to New WB under White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette. This option is available with RAW images taken with the COOLPIX P7100.
• When white balance is changed to Auto2 and a settings file saved, a white balance setting of Recorded Value will be applied if the settings file is used on a RAW image that does not support the Auto2 white balance setting.
• When Set Gray Point was selected from White Balance in the Camera Settings portion of the Develop section in the Edit List palette, and the image clicked to specify a portion to use as the gray point, the point selected was sometimes not accurately reflected in the resulting white balance if the image had first been rotated. This issue has been resolved.

 
Additional modifications to the Windows version

• This software now operates as a native 64-bit application under the 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
• An Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW item with Thumbnail and Preview and Thumbnail only options has been added to the General panel of the Preferences accessed from the Edit menu.
• In addition, preview images can later be added to NEF/NRW files saved without embedding them using the new Update Preview option in the Browser palette context menu and File menu.
• The default setting for the Use Image Cache option in the Cache Settings panel of the Preferences, accessed from the Edit menu, has been changed to off (not checked).
• When Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 is installed with the Use Image Cache option enabled (checked) with the previous version of Capture NX 2, Use Image Cache will be disabled (unchecked) and cached data will be deleted.
• An issue that resulted in inconsistent display of images in the Browser palette and images inside the folder selected in the Folders palette has been resolved.
• When a batch process was run for images captured with simultaneous RAW + JPEG recording by selecting Run Batch Process from the Batch menu with a new naming convention applied to the RAW and JPEG images, new files were not always created for the selected images. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that caused the Folders, Browser, and Metadata palettes to be shifted down when Windows was set to display the taskbar at the top of the desktop has been resolved.
• When Set as Default Printer was applied to some printers with Windows, a Capture NX 2 stops working error message was displayed when Capture NX 2 was exited. This issue has been resolved.
• When tone curves were edited using Adjust menu>Light>Levels & Curves, Adjust menu>Color>LCH, or Quick Fix in the Develop section of the Edit List palette, positions of anchor points changed unexpectedly. This issue has been resolved.
• When the mouse cursor was positioned over the Set Black Point button in the Levels & Curves dialog, accessed via the Adjust menu>Light, to display an explanation of the feature, white point information was displayed. This issue has been resolved. (French version only)

 
Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• This software now operates as a native 64-bit application under Mac OS.
• An Embed Preview When Saving NEF/NRW item with Thumbnail and Preview and Thumbnail only options has been added to the General panel of the Preferences accessed from the Capture NX 2 menu.
• In addition, preview images can later be added to NEF/NRW files saved without embedding them using the new Update Preview option in the Browser palette context menu and File menu.
• The default setting for the Use Image Cache option in the Cache Settings panel of the Preferences, accessed from the Capture NX 2 menu, has been changed to off (not checked).
• When Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 is installed with the Use Image Cache option enabled (checked) with the previous version of Capture NX 2, Use Image Cache will be disabled (unchecked) and cached data will be deleted.
• When the selection brush was used to edit an image with the image window displayed at a large size (1980 × 1080, 1512 × 1008, etc.), Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpected. This issue has been resolved.

Nikon has released Capture NX 2.2.8 updater: USA | Europe
 
• Support for RAW images captured with the Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 V1, and COOLPIX P7100 has been added.
 
• Information for lenses used with the Auto Distortion correction function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section of the Edit List has been updated.
 
• When the Auto Lateral Color Aberration function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section of the Edit List was applied to RAW images, gray edges were, in some rare cases, displayed in some portions of the subject. This issue has been resolved.

Nikon Capture NX 2.2.8 (USA) / (Europe) is now available.

As with any new operating system release, software compatibility must be considered.
 
The first compatibility consideration for Canon DSLR owners is that Canon EOS Utility reportedly does not work under Mac OS X Lion.
 
Update: Canon EOS Utility 2.8.1 is compatible, but the next two versions are not (thanks Vas).
 
Nikon has issued the following statement regarding Mac OS X version 10.7 Lion Compatibility (note that "plan to test" does not mean "currently functions properly"):
 
We plan to test the Macintosh versions of the following software applications for compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.7 (some older applications will not be tested). We will announce our plans regarding full compatibility once testing is complete.
 
- Capture NX 2
- ViewNX 2
- Camera Control Pro 2
- WT-4 Setup Utility/Thumbnail Selector
- nik Color Efex Pro 3.0
- PC-PJ Transfer
 
We do not intend to provide compatibility with the following applications.
 
- Capture NX Ver. 1.x
- Camera Control Pro Ver. 1.x
- Nikon Capture series
- ViewNX Ver. 1.x
- Nikon Transfer Ver. 1.x
- PictureProject
- Nikon View series
- Nikon Scan series
- PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control
- WT-3 Setup Utility
- Wireless Camera Setup Utility
- Wireless Connecting Utility
- nik Color Efex Pro 2.0
 
In addition, we do not plan to provide compatibility for other software, or SCSI- or serial-connection products. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
 
Thanks John

Capture NX v2.2.7 Updater (Nikon USA)
Capture NX v2.2.7 Updater (Nikon Europe)
 
Camera Control Pro 2.9.0 Updater (Nikon USA)
Camera Control Pro 2.9.0 Updater (Nikon Canada)
Camera Control Pro 2.9.0 Updater (Nikon Europe)
 
Capture NX 2.2.7 Updater
 
Support for RAW images captured with the D5100 has been added.
 
The following issues have been resolved.
 
In some rare cases, when the Highlight Protection function under Quick Fix in the Develop section of the Edit List was applied to RAW images, edges around highlights were darkened.
 
When the Image Dust Off function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section of the Edit List was applied to reduce reflection of dust on the image sensor in images, the results of this dust reduction were sometimes noticeable.
 
When RAW images captured with the camera’s auto distortion control function enabled were opened, or the Auto Distortion function under Camera & Lens Corrections in the Develop section of the Edit List was set to Automatic for a RAW image, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly.
 
RAW images sometimes could not be opened, or, when attempting to open a RAW image, Capture NX 2 sometimes quit unexpectedly.
 
Mac OS X only - When an image was saved with Capture NX 2, time of the Date Created information recorded to Exif data was sometimes not correct.
 
Camera Control Pro 2.9.0 Updater
 
Support for the D5100 has been added. However, the Custom Settings dialog, available from the Camera menu, cannot be used.
 
Support for the following D5100 features has been added.
- Shooting using the High Dynamic Range (HDR) feature
- Shooting in Special Effects mode
(However, still images cannot be captured and movies cannot be recorded in Special Effects mode when live view mode is enabled.)
 
Support for Mac OS X version 10.6.6 has been added.

You typically want to install your region-specific version of Nikon's software:
 
ViewNX v2.0.3 - Win & Mac (Nikon USA)
ViewNX v2.0.3 - Win & Mac (Nikon CA)
ViewNX v2.0.3 - Win (Nikon Europe)
ViewNX v2.0.3 - Mac (Nikon Europe)
 
Capture NX v2.2.6 - Win & Mac (Nikon USA)
Capture NX v2.2.6 - Win (Nikon Europe)
Capture NX v2.2.6 - Mac (Nikon Europe)

Important announcement regarding illegaly sold Nikon software product keys
 
It has come to our attention that product keys for Nikon software are being illegally sold and distributed from websites. We have confirmed the illegal sale and/or distribution of product keys for, as well as the unauthorised use of, the following products.
 
- Capture NX
- Capture NX 2
- Camera Control Pro
- Camera Control Pro 2
 
When unauthorised software use is confirmed in relation to the software license agreement, measures that prevent the use of Nikon software are implemented. Please contact Nikon if you believe that you have purchased an authentic product key, but the software indicates that the product key is unauthorized and the software can no longer be used.
 
When purchasing Nikon software, Nikon recommends purchasing CD package versions from stores and/or online retailers authorised to handle Nikon products, or from Nikon's own online shop (limited availability). Nikon's own online shop is the only online source for authentic Nikon software product keys. Nikon does not sell product keys for its software applications from any other e-commerce website.
 
Be aware that Nikon cannot be held responsible for any loss in profit or income resulting from the use of unauthorized product keys, except in cases where legal liability can be proven.
 
For more information regarding this matter, contact the Nikon Support Centre.

Nikon has made the Capture NX 2.2.5 Update available. Read the list of modifications on Nikon's download page.