Nikon ViewNX Report News & Deals

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:
 
ViewNX
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.7.4:
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• The correct lens name is now be displayed for still images captured with a digital-SLR camera and the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR. However, in the following cases, the lens name displayed will indicate that it is a G-type lens in Metadata on the Edit palette.

• Images captured with a Nikon 1-series camera and the FT-1 mount adapter
• Movies recorded using a digital-SLR camera

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• An issue that prevented images saved in JPEG format with Capture NX 2 Ver. 2.3.0 or 2.3.1 from opening in ViewNX 2 has been resolved.

Download the ViewNX 2.7.4 Update: Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit | Macintosh
 
NEF Codec
 
NEF Codec is a module that makes Nikon RAW (.NEF) image files as easy to work with as JPEG and TIFF images.
 
Version 1.18.0:

• Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the D7100, COOLPIX A.

Download the NEF Codec 1.18.0: Windows

Modifications enabled with version 2.7.2:
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the COOLPIX P520, COOLPIX S9500, COOLPIX S9400, COOLPIX S5200, COOLPIX S31, COOLPIX AW110, COOLPIX L820, and COOLPIX L27 has been added.
• With the renewal of Nikon's image storage and sharing service, my Picturetown (launched as NIKON IMAGE SPACE on January 28, 2013), ViewNX 2 has been modified to provide collaboration with NIKON IMAGE SPACE.
• The my Picturetown tab in the Browser palette has been changed to a NIKON IMAGE SPACE tab.
• Upload to my Picturetown... and Share on my Picturetown... options under the Web Service item in the toolbar have been changed to Upload to NIKON IMAGE SPACE... and Share on NIKON IMAGE SPACE....
• The my Picturetown option under the Web Service item in the File menu has been changed to NIKON IMAGE SPACE

Download the ViewNX 2.7.2 Update: Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit | Macintosh

From Nikon:
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.7.1 :
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the D5200, and Nikon 1 models J3 and S1 has been added.
• The following issues with movies recorded using the Nikon 1 V2 with White Balance set to Underwater have been resolved.

• Thumbnails for movies transferred with Nikon Transfer 2 using a card reader are not displayed in the thumbnail list area.
• When Metadata is selected from the Edit palette, information other than that in File Info 1 is displayed.

Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.7.0 (included):
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the Nikon 1 V2 has been added.
• The AF Noise Reduction function, which reduces noise produced by auto focusing during movie recording and picked by the built-in microphone, has been added.
• The AF Noise Reduction function is available only for the following devices:

• Camera: The D3200 (released in May 2012) and later digital-SLR cameras.
• Lens:

• AF-S NIKKOR and AF-I NIKKOR lenses
• AF-S/AF-I teleconverters (AF-S/AF-I lenses are required)

• When white balance of RAW images captured with the P7700 was adjusted using Use Gray Point, specified point did not turn gray. This issue has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Windows version

• Support for the 64bit- and 32bit- versions of Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise has been added.
• When a large number of images were transferred with Nikon Transfer 2 using a card reader, Nikon Transfer 2 quit unexpectedly on rare occasions. This issue has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• Support for IEEE 1394 connection for the D1, D1H, and D1X has been eliminated.
• The following issues with combined use of Mac OS X version 10.6 and Nikon Transfer 2 have been resolved.

• When the camera and computer are connected and the camera is turned off after Nikon Transfer 2 is launched, Nikon Transfer 2 quits unexpectedly on rare occasions.
• When a large number of images on a memory card are transferred using a card reader, the transfer is terminated unexpectedly on rare occasions.

Download update: Windows 32-bit | Windows 64-bit | Macintosh

From Nikon:
 
Modifications in this release:

• Support for the Nikon 1 V2 has been added.
• Focus points are now displayed in images captured with a Nikon 1 camera.

ViewNX 2.6.0 is available for download.

Nikon ViewNX 2.5.1 is now available for download.
 
Modifications enabled with Ver. 2.5.1
 
An issue that caused horizontal lines to appear in images printed at paper sizes of A3+ (329 x 483 mm) or larger without margins has been resolved.

I'm traveling right now, so I apologize in advance for the consolidated Nikon news update post:
 
Announced today are the Nikon 1 J2 camera, NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and Waterproof Case WP-N1.
 
The Nikon COOLPIX L610 Digital Compact Camera has been announced.
 
Adorama has the new Nikon gear available for preorder.
 
Nikon 1 V1 firmware A:1.20 / B:1.20 is available for download.
 
Nikon 1 J1 firmware to A:1.20 / B:1.20 is available for download
 
Nikon ViewNX 2.5.0 in now available fordownload.

Nikon ViewNX Version 2.3.2 is now available for download.
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.3.2:
 
When printing images with Print As: in the Printer Setup dialog set to Full Page and the Print Information box checked, images were printed with excessive margins, regardless of the options selected for printing in the Advanced Print Information Settings dialog. This issue has been resolved.

Nikon ViewNX 2.3.1 is now available for download: USA | Europe
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.3.1:
 
• Support for the Coolpix S30 has been added.
 
• When images to which voice messages recorded using the Leave a message and Leave a reply options built into the COOLPIX S30, have been attached are transferred with Nikon Transfer 2 Ver. 2.3.1, the two voice messages are transferred as a single audio file. The audio file will be created with the same file name as the image, but with the extension “.wav”.

Nikon ViewNX Version 2.3.0 is now available for download: USA | Europe
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.2.5:
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Support for the D800, and D800E have been added.
• Save and Save As... items have been added to the File menu.
• Original image files (original format, size, resolution, etc...) can now be sent as e-mail attachments from View NX 2 using the Email function.
• A Margins function has been added to Index Print settings in the Print dialog.
• Slideshows were sometimes not displayed properly when run with Auto-Hide Slide Controls selected for Toolbars in the slideshow Settings Dialog. This issue has been resolved. (64-bit version of ViewNX 2 only).

Additional modifications to the Windows version

• View NX2 and the Picture Control Utility now function as native 64-bit applications under 64-versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
• When the decimal symbol used by the OS was set to anything other than a period (.) or comma (,) from the Regional and Language Options in the operating system's Control panel, position information was not correctly displayed. This issue has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented the editing of informaiton in the Metadate palette for images saved to Windows shared folders has been resolved.
• An issue that prevented smooth playback of Motion Snapshot files with some systems has been resolved.

Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• View NX 2, the Picture Control Utility, and Nikon Transfer 2 now function as native 64-bit applications inder Mac OS X versions 10.6 and 10.7.

 
Wireless Transmitter Utility 1.3.0 is also now available: USA | Europe.

Nikon ViewNX 2.2.5 (USA) | (Europe) is now available for download.
 
Modifications enabled with version 2.2.5:
 
Modifications that apply to both the Windows and Macintosh versions

• Auto 2 is now available for selection from the list of White Balance settings in the Adjustments palette for RAW images captured with the COOLPIX P7100.
• An issue that prevented display of Exposure mode in the Metadata palette for images captured underwater in Easy Auto mode with the COOLPIX AW100/AW100s has been resolved.
• An Event box has been added under Description in the Metadata palette.
• 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.

 
Additional modifications to the Macintosh version

• Support for Mac OS X version 10.7 has been added.

 
Additional modifications to the Windows version

• An issue that prevented the editing of metadata, application of labels and/or ratings, or image rotation on some systems has been resolved.

Nikon ViewNX 2.2.3 is now available for download: USA | Europe
 
The following issues with files edited or converted and saved using ViewNX 2 Ver. 2.2.1 have been resolved:
 
- Resolution was not correctly displayed.
 
- When these images were opened or manipulated in another application, the application sometimes quit unexpectedly.

Nikon has released ViewNX 2.2.1. Download the full version: USA | Europe
 
• Support for the Nikon 1 J1, Nikon 1 V1, COOLPIX P7100, and AW100 has been added.
 
• Support for the Smart Photo Selector and Motion Snapshot functions built into the Nikon 1 J1 and Nikon 1 V1 has been added.
 
• All images captured in Smart Photo Selector mode, or just the “best shot” in an SPS series, can be displayed.
 
• Playback similar to that of camera playback is possible for Motion Snapshot files.
 
• Motion Snapshot files can be uploaded to my Picturetown.
 
• An “exclude” option has been added to ratings.

Nikon USA has posted ViewNX 2.1.2 (Windows).
 
Nikon Europe has posted ViewNX 2.1.2 (Windows).
 
This post will be updated should a Mac version become available.

Nikon USA has posted ViewNX 2.1.1 for download.
 
Nikon Europe has also posted ViewNX 2.1.1 for Mac and Windows.
 
Hit the links for the short list of fixes in 2.1.1 and the relatively long list of enhancements in 2.1.0.

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)

Nikon Europe has posted ViewNX 2.0.3 and Camera Control Pro 2.8.0 for download.
 
ViewNX 2.0.3 Full Version - Win
ViewNX 2.0.3 Full Version - Mac
Camera Control Pro 2.8.0 Updater - Win
Camera Control Pro 2.8.0 Updater - Mac

Nikon ViewNX 2 has been made available for free download today.
 
The list of changes includes:
 
1. Revamped workspace
2. New editing functions (Crop, Auto Red-Eye, Straighten, Auto Lateral CA Correction)
3. Movie editing functions
4. Improved print functions
5. Greater collaboration with my Picturetown
 
View the entire press release here.