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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
2
Notices
2
Trademark Information
2
Chapter 1 Notices & Trademark Information
3
Chapter 2 Chapters At a Glance
3
Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX
4
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 3 Table of Contents
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 4 Introduction
11
Introduction
11
RAW File Format Benefits
11
Camera Relationship
12
U Point® Technology
12
Chapter 5 System Requirements & Installation
13
System Requirements & Installation
13
System Requirements
13
Windows
13
Macintosh
13
Installation
14
Windows
14
Macintosh
14
Color Management Options
15
Product
15
Upgrading from Capture NX Version 1
16
Nikon User Support Information (U.S.A.)
16
Chapter 6 Getting Started
17
Getting Started
17
Launching Capture NX 2
17
Convert Capture NX Version 1 Labels
17
Welcome Screen
18
Open Recent Image
18
Open Recent Folder
18
Don't Show Again
18
Drag an Image here to Open It (Macintosh Only)
18
Browsing and Opening Images
19
Using the Browser
19
Using Open Image
19
Using Viewnx
20
Using Nikon Transfer
20
File Format Differences
21
Nef
21
Tiff
21
Jpeg
22
Workflow Suggestions
22
Printing
24
Printing a Single Image
24
Printing Contact Sheets
28
Batch Processing
30
Applying a Series of Enhancements to a Folder of
30
Images
30
Adding XMP/IPTC Data to a Series of Images Using an XMP/IPTC Preset
33
Converting NEF RAW Files into JPEG or TIFF Files
35
To Convert a Folder of Files from NEF RAW to JPEG or TIFF
35
To Convert Selected Files from the Browser
37
Chapter 7 Preferences
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Preferences
39
General
40
Open with Application
40
Place Open with TIFF File in
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D1X RAW Default
40
Default Units
40
Default Save as
41
Keep All Steps Active in Edit List
41
Folder for Temporary Data
41
Color Management
42
Default RGB Color Space
42
Use this Instead of Embedded Profile
42
CMYK Separation Profile
42
Printer Profile
42
Use this Profile When Printing
42
Intent
43
Use Black Point Compensation
43
Levels & Sampling
44
Levels & Curves
44
Dropper Sample Size
45
Display
46
Grid
46
Selection Overlay
47
Image
47
Cache Settings
48
Browsing Cache
48
Editing Cache
48
XMP/IPTC Presets
50
Available Presets
50
Field Editor
50
New
51
Duplicate
51
Delete
51
Import
51
Export
51
Labels
52
Label Compatibility
52
Available Labels
53
Manage Settings
53
Add
53
Delete
53
Workspaces
54
Default Workspaces
54
My Workspaces
54
Reset Shortcuts
54
Add
54
Delete
55
Chapter 8 Interface
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Overview
57
Editor
57
Menu Bar
57
Browser
57
Folders
58
Metadata
58
Toolbar
58
Bird's Eye
58
Edit List
58
Photo Info
58
Image Window
58
Workspaces
59
Browser
59
Metadata
60
Multi-Purpose
60
Edit
60
Creating Custom Workspaces
60
Working with Multiple Screens
62
Additional Screen Sub-Menu
62
Desktop
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Swap Workspaces
63
Image Window
64
Image Name
64
Zoom Ratio
64
File Size
64
Color Profile
64
Soft Proof
65
Window & Palette Functionality
67
Minimizing & Maximizing Palettes
67
Docking & Undocking Palettes
67
Grip Edge
67
Resize Control
67
Finding Palettes
68
Chapter 9 The Browser
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Browser Overview
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Opening a Folder of Images in the Browser
70
Using the Folders Palette
70
Using Open Folder in Browser
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Using Nikon Transfer
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Navigating Within the Browser
72
Filtering Tools
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Filter by Label
72
Filter by Rating
73
File Type to Display
73
Sorting Tools
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Sort by
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Then Sort by
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Labeling and Rating Toolbar
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Add Label
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Add Rating
75
Browser Header
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Browser View Selector
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Thumbnail Grid
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Thumbnail List
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Opening Images from the Browser
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Chapter 10 The Folders Palette
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Favorite Folders Section
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Adding Favorites
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Deleting Favorites
82
Folder Structure Section
82
Chapter 11 The Metadata Palette
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File & Camera Information Section
83
XMP/IPTC Information Section
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Adding Image Information
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Copying and Pasting IPTC Information
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Creating XMP/IPTC Presets
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Loading XMP/IPTC Presets
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Managing XMP/IPTC Presets
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Chapter 12 Activity Toolbar
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Activity Toolbar
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Workspace Selector
89
Launch Nikon Transfer
89
Print
90
Chapter 13 The Toolbar
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The Toolbar
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Tool Options Bar
91
Direct Select Tool
91
Hand Tool
92
Zoom Tool
92
Rotate Tool
93
Straighten Tool
93
Crop Tool
95
Crop Method
96
Show Crop Assistance Grid
96
Black Control Point
97
Black Control Point Method
98
Advanced
99
Neutral Control Point
100
Neutral Control Point Method
102
Show Selection
102
Color Picker
102
Advanced
103
White Control Point
103
White Control Point Method
104
Advanced
105
Color Control Point
105
Color Control Point Mode
107
Show Selection
108
Protect Details
108
Color Picker
108
Method
108
Red-Eye Control Point
109
Auto Retouch Brush
110
Size
111
Selection Control Point
112
Lasso and Marquee Tools
113
Lasso Tool
113
Polygon Lasso Tool
113
Rectangle Marquee Tool
113
Oval Marquee Tool
113
Edge Softness
114
Selection Brush Tool
115
Brush Hardness
116
Opacity
117
Pressure Controls
117
Selection Gradient Tools
118
Linear Gradient Tool
118
Radial Gradient Tool
118
Gradient Range
119
Fill / Remove Tools
120
Chapter 14 Bird's Eye
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Chapter 15 Edit List
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Edit List
123
Introduction to the Edit List
124
Show/Hide Triangles
125
Apply Checkbox
125
Reset Button
125
Delete Button
125
Version
126
Original
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Last Saved
126
(Current)
126
New Version
126
Edit Versions
126
Batch Menu
127
Develop Section
128
Camera Settings
129
Hue Adjustment
137
Quick Fix
139
Highlight Protection
140
Camera & Lens Corrections
141
Adjust Section
145
Selection Information
145
Adjust & Filter Pull-Down Menu
147
Link Icon
147
Enhancement Controls
147
Opacity Mixer
148
Working with the Edit List
150
Deleting Steps and Enhancements
150
Copying and Pasting Steps and Enhancements
150
Linking Enhancements
151
Swapping Enhancements
151
New Step Button
152
Chapter 16 Photo Info
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Photo Info
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Histogram
153
Channels
154
Double Threshold
154
Clear
155
Watch Points
155
Add Watch Point Button
156
Color Model
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Sample Size
156
Chapter 17 The Color Picker
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Color Wheel
158
Color Triangle
158
RGB Selection Boxes
158
HSB Selection Boxes
158
LAB Selection Boxes
158
Last Selected & Previous Picks
159
Color Eyedropper
159
Swatches Show/Hide Triangle
159
Swatches Section
159
Chapter 18 File Menu
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Open Image
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Open with
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Open Folder in Browser
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Open Recent
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Launch Nikon Transfer
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Launch Camera Control Pro
162
Save
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Jpeg
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Save as
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Nef
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Tiff
163
Jpeg
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Revert
165
Protect File
165
Close
165
Page Setup
165
Print
166
Page Display and Page Forward and Back Buttons
166
Copies
166
Page Setup
166
Metadata
167
Page Layout Tab
168
Color Management Tab
169
Print to File
170
Exit
170
Chapter 19 Edit Menu
171
Undo
171
Redo
171
Cut
172
Copy
172
Paste
172
Duplicate
173
Delete
173
Rename
173
Select All
174
Deselect All
174
Flip
175
Rotate
175
90 Degrees CW
176
90 Degrees CCW
176
Straighten
176
Size / Resolution
178
Resample Image
178
Don't Resample Image
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Fit Photo
179
Chapter 20 Adjust Menu
183
Light > Levels & Curves
183
Channel Selector
185
Curve Editor
185
Black and White Output Sliders
186
Black, MID Point, and White Sliders
186
Show before / after Histogram
187
Auto Contrast
187
Set White Point
187
Set Neutral Point
187
Set Black Point
188
Add Anchor Point
188
Reset Current Channel
188
Reset All Channels
188
Temporary Cancel
188
Light > Contrast / Brightness
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Contrast
188
Brightness
189
Light > Auto Levels
189
Auto Levels Method
189
Correct Contrast
189
Correct Color Cast
190
Light > D-Lighting
190
Faster (HS) Method
190
Better Quality (HQ) Method
190
Color > LCH
191
Master Lightness
192
Color Lightness
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Chroma
196
Hue
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Color > Color Balance
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Brightness
199
Contrast
199
Red
199
Green
199
Blue
199
Color > Color Booster
200
Protect Skin Tones
200
Level
200
Color > Saturation / Warmth
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Saturation
200
Warmth
200
Focus > Gaussian Blur
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Radius
201
Opacity
201
Focus > High Pass
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Focus > Unsharp Mask
202
Color
203
Intensity
204
Radius
204
Threshold
204
Delete
204
Correct > Distortion Control
204
Correction
204
Fill Color
205
Correct > Color Aberration Control
205
Red - Cyan
205
Blue - Yellow
205
Noise Reduction
206
Intensity
206
Sharpness
207
Method
207
Edge Noise Reduction
207
Color Profile
208
Apply Profile
208
Convert to Profile
209
Chapter 21 Filter Menu
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Filter Menu
211
Photo Effects
211
Enhance Photo
211
Black and White
212
Sepia
213
Tinted
214
Add Grain / Noise
215
Grain Strength
215
Grain Color
215
Grain Type
215
Contrast: Color Range
215
Hue
215
Contrast
215
Brightness
216
Colorize
216
Color
216
Opacity
216
Blending Mode
216
Black and White Conversion
216
Filter Hue
217
Color Filter Strength
217
Brightness
217
Contrast
218
Third-Party Plug-Ins
218
Chapter 22 Batch Menu
219
Batch Menu
219
Run Batch Process
219
Batch Process
219
Watched Folder
221
File Naming Dialog
223
Processing Queue
224
Copy Adjustments
226
Paste Adjustments
226
Save Adjustments
227
Load Adjustments
227
Copy IPTC Info
228
Paste IPTC Info
228
Save XMP/IPTC Preset
228
Load XMP/IPTC Preset
228
Chapter 23 View Menu
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View Menu
229
Selection Display
229
Hide Selection
229
Show Overlay
230
Show Mask
230
Show All Control Points
230
Show Active Selection
230
Show Watch Points
230
Show Grid
231
Show Focus Point
231
Show Lost Highlights
231
Show Lost Shadows
232
View at 100
233
Fit to Screen
233
Zoom in
233
Zoom out
234
Full Screen
234
Presentation
234
Hide Palettes
235
Compare Images
236
Compare in Browser
236
Compare in Editor
237
Compare with Original
238
Chapter 24 Window Menu
239
Workspace
239
Reset Workspace
239
Browser
239
Folders
239
Metadata
239
Toolbar
240
Bird's Eye
240
Edit List
240
Photo Info
240
Cascade
240
Tile
240
Chapter 25 Help Menu
241
Contents
241
Technical Support
241
Show Welcome Screen
242
Update Capture NX 2
242
About Capture NX 2
242
Chapter 26 Appendix: Short-Cuts
243
The Browser
243
The Toolbar
244
Photo Info
244
File Menu
245
Edit Menu
245
Adjust Menu
246
Filter Menu
246
Batch Menu
246
View
246
Window Menu
247
Help
247
Apple Specific Shortcut
247
Chapter 27 Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles
249
Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles
249
Profiles with a Gamma Value of 1.8
249
Profiles with a Gamma Value of 2.2
249
Capture NX 2
251
Profiles
252
Chapter 28 Appendix: Additional Notices
253
Appendix: Additional Notices
253
General
253
Nikon Message Center Agent
253
Installation
253
Camera Adjustments
254
White Balance
254
Color Mode
255
Exposure Compensation
255
Image Dust off
256
Vignette Control
257
Opening Images
257
Saving Images
258
Printing
258
Size / Resolution
259
Color Management Preferences (Windows)
259
Color Management Preferences (Macintosh)
259
Levels & Curves
260
D-Lighting
261
Unsharp Mask
261
Color Aberration Control
261
Batch Processing
261
Chapter 29 Index
263
Chapter 30 Contact Information
267
Life-Long Learning
267
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Nikon CAPTURE NX2 Specifications
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Model
CAPTURE NX2
Category
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Language
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