Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software
- Price: $134.95
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- Mfr# 25385
Product Highlights
- U Point Technology
- Supports RAW (NEF) Files
- Integrates with All Nikon Software
- Redesigned Interface
Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software is a full-featured non-destructive photo editing program that provides photographers powerful tools to quickly and easily edit their photographs, including the highest quality RAW (NEF) conversions from your Nikon camera. Plus it fully integrates with all Nikon software including Camera Control Pro 2, Image Authentication Software, Transfer and ViewNX. Plus Capture NX 2 has maintained all of the functionality of Capture NX, but has added improvements to the usability of those functions.
- Award-winning U Point Technology
- U Point technology uses Control Points to help realize results envisioned in the editing process. Using NEF files for optimal performance, Control Points allow photographers to select and isolate an entire image or selected areas within the image for enhancement, Furthermore, those enhancements can be instantly cancelled or added with ease, without compromising the original quality of the image, and U Point control is perfectly compatible with each NEF file's Instruction Set.
- Selection Control Points
- Now you can selectively edit photographs without the need to manually outline or mask the area for editing. Simply place a Selection Control Point anywhere on the photograph then choose from almost any adjustment such as D-Lighting, Unsharp Mask or Noise Reduction, while limiting the "reach" of that adjustment to just the selected area.
- Auto-Retouch Brush
- Capture NX 2 adds an automatic retouch tool to its image editing toolbox allowing users to seamlessly remove blemishes, dust and other distracting elements from photographs while maintaining the integrity of the image.
- Shadow/Highlight Adjustment
- With just a simple slider adjustment you can easily open up shadows or recover blown-out highlights. Highlight recovery is most effective for RAW (NEF) files however it will work with JPEG and TIFF files as well.
- Redesigned Interface
- The latest version includes a number of improvements to the user interface including the addition of Customizable Workspaces, Improved Toolbar function and layout, Improved Edit List functionality, a newly designed image browser featuring a Favorites Folder, and Improved Image Resolution adjustment controls.
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System Requirements: For the below systems: 32 and 64-bit versions are supported. However, under 64-bit versions, the software operates as a 32-bit application: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Micorosft Windows 7 Enterprise Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 Only the 32-bit versions of Windows XP are supported for the below: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Microsoft Windows XP Home Service Pack 3 CPU for any Windows Computer: 1GHz or better Intel Celeron / Pentium 4 / Core Series RAM: Windows XP : 768 MB minimum, 1GB or more recommended Windows Vista: 1 GB minimum, 1.5 GB or more recommended Windows 7: 1GB minimum, 1.5 GB or more recommended Hard Disk space: 200MB free spce required for installation Video Resolution: 1024 x 768 or greater (1280 x 1024 or greater recommended); 16-bit color or better (32-bit color recommended) CD-ROM drive required for installation Internet connection required Approved memory cards required to import/export Custom Picture Controls Macintosh System
Mac OS X 10.5 or previous versions |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 166 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate colors (131)
- Easy to navigate (109)
- Versatile (104)
- Easy to collaborate across programs (61)
- Easy to customize (58)
Cons
- Freezes or crashes (9)
- Difficult to navigate (8)
- Not very powerful (7)
Best Uses
- Professional quality (119)
- Presentations (32)
- Educational purposes (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (129), Business (30)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (34), Mac (15)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (145), Budget shopper (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Using Capture NX 2 with Photoshop
If you use a Nikon camera and Photoshop, you are faced with the dilemma of whether to invest in Capture NX 2 or Lightroom. I recently upgraded to Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS ...Read complete review
If you use a Nikon camera and Photoshop, you are faced with the dilemma of whether to invest in Capture NX 2 or Lightroom. I recently upgraded to Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS 5, but had previously used Capture NX and earlier versions of Photoshop. I debated whether to switch to Lightroom as part of the upgrade, but decided to stay with Capture NX 2.
There were two things that carried a lot of weight in the decision. First, I read a review on a website comparing Capture NX 2 and Lightroom. The author noted that Nik Software and Nikon partnered on the development of Capture NX 2. As a result, Capture NX 2 did a better job than Lightroom converting RAW files generated from a Nikon camera into JPEGs. The review had some images that demonstrated the point. The images were different enough that it convinced me. Secondly, Nik Software makes some great stuff. I also own Nik's Complete Collection and its U-point functionality saves a tremendous amount of time in creating masks within Photoshop. That same U-point technology is in Capture NX 2 and it makes touch-ups on lighting, saturation or other attributes very easy.
Now that I have been working with Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS 5 for a while, I realize that the big drawback of Capture NX 2 is the lack of integration with the Adobe suite. I cannot cleanly open a RAW file using Capture NX 2 from within Photoshop and/or Adobe Bridge. As a result, I will sometimes resort to opening both Capture NX 2 and CS 5 which uses through a lot of memory and slows down the work flow. I modified my work flow so that I create the JPEGs prior to launching Photoshop and then make adjustments within Photoshop. As a result, I alternate between View NX and Adobe Bridge to navigate my images and directories. It is a reasonable work around.
My recommendation is if you shoot using a Nikon camera in RAW format and care about image quality, then definitely get Capture NX 2 and don't worry about the limited integration with Photoshop. Other camera users will like the U-point functionality within Capture NX 2, but if you use Photoshop extensively as part of your workflow, you might want to consider Lightroom.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Poor tech support
Software was pretty much as advertised at nikon school. Is very functional. I found more intuitive vs photo shop.
I did have an install issue. Tech support line was NOT open ...Read complete review
Software was pretty much as advertised at nikon school. Is very functional. I found more intuitive vs photo shop.
I did have an install issue. Tech support line was NOT open 24/7 as advertised at Nikonusa.com, tech support people had no other option than reinstall the software, and basically were rude.
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Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Over the years I've owned and still use Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro with excellent results. Nikon really improved the software making it more intuitive. I use this software Nikon's Camera Control and believe me it's a time saver when using both products together.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Very friendly to use with enough power for editing NEF files and for lens correction (fisheye).
Easy to use control points for brightness, saturation and color correction; above all the original file is always there with no loss due to compression
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Fantastic Hdr Dlighting
- Good Color Rendition
- Versatile
Cons
- Work Flow Not As Good As
Best Uses
- Nef Raw Processing
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I downloaded the trial version before buying. For nikon camera system this software is essential. I have both Lightroom amd Photoshop. Capture NX2 cannot be replaced for RAW processing.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use Photoshop CS-6, but Capture NX 2 is much better for sharpening NEFs. I'm amazed at how well this software brings RAW images into sharp focus.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Easy to use
- Masking Unnecessary
- Sophisticated Editing
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Before explaining the great things about Capture NX 2, I'll include a caution. The version sold in this CD is not the most up-to-date version. This is version 2.2; for digital download, Nikon is up to 2.3.0 with a 2.3.5 update. I started with the 60-day free trial download, which worked beautifully with the RAW files I shoot with a Nikon D5100. As my free trial was about to time out, I bought the CD--because it is significantly cheaper than the download--not realizing that it is an earlier version. Turns out that version 2.2 does not work with RAW files from a D5100: a fact I later confirmed with techs from B&H and Nikon. There is no download available from Nikon, on either its US or Asia site, that can make version 2.2 work with a D5100. Demonstrating their great commitment to customer service, B&H allowed me to return the CD for full store credit.
Now to what I like about Capture NX2. I am a fairly skilled amateur photographer, but with limited experience with sophisticated photo editing software. With the aid of Ben Long's outstanding book on Capture NX2, however, I was able to develop a firm grasp on the program's capabilities within the 60-day trial period. I found the software to be easy to use, and to enable me to make subtle and targeted enhancements to my photos. The selection control points, color and tone adjustments, shadow and highlight adjustments and retouch brush all work amazingly well. I especially love the High Pass filter, which, when coupled with an opacity mix, dramatically sharpens images without lots of sharpening artifacts. And the editing interface, which allows you to turn individual adjustments on and off with a single click, is extremely helpful, as is the before-and-after compare function.
Adjustments occur with adequate speed on my computer. I run a Mac with only a moderately fast processor--3.06 GHz Intel Core i3--and with most adjustments there is only a slight but (for me) perfectly tolerable lag.
In sum, I highly recommend this software, particularly for photographers shooting Nikon RAW files. My one caution is that, before you buy, check with Nikon to make sure that version 2.2 will recognize RAW files from your camera model.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Finally, and not advertised by the third party crowd of course, a software which is streamlining the workflow from capture to print. Based on Nikon proprietary algorithms (not being shared with third party developers)your in camera settings are being aknoledged in NX2 and the moving of sliders to achieve your camera output in 3rd party products is therefore obsolete.
With the color control point technology I have a very powerful tool for editing, an intelligent way of replacing masks.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Novice to expert
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Nikon Capture II is an incredibgly powerful editing software.
Its simple, easy to use design outperforms Photoshop in ease of use, simplicity and time savings. What takes 45 minutes in photoshop takes merely 7-10 in Capture. The innovative sliding "B-C-S" focus point tool makes editing a breeze and allows for more uniformed control over objects to be editied. My girlfriend and I use it for a multitude of photo-editing tasks from personal to professional.
The quick fix tool is another outstanding feature for red eye reduction and ridding of troublesome shadows that is a nightmare to work with in photoshop.
I have not found any deficiencies with the product as of yet, I suppose the welcome screen could be more visually appealing if I were to get really picky; perhaps a background color option as in the new Microsoft office suite, other than that no qualms.
I would highly suggest this product without blinking an eye. Add to cart and do not give it a second thought.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- None
Cons
- Not Updated
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Unfortunately, After trying to load this software, I learned that it was not updated for the latest Mac operating system (MT. Lion) 10.8. Now what do I do? I later learned that this is a common problem with Nikon. Money down the drain.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use this to download and do simple quick editing and adjustments to still I use in presentations and video work. Is very quick and easy which translates into profit.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I am using a Nikon D7000 camera & I have recently added Nikon View NX2 and Nikon Capture NX2 to my post processing workflow. These two products work together very well in assisting me to obtain the results I want to achieve in making my photographs. This software is also designed to help you get the most out of your Nikon camera.
I have been using NIK Compete Edition for Photoshop and Lightroom for many years & am a proponent of the NIK U-Point technology which allows for placing control points onto a photograph and then using the sliders of the control point to adjust color, and many other aspects of the photograph. Capture NX2 was developed by NIK and uses their U-Point technology.
I am very satisfied with Capture NX2 and highly recommend this product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Control points
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
- Quick editing and tagging
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Lightroom is probably the defacto standard for photo editing software, but Capture NX really has something unique to offer.
Control Points! They have simplified what could be very difficult selections. If you're not familiar with Control Points, check out tutorials on Youtube and try the fully functional trial from Nikon.
I gave the software only 4 stars because it is not as funtional as Lightroom for file organization, but you can find free software online for that process.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Will not recognize my " NIKON CAMERA ". I called nikon and they told me : that because I have a new Nikon D S L R the nikon Capture NX2 software that I have will not work. There is no refunds on software, so I am stuck.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Editing pictures has become as much fun as takeing them with this software, once you read the inclosed manual everthing becomes very easy to make your pictures even better. As of yet there hasn't been any issues which would put any negative input on this software.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Intuitive Controls
- Very good price
Cons
- Wasn't free
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Does far more than I expected. Handles my D800 files quickly.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Default GUI not FF
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I used a lot of the trial software before purchasing CNX2, such as Adobe Photoshop CS4, CS5, CS6 Beta, and found CNX2 easier to use and understand for adjusting image attributes. I'm not advanced enough to evaluate the specific differences. Along the way I learned you should use the manufacturers software to best render their own unique RAW format, so I went with CNX2 for my Nikon D7000 shooting in Nikons RAW NEF format.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use NX2 as my first step after transfering images to my computer. Use for lens corrections and love the color control point. Then to PS5.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Great control points
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I got Capture NX2 in all the photos that I edit. I bought it about the same time that Lightroom 4 was released. I initially had second thoughts on getting Capture NX2 as I have used Lightroom 3 i the past and was thinking maybe LR 4 was the natural next step. I was pleasantly surprised that I decided to get Capture NX2.
The quality with which it handles Nikon NEF files is unparalleled. Nothing is lost and all the details are preserved in a very pristine manner. A side to side comparison (with LR) confirmed this. I love the convenience that the control points give me. At the same time, it saves me hours on the computer editing my photos because correcting issues is just a breeze. The workflow is just right. It gives me just everything that I NEED. I don't all the other fancy gimmicks on the features. I just need something straight forward -- and that is Capture NX2.
I haven't experienced a crash or anything. They say that it's slow but I think it's just alright. One thing I noticed though, the CD I got was of an older version so I had to go and download an updated version before I got to open NEF files from my D3100. After that, everything was just cruising.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
easy and nice to work with
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
This is one of the simplest digital editing software solutions for Nikon enthusiest. If you like shooting Nikon RAW files, thi software will read all of you Nikon camera settings and aloow you tomake adjustments that even Photoshop will not easily.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
After using Capture NX2 for approximately a month now. I find that I like it better than any of the PS CS versions. I believe it is more powerful than PS. I wished I had purchased Capture much sooner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 166 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate colors (131)
- Easy to navigate (109)
- Versatile (104)
- Easy to collaborate across programs (61)
- Easy to customize (58)
Cons
- Freezes or crashes (9)
- Difficult to navigate (8)
- Not very powerful (7)
Best Uses
- Professional quality (119)
- Presentations (32)
- Educational purposes (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (129), Business (30)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (34), Mac (15)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (145), Budget shopper (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Using Capture NX 2 with Photoshop
If you use a Nikon camera and Photoshop, you are faced with the dilemma of whether to invest in Capture NX 2 or Lightroom. I recently upgraded to Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS ...Read complete review
If you use a Nikon camera and Photoshop, you are faced with the dilemma of whether to invest in Capture NX 2 or Lightroom. I recently upgraded to Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS 5, but had previously used Capture NX and earlier versions of Photoshop. I debated whether to switch to Lightroom as part of the upgrade, but decided to stay with Capture NX 2.
There were two things that carried a lot of weight in the decision. First, I read a review on a website comparing Capture NX 2 and Lightroom. The author noted that Nik Software and Nikon partnered on the development of Capture NX 2. As a result, Capture NX 2 did a better job than Lightroom converting RAW files generated from a Nikon camera into JPEGs. The review had some images that demonstrated the point. The images were different enough that it convinced me. Secondly, Nik Software makes some great stuff. I also own Nik's Complete Collection and its U-point functionality saves a tremendous amount of time in creating masks within Photoshop. That same U-point technology is in Capture NX 2 and it makes touch-ups on lighting, saturation or other attributes very easy.
Now that I have been working with Capture NX 2 and Adobe CS 5 for a while, I realize that the big drawback of Capture NX 2 is the lack of integration with the Adobe suite. I cannot cleanly open a RAW file using Capture NX 2 from within Photoshop and/or Adobe Bridge. As a result, I will sometimes resort to opening both Capture NX 2 and CS 5 which uses through a lot of memory and slows down the work flow. I modified my work flow so that I create the JPEGs prior to launching Photoshop and then make adjustments within Photoshop. As a result, I alternate between View NX and Adobe Bridge to navigate my images and directories. It is a reasonable work around.
My recommendation is if you shoot using a Nikon camera in RAW format and care about image quality, then definitely get Capture NX 2 and don't worry about the limited integration with Photoshop. Other camera users will like the U-point functionality within Capture NX 2, but if you use Photoshop extensively as part of your workflow, you might want to consider Lightroom.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Poor tech support
Software was pretty much as advertised at nikon school. Is very functional. I found more intuitive vs photo shop.
I did have an install issue. Tech support line was NOT open ...Read complete review
Software was pretty much as advertised at nikon school. Is very functional. I found more intuitive vs photo shop.
I did have an install issue. Tech support line was NOT open 24/7 as advertised at Nikonusa.com, tech support people had no other option than reinstall the software, and basically were rude.
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Reviewed by 166 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Over the years I've owned and still use Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro with excellent results. Nikon really improved the software making it more intuitive. I use this software Nikon's Camera Control and believe me it's a time saver when using both products together.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Very friendly to use with enough power for editing NEF files and for lens correction (fisheye).
Easy to use control points for brightness, saturation and color correction; above all the original file is always there with no loss due to compression
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Fantastic Hdr Dlighting
- Good Color Rendition
- Versatile
Cons
- Work Flow Not As Good As
Best Uses
- Nef Raw Processing
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I downloaded the trial version before buying. For nikon camera system this software is essential. I have both Lightroom amd Photoshop. Capture NX2 cannot be replaced for RAW processing.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use Photoshop CS-6, but Capture NX 2 is much better for sharpening NEFs. I'm amazed at how well this software brings RAW images into sharp focus.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Navigate
- Easy to use
- Masking Unnecessary
- Sophisticated Editing
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Before explaining the great things about Capture NX 2, I'll include a caution. The version sold in this CD is not the most up-to-date version. This is version 2.2; for digital download, Nikon is up to 2.3.0 with a 2.3.5 update. I started with the 60-day free trial download, which worked beautifully with the RAW files I shoot with a Nikon D5100. As my free trial was about to time out, I bought the CD--because it is significantly cheaper than the download--not realizing that it is an earlier version. Turns out that version 2.2 does not work with RAW files from a D5100: a fact I later confirmed with techs from B&H and Nikon. There is no download available from Nikon, on either its US or Asia site, that can make version 2.2 work with a D5100. Demonstrating their great commitment to customer service, B&H allowed me to return the CD for full store credit.
Now to what I like about Capture NX2. I am a fairly skilled amateur photographer, but with limited experience with sophisticated photo editing software. With the aid of Ben Long's outstanding book on Capture NX2, however, I was able to develop a firm grasp on the program's capabilities within the 60-day trial period. I found the software to be easy to use, and to enable me to make subtle and targeted enhancements to my photos. The selection control points, color and tone adjustments, shadow and highlight adjustments and retouch brush all work amazingly well. I especially love the High Pass filter, which, when coupled with an opacity mix, dramatically sharpens images without lots of sharpening artifacts. And the editing interface, which allows you to turn individual adjustments on and off with a single click, is extremely helpful, as is the before-and-after compare function.
Adjustments occur with adequate speed on my computer. I run a Mac with only a moderately fast processor--3.06 GHz Intel Core i3--and with most adjustments there is only a slight but (for me) perfectly tolerable lag.
In sum, I highly recommend this software, particularly for photographers shooting Nikon RAW files. My one caution is that, before you buy, check with Nikon to make sure that version 2.2 will recognize RAW files from your camera model.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Finally, and not advertised by the third party crowd of course, a software which is streamlining the workflow from capture to print. Based on Nikon proprietary algorithms (not being shared with third party developers)your in camera settings are being aknoledged in NX2 and the moving of sliders to achieve your camera output in 3rd party products is therefore obsolete.
With the color control point technology I have a very powerful tool for editing, an intelligent way of replacing masks.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Novice to expert
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Nikon Capture II is an incredibgly powerful editing software.
Its simple, easy to use design outperforms Photoshop in ease of use, simplicity and time savings. What takes 45 minutes in photoshop takes merely 7-10 in Capture. The innovative sliding "B-C-S" focus point tool makes editing a breeze and allows for more uniformed control over objects to be editied. My girlfriend and I use it for a multitude of photo-editing tasks from personal to professional.
The quick fix tool is another outstanding feature for red eye reduction and ridding of troublesome shadows that is a nightmare to work with in photoshop.
I have not found any deficiencies with the product as of yet, I suppose the welcome screen could be more visually appealing if I were to get really picky; perhaps a background color option as in the new Microsoft office suite, other than that no qualms.
I would highly suggest this product without blinking an eye. Add to cart and do not give it a second thought.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- None
Cons
- Not Updated
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Unfortunately, After trying to load this software, I learned that it was not updated for the latest Mac operating system (MT. Lion) 10.8. Now what do I do? I later learned that this is a common problem with Nikon. Money down the drain.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use this to download and do simple quick editing and adjustments to still I use in presentations and video work. Is very quick and easy which translates into profit.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I am using a Nikon D7000 camera & I have recently added Nikon View NX2 and Nikon Capture NX2 to my post processing workflow. These two products work together very well in assisting me to obtain the results I want to achieve in making my photographs. This software is also designed to help you get the most out of your Nikon camera.
I have been using NIK Compete Edition for Photoshop and Lightroom for many years & am a proponent of the NIK U-Point technology which allows for placing control points onto a photograph and then using the sliders of the control point to adjust color, and many other aspects of the photograph. Capture NX2 was developed by NIK and uses their U-Point technology.
I am very satisfied with Capture NX2 and highly recommend this product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Control points
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
- Quick editing and tagging
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Lightroom is probably the defacto standard for photo editing software, but Capture NX really has something unique to offer.
Control Points! They have simplified what could be very difficult selections. If you're not familiar with Control Points, check out tutorials on Youtube and try the fully functional trial from Nikon.
I gave the software only 4 stars because it is not as funtional as Lightroom for file organization, but you can find free software online for that process.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Will not recognize my " NIKON CAMERA ". I called nikon and they told me : that because I have a new Nikon D S L R the nikon Capture NX2 software that I have will not work. There is no refunds on software, so I am stuck.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Editing pictures has become as much fun as takeing them with this software, once you read the inclosed manual everthing becomes very easy to make your pictures even better. As of yet there hasn't been any issues which would put any negative input on this software.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Intuitive Controls
- Very good price
Cons
- Wasn't free
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
Does far more than I expected. Handles my D800 files quickly.
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
- Default GUI not FF
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I used a lot of the trial software before purchasing CNX2, such as Adobe Photoshop CS4, CS5, CS6 Beta, and found CNX2 easier to use and understand for adjusting image attributes. I'm not advanced enough to evaluate the specific differences. Along the way I learned you should use the manufacturers software to best render their own unique RAW format, so I went with CNX2 for my Nikon D7000 shooting in Nikons RAW NEF format.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I use NX2 as my first step after transfering images to my computer. Use for lens corrections and love the color control point. Then to PS5.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Great control points
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
I got Capture NX2 in all the photos that I edit. I bought it about the same time that Lightroom 4 was released. I initially had second thoughts on getting Capture NX2 as I have used Lightroom 3 i the past and was thinking maybe LR 4 was the natural next step. I was pleasantly surprised that I decided to get Capture NX2.
The quality with which it handles Nikon NEF files is unparalleled. Nothing is lost and all the details are preserved in a very pristine manner. A side to side comparison (with LR) confirmed this. I love the convenience that the control points give me. At the same time, it saves me hours on the computer editing my photos because correcting issues is just a breeze. The workflow is just right. It gives me just everything that I NEED. I don't all the other fancy gimmicks on the features. I just need something straight forward -- and that is Capture NX2.
I haven't experienced a crash or anything. They say that it's slow but I think it's just alright. One thing I noticed though, the CD I got was of an older version so I had to go and download an updated version before I got to open NEF files from my D3100. After that, everything was just cruising.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
easy and nice to work with
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Accurate Colors and Controls
- Easy To Customize
- Easy To Navigate
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
This is one of the simplest digital editing software solutions for Nikon enthusiest. If you like shooting Nikon RAW files, thi software will read all of you Nikon camera settings and aloow you tomake adjustments that even Photoshop will not easily.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Professional Quality
Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:
After using Capture NX2 for approximately a month now. I find that I like it better than any of the PS CS versions. I believe it is more powerful than PS. I wished I had purchased Capture much sooner.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
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