Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software

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I use Capture NX2 to process and convert my Nikon raw images from a D90 and 70-300mm Nikon/Nikor lens.
1) For Nikon users the quality produced by the raw processing engine is far superior to that used by Photoshop.
2) In two months of using the free demo version of Capture NX2, the raw processing plus the UPoint technology allowed me to produce pictures far superior to those that I was able to produce in two years with Photoshop Explorer 8. I don't take anything away from photoshop but NX2's UPoint technology is just more in tune with the way my brain works than the layered approach of photoshop. So to me NX2 is much more intuitive.
3) The free on-line manual is very helpful.
4)So far, the only things that I still need PSE8 for is to put my copyright/signature on my photos and to organize photos across all of my directories and folders.
5) It is a little slow on my computer because I only have 2MB of Ram on a Core 2 Duo.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

This is the first time I started using imaging software and it is very easy to use for a first timer. Pictures turn out great and you can do so much with them. I highlt recommend Capture NX@ to anyone starting out.

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I attended a Nikon School and saw how useful this was for editing photos. Also, since this is a Nikon product, it has access to full EXIF information on the pictures.

I've had a couple of hang ups with the software. Running XP Pro on a monster laptop (Dell m6500 - dual quad core).

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I had to download it from the website to get a good key. This was a waist of money

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This a great software, with the last update (64 bits) it is much fatser

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Digital photo editing and organization. As usual, Nikon's instruction booklet was useful to install software but then goes downhill for uses and examples of product use.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

This is the first program I use to edit and convert photos. Well worth the money and easy to learn.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

Although I use Photoshop and ACR for most processing, I ordered CNX2 so that I can process my IR images.

Software package can be used for Canon or Nikon raw images. Software seems immediately easy to use, yet I believe that after studying instructional materials, the program can become a very powerful tool.

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I need a editing software that is capable to handle difficult situations, the U-Point feature answers all my need. It's so easy to use. I even went back to some of my old files and re-edit with NX2, what a difference it made.

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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.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

Still learning the product... so far I'm really satisfied... specially with Lens Distortion Correction...

It would be great if Nikon comes out with Nx3!!!

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I've only used gimp in the past to edit photos. This program makes editing so much easier and the filters from color efex are amazing. I also love being able to edit raw files.

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The u-point technology is right up there with sliced bread. As a PS user, the u-point technology has a definite advantage over many of it's similarly priced competitor's products.

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Nikon users have the chance to be able to use the best best raw photo processing software on the market. Simply the best!

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Excellent product and value only from B&H Photo Video pro.
I literally saved over $100 purchasing this product from you. thanks

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Have only been using this for a few weeks now but I have found that it does the best job for enhancing Nikon files.

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This software, in my opinion, allows you to get the best images from your Nikon digital camera.
I have a D7000 and the image quality, detail and color are to my eyes better with Capture NX2 than Adobe. I find it easy to use. It is different in it's layout than Adobe, so there is a small learning curve. I am very satisified.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

Works with both coolscan nef files as well as camera nef files. I also like corrections for nikon lenses. I like the batch feature to make a global change to all pictures in a folder, for example change from vivid to natural when I had inadvertently left camera set to vivid. Easy to use.

Comments about Nikon Capture NX 2 Photo Editing Software:

I have found this to be the best photo editing software for Nikon users. Whether I am editing RAW files or tweaking a JPEG, this softwares features are easy and quick. The learning curve is so much easier/simpler than with *****shop. I wish it had a text editor to make watermarks...but it has everything else I need. Can't beat B+H's price.

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even as a novice it is easy to fix fotos