Looking for Answers about Nikon Inc. Capture NX 2?

Capture NX 2 should allow you to open a NEF file from the new Nikon D3200 SLR, but apparently the current version of Capture NX 2, version 2.3.1, cannot open a NEF file from the D3200. Hopefully the next version of Capture NX 2 will have that capability added in. In the meantime, I am using DxO Optics Pro 7.5.1 build 401 to open and process the NEF files from my D3200. A trial version of DxO Optics Pro 7 is fully functional for one month. I am not associated with DxO and I am only a satisfied user of the product. I don't understand why Capture NX 2 does not support the D3200. Hopefully, it will soon, and then I will buy Capture NX 2.

There is no need to make a duplicate as both methods will not alter the original raw file.

Make a duplicate and play with this

I am using MAC OS 10.6.8 and NX2 is working great. Check for OS 10.6.8 Software update.
Wolf

If you are trying to "open file in browser, it might be that you only have JPEG checked off. Check it to make sure that you want to view NEF files.

Dont use the updater, download it directly from the Nikon website.

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Nikon announced plans to test this possibility over six months ago. For heaven's sake, how long does it take to make the test? Many of Mac users are moving to Lion and are anxious to know.

I can't afford the full Photoshop, but Elements is looking very appealing.

The in-camera approach is to underexpose the background and overexpose the flash to compensate. Try exposure compensation of -3.0 for the camera and +3.0 for the flash. Leave plenty of space behind the subject - and choose a dark background. You can also use the camera in Manual mode to underexpose the background, and manually set the flash for more power to achieve a similar effect. And don't have any bright spots in the background - it's easier to change solid dark blue to black than a mottled background.

In post processing there are several ways. Using Capture, you can use the LCH editor and select just the background. Or you could use several control points with Brightness adjusted down. Or you could use the Contrast/Brightness adjustment and selectively apply it just to the background.

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Contact customer service. They should be able to help. If you can provide the receipt or the name of the original seller, it should be easy.

There are a number of online sellers of counterfeit products. If you bought from those sources, you will need to buy a new version.

For future reference, register you product ID on My Nikon. And keep old versions if you ever upgrade.

Capture NX2 is very compatable with windows 7 64bit. That is what I use on a custom
PC.

From my experience, unless the upgrade to W7x64 is accompanied by upgrading your hardware to ALL modern components you will not notice much difference. Oh, and as of version 2.3.0 the Capture NX 2 software does run as a native 64 bit application (can download the installer from Nikon's website) and so will be able to access much more RAM than most consumer motherboards can be stuffed with.

However, with modern hardware, and careful attention to using quality components to build it, everything else will be fast enough to really let the 8GB RAM be utilized. (note: unless you are working with very large NEF files, making many changes, and keeping several NEF files open at the same time, there is a good chance you will not consume more than 1 or 2 GB of RAM)

Remember, computer systems are complete SYSTEMS. Even more so than photography, performance of software can be handicapped by just one part being a bottleneck. Also, 64 bit OS and software does NOT mean faster, but it does allow you to address more RAM natively.

Hope this helps and I wasn't too long winded. :) Cheers!

Capture NX2 provides a 16-bit color space and you will have no problems processing 14-bit NEF files.

The current version of Capture NX2 is 2.3.1

Hope this helps,

Paul K

2.3.4 download here:
http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17948/~/capture-nx-2---2.3.4

Yes, that worked. I'd tried this before, but I guess I ran the wrong installer, since I got the error that PPC code was no longer supported.

Thanks!

Yes, can be used on two of your own machines.

Please make sure that you are also using the latest version of ViewNX, and pay particular attention to the version of nikon transfer you're using. this is a known issue with nikon transfer: an out-of-date version has been known to corrupt D800 photos when moving them to a computer. If you feel comfortable with using your operating system's file transfer facilities, then copy the files directly from camera using the USB 3.0 interface, or by using a card reader. This will eliminate all doubt about what's being transferred.

The 8 16 option is greyed out. Any idea why.

Nikon Transfer is only for importing your images from your camera or memory card reader attached to your computer.

Nikon Transfer do not do any exporting of images from Capture NX 2.

Hope this helps.

Paul K