Nikon CAMERA CONTROL PRO Reference Manual
Camera Control Pro Reference Manual
Overview
This section describes the structure of this manual, outlines Camera Control Pro’s
main functions, and gives the system requirements and installation instructions.
Using Camera Control Pro
This section describes how to use Camera Control Pro.
Appendices
This section lists preferences and describes how to uninstall the software.
Important Information on the Product Key
The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. Do not lose this key. It is required
when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.
xxxxx–xxx–xxxx–xxxx–xxxx–xxxx
Product key
SB6E01(B1)
6MS522B1--
Overview
Overview
Using Camera Control Pro Appendices
Introduction 3
About This Manual 6
System Requirements
Windows 7
Macintosh 8
Installing Camera Control Pro 9
Windows 10
Macintosh 15
Getting Started
Starting and Exiting Camera Control Pro 20
Getting Help 26
Software Updates 27
Click a page number to view.
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Introduction 1/3
This man u al has been written to help you take advantage of the many features included
in Camera Control Pro. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly, and to keep it handy when
using Camera Control Pro.
Conventions
This manual assumes basic knowledge of cameras and Windows or Finder operations. Refer to the
documentation provided with your computer or camera for more information. Where the Windows
and Macintosh versions of the program use diff ering commands, the Windows menu name is listed
fi rst, followed by the Macintosh menu name in square brackets. Where multiple menu items or folders
are selected in sequence, the menu items are separated by a “>”.
Throughout this manual, Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition are referred to as
“Windows XP.” Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as “Windows 2000.” D1, D1X, and D1H cameras
are referred to as “D1-series cameras,” D2Xs, D2X, D2Hs, and D2H cameras as “D2-series cameras.”
Illustrations
This manual is for use with both Windows and Macintosh. While the majority of the illustrations
come from Windows XP, save where otherwise noted the operations described are the same in
other operating systems. Depending on the operating system used, the dialogs and menus may
diff er from slightly from those shown here. Some illustrations are composites.
Printing This Manual
To print this manual, select Print from the File menu in Adobe Reader. This manual is A5 size, allowing facing pages to be printed on a single sheet of A4 paper (to print facing pages, start printing
from an even-numbered page).
Installing/Uninstalling Camera Control Pro
Use an account with administrator privileges to install or uninstall Camera Control Pro under
Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X.
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Introduction 2/3
Camera Control Pro
Changes made to settings in the Camera Control Pro window only apply to pho to graphs taken after
the changes are made, not to photographs that have already been taken. Camera Control Pro can
not be used to modify existing photographs.
The controls in the Camera Control Pro window vary with the type of camera connected. More
information on camera settings may be found in the documentation provided with your camera.
Illustrations
Save where otherwise noted, the illustrations in this section show the dialogs displayed when the
D2Xs is connected.
Camera Control Pro for D100 Cameras (Macintosh)
Before using Camera Control Pro with a D100 digital camera under Mac OS X, confi rm that the
camera fi rmware is version 2.00 or later. Users of earlier versions will need to upgrade the camera
fi r m w a r e b e f o r e u s i n g C a mera Control Pro. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for
information on fi rmware upgrades.
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Customer Support
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Customer Support
See
Customer Support for information on customer support.
Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifi cations of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of
the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Note
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use the camera for the purposes of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Do not use in venues where photography or recording is prohibited.
Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe Reader and
Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh®, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All
other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon
product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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“Edit
Camera Curves
“ dialog
Blue underlined text
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About This Manual
How to Use This Manual
The pages of this manual are structured as shown here:
Overview Appendices
Camera Controls 11/ 12
The Image Processing Tab
The following settings can be adjusted from the Image Pro cess ing tab :
Using Camera Control Pro
Image Optimize
D70sD200 D70
Sharpening
Tone Comp
D2X
Color space
Color Mode
D1X
D200 D50
Saturation
D200 D50D70D70s
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Click here to go to the beginning of each of the three chapters. The chapter you are
D2Xs
D1H D100
D2-series
D70s
D70
Choose the type of image optimization performed. See the
D50
cam era man u al for details.
Choose how much the camera sharp ens outlines. See the
camera manual for details.
Adjust contrast. See the cam era man u al for details. Selecting “Custom“ or “Custom 1–3 “ (D2Xs only) and clicking Edit
will display
“Edit
Choose a color space. See the cam era man u al for details.
D200
Choose a col or mode. See the camera manual for de tails.
With the D1, colors are op ti mized for the NTSC col or space,
regardless of the op tion chosen.
Adjust color saturation. See the camera manual for details.
Camera Curves
“ dialog.
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currently viewing is displayed in a darker color.
Page title
Description
Blue underlined text indicates a link to another part of this manual or the World Wide
Web. Click the text to follow the link (note that a web browser and an Internet connection are required to link to the World Wide Web). To return to the previous topic, click
the button in Adobe Reader.
Click here to return to the fi rst page.
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www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikonusa.com
http://nikonimaging.com/
Using Camera Control Pro Appendices
System Requirements Windows
Before installing Camera Control Pro, be sure that your system meets the following requirements:
CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better recommended
OS Preinstalled versions of Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP
Professional, Windows 2000 Professional
Hard-disk space 50 MB required for installation, with an additional 1 GB of free disk space
available when Camera Control Pro is running
RAM 256 MB (768 MB or more recommended)
Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of colors).
24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended.
Interface
Supported cameras D1-series, D2-series, D100, D200, D70S, D70, D50
Miscellaneous • CD-ROM drive required for installation
*
Connect the camera directly to the computer. The camera may not function as expected when
connected via a hub, extension cable, or keyboard.
†
See the website below for the latest information on boards that have been tested and approved
for use.
Check the support information at the website below for the latest on compatible cameras
and operating systems.
*
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported
IEEE 1394: OHCI-compliant IEEE 1394 interface board or card required
• Internet connection required for Nikon Message Center
†
Europe ,Africa:
Asia, Oceania, Middle East: www.nikon-asia.com
U.S. A.:
www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikon-asia.com
www.nikonusa.com
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area.
Visit
http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
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www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikonusa.com
http://nikonimaging.com/
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System Requirements Macintosh
Before installing Camera Control Pro, be sure that your system meets the following requirements:
CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS Mac OS X version 10.3.9 or later
Hard-disk space 50 MB required for installation, with an additional 1 GB of free disk space
available when Camera Control Pro is running
RAM 256 MB (768 MB or more recommended)
Video resolution 800 × 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color/thousands of colors).
24-bit color (True Color/millions of colors) recommended.
Interface
Supported cameras D1-series, D2-series, D100, D200, D70S, D70, D50
Miscellaneous • CD-ROM drive required for installation
*
Operation not guaranteed on Intel-based Mac computers.
†
Connect the camera directly to the computer. The camera may not function as expected when
connected via a hub, extension cable, or keyboard.
†
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported
FireWire: Only built-in FireWire ports supported
• Internet connection required for Nikon Message Center
Check the support information at the website below for the latest on compatible cameras
and operating systems.
*
Europe ,Africa:
Asia, Oceania, Middle East: www.nikon-asia.com
U.S. A.:
www.europe-nikon.com/support
www.nikon-asia.com
www.nikonusa.com
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area.
Visit
http://nikonimaging.com/ for contact information.
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stem requirements
Using Camera Control Pro Appendices
Installing Camera Control Pro
Before installing Camera Control Pro:
• Confi rm that the computer satisfi es the sysy
• Exit any other applications that may be running, including anti-virus software.
Follow the links below to view installation instructions for your operating system:
Windows Macintosh
stem requirements for Camera Control Pro.
Existing Versions of Camera Control Pro
If an existing copy of Camera Control Pro is detected during installation, a notifi cation will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Uninstalling
Camera Control Pro
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Installing Camera Control Pro Windows 1/5
Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Camera Control Pro.
The “Install Center” window
Start the computer and insert the Camera Control Pro CD in a CD-ROM drive. The “Select
Region” dialog will be displayed; select a region and click Next. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; select a language and click Next to display the “Install Center” win-
dow.
Easy Install: Install the minimum
software needed to run Camera
Control Pro.
Custom Install: Install selected software.
Manual: Open the “Manuals” folder,
which contains software instruction manuals. Double-click INDEX.pdf to view a
region selection screen. This button is not
displayed in the trial version.
Try other Nikon Software: Download
trial versions of Nikon software (Internet
connection required).
Register Here: Register your Nikon
product on-line (Internet connection required). This button does not
appear in some regions.
To uninstall Camera Control Pro, see
If the “Select Region” dialog Is Not Displayed
To display the “Select Region” dialog, select My Computer from the Start menu (Windows XP) or
double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (Windows 2000) and double-click the CD-ROM
(Camera Control Pro) icon in the My Computer window.
Uninstalling
Customer Support: View the ReadMe
fi l e o r v i s i t Nikon technical support websites (Internet connection required).
Camera Control Pro.
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Installing Camera Control Pro Windows 2/5
Follow the steps below to install Camera Control Pro:
Click Easy Install.
1
Click Next.
2
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Installing Camera Control Pro Windows 3/5
After reading the license agreement (), select I accept the terms of the license
3
agreement () and click Next () to proceed with installation.
Enter the product key () found on the CD case and click OK (). The trial version
4
does not show this dialog.
Personalize your copy of Camera Control Pro () and click Next ().
5
Product Key
Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.
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Installing Camera Control Pro Windows 4/5
The destination folder for Camera Control Pro will be displayed under “Install
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Camera Control Pro to.” Click Next to install Camera Control Pro to this folder, or
click Change… to select another destination.
Click Install.
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Installing Camera Control Pro Windows 5/5
Click Finish.
8
Click Ye s and remove the Camera Control Pro CD from the CD-ROM drive.
9
If a dialog is displayed directing you to restart the computer, follow the on-screen
instructions.
This completes installation of Camera Control Pro.
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Uninstalling
Camera Control Pro
Using Camera Control Pro Appendices
Installing Camera Control Pro Macintosh 1/5
Use an account with administrator privileges when installing Camera Control Pro.
The “Install Center” window
Start the computer and insert the Camera Control Pro CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click
the Camera Control Pro CD-ROM icon (
Welcome (
Next. A language-selection dialog will be displayed; select a language and click Next to
display the “Install Center” window.
Easy Install: Install the minimum software needed to run Camera Control
Pro.
) icon. The “Select Region” dialog will be displayed; select a region and click
) on the desktop and then double click the
Instruction Manual: Open the “Manuals”
folder, which contains software instruction manuals. Double-click INDEX.pdf
to view a region selection screen. This
button is not displayed in the trial version.
To uninstall Camera Control Pro, see
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Try other Nikon Software: Download
trial versions of Nikon software (Internet
connection required).
Customer Support: View the ReadMe
fi l e o r v i s i t N i k o n technical support websites (Internet connection required).
Register Here: Register your Nikon
product on-line (Internet connection
required). This button does not appear in
some regions.
Uninstalling
Camera Control Pro.
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Installing Camera Control Pro Macintosh 2/5
Follow the steps below to install Camera Control Pro:
Click Easy Install.
1
Enter the administrator name and password () and click OK ().
2
After reading the license agreement (), click Continue ().
3
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Installing Camera Control Pro Macintosh 3/5
Click Agree to accept the license agreement and proceed with installation.
4
Click Install.
5
Enter the product key () found on the CD case and click OK (). The trial version
6
does not show this dialog.
Product Key
Do not lose this key. It is required when installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.
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Installing Camera Control Pro Macintosh 4/5
Personalize your copy of Camera Control Pro () and click OK ().
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Click Ye s.
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Click Quit.
9
Click OK and remove the Camera Control Pro CD from the CD-ROM drive.
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This completes installation of Camera Control Pro.
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Starting and Exiting Camera Control Pro 1/6
Turn the c amera off and use the interface cable to connect the camera to the
1
computer as described in the camera manual. If you are using a D1-series camera,
choose “PC” as the operating mode. If you are using a D100, choose P, S, A, or M
mode. Users of D2-series cameras can select any mode other than M-
The D70S, D70, and D50 can be connected in any shooting mode.
Turn the c amera on. If PictureProject Transfer or Nikon Transfer starts, click the close
2
button.
UP (mirror up).
*
D50
D2-series
D200
D70S
Choose PTP.Windows 2000 Choose Mass Storage.
D70
D50
D2-series
USB
Users of the above cameras will need to ensure that the appropriate setting is chosen for USB
option in the camera setup menu before connecting the camera to a computer running Camera
Control Pro. Choose a USB setting ac cord ing to your com put er’s operating system:
Operating system
Windows XP Choose Mass Storage * or PTP.
Mac OS Choose PTP.
* Log on to an administrator account when using Camera Control Pro.
D100 D200
D70S
D70
D100
No Camera Connected
If no camera is connected when Camera Control Pro is launched, a warning will be displayed.
Click OK to close the warning and display the fol low ing window. Pref er enc es can be ad just ed using
the options in the menu bar. For information on connecting the camera, see the camera manual.
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Start Camera Control Pro.
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Windows
Method 1: Double-click the Camera Control Pro shortcut on the desktop.
Method 2: Click Start and select Camera Control Pro > Camera Control Pro from All
Programs (Windows XP) or Programs (Windows 2000).
Macintosh
Method 1: Click the Camera Control Pro icon in the Dock (if available).
Method 2: Open the “Nikon Software/Camera Control Pro” folder in the “Applications”
folder and double-click the Camera Control Pro icon.
Product Key
If prompted to supply a
Users of the trial version will see a dialog listing the time remaining in the thirty-day trial period; click
Tri al to use the trial version or Buy (if available) to visit a website where you can purchase a product
key. Be sure not to lose the key, as it may be required when re-installing or upgrading the product.
product key, enter the key found on the product packaging and click OK.
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The Camera Control Pro window will be displayed.
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Windows
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USB Connection to a Windows XP Computer
When a camera with USB interface is connected to a Windows XP computer, one of the following
dialogs may be displayed.
Mass Storage PTP
Select Cancel to close the dialog.
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Exiting Camera Control Pro
Windows
Select Exit from the File menu.
Macintosh
Select Quit Camera Control Pro from the application menu.
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Disconnecting the Camera
To disconnect the camera:
• USB (PTP)/IEEE 1394 (FireWire): Turn the camera off and disconnect the interface cable.
• USB (Mass Storage): Remove the camera from the system as described below, then turn the
camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Windows XP: Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Safely
Remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.
Windows 2000: Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Stop
USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.
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Getting Help
To view help on Camera Control Pro, select Camera Control Pro Help from the Help
menu.
MacintoshWindows
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Software Updates
Camera Control Pro is equipped with an automatic update function known as Nikon
Message Center. Nikon Message Center checks for updates to a variety of Nikon digital
products, including Camera Control Pro. If the computer is connected to the Internet, Nikon
Message Center will automatically check for updates when Camera Control Pro starts. You
can also check for updates by selecting Check for Software Updates… from the Help
menu. If an update is available, an update dialog will be displayed.
Downloading Updates
An Internet connection is required to download updates. The user bears all applicable fees charged
by the phone company or Internet service provider.
Dial-up Connections
When using a dial-up connection, be aware that the connection is not automatically terminated
when download is complete. Be sure to terminate the connection manually.
Privacy
Information provided by the user as part of this service will not be given to third parties without the
user’s permission.
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Using Camera Control Pro
Using Camera Control Pro
Screen Layout 29
Capturing Photographs to Disk 31
Viewing Captured Photographs 36
Time Lapse Photography 38
The Camera Control Pro Window 42
Camera Controls 46
Saving and Loading Camera Control Settings 58
The Camera Menu 59
Custom Settings 63
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Connection status
Camera
controls
Simulated LCD panel
Shoot buttons
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Camera Control Pro screen layout is described below.
Windows
Menu bar
Connection status: Shows the status and name of any cameras connected.
/ : View or hide camera controls. Camera controls can also be displayed or hidden
by selecting Show/Hide Camera Control Panels in the To ol s menu.
Camera control tabs: Click to view the associated camera controls.
Camera
Simulated LCD panel: Performs the same function as the in for ma tion display in the
camera viewfi nder.
Shoot buttons: Click these buttons to take pictures.
controls
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