Nikon Capture NX User Manual

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INSTALLATIONWORKFLOW

Browse and Organize Images

Step 1

Select images using advanced browser tools, or compare multiple images and choose one for en-

hancement.

Apply RAW Adjustments

Step 2

Capture NX offers an unparalleled selection of tools for working with NEF files. The Camera Settings

palette can be used with NEF images to adjust camera settings after a photograph has been taken.

Fine control is available for subtle adjustments.

Correct Tones and Color Cast

Step 3

The new Black, White, and Neutral Control Point tools can be used to set dynamic range and correct

colors naturally and intuitively.

Apply Global Adjustments

Step 4

Use the advanced tools in Capture NX to brighten shadows, add contrast, enhance saturation and

warmth, control color balance, and much more.

Fine Tune Color and Light

Step 5

Use the new Color Control Points to control color and lighting selectively, eliminating complicated

processing and tedious manual selection. Capture NX makes control visually clear!

Apply Selective Adjustments

Step 6

Selectively apply any of the over 25 enhancements available within Capture NX using a range of se-

lection tools that includes a Selection Brush, Lasso and Marquee Tools, and Selection Gradient.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con-

tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

For users in the U.S.A.:

http://www.nikonusa.com/

For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:

http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-

asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al infor-

mation may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact

in for ma tion:

http://nikonimaging.com/

For users in Europe and Africa:

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

Quick Start Guide

Installing Capture NX

Windows

Insert the Capture NX setup CD into a CD or DVD drive. If the installer does not start automati-

cally, go to My Computer and double-click the icon for the Capture NX setup CD. Note that Mi-

crosoft .NET Framework version 1.1 will automatically be installed if not already present on the

computer. The computer must be restarted when installation is complete.

Macintosh

Insert the Capture NX setup CD into a CD or DVD drive. Double-click the CD icon for the Capture

NX setup CD (

If a “Select Region” dialog is displayed, select a region and click OK. A language-selection dialog

will be displayed; select a language and click OK to display the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen

instructions to complete installation.

) and then double-click the Capture NX icon ( ) to start the installer.

Launching Capture NX

Once installation is complete, Capture NX can be launched as described below.

Windows

Double-click the Capture NX icon on the desktop (if available) or click Start and select Capture

NX > Capture NX from the program list.

Macintosh

Click the Capture NX icon in the Dock (if available) or double-click the Capture NX icon in the

“Applications : Nikon Software : Capture NX” folder.

Entering Your Product Key

Resize and Crop the Image

Step 7

Change the size and resolution of the image using the Size / Resolution feature, then crop the image

to the desired aspect ratio using the Crop tool.

Sharpen and Print the Image

Step 8

Use Unsharp Mask to enhance detail, then print the image using the updated Print dialog for control

over color management settings.

Enter your name and product key if prompted.

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.

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Color Control Points 1 - 2 - 3

INTERFACE

A

View Toolbar

Step 1. A Color Control Point is placed on

the sky for greater darkness and satura-

tion. Although this Control Point mainly

affects the sky, some of the clouds are af-

fected as well.

Step 2. Next, a Color Control Point is

placed to identify the clouds in the im-

age. This new Control Point applies only

to tones in the clouds, not the sky, and

prevents the first Control Point from af-

fecting the clouds.

Step 3. Finally, Control Points are add-

ed for skin tones and foliage. A Control

Point added to the model’s face bright-

ens and increases the vibrancy of the skin.

Another added to the foliage darkens the

leaves and draws attention to the model.

Browser

Select, rename, sort, organize, com-

pare, tag, and enhance images. Mul-

tiple images can be modified quickly

and easily with batch processing.

File Directory

Find pictures in any folder on your

hard disk.

Camera Settings

View information on the current image

or see what images would look like at

different camera settings.

IPTC Information

Add keywords and other information

to the image.

A B DC E

Bird’s Eye

The Bird’s Eye Palette displays a

thumbnail version of the entire im-

age and shows the area currently dis-

played in the Editor. Use this palette

to find your place in the image and

quickly navigate to other locations.

Edit List

The Edit List is the central location

for all the controls in Capture NX.

Changes to the image are listed in

chronological order and can be modi-

fied or removed at will. The Edit List

is a cornerstone of the Capture NX

non-destructive workflow.

Photo Info

View instantly updated information

about the image, including the histo-

gram and color watch points.

Use the Direct Select Tool to position and change Con-

trol Points, the Hand tool to pan and scroll the image,

and the Zoom tool to zoom in and out.

B

Edit Toolbar

Rotate, straighten, and crop images.

C

Black, White, and Neutral Control Point Toolbar

Place editable Control Points directly onto an image for

quick and accurate changes to dynamic range and re-

moval of unwanted color casts.

D

Color Control Point and Red-Eye Control Point Toolbar

Apply localized enhancements that take advantage of

the unique and powerful U Point Technology offered

in Capture NX.

E

Selection Toolbar

This toolbar contains selection tools that can be used

to selectively apply any of the enhancements available

within Capture NX.

Please see the User’s Manual for additional information.