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8 Chapter 3 — Table of ContentsCompare in Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235Compare with Original . . . . . . . . . .
98 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Neutral Control PointNeutral Control PointNeutral control points enable you to correct a color cast in your photograph b
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Neutral Control Point 99To add a neutral control point to your image, follow these steps:After a neutral control point is a
100 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Neutral Control PointNeutral Control Point MethodUse the neutral control point method pull-down menu to switch between
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | White Control Point 101AdvancedClick on the Advanced show/hide triangle to display the additional controls for the neutral
102 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | White Control PointTo add a white control point to your image, follow these steps:After a white control point is added
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Color Control Point 103RGB MethodThe RGB method of the white control point enables you to set the individual red, green, an
104 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Color Control PointEach color control point that is placed on an object in your image identifies the characteristics of
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Color Control Point 105Additional color control points can be added to the image by repeating the steps listed above.To del
106 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Color Control PointShow SelectionThe Show Selection checkbox enables you to see where the current color control point i
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Red-Eye Control Point 107AdvancedThe Advanced method provides superior results when lightening shadows or working with imag
Chapter 4 — Introduction | RAW File Format Benefits 9Chapter 4IntroductionCapture NX 2 contains a wide range of improvements designed to make it an ev
108 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Auto Retouch BrushAuto Retouch BrushThe auto retouch brush enables you to automatically repair unwanted details found w
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Auto Retouch Brush 109The auto retouch brush provides you with the following controls:SizeChanging the Size option increase
110 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Control PointSelection Control PointSelection control points utilize U Point technology to selectively apply
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Lasso and Marquee Tools 111Lasso and Marquee ToolsThe lasso and marquee tools enable you to create a selection on your imag
112 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Lasso and Marquee ToolsThe lasso and marquee tools provide you with the following options in the tool options bar:Edge
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Brush Tool 113Selection Brush ToolThe selection brush enables you to selectively paint in or paint out the enhanc
114 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Brush ToolThe selection brush provides you with the following options in the tool options bar:Brush HardnessC
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Brush Tool 115OpacityChanging the Opacity option increases or decreases the opacity of the brush strokes that are
116 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Gradient ToolsSelection Gradient ToolsThe selection gradient tools enable you to gradually blend between appl
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Selection Gradient Tools 117The following controls for the selection gradient tools are provided to you within the tool opt
10 Chapter 4 — Introduction | Camera RelationshipCamera RelationshipCapture NX 2 was designed to support JPEG and TIFF files and to provide unique fea
118 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Fill / Remove ToolsFill / Remove ToolsThe fill / remove tools enable you to either fill the current step’s enhancements
Chapter 14 — Bird’s Eye 119Chapter 14Bird’s EyeThe Bird’s Eye always displays the entire image, even if the active image window only displays a zoomed
120 Chapter 14 — Bird’s Eye
Chapter 15 — Edit List 121Chapter 15Edit ListThe Edit List palette is the central location for all of the controls provided within Capture NX 2. The E
122 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Introduction to the Edit ListIntroduction to the Edit ListThe Edit List palette stores all of the enhancements that have
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Introduction to the Edit List 123q Show/Hide TrianglesThe show/hide triangle shows and hides the contents of the section or e
124 Chapter 15 — Edit List | VersionVersionThe Version menu can now be found at the top of the Edit List palette, providing you with direct control of
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Batch Menu 125Batch MenuThe batch menu within the Edit List provides you with quick access to tools that can be used to copy
126 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop SectionDevelop SectionThe “Develop” section, formerly the Base Adjustments step in Capture NX version 1, has been
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 127The “Develop” section provides you with the Camera Settings section, the Quick Fix section, and the Camera
Chapter 5 — System Requirements & Installation | System Requirements 11Chapter 5System Requirements & InstallationSystem RequirementsWindowsMa
128 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop SectionIncandescentSelect this value if the lighting in your photograph’s scene was provided by an incandescent o
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 129Settings other than Set Gray Point and Recorded Value can be further modified using the Fine Adjustment an
130 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section❏ Set Gray PointIn this mode you can identify an object within your photograph that was neutral gray in th
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 131Picture ControlImages from cameras that use the color mode system can use either the Non-Picture Control m
132 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section❏ Quick AdjustThe Quick Adjust slider adjusts the Sharpening, Contrast, and Saturation sliders to recommen
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 133The Brightness slider enables you to control the brightness within the image. Move the slider to the left
134 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section❏ Toning The Toning options enable you to emulate the use of toners found in traditional photography, or t
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 135❏ SharpeningThe Sharpening feature enables you to adjust the amount of sharpening that was set in the came
136 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop SectionActive D-LightingActive D-Lighting, available only for cameras that provide this functionality within the
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 137Quick FixTone CurveThe Tone Curve tool provides you with a curve editor that controls the tonality of the
12 Chapter 5 — System Requirements & Installation | InstallationInstallationWindowsTo install Capture NX 2 into the Windows operating system, foll
138 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section❏ White Point SliderMove the white point slider to the left to set all luminosity values from the point yo
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 139Camera & Lens CorrectionsColor Moiré ReductionThe Color Moiré Reduction tool enables you to apply a no
140 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop SectionFor all other cameras, you will be presented with a folder search window to enable you to locate on your c
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop Section 141When this lens information is not available, the Intensity slider’s range will be based on default lens ch
142 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Develop SectionFisheye LensThe Fisheye Lens tool is only displayed when the active image was shot with either the AF DX F
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Adjust Section 143Adjust SectionAll enhancements added to the Edit List palette using one of the tools or features from the m
144 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Adjust SectionChoose from the following options:❏ Hide SelectionThe Hide Selection option prevents the current selection
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Adjust Section 145Paint & Fill Mask SectionThe “Paint & Fill Mask” section controls the effect made by a selection br
146 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Adjust Sectiont Opacity MixerThe opacity mixer provides you with the ability to blend the current enhancement with the re
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Adjust Section 147• Opacity (Green Channel)This slider controls the current effect on the green channel of the image. You can
Chapter 5 — System Requirements & Installation | Installation 13Color Management OptionsOnce the setup wizard has installed the files onto your co
148 Chapter 15 — Edit List | Working with the Edit ListWorking with the Edit ListDeleting Steps and EnhancementsSteps and enhancements can be deleted
Chapter 15 — Edit List | Working with the Edit List 149Linking EnhancementsLinking enhancements within the Edit List palette enables you to apply the
150 Chapter 15 — Edit List | New Step ButtonNew Step ButtonClicking on the New Step button will create a new, empty adjustment step within the “Adjust
Chapter 16 — Photo Info | Histogram 151Chapter 16Photo InfoThe Photo Info palette display combines the histogram and the watch points functionalities
152 Chapter 16 — Photo Info | HistogramThis “Histogram” section provides you with the following controls:q ChannelsThe channels pull-down menu enables
Chapter 16 — Photo Info | Watch Points 153To use the Double Threshold feature, follow these steps:e ClearPress the Clear button to clear ranges added
154 Chapter 16 — Photo Info | Watch PointsWithin the “Watch Points” section, you are provided with the following controls:q Add Watch Point ButtonBy c
Chapter 17 — The Color Picker 155Chapter 17The Color PickerThe color picker is available in specific enhancements and provides you with the ability to
156 Chapter 17 — The Color PickerThe color picker provides you with the following controls:q Color WheelThe color wheel enables you to select the targ
Chapter 17 — The Color Picker 157y Last Selected & Previous PicksThe Last Selected and Previous Picks color swatches provide you with access to th
14 Chapter 5 — System Requirements & Installation | Nikon User Support Information (U.S.A.)Upgrading From Capture NX Version 1When upgrading from
158 Chapter 17 — The Color Picker
Chapter 18 — File Menu | Open Image… 159Chapter 18File MenuOpen Image…The Open Image… option provides you with a “File Open” dialog, allowing you to l
160 Chapter 18 — File Menu | Open Folder in Browser…Open Folder in Browser…Select this option to locate a folder to open within Capture NX 2’s browser
Chapter 18 — File Menu | Save As… 161Embed ICC ProfileCheck this box if you would like to embed the current profile in your image. It is recommended t
162 Chapter 18 — File Menu | Save As…CompressionChoose from two different compression options:❏ NoneThis option does not compress the image informatio
Chapter 18 — File Menu | Revert 163RevertSelect the Revert option to remove any changes from the file that were made since the last Save or Save As op
164 Chapter 18 — File Menu | Print…Print…The “Print Layout” dialog enables you to set all of the necessary parameters in order to print your image. Ad
Chapter 18 — File Menu | Print… 165r MetadataClicking on this button will open the “Metadata” dialog, where you can choose the metadata, such as file
166 Chapter 18 — File Menu | Print…t Page Layout TabThe options within the “Page Layout” tab enable you to identify the size and layout of your image
Chapter 18 — File Menu | Print… 167y Color Management TabThe “Color Management” tab enables you to set the color management options for the images whe
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Launching Capture NX 2 15Chapter 6Getting StartedLaunching Capture NX 2In the Windows operating system, Capture NX 2 can
168 Chapter 18 — File Menu | ExitUse Black Point CompensationCheck this box to utilize black point compensation. This ensures that the black point fro
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Undo 169Chapter 19Edit MenuUndoThe Undo command enables you to take one step backward and remove changes that were made to th
170 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | CutCutThe Cut command clears an object and places it within Capture NX 2’s clipboard, making that object accessible to pa
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Duplicate 171DuplicateThe Duplicate command makes an immediate copy of the currently selected object. The Duplicate command c
172 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Select AllSelect AllThe Select All option highlights all of the objects within the active area. Use Select All within:• A
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Flip 173FlipUse the Flip command to mirror the image across one of two axes:• Choose Horizontal to mirror the image across th
174 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Rotate90 Degrees CWSelecting 90 Degrees CW will cause your image to be rotated 90° clockwise.90 Degrees CCWSelecting 90 D
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Rotate 1754By default, Capture NX 2 will automatically crop the image using the same aspect ratio to hide all areas of the im
176 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Size / ResolutionSize / ResolutionSize / Resolution changes the size of your image, with control over either redistributi
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Fit Photo 177Fit PhotoThe Fit Photo command enables you to fit a series of images to a maximum size. This is especially helpf
16 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Welcome ScreenWelcome ScreenUpon launching, Capture NX 2 will display the “Welcome” screen, which lists the last file
178 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Fit Photo2Select the appropriate units of measurement. If the images will be printed, it is best to use inches, centimete
Chapter 19 — Edit Menu | Fit Photo 179You now have a settings file available that can be used in a batch process to apply the Fit Photo command to a s
180 Chapter 19 — Edit Menu
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Levels & Curves 181Chapter 20Adjust MenuA Please note: Tools that apply only to RAW images do not appear in
182 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Levels & CurvesTo use the Levels & Curves tool to edit your images, follow these steps:1Navigate to
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Levels & Curves 183The Levels & Curves tool provides you with the following controls:q Channel SelectorT
184 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Levels & CurvesThe luminosity histogram displays a bar graph representing the total number of pixels tha
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Levels & Curves 185White Point SliderMove the white point slider to the left to set all luminosity values fr
186 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Contrast / Brightnesso Set Black Point Clicking on this button will change the mouse cursor into a black poi
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > Auto Levels 187BrightnessThe Brightness slider provides you with the ability to either brighten or darken your i
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Browsing and Opening Images 17Browsing and Opening ImagesCapture NX 2 provides you with a number of ways of locating and
188 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Light > D-LightingCorrect Color CastThe Correct Color Cast slider is provided by selecting the Advanced method in th
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCH 189Color > LCHThe LCH tool enables you to individually control the luminosity, color lightness, chroma, a
190 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCHThe LCH tool provides four different channels, each channel providing controls unique to that method. Use
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCH 191The Master Lightness channel provides you with the following controls:q Curve EditorThe curve editor is w
192 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCHw Black Point SliderMove the black point slider to the left to set all luminosity values from that point
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCH 193Color LightnessThe Color Lightness channel enables you to control the brightness of colors in the image w
194 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCHChromaThe Chroma channel enables you to edit the chroma, or saturation, of the entire image or of specifi
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCH 195HueThe Hue channel enables you to edit the hue of the entire image or of specific colors within the activ
196 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > LCHThe Hue channel provides you with the following controls:q Hue MapThe hue map represents the full spectru
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > Color Balance 197Color > Color BalanceThe Color Balance tool provides you with simple controls for adjusting
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18 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Browsing and Opening ImagesUsing ViewNXTo open an image from ViewNX, follow these steps:Using Nikon TransferTo open a
198 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color > Color BoosterColor > Color BoosterThe Color Booster tool you to optimally adjust the saturation, or vivid
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Focus > Gaussian Blur 199Focus > Gaussian BlurUse the Gaussian Blur tool to dramatically reduce the appearance of det
200 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Focus > Unsharp MaskFocus > Unsharp MaskThe Unsharp Mask tool increases the apparent sharpness of your images by
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Focus > Unsharp Mask 201The Unsharp Mask tool provides you with the following controls:ColorUse the Color pull-down menu
202 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Correct > Distortion ControlIntensityThe Intensity slider controls the amount of sharpening that will be applied to
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Correct > Color Aberration Control 203Fill ColorThe Fill Color patch enables you to determine the color to use in the ar
204 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Noise ReductionNoise ReductionThe Noise Reduction tool enables you to reduce the effects of digital noise that sometime
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Noise Reduction 205SharpnessThe Sharpness slider helps counter the loss of detail that can occur at high noise reduction le
206 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color ProfileColor ProfileThe Color Profile tool provides you with image-specific color management options within Captu
Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color Profile 207Convert to ProfileThe Convert to Profile method enables you to convert the profile space of the current im
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | File Format Differences 19File Format DifferencesCapture NX 2 supports three different file formats: NEF, TIFF, and JPEG
208 Chapter 20 — Adjust Menu | Color ProfileCapture NX 2 provides the following intents:Use Black Point CompensationCheck this box to utilize black po
Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Photo Effects 209Chapter 21Filter MenuPhoto EffectsThe Photo Effects tool enables you to take more creative control of your
210 Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Photo EffectsCyan — RedThe Cyan — Red slider enables you to shift the colors of your image from cyan to red. Moving thi
Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Photo Effects 211Magenta — GreenThe Magenta — Green slider enables you to alter the black and white effect on your image. W
212 Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Photo EffectsTintedThe Tinted method emulates the effect of printing a black and white negative on color paper, while u
Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Add Grain / Noise 213Add Grain / NoiseThe Add Grain / Noise tool enables you to add the stylistic effect of either grain or
214 Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | ColorizeBrightnessThe Brightness slider controls the overall luminosity of the image. Move this slider to the left to d
Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Black and White Conversion 215To use the Black and White Conversion tool, follow these steps:The Black and White Conversion
216 Chapter 21 — Filter Menu | Third-Party Plug-InsContrastUse the Contrast slider to change the contrast of your image. Moving this slider to the lef
Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process 217Chapter 22Batch MenuRun Batch ProcessSelect Run Batch Process to call up the Batch Process dialog in or
20 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Workflow SuggestionsJPEGThe JPEG file format is one of the most widely used file formats. This file format enables yo
218 Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch ProcessApply SettingsCheck this box if you would like to apply a settings file to your image or if you would l
Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process 219❏ NEF:Choose a compression setting in the Advanced section.❏ TIFF: In the Advanced section, choose a co
220 Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process❏ Run Process ImmediatelySelect Run Process Immediately to continually monitor the watched folder for n
Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process 221RenameBy checking the Rename checkbox, Capture NX 2 will rename the images using the naming system foun
222 Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process❏ Original NameThis option will place the original file name at the beginning of the new file name.❏ Ne
Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Run Batch Process 223QueuedThe Queued tab shows a list of images that are currently waiting to be processed. If you do not w
224 Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Copy AdjustmentsClose When DoneCheck the Close When Done checkbox to cause the Processing Queue window to close when the
Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Save Adjustments 225Save AdjustmentsSelect the Save Adjustments command to open the “Save Adjustments” dialog. It is within
226 Chapter 22 — Batch Menu | Copy IPTC InfoCopy IPTC InfoThe Copy IPTC Info command will copy only the IPTC fields from the current image that contai
Chapter 23 — View Menu | Selection Display 227Chapter 23View MenuSelection DisplayThe options provided in the Selection Display sub-menu duplicate the
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Workflow Suggestions 21Following these simple guidelines can help improve the quality of your images and provide a more
228 Chapter 23 — View Menu | Show All Control PointsShow OverlayThe Show Overlay option displays the selection as a semi-transparent color overlay, su
Chapter 23 — View Menu | Show Grid 229Show GridSelect this option to impose a grid pattern over the current image.The color and spacing of the grid ca
230 Chapter 23 — View Menu | Show Lost ShadowsThe resulting image will contain white, primary, and secondary colors only. The following table describe
Chapter 23 — View Menu | View at 100% 231With Show Lost Shadows enabled, you can modify any enhancements that may make the image too dark.View at 100%
232 Chapter 23 — View Menu | Zoom OutZoom OutSelect this option to zoom one step out of the active image.Full ScreenThe full screen display mode is us
Chapter 23 — View Menu | Hide Palettes 233Hide PalettesSelect this feature to quickly hide all of the palettes in the work area.ShortcutTab key
234 Chapter 23 — View Menu | Compare ImagesCompare ImagesThe three different compare images modes of Capture NX 2 provide you with different options f
Chapter 23 — View Menu | Compare Images 235Compare in EditorUse this option to compare two different images in the editor. Select two different images
236 Chapter 23 — View Menu | Compare ImagesCompare with OriginalUse this option to compare the original with the current state of the active image wit
Chapter 24 — Window Menu | Workspace 237Chapter 24Window MenuWorkspaceThe Workspaces sub-menu provides you with an alternative location to select a wo
22 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | PrintingPrintingCapture NX 2 provides you with a full range of printing options. The print function is both easy and
238 Chapter 24 — Window Menu | Toolb arToolbarSelecting the Toolb ar option from the Window menu will show the toolbar.Bird’s EyeSelecting the Bird’s
Chapter 25 — Help Menu | Contents 239Chapter 25Help MenuContentsThe Contents option brings up the help contents within your default Internet browser.
240 Chapter 25 — Help Menu | Show Welcome ScreenShow Welcome ScreenSelecting the Show Welcome Screen option from the Help menu will display the welcom
Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts | The Browser 241Chapter 26Appendix: Short-cutsThe BrowserTool Windows MacintoshOpen Browser Ctrl + Alt + B command
242 Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts | The ToolbarThe ToolbarPhoto InfoTool Windows MacintoshFilter by Rating: 1 Star Ctrl + Shift + 1 control + shif
Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts | File Menu 243File MenuEdit MenuTool Windows MacintoshOpen Image Ctrl + O command + OOpen Folder in Browser Ctrl +
244 Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts | Adjust MenuAdjust MenuFilter MenuBatch MenuViewTool Windows MacintoshLevels & Curves Ctrl + L / Ctrl + M c
Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts | Window Menu 245Window MenuHelpApple Specific ShortcutTool Windows MacintoshBrowser Workspace Alt + 1 option + 1Met
246 Chapter 26 — Appendix: Short-cuts
Chapter 27 — Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles | Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX 2 247Chapter 27Appendix: Supplied Color ProfilesStandard
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Printing 233Click on the Select Layout option and choose 1 Photo on Page.4If the image’s orientation is different from t
248 Chapter 27 — Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles | Standard RGB Profiles Supplied in Capture NX 2Adobe RGB (1998): NKAdobe.icm (Windows)/ Nikon Adob
Chapter 27 — Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles | Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX 2 249Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplie
250 Chapter 27 — Appendix: Supplied Color Profiles | Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supplied with Capture NX 2Capture NX 2 and Adobe Photoshop Color
Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | General 251Chapter 28Appendix: Additional NoticesGeneral❏ Make Backup CopiesMake backup copies of importan
252 Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Camera AdjustmentsCamera Adjustments❏ Non-Picture Control Based AdjustmentsWhen images taken with D1-s
Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Color Mode 253Color Mode❏ Color ModeIf Use this instead of embedded profile is selected in the “Color Mana
254 Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Image Dust OffImage Dust Off❏ Cameras That Support Image Dust-OffThe following cameras support Image D
Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Vignette Control 255Vignette ControlVignette control cannot be used to correct vignetting caused by PC Nik
256 Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Saving ImagesSaving Images❏ Images Saved in Capture NX 2Images saved in Capture NX 2 cannot be viewed
Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Size / Resolution 257Size / ResolutionA Please note: The units for size and resolution are lost when setti
24 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | PrintingPrinting an Image Using the Settings Found Within the Size / Resolution DialogTo print an image using the siz
258 Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | Levels & CurvesLevels & Curves❏ The Levels & Curves and the LCH ToolsThe Levels & Curv
Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices | D-Lighting 259D-Lighting❏ Digital DEED-Lighting replaces the Digital DEE tool available in earlier version
260 Chapter 28 — Appendix: Additional Notices
Chapter 29 — Index 261Chapter 29IndexAAbout Capture NX 2 240Active D-Lighting 136Activity Toolbar 87Adjust & Filter pull-down menu 145Adjust Menu
262 Chapter 29 — IndexFit Photo 177Fit to Screen 231Flip 173Focus Point 229Folder 68, 160Folders 56, 237Full Screen 232GGaussian Blur 199Gradient Tool
Chapter 29 — Index 263NEF 256TIFF 256Save As 161JPEG 162NEF 161TIFF 161Saving Images 256Selection Brush Tool 113Selection Control Point 110Selection D
Chapter 30 — Contact Information | Life-Long Learning 265Chapter 30Contact InformationLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commit
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Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Printing 253Check the Use Output Resolution option. If the image is larger than the page, click on the Page Setup button
26 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | PrintingPrinting contact sheetsTo print a series of images as a contact sheet, follow these steps:1Open the Browser p
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Printing 27For more information on the various options available in the “Print layout” window, please see “Print…” in Ch
Chapter 2 — Chapters at a Glance 1Chapter 2Chapters at a GlanceChapter 1 Notices & Trademark InformationChapter 2 Chapters at a Glance . . . . . .
28 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Batch ProcessingBatch ProcessingBatch processing is the automatic application of one or more enhancements to a series
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Batch Processing 294Navigate to the Batch menu and select Run Batch Process…. You will then be presented with the Batch
30 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Batch ProcessingThe Processing Queue will be displayed and the batch process will start. To pause the batch process,
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Batch Processing 31Adding XMP/IPTC data to a series of images using an XMP/IPTC preset1Open an image within Capture NX 2
32 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Batch ProcessingThe XMP/IPTC information you added to the XMP/IPTC preset will then be added to all of the selected i
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Converting NEF RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files 33Converting NEF RAW files into JPEG or TIFF filesCapture NX 2 can quic
34 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Converting NEF RAW files into JPEG or TIFF filesYou can check the status of the conversion process in the Processing
Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Converting NEF RAW files into JPEG or TIFF files 35To convert selected files from the Browser1Open the Browser palette a
36 Chapter 6 — Getting Started | Converting NEF RAW files into JPEG or TIFF filesClick Start to begin converting the files.4In the File name section,
Chapter 7 — Preferences 37Chapter 7PreferencesPreferences modify the default behavior of Capture NX 2. Preferences can be found either under the Edit
2 Chapter 2 — Chapters at a Glance
38 Chapter 7 — Preferences | GeneralGeneralOpen With ApplicationChoose this option to select the application you wish to use when opening files with t
Chapter 7 — Preferences | General 39Default Save AsUse this option to determine the default file type in the “Save As…” dialog. The following options
40 Chapter 7 — Preferences | Color ManagementColor ManagementDefault RGB Color SpaceUse this option to set the default RGB space that is used for your
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Color Management 41IntentUse this preference to set the default rendering intent for the various color management features t
42 Chapter 7 — Preferences | Levels & SamplingLevels & SamplingLevels & CurvesThe options within the “Levels & Curves” section enable
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Levels & Sampling 43Dropper Sample SizeUse this option to set the sample size of the droppers used within the “Color Pic
44 Chapter 7 — Preferences | DisplayDisplayGridThe options within the “Grid” section enable you to control what is displayed when the Show Grid option
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Display 45Selection OverlayThe options within the “Selection Overlay” section enable you to control the appearance of the ov
46 Chapter 7 — Preferences | Cache SettingsCache SettingsCapture NX 2 utilizes two caching systems: a browsing cache and an editing cache. Both cache
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Cache Settings 47With the default settings, Capture NX 2 will utilize up to 2 gigabytes of hard disk space to store cache fi
Chapter 3 — Table of Contents 3Chapter 3Table of ContentsChapter 1 Notices & Trademark InformationNoticesTrademark InformationChapter 2 Chapters a
48 Chapter 7 — Preferences | XMP/IPTC PresetsXMP/IPTC PresetsXMP/IPTC presets enable you to create different sets of XMP/IPTC data that can then be ap
Chapter 7 — Preferences | XMP/IPTC Presets 49NewThe New button creates a new, empty XMP/IPTC preset. After clicking on this button, you will be provid
50 Chapter 7 — Preferences | LabelsLabelsLabel CompatibilityUse the Label Compatibility pull-down menu if you use another digital asset management sof
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Manage Settings 51Available LabelsThe maximum number of labels available depends on the selection in the Label Compatibility
52 Chapter 7 — Preferences | WorkspacesWorkspacesThe “Workspaces” section of the preferences enables you to modify the workspaces provided within Capt
Chapter 7 — Preferences | Workspaces 53DeleteClicking the Delete button will remove the highlighted workspace from in the “My Workspaces” section. Ple
54 Chapter 7 — Preferences
Chapter 8 — Interface | Overview 55Chapter 8InterfaceCapture NX 2’s interface was designed to put all of the important tools for enhancing a digital p
56 Chapter 8 — Interface | Overviewr FoldersThe folders palette provides you with an easy-to-access palette which displays the content of an entire fo
Chapter 8 — Interface | Workspaces 57WorkspacesWorkspaces are new in Capture NX 2, enabling you to quickly change tasks while displaying only the pale
4 Chapter 3 — Table of ContentsCache Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Browsing Cache . . . . . . . . .
58 Chapter 8 — Interface | WorkspacesMetadataThe metadata workspace is designed to provide you with optimum workspace to review and add metadata to yo
Chapter 8 — Interface | Workspaces 59To create a custom workspace, follow these steps:You can then assign a shortcut to this new workspace by followin
60 Chapter 8 — Interface | Working with Multiple ScreensTo access your custom workspaces, navigate to the Window menu and select the My Workspaces sub
Chapter 8 — Interface | Working with Multiple Screens 61A Please note: Only default workspaces can be applied in this manner. Custom workspaces always
62 Chapter 8 — Interface | Image WindowImage WindowImage windows are the frames that contain your images and provide you with important data which can
Chapter 8 — Interface | Image Window 63t Soft ProofThe soft proof feature enables you to preview the effect of an output profile on your image, approx
64 Chapter 8 — Interface | Image WindowSoft proof offers the following options:Target ProfileSelect the color profile from the list to view the result
Chapter 8 — Interface | Window & Palette Functionality 65Window & Palette FunctionalityEach palette within Capture NX 2 provides you with a nu
66 Chapter 8 — Interface | Window & Palette FunctionalityFinding PalettesUndocking many palettes can sometimes make it difficult to locate that pa
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Browser Overview 67Chapter 9The BrowserBrowser OverviewThe browser has been greatly updated for Capture NX 2 to provide even
Chapter 3 — Table of Contents 5Managing XMP/IPTC Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Chapter 12 Activity ToolbarWorkspace Selector . . .
68 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Opening a Folder of Images in the BrowserOpening a Folder of Images in the BrowserThe browser provides you with a number
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Opening a Folder of Images in the Browser 69Using Nikon TransferYou can also use Nikon Transfer to open a folder of images t
70 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Navigating Within the BrowserNavigating Within the BrowserAt the top-left of the Browser palette are three buttons that h
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Filtering Tools 71w Filter by RatingThe filter by rating tool lets you choose which images to display within the browser bas
72 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Sorting ToolsSorting ToolsThe “Sorting Tools” let you choose the order that images are displayed in within the current fo
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Labeling and Rating Toolbar 73Labeling and Rating ToolbarThe labeling and rating toolbar can be found at the bottom of the b
74 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Browser HeaderBrowser HeaderDisplayed at the top of the browser is the browser header. This section provides information
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Browser View Selector 75❏ NameThe image’s file name and extension are displayed under the thumbnail. To rename the current f
76 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Browser View SelectorThumbnail ListThe thumbnail list places important information about each image in a column and enabl
Chapter 9 — The Browser | Browser View Selector 77❏ ExtrasThe Extras column displays additional information about the image. You cannot sort images by
6 Chapter 3 — Table of ContentsSample Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Chapter 17 The Color PickerColor Whe
78 Chapter 9 — The Browser | Opening Images from the BrowserOpening Images from the BrowserImages in the browser can be opened in the editor either by
Chapter 10 — The Folders Palette 79Chapter 10The Folders PaletteThe Folders palette displays the folders on your hard disk in the same manner as the o
80 Chapter 10 — The Folders Palette | Favorite Folders SectionFavorite Folders SectionThe “Favorite Folders” section provides quick access to the most
Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | File & Camera Information Section 81Chapter 11The Metadata PaletteThe Metadata palette contains a list of info
82 Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | XMP/IPTC Information SectionXMP/IPTC Information SectionThe “XMP/IPTC Information” section contains a standardi
Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | XMP/IPTC Information Section 83When more than one image is selected, information that is shared between images wil
84 Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | XMP/IPTC Information SectionCreating XMP/IPTC PresetsXMP/IPTC presets enable you to create a collection of freq
Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | XMP/IPTC Information Section 852Navigate to the Batch menu and select Save XMP/IPTC Preset. Alternatively, you can
86 Chapter 11 — The Metadata Palette | XMP/IPTC Information SectionLoading XMP/IPTC PresetsAfter creating one or more XMP/IPTC presets using the Save
Chapter 12 — Activity Toolbar | Workspace Selector 87Chapter 12Activity ToolbarThe activity toolbar provides access to three of the most often accesse
Chapter 3 — Table of Contents 7Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197Green . . . . . . . . . . .
88 Chapter 12 — Activity Toolbar | PrintPrintClick the print button to open the Capture NX 2 “Print Layout” dialog and begin printing your images. For
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Tool Options Bar 89Chapter 13The ToolbarTool Options BarThe tool options bar can be found directly beneath the toolbar and
90 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Hand ToolHand ToolThe hand tool enables you to move within an image. Select this tool when viewing an image that does no
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Rotate Tool 91Rotate ToolThe rotate tool is used to rotate images 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise. Click on this button
92 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Straighten ToolTo straighten your image using the straighten tool, follow these steps:1With an image open within the edi
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Crop Tool 93Crop ToolThe crop tool enables you to remove areas from the margins of your image or to change the aspect ratio
94 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Crop ToolThe crop tool offers the following tool options:Crop MethodChoose from one of three different cropping methods.
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Black Control Point 95Black Control PointThe black control point enables you to place a control point directly on your imag
96 Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Black Control PointAfter a black control point is added to the image, the following options will be available in the B /
Chapter 13 — The Toolbar | Black Control Point 97AdvancedClick on the Advanced show/hide triangle to display the additional controls for the black con
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