• Article ID 000046171
  • Date Published 21/12/2016
  • Date Last Updated 21/12/2016

What are the differences between Capture NX2 to Capture NX-D?

What are the differences between Capture NX2 to Capture NX-D?

Capture NX-D is designed for a broad range of Nikon camera users wanting to use a variety of functions to develop RAW images taken with their cameras (NEF/NRW). Capture NX 2 will no longer be updated, Capture NX-D can be considered a successor to Capture NX 2.

What are the differences between the two applications?

  • Capture NX-D is available free of charge.
  • Capture NX-D does not include U Point functions (for portional editing).
  • Adjustments performed with Capture NX-D are saved in a sidecar file format rather than with the original NEF file.
  • The user interface has been changed.

There are no differences in color reproduction with RAW images developed in Capture NX-D and Capture NX 2. Images saved in Capture NX 2 can be opened in Capture NX-D in their original form.

What are the primary functions of Capture NX-D?

  • Adjustment functions have been specialized for RAW development.
  • Editing of JPEG and TIFF images is also possible.
  • A variety of image display formats are available.
  • Comparison display of multiple images is possible.
  • Adjustments are saved in a sidecar file format that preserves the integrity of RAW files (non-destructive).
  • Multiple thumbnails can be selected for simultaneous adjustment of multiple images.
  • Troublesome or complicated adjustment processing can be performed at once with batch processing.
  • RAW images can be developed and then transferred to another application in TIFF (16 bit) format.
  • It offers support for Picture Control.
  • It offers a function that enables coordinated action with Camera Control Pro 2, convenient for studio photography.

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