Nikon ViewNX

[radar]

In all the excitement about the D3 and D300, Nikon ViewNX somewhat got lost in there. Nikon ViewNX replaces Nikon View Pro. Click here for NikonUSA info on it.


The software will be available with the D3 and the D300. It will also be available as a free download

View, Edit, Share, Select and Correct with Ease!
ViewNX is the ultimate easy, yet powerful, browser from Nikon. With fast viewing of JPEG, TIFF and NEF files your workflow will speed up with ViewNX.

Quick Editing of NEF files! Convert RAW NEF files to JPEG and TIFF format with ease. You can even adjust white balance and exposure compensation without ever leaving the browser. Copy and paste those adjustments to multiple RAW NEF files and then convert them with ease.

IPTC Batch Support and XMP Support: Need to add captions? Do it quickly and easily with ViewNX. Work with IPTC and XMP with ease!

Integrates Easily with Capture NX. One click and you are opening your selected images with Capture NX. All of your labels are supported.

It is meant to be available in a few weeks so keep a look for it on the Nikon site.

Camera Control Pro 2 is also slated for a release as well for those that may have a need for this software.

cheers,

André
(tried to search if this had been posted before but couldn't find it)

[stubbsy]

That's very interesting André since earlier today I went searching for Nikon View Pro and couldn't find any trace of it bar press releases and previews from a year ago. As best I could tell Nikon View Pro never made it to market. Lets hope this rebadged version does.

[radar]

Peter,

that's correct I think, Nikon View Pro didn't make it to market due to various problem it had. It was shown at various major shows but in the end, I think Nikon decided to cut their losses.

I also hope to see Nikon ViewNX as it looks promising in terms of speed and integration in some of the various workflows.

Cheers,

André

[radar]

And a link for Camera Control Pro 2, click here.

[gooseberry]

That's very interesting André since earlier today I went searching for Nikon View Pro and couldn't find any trace of it bar press releases and previews from a year ago. As best I could tell Nikon View Pro never made it to market. Lets hope this rebadged version does.

Yep, there was an announcement from Nikon several months ago that Nikon View Pro will be cancelled. Looks like ViewNX is the replacement - and good that it will be provided free.

News release

http://nikonimaging.com/global/news/2007/0306_03.htm

Cancellation of Nikon View Pro software release

Tokyo – Nikon Corporation has made the difficult decision to cancel the release of high-speed image management and browsing software, Nikon View Pro, the launch of which had been announced on February 21, 2006.

We offer our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause to customers who had anticipated the release of this product, as well as to distributors, retailers, and any other concerned parties.

Despite our preparations to release the software on schedule, the environment surrounding image handling is undergoing major changes. We decided to suspend the release based on our judgment that the new software’s performance would not be optimal for the new environment. We are currently developing a new generation of image management and browsing software for download from our website, and plan to begin offering this before the end of 2007.

We assure you that we are diligently working to develop innovative new products in response to market demands, and thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to your continued patronage.

[Matt. K]

Although there hasn't been much discussion here about it...Ninon Capture NX is one of the finest NEF processing programs available. Nothing comes close to the fidelity of the processed image as this program....even if it is a bit convoluted to use.

[Alex]

Although there hasn't been much discussion here about it...Ninon Capture NX is one of the finest NEF processing programs available. Nothing comes close to the fidelity of the processed image as this program....even if it is a bit convoluted to use.

Matt,

Absolutely agree and the current version (1.2) is a great improvement on speed of processing. Having tried a number of RAW converters, I must admit that this one gives me the best results yet!

Alex

[ATJ]

Is there a upgrade path from Nikon Capture 4 to Nikon Capture NX? I have the former and am interested in the latter.

Can both versions run on the same computer at the same time?

EDIT: I should have checked the Knowledge Database:

It is not recommended to install both Nikon Capture and Capture NX on the same computer as this may cause unexpected issues to occur

[gooseberry]

Is there a upgrade path from Nikon Capture 4 to Nikon Capture NX? I have the former and am interested in the latter.

Can both versions run on the same computer at the same time?

EDIT: I should have checked the Knowledge Database:

It is not recommended to install both Nikon Capture and Capture NX on the same computer as this may cause unexpected issues to occur

Actually, even though it says that.. I'm running both Capture 4.4 and Capture NX on my machine right now, so yeah, it works fine.

[ATJ]

I've had a play with Capture NX and I like it. Does anyone know of a legitimate site where I can purchase the software license on-line (i.e. so I don't have to buy the packaged product)? I don't need the manuals or CD.

[Alex]

I've had a play with Capture NX and I like it. Does anyone know of a legitimate site where I can purchase the software license on-line (i.e. so I don't have to buy the packaged product)? I don't need the manuals or CD.

http://www.imagemixer.net/product_info. ... cts_id=105

The cheapest I've seen

Alex

[ATJ]

http://www.imagemixer.net/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=105

Thanks, Alex. I found that one last night but wasn't sure if it was legitimate. If it is, it is good as they take PayPal.

[Alex]

http://www.imagemixer.net/product_info.php?cPath=42&products_id=105

Thanks, Alex. I found that one last night but wasn't sure if it was legitimate. If it is, it is good as they take PayPal.

This one is legit. It works.

Cheers

Alex

[MattC]

Nikon ViewNX is here.

Cheers

[radar]

To go with Nikon ViewNX, there is also Nikon Transfer, from the site:

Nikon Transfer is a software application that allows for the simple transfer of images captured with a Nikon digital camera, or images recorded to media such as memory cards, to a computer. It also allows for back-up copying and embedding of information including copyright into image data during transfer.

Click here.

Note you will have to register to get the download.

André

[ATJ]

I've had a quick play with Nikon ViewNX and while it is nice, I don't think it will fit with my workflow.

The main problem I have is that most of the operations must be done in the thumbnail view. With Nikon View, you pretty much could do the same operations in the thumbnail view as you could in the viewer. My normal workflow is to step through each image in the viewer and when I'm happy with one I load PSP 9 (or more recently CaptureNX) straight from the viewer. With ViewNX it appears I have to close the viewer once I have decided on an image.

The other problem I have is that while you can adjust some of the settings (white balance, exposure) you can only do it in the thumbnail view and you have to save to the NEF.

I'll keep playing, but I don't think my mind will be changed in a hurry.

[ATJ]

OK, I have discovered I can look at the image in the thumbnail view... this might help.

[ATJ]

I'm getting weird results from the Lost Highlights function.

Here is a screen capture of a raw image in ViewNX:



Here is what it shows as the lost highlights:



Here is what CaptureNX shows for the lost highlights for the exact same image:




Also note that after a small amount of adjustment to an image in CaptureNX, memory usage skyrockets. At one point it was using well over 500MB of memory.

[chrisk]

i love it but only as a viewer. export to NX is cool too. i wouldn;t bother using it for any editing.

[ATJ]

I just installed the new Nikon Transfer tool. A number of benefits over the previous version is thumbnails of all the images on the memory card before transfer (when you are really impatient) and the ability to copy to 2 locations so it automatically does your back up.