Nikon Capture NX 2 Review

Nikon's Capture NX program has always been a solid choice for those using the NEF RAW file format used by Nikon cameras. This was the first application that made use of the U-Point technology for selections that is now found in Nik Software products like Viveza, Dfine, and Color Efex Pro plug-ins for Photoshop and Aperture. Capture NX combines powerful RAW processing features with good file management. The latest release of Capture NX, version 2, has added some powerful new features to the mix that will appeal to both Nikon and photographers with other brands. Of course, the RAW editing features are NEF specific, but there are a number of other editing controls for JPG and TIFF files (sorry, no DNG import).

Ease of Use

At first glance, Capture NX 2 looks similar to the previous version, but there are useful changes waiting to be explored. You now have the flexibility to configure and save custom workspaces to suit your workflow, and dual monitor support makes for a huge improvement in the workflow with the additional space for your image on one display and the various palettes on the other. NX 2 has also improved the integrated Browser to find images as well as apply ratings and labels.

Jon Canfield

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