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Table of Contents Introduction: Before You Begin.......................................................................................................1 Overview: About This Manual ........................................................................................................2 The Five Components of Nikon Capture 4: About This Product ..................................................4 System Requirements: What You Need to Run Nikon Capture 4 ................................................
Nikon Viewer: Viewing Pictures .................................................................................................. 119 The Nikon Viewer Window: Getting to Know Nikon Viewer .................................................. 120 Starting Nikon Viewer................................................................................................................... 122 Exiting Nikon Viewer ...........................................................................................................
Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control: Capturing Photographs ...................................................... 215 The Camera Control Window: Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control .............. 216 Starting Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control .................................................................................... 218 Exiting Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control ...................................................................................... 221 Capturing Photographs to Disk .................
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Introduction Before You Begin Read this chapter before installing and using Nikon Capture 4. Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. The Five Components of Nikon Capture 4 This section describes the components that make up Nikon Capture 4 and introduces some of its more notable features.
Overview Overview About This Manual This manual has been written to help you take advantage of the many features included in Nikon Capture 4. This chapter introduces you to Nikon Capture’s five components and explains how they can be used as part of different workflows. Each of these components is described in greater detail in the chapters that follow.
About This Manual Background Knowledge This manual assumes knowledge of operations common to Windows and Macintosh envi ronments. Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for more information on operations specific to your operating system. Illustrations This manual is for use with both Windows and Macintosh versions of Nikon Capture 4.
The Five Components of Nikon Capture 4 The Five Components of Nikon Capture 4 About This Product Thank you for your purchase of Nikon Capture 4 software for Nikon digital cameras. The Nikon Capture 4 CD contains both Nikon View 6 and Nikon Capture 4.
About This Product Data flow Nikon Viewer Nikon Browser Use to view and print pictures. Nikon Browser comes into play after you have transferred pictures to your computer hard disk using Nikon Transfer or Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. Use to organize pictures into folders and select pic tures for viewing in Nikon Viewer or editing in Nikon Capture 4 Editor. Nikon Capture 4 Editor Use to enhance photographs taken with Nikon digital cameras.
System Requirements System Requirements What You Need to Run Nikon Capture 4 Before installing Nikon Capture 4, make sure that your system satisfies the following require ments: Windows OS CPU/Model RAM (Nikon Capture 4) Macintosh Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Mac OS 9.0.4*, 9.1*, 9.2*, Mac OS X (verWindows 2000 Professional, Windows sion 10.1.
What You Need to Run Nikon Capture 4 Installation For information on installing Nikon Capture 4, see the Nikon Capture 4 Install Guide. Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Mac OS X Installing and using Nikon Capture 4 under a multi-user operating system requires Administrator privi leges. When using Nikon Capture 4, log in as: Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Computer administrator Windows 2000 Professional Administrators Mac OS X Admin Mac OS 9.
Workflow Workflow Using Nikon Capture 4 How you will use Nikon Capture’s various components depends on whether you are taking photographs in the field or in a studio with a D1, D1X, D1H, D100, or D2H connected to a computer. Regardless of where you take your photographs, Nikon Capture 4’s batch option can be used to process multiple images automatically.
Using Nikon Capture 4 Workflow 2: Studio Photography This workflow is for users of D1-series, D100, or D2H cameras who want to capture photo graphs directly to their computer as they are taken.
Workflow Workflow 3: Batch Processing (Existing Images) Nikon Capture 4 includes a batch option for automatic processing of multiple images, either as they are captured from a D1-series, D100, or D2H camera (see Workflow 4), or after they have been saved to disk using Nikon Transfer or Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control.
Using Nikon Capture 4 Workflow 4: Batch Processing (Studio Photography) To process photographs automatically as they are captured from the camera (“live batch”): Step 1—Connect the camera • If Nikon Transfer starts, click Close to exit Interface cable D1-series, D100, or D2H camera Computer Step 2—Start Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control ( 215) Step 3—Take a test shot Step 4—Adjust settings Nikon Capture 4 Editor ( 135) • • Save settings ( 150) 195) Step 5—Choose batch op
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Nikon Transfer Copying Pictures to Your Computer Nikon Transfer is used to transfer (copy) pictures from the camera memory card to your computer. When transferring pictures, Nikon Transfer allows you to select the type of images to be transferred, choose transfer options, specify the destination folder for transferred images, and choose how transferred images will be named on the computer.
The Nikon Transfer Window The Nikon Transfer Window Getting to Know Nikon Transfer The main parts of the Nikon Transfer window are identified below. File destination and naming The destination folder and file naming method for transferred images are displayed in this area. To change the des tination and file naming options, click Change... ( 24).
Getting to Know Nikon Transfer Starting Nikon Transfer Nikon Transfer starts automatically when a supported camera is connected or a memory card from a supported camera is inserted in a card reader or PC card slot. 1 Connect the camera or insert the memory card Connect a camera containing a memory card from a supported camera, or insert a memory card from a supported camera in a card reader or PC card slot. For more information, see the Nikon Capture 4 Install Guide.
The Nikon Transfer Window Exiting Nikon Transfer The Nikon Transfer window will close automatically when transfer is complete, and the Nikon Browser window will be displayed. To close the Nikon Transfer window without transferring pictures: 1 Click the button or click the close box Click the button in the Nikon Transfer window, or click the close box in the title bar at the top of the window.
Getting to Know Nikon Transfer Disconnecting the Camera For information on disconnecting the camera, see the Nikon Guide to Digital Photography or User's Manual provided with your camera. Warnings If you perform the following actions when Nikon Transfer is running, a warning will be displayed. Click OK to exit Nikon Transfer.
The Nikon Transfer Window Restarting Nikon Transfer How you can restart Nikon Transfer after exiting depends on whether the camera is still connected and powered on and/or the memory card still inserted in the camera, card reader, or PC card slot.
Getting to Know Nikon Transfer If the camera has been turned off: Turn the camera on. If the camera has been disconnected: Reconnect the camera and turn the camera on. If the memory card has been removed from the camera: Reinsert the memory card and turn the camera on. If the memory card has been removed from the card reader or PC card slot: Reinsert the memory card. Nikon Transfer will start automatically.
Transferring Images Transferring Images Using Nikon Transfer This section describes how Nikon Transfer can be used to transfer pictures to your computer from a memory card inserted in a camera, card reader, or PC card slot. Open the File Destination and Naming dialog 24 Choose the type of pictures to be transferred and change file destination and naming. 24 Choose image transfer options. 29 Open the Transfer Options dialog 29 Add file information.
Using Nikon Transfer 2 Choose image transfer options By default, the folder containing the transferred images will automatically be displayed in Nikon Browser when transfer is complete. Nikon View allows you to display images in a different application, choose an image database application for cataloging images as they are transferred, and adjust transfer settings. Changes to these transfer options are made in the Transfer Options dialog.
Transferring Images 4 Transfer image files Click the Transfer button to start transfer at the selected settings. Transfer button A progress dialog is displayed during transfer, showing a thumbnail preview of the file currently being transferred. Thumbnails will not be displayed if the Show thumbnail box is not checked. During Transfer You cannot perform any other operation in Nikon Capture 4 while the progress dialog is displayed.
Using Nikon Transfer Cancelling Transfer To cancel transfer of the image files, click Cancel or press Escape. When you are transferring multiple image files, the images that have already been transferred at the time transfer is cancelled are saved in the destination folder. After Transfer When transfer is completed, Nikon View will perform the action specified in the General tab ( 30) of the Transfer Options dialog. By default, transferred images will be displayed in Nikon Browser.
Transferring Images The File Destination and Naming Dialog To choose a destination folder and file naming method for images before transfer, click the Change… button in the “File destination and naming” area of the Nikon Transfer dialog. Change button The File Destination and Naming dialog will be displayed. Any changes made in the File Destination and Naming dialog will be reflected in the “File destination and naming” area of the Nikon Transfer window.
Using Nikon Transfer The “Folder” Area The “Folder” area of the File Destination and Naming dialog lists the folder in which pictures will be stored after transfer. Folder name This text box lists the current destination folder. To select a different folder, click Browse… and navigate to the desired folder. Create a new subfolder for each transfer Check this option to store images in a new sub-folder with each transfer.
Transferring Images Sub Folder Naming Clicking Change… in the Folder area displays the “Sub Folder Naming” dialog. Folder names consist of a prefix, identifier, and suffix, where the identifier is a unique number, date, or date and time, depending on the option selected in the Between Prefix and Suffix menu. Prefix Identifier Suffix Prefix The characters appended to the beginning of the folder name. Suffix The characters appended to the end of the folder name.
Using Nikon Transfer The “File Naming” Area You can choose how files will be named in the “File naming” area of the File Destination and Naming dialog. Original file name Select this option to save transferred images using the file names originally assigned by the camera when the pictures were taken. Change Select this option to save the transferred files under an automatically generated file name.
Transferring Images The “Image Transfer Rule” Area The options selected in the “Image transfer rule” area of the File Destination and Naming dialog determine which pictures are transferred to the computer. File Attribute Choose the type of picture to be transferred: Option Not specified Description Pictures of all types are transferred.* Only pictures marked for transfer using camera transfer marking function Marked for transfer are transferred.
Using Nikon Transfer Transfer Options Clicking the Transfer Options button in the Nikon Transfer window displays the Transfer Options dialog. Transfer Options button The Transfer Options dialog contains the following tabs: Tab General Description Specify the actions that will be performed once transfer is complete. 30 Transfer Specify what actions will be performed during transfer.
Transferring Images The General Tab The General tab contains the following options: Start Nikon Browser Select this option to start Nikon Browser after the image files are transferred. Selecting this option enables the Upload all images to NikonNet check box. Upload all images to NikonNet (North, South, and Central America only) Check this box to upload all the transferred image files to NikonNet, a free on-line photo album service available to customers resident in the United States of America ( 89).
Using Nikon Transfer The Transfer Tab This tab allows you to adjust settings for the images about to be transferred. Note that there are some differences between the Windows and Macintosh versions of this tab. Windows Macintosh Delete original files after transfer is completed Check this option to delete the image files from the memory card after they are transferred to your computer. Files that are not transferred are not deleted. In Windows and Mac OS 9, protected files will not be deleted.
Transferring Images The Creator Tab (Macintosh Only) This tab (available only in the Macintosh version) allows you to specify the programs that will be associated with transferred files. Double-clicking a file after transfer will open it in the associated program. Still image (Exif format) Lists the application associated with “.JPG” and “.TIF” image files. Still image (NEF format) Lists the application associated with “.NEF” image files. Movie Lists the application associated with “.MOV” movie files.
Using Nikon Transfer IPTC Information Clicking the (Add additional information (IPTC field) to images) button in the Nikon Transfer dialog displays the IPTC Information dialog, where you can specify additional file information, such as captions and key words, that can be added to images as they are transferred. This information can be viewed in Nikon Browser ( 58), Nikon Viewer ( 130), or Nikon Capture 4 Editor after transfer.
Transferring Images Caption The caption entered in this text box will be added to photographs if the Add addi tional information (IPTC field) to all files option is checked in the Transfer tab of the Transfer options dialog ( 31) when the pictures are transferred. In the detail view, you can add information in the Caption Writer, Headline, and Instructions fields.
Nikon Browser Browsing Pictures after Transfer Nikon Browser is used to browse thumbnail images of the pictures and folders that have been transferred to your computer. You can also use the browser to view photo information, rotate images, or display pictures automated slide shows. This chapter is divided into the following sections: The Nikon Browser Window This section outlines the controls and displays in the Nikon Browser window, and describes how to start and exit Nikon Browser.
The Nikon Browser Window The Nikon Browser Window Getting to Know Nikon Browser The main parts of the Nikon Browser window are identified below. Title bar Displays the name of the current folder. Menu bar Contains commands for a variety of browser operations. Toolbar Contains the buttons listed in the table opposite. Shooting data area Displays photo information for pic ture currently selected in the thumbnail list ( 55).
Getting to Know Nikon Browser The names and functions of the buttons in the Nikon Browser window are shown in the following table: But ton Name Back Forward Func tion Return to the folder that was displayed imme diately before you selected the current folder. Return to the folder displayed immediately before you clicked the Back button. Up One Level Takes you up one level in the folder hierarchy. Search Display the search control. Folders Display the folder tree.
The Nikon Browser Window Starting Nikon Browser Nikon Browser can be started from the Start menu (Windows) or by double-clicking the Nikon View application icon. Windows 1 2 Turn the computer on Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. Start Nikon Browser From the Start menu, select All Programs > Nikon View 6 > Nikon View 6 (Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional) or Programs > Nikon View 6 > Nikon View 6 (other Windows versions). Nikon Browser will start.
Getting to Know Nikon Browser Macintosh 1 2 Turn the computer on Double-click the Nikon View 6 icon Open the folder to which you installed Nikon View 6 and double-click the Nikon View 6 icon. Other Ways of Starting Nikon Browser in the folder to which you inNikon Browser can be started by double-clicking the Nikon View 6 icon stalled Nikon View 6 (Windows, Mac OS 9).
The Nikon Browser Window Exiting Nikon Capture 4 Browser To exit Nikon Browser, open the File menu and select Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9). In Mac OS X, select Quit Nikon View 6 from the application menu.
Browser Window Operations Using Nikon Browser Browser Window Operations Working with Folders When the folder tree is displayed in the navigation area and a folder is selected, the images it contains will be displayed in the thumbnail list. To close the folder tree, click the close box in its upper right corner. To view the folder tree again, select View Folders (Windows) or Show folder tree (Macintosh) in the View > Navigation menu.
Using Nikon Browser Choosing a Folder The folder tree area displays drives and folders in your computer as a tree from the desktop down. In the folder tree area, you can only select one folder at a time. Back button Up One Level button Forward button Transfer Destination but ton You can go back to the previous folder by clicking the Back button in the toolbar. You can also select from up to ten previous folders by clicking the drop-down arrow on the right.
Browser Window Operations Renaming Images and Folders Images or folders selected in the thumbnail list can be renamed individually, or multiple images or folders can be selected and renamed according to a user-specified rule. Renaming Individual Images and Folders To rename an image or folder, select it in the thumbnail list and choose Rename a file or a folder in the File menu. In Windows, the new name can be entered directly in the thumbnail list.
Using Nikon Browser Moving and Copying Images Images can be moved or copied between folders by drag and drop or using the Move… and Copy… options in the File menu. Moving and Copying Files by Drag and Drop Images can be moved or copied by dragging and dropping thumbnails from the thumbnail list to a folder in the folder tree.
Browser Window Operations Using the Move… and Copy… Options These options can be used to move, copy, or rename selected files and folders. Select one or more items in the thumbnail list and select Move… in the File menu to display the “Move file(s)” dialog, or Copy… to display the “Copy file(s)” dialog. “Move file(s)” dialog “Copy file(s)” dialog Choose a destination folder and renaming options and described below. Destination folder This text box lists the current destination folder.
Using Nikon Browser Adding Folders to Your List of Favorites In Nikon Browser, you can add folders containing transferred images to your list of favorites. Folders to be added to this list can be selected using either the Favorites tool button or the Favorites option in the Folder menu. Up to thirty folders can be listed.
Browser Window Operations The “Organize Favorites” Dialog To organize folders within your list of favorites, click the Favorites button in the toolbar, or select Favor ites > Organize Favorites from the Folder menu. The Organize Favorites dialog will be displayed. List Favorites Lists the folders that have been added to your favorites. Move up / Move down Click to move the selected folder up or down in the Favorites list.
Using Nikon Browser Working with Thumbnails The thumbnail list area displays thumbnails for all images stored in the selected folder. Thumbnail list Note also that a folder icon is displayed in the thumbnail list area if the current folder contains sub-folders. Folder icon To display the contents of the folder in the thumbnail list area, select the folder icon in the thumbnail list area and click the View button in the toolbar. The folder will be selected in the folder tree area.
Browser Window Operations Creating Thumbnails (Macintosh) Sometimes, a generic file icon is displayed instead of a thumbnail in the thumbnail list area. This is because some image editing programs remove the thumbnail data appended to the image file. If this happens, select the generic thumbnails in the thumbnail list and choose Create thumbnails from actual image data from the View menu. The new thumbnail will be displayed in the thumbnail list area.
Using Nikon Browser Changing Thumbnail Size The size of the thumbnails displayed in the thumbnail list can be changed using the slider in the toolbar or by selecting the desired size using the View Size option in the View menu.
Browser Window Operations Selecting Thumbnails Thumbnail previews of the images in the selected folder are shown in the thumbnail list area. Click a thumbnail to select it. To select multiple thumbnails, hold down the CTRL key (Windows) or the Command key (Macintosh) while clicking on each of the thumbnails. You can also select multiple thumbnails by dragging the mouse. Selected thumbnails Selecting Images To select all images and folders in the thumbnail list, choose Select All in the Edit menu.
Using Nikon Browser Thumbnail Attributes Thumbnails are marked by icons indicating image attributes.
Browser Window Operations Playing Voice Memos To play a voice memo, select an image marked with the voice memo icon, and select Play Sound from the File menu. Under Windows, the voice memo will be played back in the application specified in the Sound tab ( 111) of the Preferences dialog. Windows Play button Macintosh On a Macintosh, click the play button to start playback.
Using Nikon Browser Rotating Thumbnails In the thumbnail list area, you can rotate selected thumbnails. The rotation applied to a thumbnail is also reflected in the associated image file. Use the Rotate Image(s) dialog to rotate thumbnails. To display the Rotate Image(s) dialog, click the Rotate button in the toolbar, or select Rotate from the Image menu. In the Rotate Image(s) dialog, click CCW 90º to rotate the thumbnail 90 degrees counterclockwise or CW 90º to rotate 90 degrees clockwise.
Browser Window Operations Displaying Shooting Data When you select a single thumbnail, shooting data is displayed in the Shooting Data area. No shooting data is displayed if no thumbnails are selected or if multiple thumbnails are selected. You can show or hide the shooting data by selecting View Shooting Data from the View menu. You can also expand or collapse the Shooting Data area by clicking the toggle button (a small triangle) in the upper left corner.
Using Nikon Browser Finding Images To view the search control, click the Search button in the toolbar or select Show search control in the View > Navigation menu. The search control will be displayed in the navigation area. Search button Folders button After specifying the search conditions in the search control, click Search. All files meeting the selected criteria will be displayed in the thumbnail list.
Browser Window Operations The following search criteria are supported: By file name Find images with the specified characters in their file names. Wildcard characters (“*” or “?”) can be used. By scene mode Find images taken at the selected scene mode setting. Note that not all cameras support scene mode: to determine whether a picture was taken in scene mode, view the shooting data. By date Find images created or modified in the specified date range.
Using Nikon Browser Viewing File Information In Nikon Browser, you can use the IPTC Information dialog to view the file information added to an image file during transfer. Displaying the IPTC Information Dialog To open the IPTC Information dialog, select a thumbnail in the thumbnail list and select IPTC Information from the File menu. Simple view Shooting data added to the image file during transfer are displayed in the lower part of the Caption area in the IPTC Information dialog.
Browser Window Operations IPTC Information can be displayed in Simple or Detail views. Click the Simple… / Detail… button to toggle between Simple and Detail views. Detail view For more information on the IPTC Information dialog, see “IPTC Information” in “Nikon Transfer” ( 33) . File Information from Nikon Browser IPTC information displayed in Nikon Browser cannot be edited. Note that file information is not attached to movies.
Using Nikon Browser Deleting Image Files To delete image files in Nikon Browser, select the associated thumbnails in the thumbnail list area and select Delete from the File menu. You can attain the same results by pressing the DELETE key (Windows) or COMMAND + DELETE keys (Macintosh). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Click Yes to proceed with deletion. If there are any protected images among the images selected for deletion, the dialog shown below will appear. Click Yes to proceed with deletion.
Browser Window Operations Displaying Images When you select a thumbnail in the thumbnail list area, still images are displayed in Nikon Viewer while movie files are played back in the program selected in the Movie Tab of the Preferences dialog ( 109). Viewing Still Images To view a still image, double click its thumbnail in the thumbnail list area. Nikon Viewer will open with the image displayed.
Using Nikon Browser Displaying Images in Nikon Viewer Images opened in Nikon Viewer can only be displayed one at a time. If multiple thumbnails are opened, only one image will be displayed. Use the Next Image Selected and Previous Image Selected buttons to display the other images. You can use the Nikon Viewer status bar to check the number of opened images and the status of the currently displayed image.
Browser Window Operations Window Menu Options in Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer The options in the Window menu can be used to organize the display in Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer. Cascade Arrange Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer in overlapping windows. Horizontal Arrange Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer one above the other in non-overlapping windows. Vertical Arrange Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer side-by-side in non-overlapping windows.
Using Nikon Browser Creating Large Previews for RAW (NEF) Images When a large preview (1,600 pixels in the longest dimension) is embedded in a RAW (NEF) photograph taken with a Nikon digital camera, the image will scale rapidly to fit in the Viewer window, reducing display times.
Browser Window Operations 3 Click Start The following dialog will be displayed during processing. To interrupt processing and return to the dialog shown in Step 1, click Settings. 4 Exit the Nikon NEF Preview Creator A log will be displayed when processing is complete. Click OK to exit the Nikon NEF Preview Creator. Camera Playback The large previews created with the Nikon NEF Preview Creator replace the thumbnails embedded in the images when they were taken.
Using Nikon Browser Playing Movies Back (COOLPIX Cameras) To play back a movie, double click its thumbnail in the thumbnail list. The application specified in the Movie tab ( 109) of the Preferences dialog will launch and play the movie back. Installing QuickTime In Windows, you cannot use Windows Media Player to play back movies recorded with COOLPIX series digital cameras. If a movie player program is not installed, install the version of QuickTime bundled with Nikon View 6 (COOLPIX series only).
Browser Window Operations Playing Sound Files Selecting Play Sound from the File menu when a voice memo is selected in the thumbnail area opens the selected memo for audio playback. In the Windows version of Nikon Capture 4, the application used for audio playback can be selected in the Sound tab of the Preferences dialog ( 111). If Use Nikon View is selected, playback will begin automatically. In the Macintosh version, playback is controlled using the buttons in the window shown below.
Using Nikon Browser Editing Image Files Select a thumbnail, then click the button in the toolbar, or select Edit from the File menu to display the selected image in the editing program specified in the Preferences dialog. Edit button The editing programs listed are those selected in the Still Image ( 108) and Movie tabs ( 109) of the Preferences dialog. If Nikon Capture 4 Editor is selected as the editor for still images, Nikon Capture 4 Editor will start ( 135).
Browser Window Operations The “Add/Remove Editing Program” Dialog Program list The registered programs are displayed in the list. Move up / Move down Click to move the program selected in the program list up and down. This changes the order in which programs displayed when the Edit tool button is clicked or Edit using other programs selected from the File menu. Add Click to display the Add Program dialog, where you can select and register programs.
Using Nikon Browser The “Add Program” Dialog Name You can assign a name to the program selected in “executable file” text box. The program is added to the program list with this name instead of the actual program name. Executable file Displays the path and file name of the program that will be added. To add a different program to the program list, click Browse… and select the program you want to add. Click OK to add the selected program to the program list.
Browser Window Operations Printing Images To print one or more still pictures, select the thumbnails in the thumbnail list and click the button in the toolbar, or select Print from the File menu. The “Print Layout” dialog will be displayed. After adjusting settings (see below), click Print to start printing. Clicking Cancel closes the Print Layout dialog without printing. Printer / Paper / Printable area These text boxes display current printer settings.
Using Nikon Browser Copies (Windows only) Choose the number of copies that will be printed. You can print anywhere from 1 to 100 copies. In the Macintosh version, the number of copies is not displayed in the Print Layout dialog. To specify the number of copies, click Print. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; click Yes to proceed with printing and specify the number of copies. Page Setup… Click to display a Printer Settings dialog in which you can modify the printer and paper settings.
Browser Window Operations Page Layout Choose from Select layout and Select picture size and adjust options as described below. Select layout When this option is selected, you can choose the number of images that will be printed from a drop-down menu.
Using Nikon Browser Use thumbnail data Check this option to print the pictures at draft resolution using thumbnail data. Recommended for draft prints only. Printer type Choose from Inkjet printer or All other types. Inkjet printer We recommend this option when printing on inkjet or color laser printers. The selected images will be printed at high quality and speed at the highest resolution supported by the printer (if the printer supports resolutions higher than 360 dpi, the images will print at 360 dpi).
Browser Window Operations Creating a Photo CD (Windows XP) If the computer is equipped with a CD-R or CD-RW drive, images selected in Nikon Browser can be copied to CD. 1 2 Select images in the thumbnail list. Drag the selected thumbnails over the CD-R or CD-RW drive icon in the folder tree and release the mouse button. Viewing the File List To list the files that will be copied to CD, Click the CD-R or CD-RW drive icon once to select it and choose Display file list for CD writing...
Using Nikon Browser 3 Click the CD-R or CD-RW drive icon once to select it and choose Write to CD... in the File menu, or click the CD-R drive icon with the right mouse button and select Write to CD... in the menu that appears. The “CD Writing Wizard” will be displayed. 4 After making sure that a CD-R or CD-RW disk is inserted in the drive, enter a volume name for the new CD and click Next to begin copying files.
Browser Window Operations 5 The following dialog will be displayed when all files have been copied. Click Finish. Before Copying Files If the computer is equipped with multiple CD-R or CD-RW drives, only one can be used for creating CDs. To enable the write option for a selected drive, open the “Properties” dialog to the “Write” panel and select Enable CD write. The drive used for temporary storage during the write operation must have sufficient free space to store the temporary files.
Using Nikon Browser Creating a Photo CD or DVD (Mac OS X 10.2.3 or Later) If the computer is equipped with a CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive, images selected in Nikon Browser can be copied to a CD or DVD. 1 2 Select images in the thumbnail list. 3 The name assigned to the “Disc Burner” folder will be copied to the volume label for the new CD or DVD. To choose a new name for the “Disc Burner” folder, select it and choose Rename a file or folder from the File menu.
Browser Window Operations 5 Insert a disk in the CD-R/W or DVD-R/W drive and click Burn. The following dialog will be displayed while files are copied. Once all the files have been copied, the disk will be ejected automatically. 6 To copy the same files to another disk, repeat steps 3–5. Otherwise delete the contents of the “Burn Disc” folder. Inserting a Disk Wait until the “Burn Disc” dialog is displayed before inserting a disk.
Using Nikon Browser Creating JPEG Copies The Copy and Resize as JPEG file(s) option in the Tools menu can be used to create JPEG copies of selected TIFF and NEF (RAW) at a specified size compression rate (image quality), or to create resized copies of JPEG images at a new compression rate. Select the images in the thumbnail list and select Copy and Resize as JPEG file(s) option in the Tools menu. The following dialog will be displayed.
Browser Window Operations Destination folder The current destination for JPEG copies is displayed in this text box. To choose a new location, click Browse… and navigate to the desired drive and folder. Rename file(s) Select this option to save the copies under new names assigned automatically according to user-specified rules. Click Change… to display the “Rename file(s)” dialog, where a naming rule can be chosen ( 43). Quality settings Choose an image quality (JPEG compression ratio) using the slider.
Using Nikon Browser Slideshows In Nikon Browser, you can view the image files associated with the selected thumbnails as a slideshow. Displaying the Slideshow Properties Dialog To view a slideshow, select the thumbnails of the image files you want to view in the thumbnail list area, then click the Slideshow button in the tool bar or select Slideshow from the Tools menu. Slideshow but ton The slideshow window is displayed with the Slideshow Properties dialog displayed in front of the slides.
Browser Window Operations The Slideshow Options Dialog The Files Tab Displays a list of file names (and in Windows, file paths) of the image files that are currently displayed in the slideshow. The Options Tab This tab controls how slides are displayed. Play movies to end Check this option to play movies to the end before showing the next slide. If this option is not checked, the next slide will be shown after the specified interval whether or not the movie has finished.
Using Nikon Browser The Toolbar The toolbar has buttons to control the playback of the slideshow, and buttons to specify how the slides are displayed. Play mode button Toggle button Exit button Play/Pause button Back button Fade button Forward button Resize button Toggle Toggles between the slides and the options tab. Exit Exits the slideshow Play mode Use this button to specify how the slideshow will be played back.
Browser Window Operations The Status Bar You can control the sound volume on the status bar. You can also check the number of the remaining slides and the total number of slides, and specify the interval between slide changes, in the range of 1 to 60 seconds. Volume control Time display control Changing the Size of the Slideshow Properties Dialog You can expand or collapse the Slideshow Properties dialog by clicking the toggle button in the toolbar.
Using Nikon Browser Sending Images by E-Mail Images displayed in the thumbnail list area can be appended to e-mail messages. To send images, click the button in the tool bar or select E-mail from the Tools menu. E-mail button Settings, including the size of the image to be e-mailed, can be adjusted in the “E-mail” dialog. sRGB If Convert image(s) to sRGB color space...
Browser Window Operations Current e-mail program When you click Send (see following page), your e-mail will be sent using the application shown here. Send image(s) as attachments Choose whether to send the selected images as individual files or in “contact sheets” containing multiple images.
Using Nikon Browser Send Click this button to start the e-mail application listed next to Current e-mail program. If you selected Resize to small pictures to send or are sending TIFF or NEF (RAW) images, the following dialog will be displayed, informing you that copies of the selected images will be created in compressed JPEG format. It is these copies that will be attached to the e-mail message; the original images are not affected. Click OK to close the dialog and send the images.
Browser Window Operations Uploading Images Customers in some areas can use Nikon View 6 to upload still images to free on-line photo albums at Nikon-sponsored web sites. At the time of writing, this ser vice was available to customers in the United States of America. To use this service, American users must register with NikonNet (http://www.nikonnet.com/). More information on on-line photo albums and other services available through NikonNet.
Using Nikon Browser 3 Choose whether to upload images to NikonNet or a hand-held device If a hand-held device (PDA) is connected to your computer, the Module Selection dialog will be displayed. If there are no hand-held devices connected to your computer, proceed to Step 4. To upload images to NikonNet, select Nikon.net Uploader from the Ser vice Choice pull-down menu, enter your NikonNet user name and password, and click OK.
Browser Window Operations If the Module Selection dialog was not displayed in Step 3, the NikonNet User Information dialog will appear prompting you to enter your NikonNet user name and password. 5 Choose an album In the “Choose Album” dialog, select the album to add the images to, or create a new album. For more information, see “The Choose Album Dialog” ( 96). Publishing to NikonNet An Internet connection is required to publish your images to NikonNet.
Using Nikon Browser 6 Click OK The images will be uploaded to the selected album. Uploader Dialogs (North, South, and Central America Only) This section describes options available in the dialogs displayed when you upload images to NikonNet using the Upload to NikonNet or PDA option in Nikon Browser. This option is available only in the Americas. The Module Selection Dialog This dialog is where you choose whether to upload images to NikonNet or to a hand-held device.
Browser Window Operations Service Choice Choose Nikon.net Uploader to upload images to an on-line photo album on NikonNet (this service is restricted to customers in the USA). If you have installed Palm Desk Top and Photobase for Palm, you can also choose Photo Base for Palm Sync. to upload images to your Palm organizer ( 89). If Active Sync. and Photobase for Pocket PC are installed on your computer, you can upload images to a Pocket PC using the Photo Base for Pocket PC option ( 89).
Using Nikon Browser The Upload Preview Dialog In the Upload Preview dialog, you can resize the images uploaded to the album and add a caption, key words, and description. When multiple images are selected for upload, you can use the Next and Previous buttons under the preview to display additional images. Click OK to close this dialog and upload the selected images at the specified settings. Click Cancel to exit without uploading the selected images.
Browser Window Operations Caption Enter a caption for the image currently displayed in the preview area. The caption will appear in the on-line album. Keyword Enter keywords for the image currently displayed in the preview area. The keywords will appear in the My Pictures section. Description Enter a description for the image currently displayed in the preview area. The description will appear in the on-line album.
Using Nikon Browser The Choose Album Dialog In the Choose Album dialog, you can select the on-line photo album to which images will be uploaded, or create a new album for the uploaded files. Click OK to close this dialog and upload the selected images to the album selected under Current Albums. Click Cancel to exit without uploading the selected images. Current Albums Select the destination album from the drop-down menu. The selected images will be uploaded to this album when you click OK.
Browser Window Operations Don't show this dialog again Check this option to skip the Choose Album dialog the next time you upload images. When this option is selected, you must choose whether images will be automatically uploaded to the last album selected in the Current Albums menu or to a new album created automatically when the images are uploaded. To display the Choose Album dialog again, click Clear in the Publish to NikonNet or PDA tab of the Preferences dialog ( 117).
Using Nikon Browser Creating HTML Albums Images selected in the thumbnail list can be exported to an HTML “album” with a user-specified title. When the album is viewed in a web browser, the selected images will be displayed as rows of thumbnail images, with a caption and other selected information next to each thumbnail. Clicking a thumbnail will display the associated image at a larger size. 1 2 Select images in the thumbnail list.
Browser Window Operations 4 Click Next. The following dialog will be displayed: 5 Choose the information that will be displayed next to each image: Display File Name Select this option to display the file name. When the album is displayed in a web browser, clicking the file name will display the image at a larger size.
Using Nikon Browser 6 Click Next. The following dialog will be displayed: 7 Choose a destination for the HTML album: Destination folder The current destination is displayed here. To choose a new destination, click Browse… and navigate to the desired location. Create a new subfolder Choose this option to save each album in a separate sub-folder.
Browser Window Operations 8 Click Start to create the album. The “Details” Dialog Clicking the Details… button in Step 5 displays the “Details” dialog. The “Details” dialog has three tabs: “Still images,” “Movies,” and “File Name.” After adjusting settings as described below, click OK to return to the “Export HTML” dialog.
Using Nikon Browser The “Movies” Tab Select Output Movie to include movies in the album. Output Movie Select this option to export movies to the HTML album. The album will include a “play” button that can be clicked to play the associated movie. The “File Name” Tab The options in this tab can be used to modify file and folder names for compatibility with different operating systems. Keep the original file name Select this option to export pictures to HTML albums under their original file names.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser Nikon Browser Preferences Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser To display the Nikon Browser “Preferences” dialog , select Preferences from the Edit menu (Windows/Mac OS 9) or the application menu (Mac OS X). You can also display the Preferences dialog box by clicking the Preferences tool button.
Nikon Browser Preferences The General Tab (Macintosh Only) The General tab is used to select a volume (disk) for temporary storage. Virtual Memory Disk Choose the volume used for storage of temporary data, including image cache data, from the pull-down menu. The default volume for temporary storage is the start-up disk. The General Tab Changes to settings in the General tab also apply to Nikon Capture 4 Editor and Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser The Auto Launch Tab The options in the Auto Launch tab control whether Nikon Transfer will launch automatically. Auto launch when connected to a camera or a card Select this option to launch Nikon View 6 automatically when you turn the camera on and connect it to your computer or when you insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot. When Nikon View 6 launches, the Nikon Transfer window will open.
Nikon Browser Preferences The Thumbnails Tab The Thumbnails tab contains options that determine how the thumbnails displayed in the Nikon Browser thumbnail list area are created.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser Create Re-create thumbnails from actual image data Check this option to create a high-resolution thumbnail from an image file and display the thumbnail in the Nikon Browser thumbnail list. Note that this will increase the amount of time needed to display thumbnails. If this option is not selected, there will be some cases when the operating system's generic file icons appear in the thumbnail list area, instead of actual thumbnails.
Nikon Browser Preferences The Still Image Tab The “Still image” is used to choose the default program for editing still images. The specified program will launch when you select Edit from the File menu in Nikon Browser or Nikon Viewer. Photo Editing Program Use the default photo editing program selected by your Operating System Select this option to edit images in the default image editing program for your operating system.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser The Movie Tab The Movie tab is used to select the applications used to view and edit movies. Movie Player Program Use the default photo editing program selected by your Operating System Select this option to view movies in the default movie player for your operating system. Use the following program Select this option to view movies in the application of your choice. To choose a program, click Change… and select the program from the Select Program dialog.
Nikon Browser Preferences Movie Editing Program Same as movie player program Select this option to edit movies using the program selected in the Movie Player Program area. Use the following program Select this option to edit movies in the application of your choice. To choose a program, click Change… and select the program from the Select Program dialog. Windows Macintosh The name of the selected application is displayed under Use the following program.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser The Sound Tab (Windows Only) Use the Sound tab to choose the application that will be used to play back voice memos when image files containing a voice memo are selected in Nikon Browser. Playback program Use Nikon View Voice memos will be played back in Nikon View. Use the default photo editing program selected by your Operating System Select this option to play voice memos in the default audio player for your operating system.
Nikon Browser Preferences The Color Management Tab (Windows) The Color Management tab is where you specify the color management profiles used for displaying images on your monitor, editing and saving RGB images, and saving and printing CMYK images. Change Display Profile To choose a display profile, click Change Display Profile…. The Windows “Display Properties” dialog will be displayed; open the Settings tab and click Advanced… to open the display adapter properties dialog.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser Printer profile Specifies the printer profile to be used when printing images. Use profile for printing If this option is checked, you can choose a profile for printing by clicking the Browse… button. The selected profile will appear in the adjacent text box. If this option is not checked, the default RGB color space will be used. Intent If you have chosen to use a printer profile, the type of matching to be per formed can be selected from Relative and Perceptual.
Nikon Browser Preferences The Color Management Tab (Macintosh) The Color Management tab is where you can specify the color management profiles used for displaying images on your monitor, editing and saving RGB images, saving and printing CMYK images, and settings for color space conversion. ColorSync Default Profiles for Documents The default color-space profiles are displayed in this area.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser Device Profiles Lists the default color-space profiles for monitors and printers. Change Display Profile If the Change Display Profile… button appears next to this item, you can click the button to open the Monitor control panel (Mac OS 9) or the Displays section of the System Preferences dialog (Mac OS X). Click the Color button (Mac OS 9) or open the Color panel (Mac OS X) to choose a display profile.
Nikon Browser Preferences Color Space Conversion Specify the settings on color space conversion in this section. Convert image(s) to sRGB color space Check this option to convert the color space of image(s) to sRGB when you sent the image(s) by e-mail, upload to NikonNet, export as HTML file, save as JPEG file, or download to PDA devices. If the color space of the image(s) is already sRGB no conversion of the color space will be done.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Browser The Publish to NikonNet or PDA Tab (Americas Only) If Don’t show this dialog again has been selected in the Module Selection, Nikon User Information, Upload Preview, or Choose Album dialogs during upload to NikonNet, you can click the Clear button in the Publish to NikonNet or PDA tab to display these dialogs again. This panel is displayed only in version of Nikon View 6 released to North, South, and Central America.
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Nikon Viewer Viewing Pictures Nikon Viewer is used to view still pictures selected in Nikon Browser. Pic tures can be zoomed in or out and scrolled, allowing you to take a closer look at specific parts of the image. This chapter is divided into the following sections: The Nikon Viewer Window This section outlines the controls and displays in the Nikon Viewer window, and describes how to start and exit Nikon Viewer. Using Nikon Viewer This section details how Nikon Viewer can be used to view images.
The Nikon Viewer Window The Nikon Viewer Window Getting to Know Nikon Viewer The main parts of the Nikon Viewer window are identified below. Title Bar Lists the name of the current image and the zoom ratio at which it is displayed. Menu bar Contains menu commands for the various operations that can be per formed in Nikon Viewer. Toolbar Contains buttons for performing various operations (see opposite).
Getting to Know Nikon Viewer The names and functions of the buttons in the Nikon Viewer window are shown in the following table: But ton Name Func tion If the current image is not the first or only image Previous Image currently opened in Nikon Viewer, clicking this butSelected ton will display the previous image. If the current image is not the last or only image curNext Image rently opened in Nikon Viewer, clicking this button Selected will display the next image.
The Nikon Viewer Window Starting Nikon Viewer Nikon Viewer is started from Nikon Browser. 1 Select images Select the still images you wish to view from the thumbnail list in Nikon Browser. 2 Click Click the (View) button or select View from the File menu. Nikon Viewer will start and the selected images will be displayed.
Getting to Know Nikon Viewer Exiting Nikon Viewer To exit Nikon Viewer, open the File menu and select Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9). In Mac OS X, select Quit Nikon View 6 from the application menu.
Using Nikon Viewer Using Nikon Viewer Taking a Closer Look To display a still image in the view area of Nikon Viewer, double-click the associated thumbnail (Nikon Viewer can not be used to view movies). Only one image can be displayed at a time. You can zoom in on and out from images displayed in the viewer. Image area Status bar Nikon Viewer displays only one image at a time.
Taking a Closer Look Viewing the Entire Image To fit the image to the Nikon Viewer window, click the Fit Image to Window button or select Fit Image to Window from View menu. To enlarge the Nikon Viewer window to fill the desktop and display the image full frame, click the Fit Image to Desktop button or select Fit Image to Desktop from View menu.
Using Nikon Viewer Zoom Tool Button To select the zoom cursor, click the Zoom Tool button. The mouse pointer will change to a magnifying glass with a “+” sign in its center. Position the zoom cursor over the current image and click the mouse to zoom in one step. To zoom out one step, hold down Alt (Windows) or option (Macintosh). A “–” sign will appear in the center of the zoom cursor; click the mouse to zoom out one step. The image will be centered on the point clicked.
Taking a Closer Look Scrolling the Image If the entire image is not visible at the current zoom ratio, you can use the grab cursor to view other areas of the image. Click the Hand Tool button in the toolbar, or select Hand Tool from the View menu. The mouse pointer will change to a hand. To scroll the image, drag the mouse in the direction you want to go. You can also scroll the image using the scroll bars below and to the right of the image area.
Using Nikon Viewer Tagging Images To tag the current image, click the Add Tag Mark button in the toolbar. A tagged image attribute icon will appear in the status bar. Tags can be removed by clicking the Remove Tag Mark button. Add Tag mark See “Tagging Images” ( Remove Tag mark 53) for more information. Printing Images You can print the image currently displayed in the view area. Use the Print Layout dialog to print the image.
Taking a Closer Look Viewing a Slideshow You can view the images opened in the view area as a slideshow. To view a slideshow, click the Slideshow button in the toolbar, or select Slideshow from the Tools menu. Slideshow button For more information on playing back a slideshow, see “Slideshows” ( Browser.” 82) in “Nikon Sending Messages by E-Mail Images displayed in the Image Area can be sent by e-mail. To send images, click the E-mail button in the tool bar or select E-mail from the Tools menu.
Using Nikon Viewer Displaying Shooting Data Shooting data (photo information) for the current image are displayed in the shooting data area. You can expand or collapse the shooting data are by selecting View Shooting Data from the View menu. You can also expand or collapse the shooting data area by clicking the toggle button (a small triangle) in the upper left corner.
Taking a Closer Look Opening the Current Folder in Nikon Browser To open the folder containing the current image in Nikon Browser, select Open with Browser in the Folder menu. Window Menu Options in Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer The options in the Window menu can be used to organize the display in Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer. Cascade Arrange Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer in overlapping windows. Horizontal Arrange Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer one above the other in non-overlapping windows.
Using Nikon Viewer Display one-line of thumbnails at top The Nikon Browser window is adjusted to display a single horizontal line of thumbnails above the Nikon Viewer window. Display one-line of thumbnails at side The Nikon Browser window is adjusted to display a single vertical line of thumbnails to the left of the Nikon Viewer window.
Taking a Closer Look Deleting Image Files To delete the image file displayed in the view area, select Delete from the File menu or press the Delete key. The deleted image file will be moved to the Recycle Bin (Windows) or the Trash (Macintosh), and the next image in the Nikon Browser thumbnail list area will be displayed in Nikon Viewer. If the deleted image was the last image and there are no following files, nothing will be displayed in the view area.
Nikon Viewer Preferences Nikon Viewer Preferences Fine-Tuning Nikon Viewer To display the Nikon Viewer “Preferences” dialog , select Preferences from the Edit menu (Windows/Mac OS 9) or the application menu (Mac OS X). You can also display the Preferences dialog box by clicking the Preferences tool button. For more information, see “Nikon Browser Preferences” ( 103) .
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Image Adjustment The Nikon Capture 4 editor component contains a variety of tools for enhancing images, including brightness, contrast, color balance, unsharp mask adjustment, Digital DEE, and fisheye lens settings.
The Editor Window The Editor Window Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor The main parts of the Nikon Capture 4 Editor window are identified below. Menu bar Contains the menus for Nikon Capture 4 Editor. Quick Tools palette Contains tool but tons for Nikon Capture 4 Editor ( 137). Shooting data area Gives photo information on the image displayed. Title bar Shows the file name of the image displayed and the current zoom ratio. Tool palettes These palettes are used for image enhancement ( 150).
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Quick Tools The Quick Tools palette contains buttons that replicate commonly-used menu commands. But ton Name Func tion Shortcut* Open Click to open an image file for editing. Ctrl + 0/ cmd + 0 141 Save Save changes to the image in the active image window. Ctrl + S/ cmd + S 196 Copy Image Adjustments Copy current image-adjustment settings to the clipboard.
The Editor Window Starting Nikon Capture 4 Editor Nikon Capture 4 Editor can be started by selecting Edit from the File menu when thumbnails are selected Nikon Browser or an image is open in Nikon Viewer. You can also start the Editor directly by selecting Nikon Capture 4 Editor from the Start menu (Windows) or double-clicking the application icon (Macintosh). Windows 1 2 Turn the computer on Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Macintosh 1 2 Turn the computer on Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. Start Nikon Capture 4 Editor Double-click the Nikon Capture 4 Editor icon ( Nikon Capture 4. ) in the folder to which you installed No image displayed in image window Product Key If prompted to supply a product key when starting Nikon Capture 4 Editor or Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, enter the product key for Nikon Capture 4.
The Editor Window Exiting Nikon Capture 4 Editor To close the Nikon Capture 4 Editor window and exit Nikon Capture 4, open the File menu and choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9). In Mac OS X, select Quit Nikon Capture Editor from the application menu.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Opening Image Files Nikon Capture 4 Editor can be used to open images created with supported cameras and images previously saved using Nikon Capture or Nikon View. Original image/saved image Uncompressed NEF (RAW) Compressed NEF (RAW) Image saved in NEF RGB-TIFF YCbCr TIFF 16-bit TIFF (RGB) 8-bit TIFF (RGB) FINE NORMAL BASIC JPEG Format Ex tension NEF (Nikon Electronic Image Format) .NEF TIFF (RGB) .TIF JPEG .
The Editor Window 2 3 Locate the image file Navigate to the drive (volume) and folder containing the file you wish to open. Click Open Double-click the file or select it from the files listed and click Open. The selected file will be opened in an image window in Nikon Capture 4 Editor.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Using Drag and Drop Images can also be opened by dragging them into the application window (Windows) or image window (Macintosh).
The Editor Window The Bird's Eye Palette The Bird's Eye palette shows the position of the portion of the image visible in the active image window. To display or hide the Bird's Eye palette, click the triangle in the Bird's Eye palette title bar ( 150). By default, the Bird's Eye palette is in Tool Palette 1. The portion of the image visible in the active image window is indicated by a red outline. Red outline displayed When the mouse pointer is moved over the red outline, it changes to a ( ) cursor.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Rotating and Flipping Images The image in the active image window can be rotated or flipped as described below. Rotating Images Click the button or select 90 degrees CW from the Rotate sub-menu to rotate the image in the active window 90 degrees to the right. Click the button or select 90 degrees CCW from the Rotate sub-menu to rotate the image in the active window 90 degrees to the left. To rotate the image 180 degrees, select 180 degrees from the Rotate sub-menu.
The Editor Window The Information Palette The information palette shows the position and color of the pixel under the mouse pointer. To display or hide the Information palette, click the triangle in the Information palette title bar ( 150). By default, the Information palette is in Tool Palette 1.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor The pixels currently being monitored in the Information palette are shown by a icon in the image window. Each point is identified by a number corresponding to the point number listed in the Information palette. You can monitor up to four pixels at a time. icon Point number Moving a Watch Point To move the watch point to a new pixel, drag the icon in the image window.
The Editor Window Lost Highlights and Shadows Areas of the image in which details in the high end or low ends of the tone range may have been lost (“lost” highlights or shadows) can be identified by locating pixels with the maximum or minimum value for one or more channel. This information can be used when using color balance ( 178) or adjusting the white point or black point to capture the optimal amount of detail without sacrificing contrast ( 171).
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Editor Selecting a Crop Using the crop tool, you can select a portion of an image to be saved in a separate file. If no selection is made, the entire image will be saved. 1 Click the button or select Crop Cursor from the View menu When the mouse is moved over the image area in the active window, it will change to ( ). 2 Make a selection Drag the mouse over the image in the active window to make a selection.
Image Adjustment Image Adjustment Enhancing Images Before they will be ready for display or output on a monitor or printer, images captured from the camera will usually need to be adjusted to a size and resolution appropriate to the task at hand. Other settings, such as white balance, contrast, sharpness, Image Dust Off, Digital DEE, and fisheye lens settings, may also require adjustment. These adjustments are performed using the image adjustment tool palettes.
Enhancing Images Opening Tool Palettes in Separate Windows Tool palettes can be opened in a separate window by clicking the palette title and dragging it outside the current window to create a new tool palette window containing only the selected palette. Tools can be added to the new window by dragging in additional palettes. The new window will be added to the View menu in Nikon Capture 4 Editor.
Image Adjustment The settings that can be adjusted depend on the image quality setting in effect when the photograph was recorded. Photographs taken at an image-quality setting of RAW can be processed to adjust white balance, reduce the effects of dust, perform vignette control, or to alter exposure compensation, image sharpening, tone compensation, color mode, and hue adjustment from the settings in effect at the time the photograph was taken.
Enhancing Images White Balance The tools in the White Balance palette are used to adjust white balance for RAW images. Using these tools, not only can you correct white balance when the setting chosen with the camera failed to produce the desired effect, you can also deliberately alter white balance to introduce a cold or warm cast into the image. Users of the D2H can copy white-balance settings to the camera or memory card ( 156).
Image Adjustment 4 Adjust white balance using the options in the White Balance palette Camera WB Shows the white balance setting in effect at the time the photograph was taken and the amount of fine-tuning performed. New WB The white balance setting to be applied to the captured image can be chosen from the options listed in the table below. When Daylight, Standard Fluorescent, or High Color Rendering Fluorescent is selected, white balance can be fine-tuned by selecting an option from the sub-menu.
Enhancing Images Sampling the Image for Gray Point 1 2 Select Set Gray Point Select Set Gray Point from the pop-up menu at the top of the White Balance palette. If the Apply button is off ( ) , turn it on ( ) Apply button Pop-up menu Reset button Sliders 3 Gain values Sample the image to choose a reference point for white balance You can define white balance using a single point or the average of several points.
Image Adjustment Gain for the red and blue channels will be adjusted based on the points sampled, changing the slope of the red and blue tone curves and the position of the red and blue sliders. White balance can also be adjusted by moving the red and blue sliders or by entering a value from 0.1 to 10 in the text boxes to their right. Reset Click this button to reset the red and blue curves to the default value for gain (1.0).
Enhancing Images 2 Choose an option The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Write to camera, Write to CF card, or Cancel. Write to camera The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Choose a preset from the pop-up menu and click OK to replace the selected preset with the white-balance value in effect in the White Balance palette. The new value for the selected preset can be confirmed from the camera or Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control.
Image Adjustment The White Balance Settings Menu icon in the White Balance palette displays the White Balance Settings Clicking the menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current white balance settings to the clipboard. Select this item to restore white balance to settings saved using the Save… option. A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the drive (volume) Load… and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.nwb” will be displayed).
Enhancing Images Advanced RAW The options in the Advanced RAW palette are used to alter exposure compensation, image sharpening, tone compensation, color mode, and hue adjustment from the settings in effect at the time the photograph was taken. 1 Display the Advanced RAW palette Select the tool palette containing the Advanced RAW palette from the View menu (the default location for the Advanced RAW palette is Tool Palette 2) and click the triangle at the top left corner of the palette.
Image Adjustment Tone Comp Adjust image contrast. Choose from Unchanged, Less Contrast, Normal, More Contrast, or User-Defined Custom Curve. Because the D1 does not store custom curves in the image file, settings of User-Defined Custom Curve and Unchanged are equivalent to Normal when selected with photographs taken with the D1. With the D100, D1X, D1H, and D2H, selecting Unchanged restores the tone curve in effect at the time the photograph was taken.
Enhancing Images The Advanced RAW Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Advanced RAW palette displays the Advanced RAW settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Advanced RAW settings to the clipboard. Select this item to restore Advanced Raw settings to settings saved using the Save… option. A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the drive Load… (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the ex tension “.nar” will be displayed).
Image Adjustment Image Dust Off Image Dust Off compares RAW photographs with a reference image created with the same camera to reduce the effects of any dust that may be present on the low-pass filter protecting the camera’s imaging sensor. Before Image Dust Off After Image Dust Off Image Dust Off Image Dust Off only affects relatively featureless areas of the image.
Enhancing Images Images Taken with the D2H If the current image was created with the D2H, Nikon Capture 4 Editor will search for reference files created with the camera Image Dust Off option (extension “.ndf”). If it finds a reference file in the same folder as the current image, a message will be displayed. Click Yes to use this file as a reference. If the folder contains more than one reference file, clicking Yes will display the dialog shown at right. Select a file for use with Image Dust Off.
Image Adjustment Creating Dust Off Ref Photos To create a Dust Off ref photo for cameras other than the D2H: 1 Select a CPU lens Mount a CPU lens on the camera. We recommend using a lens with a focal length of at least 50 mm. If using a zoom lens, zoom in to the maximum telephoto position.
Enhancing Images The Image Dust Off Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Image Dust Off palette displays the Image Dust Off Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Image Dust Off settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load Image Dust Off settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate Load… to the drive (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.
Image Adjustment Vignette Control The Vignette Control palette is used to correct for loss of marginal lumination, a phenomenon associated with camera lenses that causes a drop in brightness at the edges of a photograph. Vignette Control is most effective when performed on images taken at maximum aperture. If the picture in the active image window is a RAW image taken with a lens equipped to transmit distance information (i.e.
Enhancing Images 3 Adjust intensity Intensity Vignette control can be performed manually by dragging the Intensity slider or entering a value in the text box to its right. Choose a value between –100 and +200 according to the drop in marginal lumination exhibited by the lens in use. The default value is 80; if 0 is selected, no vignette control will be performed. The Vignette Control Settings Menu Clicking the icon in the Vignette Control palette displays the Vignette Control Settings menu.
Image Adjustment Curves Although your Nikon digital camera will reproduce colors accurately if settings have been adjusted appropriately, it will usually be necessary to adjust contrast, tone (brightness) levels, and color balance to make maximum use of the tone range and color gamut offered by a particular output device, such as a printer or monitor. Nikon Capture offers two tools for performing these tasks: the Color Balance palette (see “Color Balance” later in this chapter) and the Curves palette.
Enhancing Images Highlights Shadows Input is plotted along the horizontal axis, with shadows (the dark areas of the image) to the left, highlights (the bright areas of the image) to the right, and mid-tones in between. The left end of the axis marks the minimum possible value for colors in the selected channel (zero, or no color), the right end the maximum value.
Image Adjustment Viewing the Histogram The first step in adjusting tone levels and color balance in the Curves palette is to view the histogram displayed in the background of the curve edit display. The histogram tells you what tones are present in the original image and in what amounts, information that you will use when setting the black point and white point and editing curves. The histogram takes the form of a bar graph.
Enhancing Images Channel Selection You can modify tones for all colors in the image using the master curve, or select any of the red, green, and blue curves for editing using the channel menu. The histogram shows tone levels for the selected channel only. When the master curve is selected, the auto-contrast button and white-point and black-point eyedropper tools apply simultaneously to all of the red, green, and blue curves (the master curve is unaffected).
Image Adjustment White-Point and Black-Point Sliders The white-point and black-point sliders can be used to match the white and black points to the histogram displayed in the curve edit display. While these sliders can be used to edit curves for any channel, the best results are usually obtained when they are used to modify the master curve.
Enhancing Images Sampling the Image for White Point or Black Point The white point or black point can be set by directly sampling the image, allowing you to choose the pixels that will be used to set the maximum (white point) or minimum (black point) output value. This makes it possible to set the black point by matching it to a pixel in the darkest part of the image containing detail you want to preserve, eliminating details in darker areas that are not important to the final image.
Image Adjustment White Point and Black Point Output Levels Once you have set the input level for the black point and white point, output levels can be altered to reflect the actual shade of the darkest and brightest pixels in the image. If the darkest shade in the image represents a true black, for example, the output level for the black point can be left at zero.
Enhancing Images Setting the Midpoint The point midway between the maximum and minimum input values is known as the “midpoint,” which represents a neutral shade corresponding to an output level of 128. The midpoint is controlled by a midpoint slider at the bottom of the curve edit display. Moving the midpoint slider to the left increases the brightness of mid-tones without “washing out” highlights. Moving the slider to the right darkens mid-tones without obliterating detail in shadows.
Image Adjustment Sampling the Image for Midpoint The midpoint can also be set by direct sampling. Regardless of the channel currently selected in the channel menu, sampling simultaneously defines the midpoint for each of the red, green, and blue channels while leaving the midpoint for the master curve unchanged. To sample the midpoint, click the Midpoint button . When the cursor is moved over the active image, it will take the shape of an eyedropper.
Enhancing Images The Curves Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Curves palette displays the Curves Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Curves settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load curves previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the drive (volume) Load… and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.ncv” will be displayed).
Image Adjustment Color Balance The Color Balance palette offers simple controls for adjusting overall brightness, contrast, and color balance for the entire image. Unlike the controls in the Curves palette, however, the Color Balance palette does not allow you to make changes that affect only a portion of the tone range. After making broad adjustments to color balance in the Color Balance palette, examine the histogram in the Curves palette and make fine adjustments as needed.
Enhancing Images 3 Adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance Adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance using the options in the Color Balance palette. Adjusting Overall Brightness The brightness slider adjusts brightness for the entire image. Dragging the brightness slider in the + direction brightens all the colors in the image, making the image as a whole more white.
Image Adjustment The Color Balance Settings Menu button in the Color Balance palette displays the Color Balance Settings Clicking the menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Color Balance settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load brightness, contrast, and color balance settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below).
Enhancing Images Unsharp Mask Using Unsharp Mask, the user can increase the sharpness of photographs by making edges more distinct. Unsharp Mask works by increasing the contrast of the edges in the image while leaving other areas untouched. The amount of sharpness is determined by three factors: intensity, halo width, and threshold.
Image Adjustment 3 Create an Unsharp Mask Unsharp Mask can be applied to all the colors in the image or selectively to any combi nation of red, green, and blue channels. Select a combination of colors from the color pop-up menu. The Unsharp Mask you create will be applied only to edges in the selected colors. 4 Select values for intensity, halo width, and threshold Intensity The amount the contrast of edges will be increased. Too great an intensity will degrade your image rather than sharpening it.
Enhancing Images The Unsharp Mask Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Unsharp Mask palette displays the Unsharp Mask Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Unsharp Mask settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load Unsharp Masks previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the drive Load… (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.num” will be displayed).
Image Adjustment Noise Reduction This palette can be use to mitigate the effects of noise that sometimes appears in images taken with digital cameras. Reducing Noise 1 Display the Noise Reduction palette Select the tool palette containing the Noise Reduction palette from the View menu (the default location for the Noise Reduction palette is Tool Palette 2) and click the triangle at the top left corner of the palette.
Enhancing Images 4 View the results View the results in the image in the active window and adjust settings as necessary. The Noise Reduction Settings Menu button in the Noise Reduction palette displays the Noise Reduction SetClicking the tings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Noise Reduction settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load Noise Reduction settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below).
Image Adjustment Digital DEE Digital DEE (Dynamic Exposure Extender) reveals details in shadows and highlights, correcting for underexposure in back-lit subjects or shaded areas of images and for overexposure in brightly lit areas. 1 Display the Digital DEE palette Select the tool palette containing the Digital DEE palette from the View menu (the default location for the Digital DEE palette is Tool Palette 1) and click the triangle at the top left corner of the palette.
Enhancing Images Enhancing Details in Highlights Digital DEE can also be used to reveal details in highlights where the background is much brighter than the subject or the subject much brighter than the background. To enhance details in highlights, click More. More button Highlight adjustment slider and text box Adjust highlights using the Highlight adjustment slider or by entering a value between 1 and 100 in the text box to its right.
Image Adjustment Defining “Shadows” and “Highlights” The Threshold slider in the detailed view of the “Digital DEE” panel determines the border between shadows and highlights. Threshold slider and text box Moving the slider to the right or entering a higher value in the Threshold text box increases the range of tones affected by the Shadow adjustment slider and reduces the range of tones affected by the Highlight adjustment slider.
Enhancing Images The Digital DEE Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Digital DEE palette displays the Digital DEE Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Digital DEE settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load Digital DEE settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the Load… drive (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.ndd” will be displayed).
Image Adjustment Fisheye Lens Fisheye-to-Rectilinear Image Transformation for Use with DX 10.5 mm Fisheye Lenses The tools in the Fisheye Lens palette modify images taken with an AF DX 10.5 mm f2.8G Nikkor fisheye lens to resemble images taken with a normal wide-angle lens. This option is not available with other lenses.
Enhancing Images The Fisheye Lens Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Fisheye Lens palette displays the Fisheye Lens Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Fisheye Lens settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load Fisheye Lens settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate to the Load… drive (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.
Image Adjustment Output Size and Resolution The Size/Resolution palette is where you specify the final (“output”) size of the portion of the image that will be saved when Save as… is selected from the File menu. The choice of settings in the Size/Resolution palette depends on how you intend to use the image and the amount of storage space you have available. Some examples are given below.
Enhancing Images 2 Make changes to options as described below Keep the crop When Keep the crop is selected, you can use the mouse to adjust the size and position of the current crop as desired. If you enter a new value for height or width in the Size/Resolution palette, the remaining dimension changes automatically to maintain a constant height-width aspect ratio, and scale is adjusted to reflect the new dimensions (scale can not be increased beyond 200%).
Image Adjustment The Size/Resolution Settings Menu Clicking the button in the Size/Resolution palette displays the Size/Resolution Settings menu. Option Description Copy to Clipboard Copy current Size/Resolution settings to the clipboard. Select this item to load size and resolution settings previously saved using the Save… option (see below). A dialog will be displayed where you can navigate Load… to the drive (volume) and direc tory containing the desired settings file (only files with the extension “.
Enhancing Images Saving and Loading Image Adjustment Settings Image adjustment settings for all tool palettes (including the status of the Apply button for each palette) can be copied to the clipboard and saved in combined settings file. When the combined settings are pasted or read into the Nikon Capture 4 Editor, they will apply to all palettes simultaneously.
Image Adjustment Saving Images Nikon Capture supports a variety of file formats. Images displayed in Nikon Capture can be saved in a file format that suits the end in view. Hints for choosing a file format may be found on the pages that follow. Choosing a File Type Nikon Capture 4 supports the following file types when saving images: File type NEF (Nikon Electronic Image Format) 16-bit TIFF (RGB) 8-bit TIFF (RGB) TIFF (CMYK) JPEG Compression Uncompressed Compressed Extension Uncompressed .
Enhancing Images Options for Saving Image Files Nikon Capture offers two options for saving files: Save and Save as…. The Save option saves the image in the same location as the original without changing the file name or format. The Save as… option lets you choose a location, file name, and format. Using the “Save” Command To save changes to an image without creating a new file, click the button or select Save from the File menu. The existing file will be over written.
Image Adjustment 2 3 4 Choose a location Navigate to the desired drive (volume) and folder. Choose a file type Choose a file type (file format) from the pop-up menu. See “Choosing a File Type” ( 196) for more information. Adjust compression settings If NEF is chosen in Step 3 when saving uncompressed RAW images, compression can be turned on by selecting Use Compression. Uncompressed RAW images saved at this setting will be compressed using a lossless compression algorithm.
Enhancing Images Save Options In addition to the settings listed above, the following options are available in the Save dialog: Bit depth Open in External Application Bit depth Gives the bit depth (the number of bits of color information per channel for each pixel in the image) at which the image will be saved. The 16-bit option is only available if the selected file type is TIFF format (RGB) and the original image has a bit depth of over eight bits.
Image Adjustment Printing Images Images can be printed directly from Nikon Capture 4 Editor to test the effects of image adjustments. For more information on printing images, see “Nikon Browser: Printing Images” ( 71). 1 2 Open the image Be sure the image you wish to print is open in Nikon Capture 4 Editor. 3 Print the image Selecting Print… from the File menu displays the Print Layout dialog, where you can select the layout and the number of copies to be printed. Click Print to begin printing.
Enhancing Images Batch Processing Nikon Capture 4 supports automated processing of multiple images (batch processing). Batch processing is used to automate image processing, capturing images, applying pre-defined image adjustment settings, and saving images to disk automatically. It is most effective when applied to a series of photographs taken under identical conditions. Images are processed in the order taken.
Image Adjustment This section describes how to use batch processing with files that have already been saved to the computer’s hard disk. For information on batch processing of images captured directly from the camera, see “Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control” ( 226). 1 Display the Batch dialog Select Batch from the Tools menu or click the button to display the Batch dialog.
Enhancing Images 3 Specify how images will be processed In the Image Adjustments section, specify the operations to be performed on each image. Apply current settings Select this option to process the images in the selected folder using the settings currently in effect in Nikon Capture 4 Editor. To change settings before beginning batch processing, click Change Settings…. A dialog will be displayed where an image can be opened to assist with the process of adjusting settings.
Image Adjustment 4 Choose a destination for the processed images In the Destination section, choose options for saving the processed images. Use source folder When this option is selected, processed images will be saved to the same folder as the original. Use source file name When this option is selected, processed images will be saved under the same name and in the same location as the original images, although the file extension will change if the chosen file format differs from the original.
Enhancing Images Bit Depth Gives the bit depth (the number of bits of color information per channel for each pixel in the image) at which the image will be saved. The 16-bit option is only available if the selected file type is TIFF format (RGB) and the original image has a bit depth of over eight bits. 5 Begin processing Click Start to put the selected settings into effect and begin processing. A batch progress dialog will be displayed.
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Editor To view the Preferences dialog, select Options… from the Tools menu (Windows) or select Preferences… from the application menu (Mac OS X) or Edit menu (Mac OS 9). Windows Mac OS 9 Mac OS X The Preferences dialog contains the following five tabs: Tab Description General Temporary Files Advanced Color Grid Lines Specify the default image enhancement options that will apply to new 207 images.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Editor The General Tab The General tab contains the following items: Windows Macintosh “User Default” image adjustments Choose the combined settings (“.set”) file that will apply when Reset to User Default is selected from the Settings > Image Adjustments menu ( 195). The factory default settings file (“Neutral.set”) produces a neutral, unedited image.
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences Use this monitor for new images (Macintosh only) In a multiple display environment, select the monitor that will be used to display images opened in Nikon Capture 4 Editor. This option is not available when only one monitor is connected. Initial image window size (Macintosh only) Choose the size at which images will be opened from one-third screen width, one-half screen width, and two-thirds screen width.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Editor The Temporary Files Tab The Temporary Files tab offers the following option: Folder for temporary data Specify the folder or volume in which temporary data, such as image cache data, will be stored. The default folder for Windows is the “TEMP” folder in the Windows directory, while the default volume for the Macintosh is the start-up disk. To choose a different folder in the Windows version of the program, click the Browse… button and navigate to the desired location.
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences The Advanced Color Tab The Advanced Color tab contains the following items: Black Auto-Contrast clip By default, the black point is set to a value that excludes 0.5% of the darkest pixels in the crop. This produces an optimal dynamic range, with minimal loss of detail in shadows. To preserve detail at the expense of dynamic range, choose a lower value (choose 0 to set the black point to the darkest pixel in the crop).
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Editor The Grid Lines Tab The Grid Lines tab controls the color and spacing of the non-printing grid lines overlaid on an image when Show Grid Lines is selected from the Image menu. Color The color of the grid lines can be selected from white, light gray, dark gray, black, red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow. Display grid line every Enter a value for grid spacing in the text box. The units for the grid can be selected from the pop-up menu to the right of the text box.
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences Default RGB color space The output color-space profile used when working with RGB images is displayed here. Click Browse… to choose a new default RGB profile. If Use this instead of an embedded profile when opening files is checked, this RGB color space profile will be used for all images. If it is not checked, the profile embedded in each image will be used. Printer profile Specifies the printer profile to be used when printing images.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Editor The Color Management Tab (Macintosh) The Macintosh version displays the profile names selected in the ColorSync control panel (Mac OS 9) or in System Preferences (Mac OS X). ColorSync Default Profiles for Documents The default color-space profiles are displayed in this area. Clicking the Open ColorSync button opens the ColorSync dialog to a panel where you can choose the default profiles for the RGB and CMYK color spaces .
Nikon Capture 4 Editor Preferences Device Profiles Lists the default color-space profiles for monitors and printers. Change Display Profile If the Change Display Profile… button appears next to this item, you can click the button to open the Monitor control panel (Mac OS 9) or the Displays section of the System Preferences dialog (Mac OS X). Click the Color button (Mac OS 9) or open the Color panel (Mac OS X) to choose a display profile.
Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Capturing Photographs Using the Camera Control component of Nikon Capture 4, you can control almost all aspects of camera operation remotely from your computer. If Camera Control is running when a D2H or D100 camera is connected, or a D1-series camera is connected and set to PC mode, pictures taken with the camera will be stored on your computer hard disk, not the camera memory card. The camera can be operated either directly or using the controls in the Camera Control window.
The Camera Control Window The Camera Control Window Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The main parts of the Camera Control window are identified below. For more information, see the “Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Window” ( 233). Connection status ( 233) Shows the status and name of any cameras connected. Menu bar Download Options button Click this button to choose a destination for photographs captured from the camera.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control If no camera is connected when Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is launched, a warning will be displayed. Click OK to close the warning and display the following window. Preferences can be adjusted using the options in the menu bar. For information on connecting the camera, see the Nikon Capture 4 Install Guide. Download Options button Click this button to choose a des tination for photographs captured from the camera.
The Camera Control Window Starting Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control can be started by selecting Show (or Launch) Nikon Camera Control from the Tools menu in Nikon Browser, Nikon Viewer, or Nikon Capture 4 button in the Nikon Capture 4 Editor Quick Tools palette. You Editor, or by clicking the can also start Camera Control directly by selecting Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control from the Start menu (Windows) or double-clicking the application icon (Macintosh).
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Camera Control window will be displayed. Disconnecting the Camera For information on disconnecting the camera from the computer, see the documentation provided with your camera.
The Camera Control Window Macintosh 1 Connect the camera Connect the camera to your computer and turn the camera on. If you are using a D1series camera, choose “PC” as the operating mode. If you are using a D100 camera, turn the function dial to P, S, A, or M. Users of the D2H can select any mode other than M- UP (mirror up). 2 3 Close Nikon Transfer If Nikon Transfer starts, click the Close button.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Exiting Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Be sure to exit Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control before disconnecting the camera. 1 Exit Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control To close the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control window, open the File menu and choose Exit (Windows) or Quit (Mac OS 9). In Mac OS X, select Quit Nikon Capture Control from the application menu.
The Camera Control Window Capturing Photographs to Disk If Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running when a D2H or D100 camera is connected, or a D1-series camera is connected with the mode dial set to PC, pictures taken with the camera will be stored on your computer hard disk, not the camera memory card. Connect the camera to your computer. Start Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. Open the Camera Control window 222 Adjust capture options.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 2 Display the Download Options dialog Click Download Options in the Camera Control window. The following dialog will be displayed. 3 Adjust capture options Folder for images downloaded from the camera Use this area to select the folder to which photographs will be downloaded as they are taken. Next file name to be used This area is used to specify how photographs captured from the camera will be named as they are saved to disk.
The Camera Control Window When a new image is received from camera Choose the application that will be used to display captured photographs. Do nothing Photographs are saved to the computer hard disk. View with Nikon Viewer After the image is saved to disk, Nikon Browser and Nikon Viewer will start automatically. The destination folder for captured images will be opened in Nikon Browser with the captured image selected, and the captured image will be displayed in Nikon Viewer.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 5 Take pictures Take pictures using the camera shutter-release button or the AF and Shoot or Shoot buttons in the Camera Control window. The Status dialog shown below will be displayed. To display a histogram of the current image, click the triangle at the bottom of the Status dialog.
The Camera Control Window Processing Photographs as They Are Captured As photographs are captured, Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control can automatically process the images to reflect image adjustment settings in Nikon Capture 4 Editor. For information on performing batch processing on images that have already been saved to disk, see “Batch Processing” ( 201). Select Live Batch from the Camera menu. Open the Live Batch dialog 227 Choose how photographs will be processed.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 1 Display the Live Batch dialog Select Live Batch from the Camera menu in Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. The Live Batch dialog will be displayed. Image Adjustments section Destination section Archive section 2 Specify how captured images will be processed In the Image Adjustments section, specify the operations to be performed on each image.
The Camera Control Window 3 Choose a destination for captured images In the Destination section, choose options for saving the processed images. Save to This text box shows the folder to which the images will be saved after processing. To choose a new folder, click the Browse… button to the right of the text box and navigate to the desired location. Next file name This text box shows a sample of the file names that will be used when saving the images after processing.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 4 Choose whether to save original photographs In the Archive section, choose whether to save unprocessed copies of the photographs captured from the camera. Save Unmodified Files Check this option to save both the original image and copies processed according the options selected in the Image Adjustments section. Save to This text box shows the folder to which unprocessed images will be saved.
The Camera Control Window Time Lapse Photography Using Nikon Capture, you can take a series of photographs automatically at a time interval you select. Select Time Lapse Photography… from the Camera menu. 231 Open the Time Lapse Photography dialog Choose whether to focus before each shot. 231 Choose the number of photographs to be taken. 231 Choose an interval setting. 231 Choose whether to save photographs auto matically. 231 Click Start to begin time lapse photography.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 1 Display the Time Lapse Photography dialog Select Time Lapse Photography… from the Camera menu. The Time Lapse Photog raphy dialog will be displayed. 2 Adjust settings Before shooting starts, adjust the following settings: Autofocus before each shot If this option is checked, the camera will perform an autofocus operation before each shot.
The Camera Control Window 6 Follow the progress of time lapse photography in the progress dialog Click Stop Shooting to end time lapse photography at any time. If a number of shots was specified in the Time Lapse Photography dialog, shooting will end when the specified number of shots has been taken. 7 Close the Time Lapse Photography dialog Once the specified number of shots has been taken, the Stop Shooting button will change to Shooting Complete.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Window The Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control window shows current camera settings, which may be viewed by clicking the five page selection tabs. Camera settings can be altered using the controls in each tab as described below. The simulated LCD panel and the Hide Camera Controls, Download Options…, and shoot buttons can be accessed from all five tabs.
The Camera Control Window Simulated LCD Panel This panel shows the information displayed in the camera’s viewfinder, with the exception of camera errors. Clicking on an indicator in the panel opens the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control window to the tab that controls the selected option, where adjustments can be made. When the D2H is connected, the amount of memory remaining in the camera memory buffer is displayed at the right edge of the simulated LCD panel.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Exposure 1 Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Exposure 1 tab: Exposure Mode This menu can be used to set the exposure mode for D2H and D1-series cameras. If the D100 is connected, it will show the current exposure mode, but the exposure mode must be selected using the camera function dial. See the camera manual for details.
The Camera Control Window The Exposure 2 Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Exposure 2 tab. See the camera manual for details: Controls displayed when D2H is connected Controls displayed when D100 is connected Focus Area The focus area can be selected using the arrow buttons. D1-series and D100 cameras offer a choice of five focus areas, the D2H eleven.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control White Balance White balance is used to ensure that colors which appear white when viewed directly are white in the final photograph. See the camera manual for details. Fine Tune… /Set Temp… Click Fine Tune… to make fine adjustments to white balance ( 153). If Choose color temp. is selected (D2H only), this button will be labeled Set temp…. Click this button to choose a color temperature ( 244). Fine tuning is not available with preset white balance.
The Camera Control Window The Storage Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Storage tab: Data Format The following data formats are available: RAW (12-bit) + JPEG (8-bit) (D2H only), RAW (12-bit), TIFF-RGB (8-bit), TIFFYCbCr (8-bit) (D1-series only), and JPEG (8-bit). This setting determines pixel bit depth and file size.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Mechanical Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Mechanical tab: Controls displayed when D2H is connected Controls displayed when D100 is connected Shooting Mode Sets the shooting mode for D1-series cameras connected in PC mode to Single or Continuous. Changes to this setting also apply to Custom Setting 30.
The Camera Control Window Lens Displays the focal length and maximum aper ture of the lens currently attached to the camera. Depending on the lens type, some information may not be displayed. If the lens focal length or maximum aperture have been specified manually (see below), an asterisk will appear next to these values. Edit… (D2H only) This button is only available when a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Non-CPU Lenses The following restrictions apply to Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control when a non-CPU lens is mounted on the camera (the operations listed can still be performed using the controls on the camera body; see the camera manual for details): D2H Exposure Mode Shutter Speed D1-series D100 Can be selected from Can not be adjusted. Aperture - priority Mode selected with auto and Manual. camera displayed.
The Camera Control Window The Image Processing Tab The following settings can be adjusted from the Image Processing tab: Sharpening This option controls how much the camera sharpens outlines. See the camera manual for details. Tone Comp This setting controls contrast. See the camera manual for details. Color Mode (D1X, D1H, D100, and D2H only) The D100, D1X, D1H, and D2H offer a choice of color modes. See the camera manual for details.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Camera Menu The commands in the Camera menu are used to adjust the following camera settings: Custom Settings… Selecting this option opens the Custom Settings dialog ( tings can be adjusted. 246), where camera Custom Set- Camera Date and Time… Selecting this option opens the dialog shown at right, where you can set the camera’s clock calendar to the current date and time. To view the current time and date settings, click Use Current Date/Time.
The Camera Control Window Fine-Tune White Balance… Selecting this option displays the dialog shown at right, where white balance can be fine-tuned between –3 and +3. The value selected for Add to Auto will be added to the white balance setting the camera chooses for auto white balance. Clicking Reset returns all values to defaults. Click OK to apply the current settings to the camera, or click Cancel to discard any changes and return to the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control window.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Edit Image Comment… Selecting this option displays the dialog shown at right, where you can enter a comment or title for subsequent photographs. If the camera currently connected is in the D1-series, enter a title of thir ty-eight characters or less and click OK. The title will be used for all subsequent photographs taken while the camera is connected.
The Camera Control Window Custom Settings Most of the custom settings stored in camera memory can be viewed and adjusted from the Custom Settings window in Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control. For more information on Custom Settings, see the documentation provided with your camera. 1 Select Custom Settings… from the Camera menu The Custom Settings dialog will be displayed.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control 2 Choose a Custom Settings bank Choose a Custom Settings bank (Custom Settings set) from the pop-up menu at the top right corner or the Custom Settings dialog. The banks available depend on the model of camera currently connected. When the D1 or D100 is connected, you have a choice of banks A or B; when the D1X, D1H, or D2H is connected, banks A, B, C, or D can be selected.
The Camera Control Window Custom Settings for D1-Series and D100 Cameras The illustrations on the following pages show the settings displayed when the D1X is connected.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Battery Pack Area (D100 with MB-D100 Multi-Function Battery Pack Only) Item Custom Setting # AF button 25 Volume 26 Other Items Item Camera EV Steps for Exposure Control D1-series Custom Setting # 2 ISO Step Value D1X /D1H 20 Center-weighted metering area D1-series 14 249
The Camera Control Window The Page 2 Tab The Page 2 tab contains the following settings: The Viewfinder Area (D100 Only) Item Custom Setting # Focus area illumination 18 Show grid lines 19 The LCD Display Area Item Camera Custom Setting # D1-series 17 D100 16 Zoom Playback while writing images D1X 36 Image Review D1-series/D100 1 D1-series 18 Always use LCD illumination Monitor-off delay Display mode D100 6 D1-series 27 Custom Setting # Other Items Item Camera AE Lock when Shu
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Page 3 Tab The Page 3 tab contains the following settings : Item Camera Custom Setting # Blink self-timer LED when shutter is released D1 20 Change aperture setting via lens aperture ring D1-series 22 Disable shutter button if no CF card present D100 2 File-number sequence D100 5 Easy exposure compensation D100 10 Exchange functions for front and rear command dials D100 13 AE lock when shutter button is pressed halfway D100 15 Anti-
The Camera Control Window Custom Settings for D2H Cameras The D2H allows a descriptive comment to be added to the name of each Custom Settings bank. Clicking Edit… displays the dialog shown at right, where the comments for each bank can be edited. After entering descriptive comments of up to twenty characters each, click OK to copy the comments to the camera.
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Autofocus The Autofocus group contains the following settings: Item Custom Setting # AF-C mode priority a1 AF-S mode priority a2 Group dynamic AF a3 Activate AF when Shutter Button is pressed half way a4 Focus area Illumination Show Focus Area when Manually Focusing Show Focus Area when using a Continuous Shooting mode a5 Focus Area Illumination Off Delay Focus Area Selection a6 Vertical AF Button a7 253
The Camera Control Window Metering / Exposure The Metering / Exposure group contains the following settings: Item 254 Custom Setting # ISO Auto b1 ISO Step Value b2 EV Steps for Exposure Control b3 EV Steps for Exposure Compensation b4 Easy Exposure Compensation b5 Center-weighted metering area b6
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Timers / AE&AF Lock The Timers / AE&AF Lock group contains the following settings: Item Custom Setting # AE Lock when Shutter Button is pressed half way c1 AE-L/AF-L Button c2 Auto Meter-Off Delay c3 Self-Timer Delay c4 LCD Display Auto Power Off c5 255
The Camera Control Window Shooting / Display The Shooting / Display group contains the following settings: Item Custom Setting # Continuous-Mode Shooting Speed d1 Continuous -Mode Max Shots d2 Exposure Delay d3 Noise Reduction d4 Auto File Numbering Mode d5 Control Panel /Finder Rear Control Panel Display d6 Image Counter Always use LCD illumination 256 d7
Getting to Know Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Bracketing / Flash The Bracketing / Flash group contains the following settings: Item Custom Setting # Flash Sync Speed e1 Slow Shutter Limit with Flash e2 External Flash interlock with Aperture e3 Activate Modeling when Preview Button is pressed e4 AE/WB/Flash Bracketing e5 Change Factor in Manual Mode e6 Bracketing order e7 Dials used for Setting Bracketing e8 257
The Camera Control Window Controls The Controls group contains the following settings: Item Custom Setting # Center Button Center Button on Shooting f1 Center Button on Playback Zoom Ratio Multi Selector f2 Multi Selector function f3 FUNC Button f4 Command Dial Reverse Command Dial Direction Exchange functions for Front and Rear Command Dials f5 Change Aperture setting via Sub Command Dial Enable Command Dial on Playback and Menu Mode 258 Sticky buttons and dials f6 Disable Shutter Button i
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Preferences Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control To view the Preferences dialog for Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, select Options… from the Tools menu (Windows) or select Preferences… from the application menu (Mac OS X) or Edit menu (Mac OS 9).
Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control Preferences The General Tab The General tab contains the following items: While Nikon Capture Camera Control is running, keep camera awake Set the length of time before exposure meters turn off automatically when the camera is running on battery power. This setting only takes effect when the camera is connected and powered on, and only when Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control is running.
Fine-Tuning Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control The Temporary Files Tab The Temporary Files tab contains the following item: Folder for temporary data Specify the folder or volume in which temporary data, such as image cache data, will be stored. The default folder for Windows is the “TEMP” folder in the Windows directory, while the default volume for the Macintosh is the start-up disk.
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Appendices Technical Notes The appendices cover the following topics. Appendix A: Supported Color Profiles Read this section for a description of the RGB color-space profiles supported under Nikon Capture 4. Appendix B: Color Matching in Adobe Photoshop (Version 7.0 or later) Learn how to preserve color-space profile information when opening images in Adobe Photoshop (version 7.0 or later).
Appendix A Appendix A Supported Color Profiles 1. Standard RGB Profiles Supported in Nikon Capture 4 1.1 Profiles with a Gamma Value of 1.8 Apple RGB (Nikon Apple RGB 4.0.0.3000) This profile is used in desk-top publishing applications and in Adobe Photoshop versions 4.0 or earlier, and is the typical RGB profile for Macintosh monitors. The corresponding RGB setting in Adobe Photoshop is “Apple RGB.” This profile is suitable for working with images displayed on the Macintosh.
Supported Color Profiles Adobe RGB (1998) (Nikon Adobe RGB (1998) 4.0.0.3000) A color-space profile defined in Adobe Photoshop 5.0. It has a wider gamut than sRGB and includes the colors found in most CMYK gamuts, making it suitable for users involved in desktop publishing. The corresponding RGB setting in Adobe Photoshop 5.0 is “SMPTE240M,” the corresponding setting in Adobe Photoshop 5.5 or later “Adobe RGB (1998).” CIE RGB (Nikon CIE RGB 4.0.0.
Appendix A 2. Technical Data for RGB Profiles Supported in Nikon Capture 4 The following table shows the gamma values for profiles supported in Nikon Capture 4, together with the chromaticity values for the white point and for red, green, and blue. Profile White point Color temperature Value Apple RGB 6500 K (D65) Color Match RGB 5000 K (D50 ) sRGB 6500 K (D65) NTSC (1953) Bruce RGB Adobe RGB (1998) CIE RGB x 0.31271591 y 0.32900148 x 0.34570292 y 0.3585386 x 0.31271591 y 0.32900148 x 0.
Color Matching in Adobe Photoshop (Version 7.0 or Later) Appendix B Color Matching in Adobe Photoshop (Version 7.0 or Later) When an image saved in Nikon Capture 4 is opened in Adobe Photoshop, the profiles used in Adobe Photoshop should match those used in Nikon Capture 4. If the profiles do not match, the colors seen in Adobe Photoshop may not be the same as those in the original image. The profiles used with Nikon Capture 4 can be used with Adobe Photoshop version 7.0 or later.
Appendix B 2 Create a color profile Follow the on-screen directions to calibrate your monitor. The resulting monitor profile will be saved in the folder listed below. Make a note of the file name. • Windows\System\Color 3 Choose the profile created in Step 2 for Nikon Capture 4 Choose the profile created in Step 2 as the Nikon Capture 4 monitor profile. For details, see “Preferences: The Color Management Tab” ( 211).
Color Matching in Adobe Photoshop (Version 7.0 or Later) Using an Existing Monitor Profile If you have already calibrated your monitor, follow the steps below to select an existing monitor profile. 1 Display the Color Settings dialog Select Color Settings… from the Adobe Photoshop Edit menu. 2 Note the name of the monitor profile Open the RGB pop-up menu in the Work Spaces section of the Color Settings dialog. The monitor profile will appear to the right of the Monitor RGB entry.
Appendix B Step 2—Adjusting Settings in Adobe Photoshop The following describes the minimum necessary adjustments to ensure consistent color reproduction in Adobe Photoshop 7.0. The menus and dialogs referred to below are all from Adobe Photoshop. Opening TIFF and JPEG Images Created Using Nikon Capture 4 Images saved in TIFF, JPEG (JFIF), and JPEG (Exif) formats include color-space profile information. Open files in these formats as described below.
Color Matching in Adobe Photoshop (Version 7.0 or Later) 3 Select Preserve Embedded Profiles for Color Management Policies Select Preserve Embedded Profiles from the RGB pop-up menu in the Color Management Policies section. 4 Remove the check from Ask When Opening Remove the check from Ask When Opening in the Profile Mismatches area of the Color Management Policies section. 5 Close the Color Settings dialog Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog.
Appendix C Appendix C Troubleshooting Should you encounter problems with Nikon Capture 4, check the list on the following pages before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Nikon Capture 4 Does Not Start Confirm that your computer system meets all of the requirements specified for using Nikon Capture 4 (OS, memory, hard disk capacity, etc.). See “System Requirements” ( 6). Nikon Capture 4 Does Not Recognize the Camera Verify that Nikon Capture 4 has recognized the camera.
Troubleshooting 4 Is the IEEE 1394 interface board correctly registered with the system (Windows only)? Check whether: • The “IEEE 1394 Bus Controller” is not displayed in the Device Manager • The IEEE 1394 board is listed under “Other Devices” or “Unknown Devices” • A yellow or red mark appears next to the listing for the IEEE 1394 board If any of the above apply, the IEEE 1394 board has not been correctly registered with the system.
Appendix D Appendix D Glossary This glossary provides definitions of some of the terms used in this manual. Bit depth The number of bits used to express color, also referred to as color depth. The bit depth determines the amount of color information in an image. The greater the bit depth, the larger the number of colors, and the finer the gradations, that can be expressed.
Glossary CompactFlash™ memory card A small, removable flash memory card. Used for storage of photographs in Nikon digital cameras. Compression A method for reducing file sizes for storage or transmission. Compression algorithms can be divided into “lossless” algorithms, such as LZW, in which no information is lost when files are restored to their original size for display or editing, and “lossy” algorithms, such as JPEG, in which some information is lost when the file is restored. See also JPEG, TIFF.
Appendix D Halo width The extent of pixels around a selected central pixel affected when Unsharp Mask is applied. Also referred to as “radius.” Increasing the halo width increases the width of edges affected by Unsharp Mask. Excessive application of Unsharp Mask results in an undesirable halo along edges in the image. See also Unsharp Mask. Histogram A bar graph showing the distribution of tones in an image. The horizontal axis shows tone level (brightness), the vertical axis the number of pixels.
Glossary Noise Data in an image file that are not a part of the original image, the digital equivalent of film grain. The presence of noise is reflected in a loss in image quality. Noise appears primarily in dark areas of the image, and can be reduced by adjusting exposure or lighting to fill in shadows. ppcm pixels per centimeter, a measure of resolution. The more pixels per centimeter, the higher the resolution. See also ppi, Resolution. ppi pixels per inch, a measure of resolution.
Appendix D Threshold The limit up to which Unsharp Mask will be applied. While it is generally the case that the higher the threshold, the greater the amount of sharpening applied, the exact effect depends on other Unsharp Mask settings, such as halo width. See also Halo width, Unsharp Mask. Thumbnail A small preview image, the digital equivalent of a photographic film contact sheet. Images loaded into Nikon Capture are displayed in a thumbnail list in the Thumbnails section of the Camera Image window.
Glossary White balance The human eye is able to adapt to changes in lighting, and consequently to humans a white object will still look white whether viewed in direct sunlight or under overcast skies, or indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting. A digital camera, in contrast, must adjust colors according to lighting if colors that appear white when viewed directly are also to appear white in the final photograph. This adjustment is called “white balance.
Index Index A AC adapter, 240, 260 Adobe Photoshop, 208, 264–265, 267–271 Adobe RGB, 265, 271 AdobeWide RGB, 265, 271 Advanced Color tab, 210 Advanced RAW palette, 152, 159–161 Apple RGB, 264, 271 Apply button, 150 Auto contrast, 168 Auto–contrast clip, 210, 274 B Batch processing, 10, 11, 201–205, 226–229 Bird’s Eye palette, 144 Bit depth, 199, 205, 228, 274 Black point, 171–173, 274 Brightness, 146, 178–179 Bruce RGB, 264, 271 C Camera control, 4–5, 9, 11, 215–261 Camera menu, 243–245 Channel, 168–171, 1
Index O Open, 141–143 Original image, 137 Output size, 73, 192–194 P Photo CD, 75–77 Photo information, 55, 130, 136 Pixel, color of, 146 Preferences Nikon Browser, 103–117 Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control, 259–261 Nikon Capture 4 Editor, 206–214 Nikon Viewer, 134 Printer profile, 113, 115, 212, 214 Printer resolution, 277 Printing images, 71–74, 128, 200 Profiles, 112–116, 211–214, 264–266, 277 Q Quick Tools, 136–137 R RAW, 141, 152, 238, 277.
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