Camera Control Pro 2:
Enhanced productivity for
remote shooting
•Full control of Live View, Picture Control,
51-point AF system, and White Balance Fine-
tuning is available
•Permits remote camera control and image trans-
fer to a computer using wireless LAN, when
working with the optional WT-4/4A Wireless
Transmitter
•Immediate confirmation of the thumbnails of
captured images is available on the computer
monitor
•Deletion of unwanted images is possible prior
to actual data transfer to the computer for
improved workflow productivity
•Captured images can be displayed in ViewNX
Nikon Transfer: Easy and
efficient for organizing image
workflow
•Transfers images captured by Nikon digital SLRs
or stored in memory cards
•Add labels, ratings and IPTC at the time of
transfer for efficient sorting of images at a later
stage in the workflow
•Smooth operation: continue selecting images
while the software is transferring other images
•Supplied with the D3
ViewNX: Browser for
professional NEF shooters
Browsing, sorting and categorizing have reached
new levels of sophistication with ViewNX soft-
ware. ViewNX treats captured RAW +
JPEG files simultaneously as one file,
enabling more efficient image brows-
ing. That means you can look at the
JPEG, then check the RAW file details
with one simple click. Easy RAW
processing is also possible, and you
can categorize images by scenes via
labels and sort them by importance
through ratings for an efficient filtered
display. You can also edit XMP and
IPTC information for better control of
the captured images. Other advan-
tages of ViewNX software include:
•Fast thumbnail and preview display
•Simpler operation, sophisticated user interface
and efficient workflow
•Collaboration with Nikon Transfer and Capture
NX
•Working with Picture Control Utility, Picture
Controls can be customized and applied to
selected images
•Printing function, e-mail transmission, and slide
show
Capture NX:
An intuitive tool for NEF
processing and Picture
Control customization
•Innovative U Point Technology enables intuitive
NEF processing
•Versatile functions such as batch processing, edit
list, vignette control, color aberration control, and
distortion control
•Capture NX Picture Control Utility allows you to
customize Picture Control on Capture NX, save it
for later use on the software, and even export it
to Nikon D-SLR cameras that support the Picture
Control System.
•Capture NX also supports many features carried
over from Nikon Capture 4 so that users can con-
tinue to put their present post-production know-
how to work
Image Authentication Software:
Protect the integrity of valuable data
•Indicates whether an actual image has been
altered
•Any change in XMP and IPTC information can
also be clarified
•Software update of version 1.0.1 is required
Thumbnail display (ViewNX)
Image viewer (ViewNX)
Picture Control: Custom-tailored tone and color
Picture Control is an intuitive, easy-to-use,
and completely new system for defining
tones of your image files. This set of tools
helps you define the look and feel of your
images, matching them to your creative
intentions by custom-tailoring the levels of
sharpness, saturation and other parameters.
It’s similar to how photographers used to
select certain types of film for specific
shooting situations. And from now on,
tones defined by the Picture Control System
will be the same with all future Nikon dig-
ital SLR cameras compatible with Picture
Control System. With the D3, four types of
Picture Control are pre-installed. You can
choose from ”Standard,” ”Neutral,” ”Vivid”
or “Monochrome,” alternating between
them to create your own signature look.
Standard is versatile for a wide range of
situations. Neutral produces less contrast,
with natural skin tone and depth. Vivid
enhances the saturation of red and green,
producing sharp contrast. Monochrome pro-
duces black and white images. You’ll also
have access to optional Picture Controls that
can be downloaded from the Nikon Website.
Picture Control can be displayed either by
list or in grid form. With the grid display, you
can intuitively confirm the degree of contrast
and saturation for each Picture Control. In
Standard and Vivid Picture Controls, you can
make quick adjustments easily. By simply
moving the sliders, you have access to five
parameters: sharpness, contrast, brightness,
saturation and hue. This level of simplicity
offers a rapid learning curve. You can also
save adjustments as Custom Picture Controls,
under your chosen name for desired shooting
scenarios.
Another aspect unique to the Picture Control
System is its collaboration with ViewNX
and Capture NX software via Picture Control
Utility. Importing and exporting Custom
Picture Control parameters between your
Nikon D-SLR and software further expands
creative flexibility. You can apply Picture
Control settings defined in the D3 to Capture
NX post-production work. Picture Control
parameters minutely defined on a personal
computer can then be applied to the D3. You
can even trade your favorite Custom Picture
Controls with colleagues for enhanced
potential and productivity.
Standard
Neutral
Monochrome
Vivid
Picture Control display (List)
Picture Control display (Grid)
Quick Adjustment display
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Enhanced workflow efficiency
Image processing with Capture NX
Universal tones for all Nikon
digital SLRs to come
Collaboration with Nikon’s
exclusive software
Intuitive and direct control of the
image for your desired tone
Picture Control Utility display
