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Thank you for downloading Capture NX 2 version 2.2.5,
which offers the following new features not described in the
manual.
Preferences
The Picture Control Utility now contains a Preferences button.
Clicking the Preferences button displays the following op-
tions:
Picture Coontrols
Always use the latest Color Process colors using the Picture Controls for
Reproduction Process
Available Picture Controls
the latest Nikon cameras.
The D2XMODE1, D2XMODE2, and D2XMODE3 Picture
Controls (User’s Manual, pg. 131) are not displayed in the
menus and can not be selected if:
Use the Color Reproduction Process colors using the Picture Controls for
Process applied in camera the Nikon camera that took the photo.
• The current photograph was taken with the D3100
• Always use the latest Color Reproduction Process is se-
lected in the Picture Control Utility preferences dialog
• The current image is in the NRW RAW format
Advanced
Contrast and Brightness (User’s Manual, pg. 132) can be ad-
justed when Active D-Lighting is in effect if:
• The current photograph was taken with the D3100
• Always use the latest Color Reproduction Process is se-
lected in the Picture Control Utility preferences dialog
Select Always use the latest Color Reproduction Process to
use advanced color processing for improved color reproduc-
tion with images taken with cameras that use earlier versions
of these color processing algorithms. This option does not
apply to RAW images in NRW format.
“Always use the Latest Color Reproduction Process”
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When Always use the latest Color Reproduction Process is selected,
the colors in the thumbnails for images taken with cameras that use
earlier versions will differ markedly from the colors in the actual image,
and Custom Picture Controls based on the D2XMODE1, D2XMODE2,
and D2XMODE3 Picture Controls will not appear in the Stored Picture
Controls.
The Picture CCoonnttrrooll UUttiilliitty
Color Reproduction Process
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“Color reproduction process”refers to the algorithms that Nikon uses to
display color.
Other Nikon Software
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Updating Capture NX 2 to version 2.5.5 updates the Picture Control Util-
ity for ViewNX version 1.x and Capture NX version 1.3.x to the latest ver-
sion.
Preset Picture Controls
The Stored Picture Controls contains the following six preset
Picture Controls:
Standard processing for balanced results. Recom-
mended for most situations.
[SD] Standard
Minimal processing for natural results. Choose
[NL] Neutral
[VI] Vivid
for photographs that will later be extensively pro-
cessed or retouched.
Photographs are enhanced for a vivid, photoprint
effect. Choose for photographs that emphasize
primary colors.
[MC] Monochrome Take monochrome photographs.
Process portraits for skin with natural texture and
a rounded feel.
[PT] Portrait
[LS] Landscape
Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
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