Nikon updated their Big Sur software compatibility – here are the details:
We are pleased to announce the following regarding the compatibility of our Mac software products with macOS Big Sur.
Note: A dialog asking whether to allow an application to access files and folders may be displayed the first time it is launched. If this dialog is displayed, click OK each time.
| Software | Version | CPU | Compatibility status |
| Capture NX-D | 1.6.5 | Intel | Compatibility has been achieved. |
| Apple Silicon | Compatibility has been achieved (the software runs under Rosetta 2). | ||
| ViewNX-i (including ViewNX-Movie Editor and Nikon Transfer 2) |
1.4.5 | Intel | Compatibility has been achieved. |
| Apple Silicon | Compatibility has been achieved (the software runs under Rosetta 2).*¹ | ||
| Picture Control Utility 2 | 2.4.7 | Intel | We have confirmed that there are no problems with basic operation. |
| Apple Silicon | Currently undergoing testing. | ||
| Nikon Message Center 2 | 2.4.0 | Intel | We have confirmed that there are no problems with basic operation. |
| Apple Silicon | Currently undergoing testing. | ||
| Camera Control Pro 2 | 2.33.1 | Intel | Compatibility has been achieved. |
| Apple Silicon | Compatibility has been achieved (the software runs under Rosetta 2). | ||
| Wireless Transmitter Utility | 1.9.4 | Intel | We have confirmed that there are no problems with basic operation. |
| Apple Silicon | Currently undergoing testing. | ||
| IPTC Preset Manager | 1.2.0 | Intel | We have confirmed that there are no problems with basic operation. |
| Apple Silicon | Currently undergoing testing. | ||
| Webcam Utility | 1.0.1 | Intel | Compatibility has been achieved. |
| Apple Silicon | Compatibility has been achieved.*² | ||
| NX Studio | 1.0.0 | Intel | Compatibility has been achieved. |
| Apple Silicon | Compatibility has been achieved (the software runs under Rosetta 2). |
*1 Files stored on some memory cards will not be displayed when a card reader is used with Nikon Transfer 2. Should this occur, use ViewNX-i or the Finder to transfer image files from the memory card to a computer using the card reader, or use a USB cable to connect the camera directly to the computer.
*2 Webcam Utility runs as an Apple Silicon native app in the universal version of Chrome.
We do not intend to provide compatibility with the following applications.
- ViewNX 2 (including Movie Editor)
- Capture NX 2
- Short Movie Creator
- Capture NX Ver. 1.x
- Camera Control Pro Ver. 1.x
- Nikon Capture series
- ViewNX Ver. 1.x
- Nikon Transfer Ver. 1.x
- PictureProject
- Nikon View series
- Nikon Scan series
- PictureProject COOLPIX Remote Control
- WT-3 Setup Utility
- Wireless Camera Setup Utility
- Wireless Connecting Utility
- Nik Color Efex Pro 2.0
- Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 Select Edition
- Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0 Complete Edition
- PC-PJ Transfer
- Thumbnail Selector
- KeyMission 360/170 Utility
In addition, we do not plan to provide compatibility for other software, or SCSI- or serial-connection products. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Source: Nikon EU | Nikon Japan
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