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.
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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