Category Archives: Nikon Software

Available third party software solutions based on Nikon’s SDK

Here are some of the third party Nikon software solutions I have covered over the years. I believe most (if not all) of them are based on Nikon’s SDK. Almost all of them are free: Nikon Camera Control software (tethering, remote camera control and more) DigiCamControl (open source tethering software) Nikontrol 3K (remote control for PC)

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Adobe Camera Raw 9.1, Lightroom CC 2015.1 and Lightroom 6.1 released with Nikon J5, D810A support

The latest Adobe updates include support for the Nikon 1 J5 and D810A cameras: Camera Raw 9.1  (download links: Mac | PC) Lightroom CC 2015.1 and Lightroom 6.1 (download link) The following lenses now have new lens profiles:

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SDK for the Nikon 1 V3 camera released

As previously promised, Nikon released the SDK (software development kit) for the Nikon 1 V3 camera. If you are a programmer and have created some interesting solutions/implementations with Nikon’s SDK, please contact me so I can share them on the blog.

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Update on the secret Nikon iOS project

Few weeks ago I reported that iOS engineers were working on a new secret project with Nikon USA at the main Apple campus in Cupertino. Here is an update: there will be a new iOS app (I presume from Nikon) that will add special/new camera features through Wi-Fi. For example, you will be able to purchase new features […]

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Raw Right Away is a new NEF plugin for Mac OS

Raw Right Away is a plugin for Mac OS Finder/Desktop/Dock/Spotlight/etc. that allows you to quickly view Nikon .NEF (and Canon .CR2) files. Raw Right Away is available in the AppStore for $4.99. Additional information after the break:

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Nikon released NEF Codec 1.27.0 and Distortion Control 2.009 updates

Nikon released NEF Codec version 1.27.0 and Distortion Control Data version 2.009. What’s new in Nikon NEF Codec version 1.27.0:

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Nikon Capture NX-D 1.2.1, ViewNX-i 1.0.1 and Picture Control Utility 2.1.1 released with support for the D810A camera

Nikon released new versions of Capture NX-D, ViewNX-i and Picture Control Utility 2 – all three products now support the D810A camera. Here are the download links: Products Version Capture NX-D Ver.1.2.1 ViewNX-i Ver.1.0.1 Picture Control Utility 2 Ver.2.1.1 Change log:

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Nikon released new “NIKKOR & ACC” iPad app

Nikon released a new iPad app called NIKKOR & ACC that provides various information on the current Nikkor lineup such as lens characteristics, specs, lens design, MTF charts, sample photos, accessories and more. The free app can be downloaded directly from the Apple Store (requires iOS 8.0 or higher):

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