Category Archives: Nikon Software

64-bit Nikon ViewNX v2.3.0 and Wireless Transmitter Utility v1.3.0 released

Today Nikon released new versions of ViewNX (v2.3.0) and Wireless Transmitter Utility (1.3.0). Some of the ViewNX changes are added support for Nikon D800, D4 and 64-bit support.

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Nikon NEF Codec v1.13.0 released

Nikon NEF Codec v1.13.0

Nikon released NEF Codec v1.13.0 that adds D4 support (Windows only).

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Nikon 1 firmware v1.11, Camera Control Pro v2.10.0 are out

The just released new firmware version 1.11 for Nikon 1 includes the following fixes (V1, J1 download links): An issue that sometimes caused images captured using the Speedlight SB-N5 to be over-exposed has been resolved When switching from framing photos in the monitor to using the electronic viewfinder, or vice versa, with focus mode set to MF (manual […]

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Compatibility issues with NIK Color Efex Pro after installing Nikon Capture NX2 v2.3.0

Several readers reported issues with their NIK Color Efex Pro software after installing the latest version 2.3.0 of Nikon Capture NX. The new Color Efex Pro 4 will not work with Capture NX v2.3.0 (source): Does Color Efex Pro 4 work in Capture NX 2? The Capture NX 2 software from Nikon does not support Nik Software’s […]

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Nikon Capture NX 2.3.0 (64-bit) and View NX 2.2.5 released today

The previous rumors about a 64 bit support in Capture NX materialize today with the new version 2.3.0. Nikon also released ViewNX v2.2.5.

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Nikon firmware decrypted

Nikon firmware has been decrypted by Simeon Pilgrim (with the help of  Vitaliy Kiselev – the person who hacked the Panasonic GH2 firmware). The decryption worked on D5100 and D7000 and is currently being tested on higher end models. The decryption itself doesn’t mean much at that point, but it may offer some neat “adjustments” in the future.

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Nikon Capture NX 2.3 coming soon with 64-bit compatibility

New version 2.3 of Capture NX ($129.95) is ready to be released and it will have 64-bit support. I believe this version will add support also for new, unreleased Nikon camera(s), which explains why it is not available yet. The latest Capture NX version is 2.2.8. Do no expect Capture NX3 to be released any time soon. […]

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New Nikon iPhone/iPad apps

The rumor mill is grinding to a halt, which probably means that Nikon is done for this year. We still have to watch the first week of December, but as of today I am not aware of any scheduled press events. To keep you entertained, I have several guest posts and giveaways scheduled for the next few weeks. […]

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