New versions of Nikon ViewNX2 and Picture Control Utility available

Despite the fact that, in my opinion, the new Capture NX-D (available from 15 July, see earlier article) should replace it, Nikon still released an update to it's Nikon ViewNX2 application.

They also released a new version of the (usually integrated with e.g., Capture NX2) Picture Control Utility.

Both applications now have added support for the new D810 camera.

You can download the new software from the Nikon support site:

• Nikon ViewNX2 v2.10.0: Nikon EU | Nikon USA
• Nikon Picture Control Utility 2 v2.0.0: Nikon EU | Nikon USA

Changes in Nikon View NX2 v2.10.0

• Support for the D810 has been added.
• Picture Control Utility has been replaced by Picture Control Utility 2 v2.0.0 (see below).

Changes in Picture Control Utility 2 v2.0.0

• The application be used from ViewNX 2 and Capture NX-D, and also as a separate, stand-alone application after installation.
• Support for the D810 has been added.
• Users can now choose to save Custom Picture Control files in "NP2" format, compatible with the new Picture Control System, or in "NCP" format for use with all cameras that support Custom Picture Controls.
• The following are possible when "NP2" is selected.
  - Flat can now be selected from the list of Stored Picture Controls.
  - When Manual Adjust is selected, each of the adjustment items can now be adjusted in units of 0.25 for more precise adjustment.
  - A new Clarity item has been added to adjustment items.
  - The adjustment range for Brightness has been expanded to −1.50 to +1.50.
• The Custom Curve is larger, making it easier to adjust tone curves.
• The size of the application window can now be adjusted, allowing the area in which the preview image is display to be enlarged.
• A new Adjustments for Preview function enables adjustment of Exposure Comp. and White Balance. However, adjustments to these settings are not reflected in the Custom Picture Control being created.
• A Reflect changes on preview check box has been added for before-and-after comparison of the Custom Picture Control on the preview image.