Editor’s comment: It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. Historically, software announcements in Japan have affected applications in most regions, but we have contacted Nikon for confirmation and a spokesperson has informed us that they will return to us.
Nikon has Japan Announcement As of Thursday, June 30, 2022, it will no longer offer downloads for its ViewNX-2, ViewNX-i, Capture NX2 and Capture NX-D software. Instead, Nikon is pointing users to its new Suite app, which includes NX Studio, NX Tether, Camera Control Pro2Picture Control Utility 2, Webcam utility And others.
Nikon does not provide a specific reason for the change, nor the timing, but it is clear that the goal is to push Nikon users to updated software that provides better compatibility with newer computers and updated interfaces that are more closely aligned with Adobe programs. , Affinity, Capture One, Skylam and others.
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| A promotional image for Nikon’s NX Studio editing app. |
Although the download links for ViewNX-2, ViewNX-i, Capture NX2 and Capture NX-D will no longer be available on the company’s website, you may be able to download the latest versions from third party websites. Just keep in mind that Nikon will not update these programs after the closing date, which can cause compatibility or security issues down the road.
For its new apps, Nikon calls NX Studio the ‘ultimate image-processing suite for Nikon shooters’, and its NX teaser app says’ your shots are automatically used to review pictures, collaborate with production teams and clients, and streamline your shots. Transfer to laptop or computer. Action. ‘ As the name implies, Camera Control Pro 2 lets you take (mostly) Nikon camera remote controls, including ‘exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture-like functions and accessing live view from a Mac or PC’.
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| A screenshot of Nikon’s NX Studio interface. |
You can find more information and download links for all Nikon software at the company Dedicated product page.
