Nikon Camera Control Pro 2 Overview

This software remotely controls most functions of Nikon digital SLRs from a computer that is connected via USB cable or through wired or wireless LAN using a wireless transmitter. Advanced functions of the new Nikon D3 and D300 such as Viewer for preview and selection of images prior to transfer to a computer, Liveview function and Picture Control System are supported. It also supports workflows of Nikon’s exclusive photofinishing software Capture NX (optional) and browser and viewer software ViewNX.

Main Features

• Most settings of Nikon digital SLRs, that are connected via USB cable, such as exposure mode, shutter speed and aperture can be controlled remotely from a computer. Wired or wireless LAN is also available when using a wireless transmitter.
• In addition to direct transfer of images from a camera to a computer, all procedures from shooting to saving images are smoothly processed.
• Enhanced viewer function enables thumbnail display of images stored in a computer.

Compatible with the new functions of the Nikon D3/D300

• Images in a camera buffer can be confirmed with thumbnail or preview display on a computer prior to transferring, enabling deletion of unnecessary images. This remarkably increases efficiency.
• Supporting the Liveview mode (Hand-held mode and Tripod mode) of the D3 and D300, it permits adjustment of focus point and shutter release while confirming the image on a computer. In Tripod mode, focal-plane contrast AF on a desired point within a specific area is possible.
• It also supports Picture Control System of the cameras. Picture Control parameters can be selected and adjusted on a computer, and custom curves (tone compensation data) can be created and registered
• 51-point AF can be controlled and displayed.
• Fine tuning of the new white balance is available.

Integration with other Nikon software

• Support for ViewNX browser and viewer software
• Support for Capture NX photo-finishing software

 
Compatible Nikon digital SLRs
D3, D300    Supports wired or wireless LAN when used with Wireless Transmitter WT-4.
D2 series (D2H, D2X, D2HS, D2XS) D1 series (D1, D1H, D1X    D2X/D2HS/D2XS support wireless LAN when used with the WT-2.
Windows Vista support currently not available Intel Mac: only Mac OS 10.4.9 supported
D200, D100, D80, D70 series (D70, D70S), D50, D40 series (D40, D40X)    D200 supports wired or wireless LAN when used with the WT-3.

System Requirements

[Windows]
CPU
1 GHz or higher Intel Celeron/Pentium 4/Core series

OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows Vista (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate) Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2), Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)

RAM
256 MB or more (512 MB or more with Windows Vista), 768 MB or more recommended

Hard disk
Requires 1 GB or more for running

Monitor
1,024 x 768 pixels or more
24-bit color (True Color) or more

Interface*
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported
IEEE 1394: Only OHCI-compliant boards supporte

Miscellaneous
• CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection may be required
• IEEE 1394 connection (D1 series) not supported with Windows Vista

* Operation when connected with USB hub or IEEE 1394 hub is not guaranteed.

[Macintosh]
CPU
1 GHz or higher Power PC G4/G5, Intel Core series/Xeon series

OS
Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.10

RAM
256 MB or more (768 MB or more recommended)

Hard disk
Requires 1 GB or more for running

Monitor
1,024 x 768 pixels or more
24-bit color (True Color) or more

Interface*
USB: Only built-in USB ports supported
Firewire: Only Firewire ports supported

Miscellaneous
• CD-ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection may be required
• IEEE 1394 connection (D1 series) not supported with Macintosh with Intel processors