You are here: NX101.com   Donate Feedback     NX 101   A first course in using Nikon's Capture NX2 ...and other Digital Photography resource information   1. Introduction / Learning the Basics What is Capture NX? - if you own a Nikon DSLR, Capture NX is for you The NX Interface - the NX interface, plus some terminology and tips Exposure, Stops, EV, GN - understanding exposure   2. The Core NX Adjustments - a basic workflow White Balance - proper white balance maximizes color accuracy over dynamic range Exposure Compensation - proper overall exposure maximizes editable dynamic range D-Lighting - reveal details from shadows; restore blown highlights Crop and Resize - Crop, resize, rotate and straighten your photos Sharpening - increase edge contrast for a 'sharpening' effect JPEG Quality - to create the best JPEG possible, save with 'Excellent Quality' An example: Making a photo POP - get the most from an existing picture   3. More Capture NX Color Control Points - incredibly powerful changes based upon color selection Black/White/Neutral Control Points - define dynamic range; correct color casts Selection Area - apply an adjustment to a portion of your photo How to Link Adjustments - adding multiple adjustments to a single step Show Lost Highlights/Shadows - not always showing you what the name implies Watermarking - how to add a simple watermark to your photos Why is NX sometimes so slow? - and how to speed it up Adjustments Reference - the photo adjustments (enhancements) toolset   4. Advanced topics +1EV as Next Step - a Levels & Curves which approximates +1EV for Nikon DSLR's Dynamic Range in NX - most adjustments do not access full NEF dynamic range Understanding Nikon's NEF - what is recorded from the digital camera sensor 12-bit vs 14-bit NEF - is 14-bit RAW really any better than 12-bit RAW? Understanding Color and Gamma - how color is seen, recorded, and displayed NX adjustments are not Gamma Aware - understanding gamma in NX Learn Digital Photography - TONS of information from dpreview.com Digital Photography Tutorials - cambridgeincolour.com How your camera's image sensor sees color - (50% green, 25% red and 25%) Demosaicing - how RAW sensor data is turned into a color photograph Online EXIF Viewer - view detailed photo shoot information from JPEG and NEF   5. Video Lessons - by Nikon Color Control Points (1:26) Selection Control Points (1:00) Auto Retouch Brush (1:12) Unsharp Mask (1:29) Using Quick Fix (1:10) Optional Picture Control / Landscape (1:00) Straighen Tool (1:14) Black and White Control Points (1:32) Vignette Control (1:00) Batch Processing (2:50) Auto Retouch Brush Control Points Basic Capture NX Features (2:45) U PointTM Technology Revealed (5:56) Dynamic Range with White & Black Control Points (3:58) Enhancement Tools (4:16)   6. Video Lessons - by third parties White Background Product Photo - by DPTnT Create a Negative Image - by DPTnT NX versioning - by Jason Odell Sharpening Using High Pass Filter - by Jason Odell Custom White Balance - by Jason Odell   7. 'How to' Series - by Nikon How to batch convert files How to adjust contrast using Control Points How to crop an image How to brighten a portion of an image How to enhance sunset images How to batch process using the "Save As.." option How to enhance a dull blue sky How to enhance dull withered looking grass How to use the Plus and Minus Brush for localized enhancement How to use the "Zoom Tool" and "Light Table" views for viewing thumbnails How to isolate an object or subject and apply gradated saturation How to use the Edit List How to use the Base Adjustments How to use the different printing options available How to print copies at a specific size How to print contact sheets with or without image information How to manage and organize your images using Labels How to reduce the effects of Chromatic Aberration How to Crop an image and print to that size How do I correct for red-eye that occurs with flash photography? How to rename multiple JPEG images without resaving How to convert multiple RAW NEF images to JPEG How to correct a color cast in a JPEG or TIFF image for more natural color How to blur the background to accent your subject How to eliminate or reduce dust spots visible in some images How to compensate for loss of detail in an overexposed NEF RAW image How to use the Levels & Curves tool to optimize contrast How to change the color profile for multiple images How to print an image without margins. (Borderless print) How to print a "contact sheet" of images for browsing on different size paper How to "soft proof" your images before printing How to enhance contrast using the Auto Levels feature   8. More Sources of Information www.capturenx.com - Nikon's official Capture NX web site The Photographer's Guide to Capture NX1 - eBook by Jason P. Odell The Photographer's Guide to Capture NX2 - eBook by Jason P. Odell Real World Nikon Capture NX1 - paperback book by Ben Long Real World Nikon Capture NX2 - paperback book by Ben Long The 123 of Digital Imaging - Interactive Learning Suite by Vincent Bockaert Digital Photography Tips and Techniques - Various NX tips Unleashing the Raw Power of Capture NX2 - 3-disk training DVD by Vincent Versace   9. Online Discussion Groups dpreview.com forums - Camera forums, where NX is sometimes discussed Flickr Users Group - Nikon Capture NX users group on Flickr NikonCafe.com - Nikon Capture NX discussions   10. Nikon User's Manuals and useful links Nikon Product Manuals Current versions of Nikon software Current Firmware downloads available for Nikon products Capture NX1 Manual (8MB) and Quick Start Guide (1MB) Capture NX2 Manual (8MB) and Quick Start Guide (3MB) D800 (24MB) D700 (12MB) D300 (11MB) D200 (25MB) D100 (15MB) Copyright © 2023 Jerry Jongerius