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MB-D11
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MB-D80
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GP-1
MC-35
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DG-2
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DK-24
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Capture NX 2
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The Nikon Total Digital
Imaging System:
Let your imagination be your guide

Nikon is proud to bring you its latest incarnation

of the Nikon Total Digital Imaging System, full of
photographic excitement, answers and inspiration.
Within these pages you will find everything you
need to realize your present ideas and inspire new
ones. Whether you are a seasoned professional or
a passionate weekend shooter, we are confident
that the contents of this brochure can help you craft
better images. Every item is designed specifically
to work with Nikon cameras, which means a
seamless performance that truly brings out the
best in you and your Nikon D-SLR. Got an idea?
Make it happen. Heres where you start.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
n Why more light? pp4-5
n See what just one Speedlight can do pp6-7
n Magnify your potential with multiple Speedlights pp8-9
n Many features, unlimited possibilities pp10-11
n The Nikon Creative Lighting System: Lineup pp12-13
n The Nikon Creative Lighting System:
Concept & compatibility pp14-15
n NEF and Capture NX 2 pp16-18
n Camera Control Pro 2 and Image Authentication Software p19
n Battery packs, batteries and battery chargers p20 This image was achieved
n Wireless transmitters and GPS unit p21 via the Creative Lighting
System and the photog-
n Remote cord accessories, microphone and filters p22 raphers imagination.
Two SB-900 units (one in
n Viewing attachments and close-up accessories p23 the kayak and one from
n System compatibility p24 above) were wirelessly
triggered with a properly
positioned SU-800 to
send command signals to
both remote units.

Joe McNally
 Why more light?
Nikon Creative Lighting System:
Easily accomplish studio quality photographs virtually anywhere
Its easy to understand the need for a flash in low-light overexposed areas. A simple wireless, off-camera flash
shooting scenarios, but Nikon Speedlights are also from the side, however, provides added depth as well
extremely helpful in daytime situations with bright sunlight as smooth, rounded tones from highlight to shadow (as
and deep shadow. The additional light helps cameras shown in the center picture below). Perhaps the most
capture what our eyes see so well. Its easy to forget that powerful argument for additional light is aesthetic: one or
the human eye is a remarkable optical instrument, regis- more strategically placed Speedlights can transform the
tering levels of contrast between highlight and shadow mood of your photograph in ways available light is unable
impossible for cameras to detect. With additional light to. Speedlights can quickly and easily turn taking snapshots
at your command, you can fill in the shadows and reduce into creating images that reflect the original meaning
the contrast you see to within the range that your of the word photography drawing with light. Turn
cameras image sensor can record. The cameras built-in wherever you are into your own personal studio. Work-
flash is often suitable, but the direct, frontal light can be ing seamlessly and wirelessly with your Nikon D-SLR, the
too harsh for fine detail, leaving some images with flat, Nikon Creative Lighting System makes it easy.

A model in shadow against a bright The same model photographed Adding a second Speedlight from
background photographed with one off-camera above and bouncing it off
without Speedlight. Matrix Speedlight. Notice the of a reflector from be-
metering. No exposure richer, more saturated low. Strong shadow
compensation. Exposure color. The Speedlight from the models
is well balanced, but the fired from camera left in neck is removed.
picture lacks impact. an angled position (45)
to create depth.

Opposite page: A third Speedlight is employed here from behind the model.
Attached to the supplied Speedlight stand on the ground, The Speedlights flash
head is tilted 45 upward. This third light creates the shimmering light around
her hair and shoulders and helps separate her from the background.
Joe McNally 5
4
 Kathy Wolfe Joe McNally

See what just one Speedlight can do

Beautiful soft light cooperative. The light and remarkably One strong light from locker room, Joe envisioned a picture of
portable Nikon Speedlights are always his subject in golden, late afternoon light.
bounced off a wall outside a window
in her camera bag. How she works with To create the right environment, he posi-
Kids have their own agenda, even the Nikon Creative Lighting System World-renowned photojournalist Joe tioned a camera low using a wide-angle
while Im shooting, says child photog- (CLS) is simple but what she gets is sig- McNally has some advice when taking lens. Then, he placed one Speedlight out-
rapher Kathy Wolfe, one of the key nificant. She tilts the flash head of a hot- pictures. The most important thing is to side the window, distanced far enough to
principles of photographing children is shoed Speedlight toward a white wall first see the picture in your minds eye, create deep shadows across the lockers.
speed. Wolfe has to find quality light for a bounce-flash effect. This simple he says, Everything comes naturally Using a Color Filter in order to warm the
fast or quickly create her own when act can transform harsh light into a soft, The Speedlights flash bounces off the large white wall from there, such as where to place the light appropriately and zooming the flash Use your surroundings as a light-shaping tool: a
needed, such as when in a low-lit room smooth glow. Any large, white surface behind the photographer, wrapping this low-lit room camera and how to light your subject. head to 200mm to concentrate the light Speedlight placed outside the window recreates
with soft light. warm, late afternoon light.
while her child models remain can act as an impromptu light-softening While shooting high-school athletes in a on the athlete, McNally recreated the
device a simple technique that results shooting situation that hed first con- Speedlight
in richer colors like those you see here. structed in his imagination. The picture SU-800
Wolfe almost always uses the i-TTL above looks like it was taken in the natural commander

flash mode. That way the innovative light of a late afternoon, but in actuality
Creative Lighting System calculates ideal was shot using a Nikon Speedlight,
flash exposures for her automatically, helping to maintain Golden Hour
frame after frame, allowing her to lighting for as long as desired. With just
concentrate on capturing the moment. one Speedlight, the level of nuance to
explore is astounding.
Wireless remote flash from the right side of the camera Even with a single Speedlight, countless combinations
erases unwanted shadows cast on the wall by the On-camera bounce of subtlety and nuance can be explored. TTL Remote Cord hot-shoed
window light from the left. Joe McNally with camera
Kathy Wolfe
6 7
 Cliff Mautner Yves Paternoster

Magnify your potential with multiple Speedlights

Secondary flash from both simple and strategically effective. Small, precise lighting the SU-800 are small and wireless, so can still amaze even seasoned studio
All he needed to create texture, dimen- photographers like Paternoster can play photographers.
behind for a beautiful around the subject to
sion and mood in the image above was around with light freely by handholding
halo of light an off-camera flash fired from the left reveal detail the unit in different positions to get
In order to capture important events as side of the frame. Wireless control and I am addicted to light. It never stops exactly the effect they want. Although
they happen without distractions, a wed- i-TTL make it easy. To get soft light in surprising me, says still life photographer he was satisfied with a particular flower
ding photographer must be flexible and situations where reflectors or a white Yves Paternoster, It truly is a game of picture taken with a single flash unit, he
unobtrusive. Helpful words from Cliff ceiling are not an option, Cliff tilts the inches, changing the look and mood of decided to explore different possibilities
Mautner, one of the professions most flash head 90 degrees upward or One remote unit is handheld by a photographers my pictures depending on where I place by introducing a second light source.
respected practitioners. How he uses even backward to feather the light, assistant at an angled position, creating texture and
it. As a studio shooter, Paternoster likes What he did was simple, but what he
dimension.
the Nikon Creative Lighting System is softening a harsh flash to fit the scene to take the kind of light you find outdoors achieved was a powerful new alterna-
beautifully. This way he adds just the and use it inside a studio environment, tive shot, as you can see above. While Playing with light: here, in addition to the small
SB-R200 above, another SB-R200 is handheld to
right amount of light to show the clear replicating natural light by creative use intuitive control is a big advantage of illuminate the flowers from below.
ridge of the brides profile in the picture of flashes. The Close-up Speedlight the system, the ability to control light
above. To open up the shadows in the Commander Kit R1C1 does this and precisely as required in normal studio
brides veil, he introduces a second light more. It makes me creatively brave, lighting is of great importance. As
from behind. This is set in a different he says, adding Well, I feel that it you can see from the picture on the
Speedlight group A Speedlight group B
group than the main flash, which means can make anyone right, the R1C1 plus three additional
that he can turn it on and off fro m his creatively brave. SB-R200 units let you illuminate exactly
camera seamlessly, and without disturb- The SB-R200 flash where you want on very small objects.
Main light from the cameras left illuminates the brides
face. A second light from behind the subject reveals ing his subject. units that work with The system is like a portable pocket-
details in the veil. SU-800 on-camera commander sized studio, but the level of precision
Cliff Mautner Taken with one Speedlight Yves Paternoster
8 9
Yves Paternoster
 Many features, unl imited possibilities
i-TTL balanced fill-flash Rear-curtain sync
Just the right amount of light for well-balanced foreground Create a sense of motion with intended blur
and background exposure When using rear-curtain sync mode, a flash fires at the very
Incredibly useful in varied or unpredictable lighting, the end of an exposure instead of at the beginning. When you are
innovative i-TTL system delivers consistently accurate flash shooting at 1/30 second or slower, the image sensor soaks up
exposures automatically. Whenever your Nikon digital SLR is set the available light. Then right before the shutter closes, the flash
to either 3D color matrix metering II or center-weighted meter- fires to illuminate the main subject. As the name Speedlight
ing, your Speedlight automatically readies i-TTL to implies, the flash fires very quickly, freezing the action of your
deliver balanced fill-flash. In this mode, a monitor main subject. Apply this to a moving subject, and the effect is
pre-flash fires microseconds before the actual eye-catching, giving the viewer a sense of movement through
flash, accurately informing the Speedlight on the the combination of sharp features and intended blur.
latest scene information. Even for difficult scenes
such as backlit subjects, the flash comes through
i-TTL balanced fill flash The same scene taken without flash Rear-curtain sync to fire flash at the end of the exposure
with well-balanced exposures across the frame
Joe McNally Joe McNally
and avoids overexposing the subject.

Auto FP high-speed sync Slow sync

Shallow depth-of-field for portraits in bright conditions Capture the ambient light with a slow shutter speed
When shooting a portrait under harsh lighting such as the When shooting a dimly lit scene with available light, a fast
noonday sun, the lighting conditions may force you to use f/11 normal sync speed such as 1/250 second will expose your main
or an even smaller aperture, which may not render the portrait subject but cannot properly expose the surroundings. If you use
youre looking for. Auto FP high-speed sync lets you move past a shutter speed of 1/30 second or slower in any of the cameras
your cameras normal sync speed of around 1/200 or 1/250 second exposure modes, the ambient illumination will be more naturally
to shoot at much faster shutter speeds as high balanced.
as your camera is capable of enabling the use
of larger apertures such as f/2.8 for a beautifully
shallow focal plane, which looks great in portraits.
High-speed sync also works when stopping action
at high noon.
Auto FP high-speed sync for shallow depth-of-field Normal sync for deep depth-of-field Slow sync Normal sync
Kathy Wolfe Joe McNally

Flash Value (FV) lock Speedlight and high ISO combination

Maintain flash exposure in constantly changing lighting Add a touch of quality light to your quantity of light
conditions While many shooters praise the incredible power of Nikons high
The FV lock helps you maintain the same flash value for correct ISO performance, it is worth noting the important difference
exposures during a sequence of photographs. This allows you between quality of light and quantity of light. While a high ISO can
to zoom in on your subject, change the composition or adjust increase your shooting power in situations with a low quantity of
the aperture, all without altering your intended exposure. The light, high ISO alone cannot improve the quality of light. This is a job
for Nikon Speedlights. A simple flash can open
pictures here were taken using FV lock. Notice
up the shadows across a models skin and draw
how the flash output value remains the same,
our attention to her face as the photographer
even when a highly reflective surface (of the train)
intended. A Speedlight working together with
enters the frame. This way you can concentrate Flash fill-in and high ISO (1600) used together
high ISO also allows you to illuminate faraway Joe McNally
on capturing your subject without worrying about
subjects with straight or bounce flash. High ISO without using flash
adjusting your subjects lighting.
Flash output remains the same with FV lock activated
10 Joe McNally 11
 The Nikon Creative Lighting System
The Speedlight Lineup
Wireless Remote Speedlight
Close-up Speedlight Kit R1C1/R1
The ultimate Speedlight system for creative, wireless close-up SB-R200
photography Also available as a separate unit
R1C1: Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit (SU-800, two SB-R200s and all for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100,
the accessories) D5000, D3100, D3000
R1: Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit (Two SB-R200s and all the accessories) Two SB-R200 units are included with both the R1C1
and the R1. Each unit features a guide number of 10
(ISO 100, m) or 14 (ISO 200, m). When attached to a
R1C1 lens via the SX-1, the flash head can be tilted up to 60
Up to three remote groups and four channels using SU-800 as a commander and degrees toward the optical axis of the lens or up to 45
SB-R200s as remote units can be arranged to enable creative lighting from the left, degrees away.
right, above or below your subject
Settings are easily made and confirmed on the SU-800s LCD panel from the
cameras position
SB-R200 units can be tilted up to 60 degrees to accommodate lenses with short
Wireless Speedlight Commander
working distances SU-800
SB-900 SB-700 * There are limitations to usable lenses.
Also available as a separate unit
Nikons top-of-the-line Speedlight offers unparalleled power, High-performance versatile Speedlight brings simplicity to on- for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100,
versatility and control camera, remote and multiple flash photography D5000, D3100, D3000
for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000 for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000 Placed atop your Nikon D-SLRs hot shoe, the SU-800
Functions as a master or remote flash unit in Advanced Wireless Lighting Functions as a master or remote flash unit in Advanced Wireless Lighting acts as a commander for as many Speedlights as you
Attachment Ring SX-1 desire.
Controls an unlimited number of Speedlights for up to three groups Controls an unlimited number of Speedlights for up to two groups
Can hold up to four SB-R200 units on
Offers four independent channels of wireless control up to 10 m for competitive Offers four independent channels of wireless control up to 10 m for competitive the lens or up to eight off camera.
shooting environments shooting environments
Power zoom covers wide 17-200mm zoom range (Manual also available) Power zoom covers wide 24-120mm zoom range (Manual also available)
AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF compatible with Multi-CAM 3500 FX/DX AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF compatible with Multi-CAM 4800DX Extreme Close-up Positioning
autofocus sensor module to cover a 17-135mm focal length autofocus sensor module to cover a 24-135mm focal length Adapter SW-11 R1C1/R1 Accessories
Three illumination patterns to match shooting environment: standard, center- Three illumination patterns to match shooting environment: standard, center- For centering the light from the SB-R200
weighted for portraits and even for group or wide shots weighted for portraits and even for group or wide shots flash to an optical axis, which is especially
Automatically selects suitable light distribution for Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats Automatically selects suitable light distribution for Nikon FX and Nikon DX formats effective in close-up shooting.
Automatically identifies mounted color filters and adjusts camera white balance When using a supplied filter SZ-3TN or SZ-3FL, SB-700 automatically identifies the Recommended for shooting distances
User-applied firmware update function via a D-SLR mounted one and adjusts cameras white balance within 15 cm (lens to subject).
Short recycling time User-applied firmware update function via a D-SLR
Thermal cut-out Short recycling time Speedlight Stand AS-20 Adapter Rings IR Panel for Built-in Flash
Thermal cut-out with a built-in temperature sensor SG-3IR
Quick wireless control mode [When the SB-700 is set as a master flash unit (serves
as a commander mode only), light amount ratio of two remote flash unit groups
can be easily set]
Various flash modes and flash controls for D-SLR users
Diffuser SW-12 Flexible Arm Clip SW-C1
This milky-white panel diffuses light Allows attachment of items such as a
from a flash and softens shadows. diffuser. Can be attached to the guide
groove of the Attachment Ring SX-1. Color Filter Holder SZ-1 Color Filter Set SJ-R200 Cases

Flash Accessories

SB-400
Pocket-sized flash with bounce capabilities
or D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000 TTL Remote Cord SC-28/SC-29 (1.5 m) Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 Power Bracket Unit SK-6/6A High-Performance Battery Pack SD-9
The SC-28/SC-29 makes off-camera TTL The AS-15 is compatible with cameras such Not only does the SK-6/6A enable you to The SD-9 is an external power source for the
Four available angles for bounce flash opportunities flash control easy and assured. With the as the D7000, D90, D5100, D5000, D3100 use the camera-mountable SB-900 as a Nikon Speedlight SB-900. It can hold up to
Flash exposure control set on the camera, such as slow sync, red-eye reduction Nikon D-SLRs, the SC-29 also works as an and D3000, which feature standard ISO-type grip-type flash, it also offers you remote two sets of four R6/AA-size batteries, ensur-
Runs on two R6/AA-size batteries external AF-assist illuminator. accessory shoe but lack a sync terminal for flash capability. Used as an external power ing a stable power supply for the SB-900,
large studio strobes. source or in combination with the greatly increasing the number of flashes,
Speedlights own power source, the and reducing recycling time.
Zoom head set to 200mm in order to strike the brides face clearly. SK-6/6A reduces minimum recycling time by
Cliff Mautner nearly half while doubling the total number
of flashes available.
* Product name varies according to region.
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 The Concept Speedlight Compatibility

Innovative i-TTL flash control Advanced Wireless Lighting intuitive, fluid operation of Speedlight/Features compatibility
Working photographers around the world are discovering how multiple remote Speedlights SB-900 SB-700
SB-400 SB-R200
i-TTL balanced fill-flash *2
the Creative Lighting System (CLS) brings simplicity and real- One of the greatest benefits of CLS is that
Advanced Wireless Lighting *2
world usability to both multiple-flash and single-flash photogra- controlling multiple Speedlights is just as Auto FP high-speed sync*1 *2
phy. At the core of the innovation are Nikons i-TTL flash control easy as controlling a single, on-camera FV lock*1 *2
AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF
technology and the precision monitor pre-flash, which work Speedlight. Whats more, the system is Flash Color Information Communication *2
together for accurate flash exposures. Here is how multiple wireless, so setting up your Speedlights Switching illumination patterns
can be done quickly and smoothly no FX/DX selection
wireless lighting works: with i-TTL mode activated, the master
Control all from the LCD Firmware update capability
Speedlight that is hot-shoed to the camera will send signals to matter where youre shooting. From the panel of your master *1 Not available with D5100, D5000, D3100 and D3000. *2 Activated by the commander function of SB-900, SB-700, SU-800, D700, D300 series, D7000 and D90.
master Speedlight connected to the hot- Speedlight. Set the flash
remote units, ordering them to pre-flash the scene. Through the mode, turn Speedlight
lens, the camera analyzes what it sees in the scene, constantly shoe of your camera, you can control the groups on or off and
control the flash expo-
adjusting the pre-flash output of independent remote units. flash output of up to three groups of wire- sure compensation for
Once it measures the correct exposure for the entire scene, less remote flash units, adding any number up to three Speedlight Advanced Wireless Lighting System compatibility
groups.
it determines the flash output value all from the centralized of Speedlights to each group. Simply set Cameras Master/Commander Remote
point-of-view of the camera. In nearly any lighting situation, everything to Nikons exclusive i-TTL for A group
SB-900/SU-800
i-TTL flash control will perform all the complex lighting calcula- accurate exposures in diverse lighting situations. You can also D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, SB-900, SB-700, SB-R200
tions for you. The precise feedback information from Nikons explore alternate exposures by using the master flash unit to D90, D5100, D5000, D3100, D3000 B group
SB-700
adjust the flash exposure compensation of individual Speedlight SB-900, SB-700, SB-R200
exclusive monitor pre-flash registers everything from available
light and shadows to color temperature and reflective surfaces groups. Turn off any of the Speedlight groups, or for more direct C group
D700, D300 series, D7000, D90 Built-in flash commander mode
SB-900, SB-700, SB-R200
within the scene. The camera also integrates information from control you can fluidly switch from i-TTL to manual. All opera-
its built-in database of over 30,000 actual scenes to determine tions can be achieved easily via the LCD panel on the master
the ideal exposure. All of this happens within milliseconds Speedlight, and all of these are possible without ever leaving
Specifications
before each shutter release. Whether on top of a camera or your camera. Multiple Speedlight control has never been this
SB-900 SB-700 SB-400
used as a wireless remote unit, CLS intuitive or fluid. No other lighting system comes close. Guide number 34/48 (standard illumination pattern 28/39 (standard illumination pattern 21/30
offers the most dependable and consis- (ISO 100/200, m) with zoom head set at 35mm) with zoom head set at 35mm)
tent flash exposure in the business. Light distribution angle Power zoom 17-200mm; 12mm with Power zoom 24-120mm; 12mm with 27mm
(in FX format) built-in wide-flash adapter built-in wide-flash adapter
Illumination pattern 3 illumination patterns 3 illumination patterns

(standard, center-weighted, even) (standard, center-weighted, even)
Flash mode i-TTL, auto aperture, non-TTL auto, i-TTL, distance-priority manual, i-TTL, manual (not available
distance-priority manual, manual, manual, repeating flash* with D3 series)
repeating flash
Minimum recycling time Approx. 2.3 seconds Approx. 2.5 seconds Approx. 2.5 seconds
CLS makes controlling remote multiple Speedlights as (manual at full) (with Ni-MH batteries) (with Ni-MH batteries) (with Ni-MH batteries)
easy as controlling on-camera flash. It seamlessly and Number of flashes Approx. 110 Approx. 160 Approx. 140
wirelessly works with Nikon D-SLR.
(manual at full) (with alkaline batteries) (with alkaline batteries) (with alkaline batteries)
Joe McNally
Power source Four R6/AA-size batteries; SD-9; SK-6 Four R6/AA-size batteries Two R6/AA-size batteries
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 78.0 x 146.0 x 118.5 mm Approx. 71.0 x 126.0 x 104.5 mm Approx. 66.0 x 56.5 x 80.0 mm
Weight (without batteries) Approx. 415 g Approx. 360 g Approx. 127 g
*When used as a remote unit

Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 specifications Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 specifications
Transmission mode: Infrared-pulse emitting communication using a flash discharge tube Electronic construction: Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Transmission range: Approx. 20 m for the SB-900/SB-700 and approx. 4 m for (for wireless remote flash unit only)
the SB-R200 at normal setting Guide number: 10 (ISO 100, m), 14 (ISO 200, m)
Number of channels: 4 Angle of coverage: 24mm
Number of groups: 3 Flash mode: i-TTL; D-TTL; M (Manual): full to 1/64 output (close-up), full to 1/128 output (commander)
Number of transmissions: Approx. 1,200 Min. recycling time: Approx. 6.0 seconds (Manual at full)
Transmission interval: Approx. 1 second Number of flashes: Approx. 290 (Manual at full)
Flash light wavelengths: Approx. 800 to 1,000 nm (infrared ray) Flash head tilt angle: Down to 60, or up to 45
Flash coverage: Approx. 60 (vertical), approx. 78 (horizontal) Mounting foot: Dedicated shoe for Attachment Ring SX-1 or Speedlight Stand AS-20
Display: LCD, ready-light Target light: White LED
AF-assist illumination for multi-point AF: Approx.10 m at center area using a Display: Ready-light
50mm f/1.8 lens Power source: One 3V CR123A lithium battery
Power source: One 3V CR123A lithium battery Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 80 x 75 x 55 mm
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 68 x 96 x 58 mm Weight (without battery): Approx. 120 g
Weight (without battery): Approx. 160 g
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 Color Control Points for intuitive image enhancement
One of the features that makes Capture NX 2 crucial software Color Control Points
for photographers is Nikons Color Control Points, which sim- Size In addition to the sliders indicated at left,
plify image enhancement while enabling photographers with Brightness there are sliders for Hue, Red, Green, Blue,
Contrast and Warmth. You can choose to display BCS
unmatched image processing freedom. Instead of complicated
Saturation (Default), HSB, RGB, or All mode, and adjust
layering and memorization, with Capture NX 2 you simply images to suit your purposes.
place a Color Control Point wherever you want to reprocess.
Using the Color Control Points slider controls, you can adjust
hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, red tone, green tone, blue
tone and image warmth. The selection can then be applied
within a designated area for the color you need. Simply click,
slide and adjust: a wonderfully visual experience. This intuitive
Before
system makes both subtle and radical changes possible in sec-
onds. You can also craft customized color wheels and preset
color settings to save extra time and effort. Compose a selec-
tion and change it at will, or make multiple settings with Color
Control Points and watch how the software responds to help
you achieve exactly what you want to see!
After Joe McNally

Selection Control Points for quick and easy image editing

This function enables you to apply enhancements such as Selection Control Points
Unsharp Mask or D-Lighting to a specific area with just a Size slider (select effective area)
Opacity slider (set up the degree of
click of the mouse. There is no need for precision selection processing)

NEF + Capture NX 2 Get the

or masks the Selection Control Point recognizes the areas
you want to modify. Any enhancement effect you create
can easily be adjusted, and can be applied to either the

highest quality from your images designated area or to everywhere outside that area, just like
with intuitive masking. The Selection Control Point can be
used with virtually any image enhancement tool, including
Before
D-Lighting, Brightness, Color, Focus, Correction, and Noise
Reduction. For example, you can apply Unsharp Mask to
The power of NEF 16-bit processing throughout for high-quality NEF Dummy
only the area you want to edit if you like.
As a pioneer in RAW image file development, Nikon has Photographers today utilize a variety of file formats, but
incorporated its exclusive and highly versatile NEF (Nikon Nikons NEF offers capabilities far beyond the reach of the
Electronic Format) system into every D-SLR since the first others. NEF files give you an unprecedented level of versatile
D1. Consider NEF files to be the link between your Nikon and creative options. For example, thanks to 16-bit process- After Cliff Mautner
camera and Nikons Capture NX 2 software. Each NEF image ing, the incredible versatility of the NEF format and the power Auto Retouch Brush
you shoot contains a thumbnail image and your camera, lens of the Capture NX 2 software, you can reveal shadow detail
Distracting blemishes and other imperfections in your pictures
and Speedlight settings, which the software recognizes and and enhance sharpness in ways unattainable with other
can be effectively removed without compromising the color
applies just as you did when you created the image. The formats. These files can also be easily converted into JPEGs
or integrity of your image. Simply click and drag over a spot
exclusive Capture NX 2 concept also ensures that the image and TIFFs for printing and publishing. Capture NX 2 also lets
caused by dust on the cameras sensor, for example, and it
data in each file remains intact: use NEF and you can always you convert your TIFFs and JPEGs into NEF files for added
disappears. You can also make creative changes, such as
return to the original images maximum possible quality. If creative choices without deteriorating image quality. Saving
removing unwanted facial details or other distracting elements
youve made changes to the image using the software, those these or even scanned prints as NEFs allows you to keep a
in a picture. Its important to remember that just like color
settings are also stored in the NEF, which is capable of hold- copy of your originals without needing to hold onto numerous
enhancements, each retouching effect you enact here is also
ing countless versions of the same image. Creativity doesnt versions, which frees up valuable storage space.
non-destructive, giving you great freedom to pick and choose
end after the shutter clicks. With NEF and Capture NX 2, it is
retouching actions and determine exactly what is best for your
only beginning.
picture without worrying about spoiling the original.

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 Quick Fix selections
Click on the Quick Fix Header and a
Other features
selection of tools appear for fast first Batch Processing Noise Reduction
adjustments. With NEF files you can: Preset editing information can be applied to all image data in a Color noise, edge noise, and color moir reduction functions
alter contrast; adjust Exposure Com- selected folder. reduce noise in details without degrading image quality.
pensation with a 2 stop range; apply <Noise Reduction in the Camera Settings section of the Edit List
Vignette Control (Nikon D-SLR only)
protection to highlights and shadow can be applied only to RAW (NEF) images.>
Easily and visually minimize the appearance of vignetting in your
areas and modify color saturation. All pictures by brightening the corners of the image. The tool can Picture Control <RAW (NEF) images captured by a D-SLR only>
fast. All without damaging the original both brighten and darken, allowing you to apply a vignette effect If youre using a Nikon D-SLR model that incorporates Picture
file. where it didnt exist, for creative purposes. Control settings, then Capture NX 2 can process your images
*Exposure compensation can be applied to RAW (NRF/
incorporating all of your Picture Control adjustments. Picture
NRW) images only. Auto Color Aberration
Control is an exclusive Nikon development that enables refined
Reduces lateral chromatic aberration throughout an entire image,
control image characteristics such as tonal values, hue and con-
for superior overall quality.
trast, as well as color space. Up to six different Picture Control
Before After Joe McNally Distortion Control choices are available in-camera and comparable adjustments to
Reduces pincushion and barrel distortions that are sometimes those settings are possible from within Capture NX 2. Create
visible in images. imaging styles and modify them however you see fit. Each
unique creative touch you make is non-destructive turn them
For more efficient workflow on or off with a mouse click giving you room to experiment
with the peace of mind that your images are being kept safe in
their original state.
Edit List easy-to-operate multiple image Camera Settings
processing adjustments When you take an original NEF from
Capture NX 2s interface offers a convenient edit list that your Nikon D-SLR and open it in Cap-
displays various image processing adjustments at the same Capture NX 2 system requirements
ture NX 2, an additional header for
Windows Macintosh
time, allowing you to make intuitive decisions about what Camera Settings will appear. This OS Pre-installed versions Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/ OS Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.4)
you want to apply. Because you can visually confirm the tool enables non-destructive changes Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate*, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home CPU Power PC G4/G5; Intel Core series/Xeon series
Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2)*, Windows XP RAM 768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended
effects as you work, the editing process becomes so much to the original NEF, such as adjust- Professional/Home (Service Pack 3)** Hard-disk space 200 MB required for installation
smoother. ments to White Balance, Picture * 32- and 64-bit versions are supported. However, with 64-bit versions, the Monitor resolution 1024768 pixels or higher (12801024 or higher recommended) with 64,000
software operates as a 32-bit application. colors or more (16.7 million colors or more recommended)
Control and Noise Reduction. This and ** Only the 32-bit versions of Windows XP are supported.
CPU Pentium 4 or better Others (Windows/Macintosh)
many other NEF and Capture NX 2 RAM 768 MB minimum, 1 GB or more recommended CD-ROM drive required for installation
abilities realize control never before Hard-disk space 200 MB required for installation Internet connection required to utilize Nikon Message Center 2
Monitor resolution 1024768 pixels or higher (12801024 or higher recommended) with 16-bit Environment for recognizing operation-guaranteed memory cards required to import/export
possible with image processing color or more (32-bit color recommended) Custom Picture Controls
software. That goes for compatibility For details on system requirements and compatible functions, see the instruction manual.
as well: NEF files from the first Nikon
D-SLR models are still compatible with todays Nikon
Capture NX 2. That means the newest tools can be applied Camera Control Pro 2 (Full and Upgraded Edition) Image Authentication Software (for Windows)
to your oldest NEF files. How could your early digital images for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D5000 for D3 series, D700, D300 series
benefit from the latest image processing technology?
This remote shooting application software for studio and field Enables authentication of images captured using compatible
Find out, courtesy of Capture NX 2. shooting boasts advanced viewer features and supports the Live Nikon D-SLR cameras, and determines whether or not such
View function incorporated in the cameras. You can remotely images have been altered since capture by
control virtually all functions (exposure mode, shutter speed, separately comparing the image and
Workspaces aperture, etc.) of other Nikon D-SLR cameras from a computer image data. Using authentication
Switch fluidly between the four work- via USB connection. With an optional wireless transmitter and a information attached at the time of
spaces provided: Browser, Metadata, compatible camera, a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or wired Ethernet con- capture, the software verifies that
1Menu bar 2Toolbar 3Labeling and rating toolbar 4Tool option bar 5Folders 6Metadata 7Browser nection is possible. image files, including RAW (NEF),
Multi-Purpose and Edit Workspac-
8Image window 9Birds eye !Edit List "Photo info
es can be saved in a palette layout for Shooting data can be directly transferred to a computer to enable JPEG, and TIFF files, are identical to
reopening later. Various customizable remote shooting, transfer and storage of image data and image the original captured images.
shortcuts are also available. viewing in combination with ViewNX 2. Let a client sit and view
your images on a computer wirelessly while you are shooting, or
shoot a wedding while sending images to your computer where
an assistant quickly edits and displays the results for the guests.
Applications like these will make a lasting impression on viewers.

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 Multi-Power Battery Pack + Added Reliability WT-4 + Stadium Assignments
More power and speed when you need it Greater workflow speed when time and distance are crucial

Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D11 Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D10

for D7000 for D700, D300 series
Runs on either one EN-EL15 battery or six R6/ Runs on one EN-EL3e, one EN-EL4a (Battery
AA-size alkaline/Ni-MH/lithium batteries to Chamber Cover BL-3 required) or eight R6/
provide added stability with extended shooting AA-size alkaline/lithium/Ni-MH/nickel-
potential. Magnesium alloy employed for exterior manganese batteries. Features two command
cover durability. dials, shutter release button and AF start button
for vertical shooting. Enhanced sealing system Wireless Transmitter WT-4A/B/C/D/E*1 Wireless Transmitter WT-3/3A*1
helps diminish penetration by dust and moisture.
for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000 for D200
The WT-4A/B/C/D/E supports wireless LAN Wireless Transmitter WT-3/3A enables image
conforming to IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11a, data transfer via wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)*2.
and wired LAN conforming to IEEE 802.3u Simply mount one on the bottom of your
(100BASE-TX) and IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T). camera and connect via USB cable, then any
Transmission range when wireless LAN is captured data can be transferred at high
used is approx. 180 m (IEEE 802.11b/g) or speed. And since they support various net-
260 m (IEEE 802.11a). Thumbnail Select work and security protocols, these transmit-
mode permits thumbnail display of images ters are compatible with a wide range of
taken with up to five wirelessly connected system environments. Data transfer through
cameras on a computer display. Images a wired LAN via Ethernet network is also
Multi-Power Battery Pack MB-D80 selected by confirming the thumbnail can be possible.
downloaded and saved on the computer.
for D90
Provides extra command dials, shutter release
*1 Product name varies according to region, depending on local frequency channels available.
button and AE-L/AF-L button for vertical shoot- *2 Conforming to the IEEE 802.11b/g standard
ing. Runs on one or two EN-EL3e rechargeable
batteries, or six R6/AA-size batteries.

GP-1 + Your Location

Record your images latitude, longitude, altitude and time information

Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL4a Battery EN-EL3e Battery EN-EL9 Battery EN-EL9a Battery EN-EL14 Battery EN-EL15
for D3 series for D700, D300 series, D90 for D5000, D3000 for D5000, D3000 for D5100, D3100 for D7000
GPS Cable MC-35 GPS Unit GP-1
These rechargeable batteries provide extended life and consistent power, even in colder conditions. Used together with your Nikon D-SLR, the cameras fuel gauge accurately displays
for D3 series, D700, D300 series for D3 series, D700, D300 series, D7000,
the remaining charge and number of shots since the last charging. The EN-EL4a even gives notice when calibration is necessary.
D90, D5100, D5000, D3100
To be connected to NMEA-O183 protocol- With the GP-1 connected to a camera that
compatible GPS (Global Positioning System) supports GPS, you can record location infor-
units such as GARMIN and MAGELLAN mation such as latitude, longitude, altitude
for recording GPS positioning information and UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) onto
and time signals synchronous to UTC each images EXIF data. The unit can be
(Universal Coordinated Time) within image mounted on the cameras accessory shoe or
data files during shooting. the camera strap.

Quick Charger MH-21 Quick Charger MH-22 Quick Charger MH-18a Quick Charger MH-23 Battery Charger MH-24 Battery Charger MH-25
for D3 series for D3 series for D700, D300 series, D90 for D5000, D3000 for D5100, D3100 for D7000
Enables charging of Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL4a. Enables charging of Enables charging of Enables charging of Enables charging of
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL3e. EN-EL9a and EN-EL9. EN-EL14. EN-EL15.

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 Remote Cord + Long Exposure Viewing Attachment + Your Perspective
Getting the most out of steady tripod shooting View with clarity and comfort

DK-18 DK-22

Right-Angle Viewing Attachment Eyepiece Eyepiece Adapter Magnifying Eyepiece Magnifying Eyepiece Eyepiece Correction
Remote Cord Remote Cord Remote Cord Extension Cord Connecting Cord Modulite Remote Control Set ML-3 DR-5/DR-6 Magnifier DG-2 DK-18, DK-22 DK-17M DK-21M Lenses (-5 to +3 m-1)
MC-36 (0.85 m) MC-30 (0.8 m) MC-22 (1 m) MC-21 (3 m) MC-23 (0.4 m) DK-20C
for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, D700, D300 series DR-5: for D3 series, D700 for D3 series, D700, for D3 series, for D300 for D3 series, D700 for D300 series, D7000, for D300 series, D7000,
D300 series D300 series D300 series D300 series D300 series DR-6: for D300 series, D7000, D90, D5100, D3100, D3000 D300 series, D7000, D90, D700 series, D7000, D90 D90, D5100, D5000,
D5100, D3100, D3000 D90, D5100 D3100, D3000
Enables remote firing of Allows remote firing of Useful for making con- For use with MC-30 or Connects two cameras The ML-3 offers remote control of two separate
D3100, D3000
a camera, and setting of a camera with trigger- nections to a shutter- MC-22. for simultaneous or syn- channels via an infrared LED beam to enable auto-
interval timer and long lock function by keeping triggering device, such chronized shutter matic camera operation from a distance of up to 26 Provides an upright, un-reversed image for right- The DG-2 provides 2x Enables attachment of Attached to a camera, The DK-21M magnifies An easy-to-use viewing
time exposure. the shutter release but- as those activated by an release. ft./8 m. Features include auto-triggering and angle viewing. Excellent for copy stand work or magnification of the cen- Eyepiece Magnifier DG-2 the DK-17M magnifies the finder image by and focusing aid which
Incorporates an illumi- ton depressed useful infrared sensor to take delayed shutter release, as well as single and con- when taking pictures close to the ground or tral area of the finder to the cameras eyepiece. the finder image approx. approx. 1.17x. allows near and far-
nated LCD panel. for bulb shooting. pictures of wildlife after tinuous shooting. around a corner. Individual eyesight adjustments image. Eyesight adjust- The DK-18 is for cameras 1.2x. Diopter adjustment sighted photographers
dark. are possible. The DR-5/DR-6 allows you to set the ment provided. Useful for with a circular eyepiece. range is widened at both to view the finder image
reproduction ratio to either 1:1 or 1:2. critical focusing in close- The DK-22 is for cameras the (+) and (-) sides. accurately without wear-
External Microphone up photography. Requires with a rectangular eye- ing eyeglasses.
an eyepiece adapter. piece.

Adapter Cord Remote Cord Remote Cord Remote Control ML-L3 Stereo Microphone ME-1
MC-25 (0.2 m) MC-DC2 (1 m) MC-DC1 (1 m)
for D3 series, D700, for D7000, D90, D5100, for D80, D70S for D7000, D90, D5100, for D3S, D300S, D7000, D5100
D300 series D5000, D3100, GP-1 D5000, D3000
Enables use of two-pin Enables remote firing. Enables remote firing. Enables wireless remote The ME-1 incorporates a vibration reduction system that minimizes
Eyepiece Correction Antifog Finder Rubber Eyecup DK-19 Rubber Eyecup DK-20 Rubber Eyecup DK-21 Rubber Eyecup DK-23 Rubber Eyecup DK-24
remote accessories: shutter release. vibration noise during autofocus, ensuring a clearer recording. Also, the
Lenses DK-17C Eyepiece DK-17A
Remote Cord MC-4A, built-in low-cut filter reduces wind noise and other low-frequency noise
Remote Cord MC-12B, not blocked by the wind screen. Weighs approx. 92 g (ME-1 only). for D3 series, D700 for D3 series, D700 for D3 series, D700 for D5100, D3100, D3000 for D7000 and D90 for D300 series for D5000
and Terminal Release
Five correction lenses A transparent plastic Improves viewing comfort and prevents stray light from entering the viewfinder and diminishing contrast.
MR-3.
from 3 to +2 m-1 for optical element with a
circular-eyepiece special surface coating
Interchangeable Focusing Screens cameras. to reduce fogging.
Type B Offers unobstructed viewing and Type E Features grid patterns ideal for copy-
easy focusing over the entire matte ing and architectural photography.
for D3 series for D3 series
surface. Good for all general photog-
raphy.

Filters Close-up Accessories

Neutral Color NC Filters Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filters Slip-in Circular Polarizing Filters compatible lenses Close in on every subject
These filters serve as lens protectors and do not affect Designed for use with telephoto lenses C-PL1L C-PL3L
color balance. Multilayer coating diminishes internal that provide a slip-in filter holder, these AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II
reflections and improves color rendition. Available in filters reduce glare from non-metallic AF-S VR 200mm f/2G IF-ED
sizes 52/58/62/67/72/77 mm. surfaces such as glass and water. Simply AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
turn the rotating ring on the holder to find
AF-S VR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
the most effective position. These filters do not affect
Circular Polarizing Filters II autofocus or auto exposure operation. Both the C-PL1L AF-S 400mm f/2.8G EG VR
PK-11A PK-12 PK-13
These filters enable shooting through glass windows and C-PL3L feature a diameter of 52 mm. AF-S 400mm f/2.8D IF-ED II
and minimize glare from reflective surfaces such as AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
water and glass. They also enhance the appearance of Slide Copying Adapter Macro Copy Stand Macro Adapter Ring Adapter Ring Auto Extension Rings
Gelatin Filter Holders AF-3, AF-4 AF-S 500mm f/4D IF-ED II PS-6 PB-6M BR-2A* BR-3* PK-11A*/PK-12*/PK-13*
blue skies. Compatible with both color and monochrome These holders accommodate gelatin or glass filters to AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR
photography. Available in sizes 52/58/62/67/72/77 mm. a thickness of approx. 2 mm. The AF-3 is used with Used with the PB-6 and a Attaches to the end of Enables reverse- A handy adapter that Use one or multiple extension rings for further
AF-S 600mm f/4D IF-ED II
3-inch square gelatin filters and NIKKOR lenses having NIKKOR lens to make the PB-6 to convert it into mounting of lenses. The converts the bayonet creative capabilities. An AI NIKKOR will retain
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
an attachment size of 52/62/67/72/77 mm. The AF-4 is duplicate slides. Cropping a smaller stand ideal for BR-2A also increases mount of reverse automatic diaphragm and meter coupling func-
Soft Focus Filters AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED of the original slide is copying documents or for the working distance mounted lenses to the tions, letting you compose, focus and meter at a
Give your images a moderately soft and beautiful blur used with 4-inch square gelatin filters and NIKKOR
lenses having an attachment size of
: Compatible : Incompatible possible. use in scientific and for normal or wide- 52 mm thread used for wide-open apertures. The rings can also be used
effect. Good for various shooting situations, such as medical specimen angle lenses. filters and hoods. for manual exposure control (Exposure meter
portrait. Available in sizes 52/62/67/72/77 mm. 52/62/67/72/77/82/95 mm. Nikon also offers
two dedicated hood options the photography. Compatible with lenses does not work with D90, D5100, D5000, D3100
HN-36 for the AF-3 and the HN-37 for having a 52 mm-sized and D3000).
the AF-4. Several hoods of the same front attachment. * G-type lenses cannot be used.
diameter can be stacked, depending
on the focal length of the lens in use.
AF-3 AF-4

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