Nikon Press Release

Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.3.1 Update)

The latest update to Nikon’s powerful photo finishing software with improved RAW(NEF) image processing enables faster processing of image data with stress-free handling for image display and data saving.

Amsterdam, 22 August 2005. – Nikon is pleased to announce an update of Nikon Capture 4, version 4.3.1, which became available for download from August 22nd 2005. In response to users’ requests, the latest version of Nikon’s post-production tool has realized faster processing and stress-free handling of image data more than ever. Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) is also supported.

The following aspects have been taken into account to improve the processing speed:

1)    Optimization of RAW(NEF) image processing program
2)    More efficiency for using memory (RAM) on PC for image data processing
3)    Improved program for creating histograms and faster response for 100% display

As a result, the following improvements have been confirmed (the figures based on Nikon’s standard tests *1).

Windows XP Professional SP2, HT Pentium4 3.0GHz, FSB 800MHz, Memory 1G bytes

Save 5 D2X NEF images into 8bit TIFF format with batch processing (sec) (*3, *4)
Nikon Capture 4.3.0 = 62
Nikon Capture 4.3.1 = 55

Display 5 D2X NEF images completely (*3, *4)
Nikon Capture 4.3.0 = Approx. 3 min (*2)
Nikon Capture 4.3.1 = 44

PowerMac G5, Mac OS X 10.3.9, PPC G5 2.5GHz x 2, Cache 512KBx2, FSB 1.25GHz, Memory 2GB Nikon Capture 4.3.0 Nikon Capture 4.3.1

Save 5 D2X NEF images into 8bit TIFF format with batch processing (sec) (*3, *4)
Nikon Capture 4.3.0 = 46
Nikon Capture 4.3.1 = 36

Display 5 D2X NEF images completely (sec) (*3, *4)
Nikon Capture 4.3.0 = 53
Nikon Capture 4.3.1 = 29

*1 Processing speeds may differ depending on types of images and PC’s specifications
*2 It is not stable, because of the hibernation
*3 [Image Sharpening] is set on D2X when shooting
*4 [Unsharp Mask] is applied to the images on Nikon Capture 4

http://nikonimaging.com/global/support/download/index.htm

Note: Those with Nikon Capture 4 versions 4.0.0 ~ 4.1.3 installed must update to version 4.2.0 before updating to version 4.3.1.

Nikon Capture 4.3.1 upgrade is a free download available from August 22nd 2005 for Capture 4.2 users. If users are not notified automatically, the download is available at www.europe-nikon.com/support.

System Requirements
Windows
OS
Pre-installed versions of Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® Millennium Edition (Me), Windows® 98 Second Edition (SE)

CPU
Pentium® 300MHz or higher, with built-in USB ports

RAM
256MB (768MB or more recommended)

Hard disk*1
200MB of free space required for installation

Display
800 x 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (High Color); 24-bit color (True Color) recommended

Interface
IEEE 1394*2: OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 interface board or interface card*3 (For connecting D1 series cameras)

USB*4: Built-in USB interface

Others
CD-ROM drive required for installation

*1: When used in conjunction with other software, the total amount of free space required can be determined by referring to the user’s guides for the respective programs.
*2: Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is made via a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) hub.
*3: Check the support page on Nikon’s web site for a list of compatible boards and cards.
*4: Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is via a USB hub.

Macintosh
OS
Mac OS 9.0.4 ~ 9.2.2*1, Mac OS X (version 10.1.5 or later)

Models
Models with built-in USB or FireWire support

RAM
Mac OS X: 256MB (768MB or more recommended)
Mac OS 9: memory allocation of 512MB or more to Nikon Capture Editor, 64MB or more to Nikon Capture Control

Hard disk
200MB of free space required for installation

Display
800 x 600 pixels or more with 16-bit color (thousands of colors); 24-bit color (millions of colors) recommended

Interface
IEEE 1394*2: Built-in FireWire interface (For connecting D1 series cameras)
USB*3: Built-in USB interface, or RATOC Systems REX-PCIU3 board, (USB 2.0 USB board for use with MAC OS X and the D2 series)

Others
CD-ROM drive required for installation

*1: CarbonLib 1.6 or later required.
*2: Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is made via a IEEE 1394 (FireWire) hub.
*3: Data transfer may not work properly if the connection to a computer is via a USB hub.