ViewNX-i Help

  • Basic Operations

    • Basic Operations of the ViewNX-i Window

    • Step 1: Connect a Camera

    • Step 2: Transfer Files

    • Step 3: View Files

    • Step 4: View Images or Movies

    • Step 5: Classify Still Images or Movies

    • Step 6: Edit Still Images

    • Step 7: Upload Still Images or Movies to Web Services

    • Step 8: Print Images

    • System Requirements and Basic Operations

      • System Requirements

      • Starting and Exiting ViewNX-i

  • Transferring Files

    • Features and Controls of the Nikon Transfer 2 Window

    • Starting and Exiting Nikon Transfer 2

    • Transferring Files from Other Devices

    • Removing Devices from the System

    • Choosing a Source

    • The Thumbnail List

      • File Attribute and Transfer Status Icons

      • Sorting Thumbnails

    • Selecting Files for Transfer

      • Selecting Desired Files

      • Selecting Files Based on File Attributes

    • Transfer Options

      • Choosing a Transfer Destination

      • Renaming Files During Transfer

      • Making Backup Copies During Transfer

      • Saving Metadata as Adjustment Files During Transfer

      • Opening the Destination Folder with Another Application

    • Connecting Devices and Starting Nikon Transfer 2

      • Starting Nikon Transfer 2 from Dialog (Windows)

      • Starting Nikon Transfer 2 (Mac OS)

      • Disabling Automatic Launch of Nikon Transfer 2 (Windows)

      • Confirming Device Registration (Windows)

    • Nikon Transfer 2 Option Panels

      • The [Source] Panel

      • The [Primary Destination] Panel

      • The [Backup Destination] Panel

      • The [Preferences] Panel

    • Menu List of Nikon Transfer 2

    • Troubleshooting

  • Viewing or Sorting Files

    • Features and Controls of the ViewNX-i Window

      • Toolbar

      • Tree Buttons

      • Filter Bar

      • Image Control Bar

      • Image Handling Tool Palette

      • Thumbnail Arrangement

    • Tools in the ViewNX-i Window

      • Resizing View

      • Viewing Simultaneously Recorded Images

      • Viewing Grouped Images (Sequence)

      • Showing by Selecting File Format

      • Sorting Images

      • Rotating Image

      • Showing RAW Image

      • Showing Lost Highlights

      • Showing Lost Shadows

      • Playing Voice Recording

      • Playing Movie

      • Showing Focus Points

      • Showing Histogram

      • Showing Image Information

      • Checking Current Task

      • Customizing Output Bar

    • File Operations

      • Selecting File or Folder

      • Creating Folder

      • Renaming File or Folder

      • Moving/Copying/Duplicating File or Folder

      • Deleting File or Folder

      • Displaying Images in Subfolders

      • Protecting File

      • Opening in Explorer/Finder

    • Viewing/Editing Embedded Information of Images

      • Adding Labels

      • Showing with Labels

      • Assigning Ratings

      • Showing with Ratings

      • Showing Metadata

      • Editing Metadata

      • Copying/Pasting XMP/IPTC Information

      • Using XMP/IPTC Preset

      • Using File and Camera Information

      • Customizing Metadata Display

    • Options/Preferences for the ViewNX-i Window

      • General

      • Thumbnail

      • Viewer

      • Favorite Folders

      • File Handling

      • Dialog/Alert

      • Color Management

      • Open with Application

      • XMP/IPTC Preset

      • Labels

      • View

      • Map

      • Log Matching

      • NEF (RAW) Processing

      • Web Services

      • Movie

    • Menu List of the ViewNX-i Window

      • [File] Menu

      • [Edit] Menu

      • [Image] Menu

      • [View] Menu

      • [Window] Menu

      • [Help] Menu

      • [ViewNX-i] Menu (Mac OS only)

  • Various Uses of Images and Movies

    • Viewing Slideshow

    • Image Adjustment with Capture NX-D

    • Starting KeyMission 360/170 Utility

    • Printing Images

      • Printer Settings

      • Print Layout Settings

      • Image Information Print Settings

      • Specifying a Color Profile for the Printer

      • Printing with a Seiko Epson Printer

    • Sending Images by E-mail

      • Attaching Single Images

      • Attaching Index Print

    • Other Useful Functions

      • Viewing Images in Auto Play

      • Using Multiple Screens

      • Adding Folder to the Favorite Folder

      • Filtering Images with the Filters List

      • Converting and Outputting Files

      • Outputting Images as a Contact Sheet

      • Converting Motion Snapshot Images to Movies

      • Reducing Autofocus Drive Noise Recorded in Movies

      • Opening Nikon Transfer 2 Destination Folder

      • Using Camera Control Pro 2

      • Opening with Another Application

      • Opening Movie with Another Application

  • Adjusting Images

    • Image Adjustment Flow

    • Exposure Compensation (RAW images only)

    • White Balance (RAW images only)

    • Picture Controls (RAW images only)

    • Sharpening Image Outlines

    • Adjusting Contrast

    • Adjusting Brightness

    • Adjusting Highlights and Shadows

    • Correcting Gradations (D-Lighting HS)

    • Adjusting Saturation (Color Booster)

    • Cropping Images

    • Adjusting Image Tilt

    • Correcting Red-eye

    • Correcting Axial Color Aberration

    • Correcting Lateral Color Aberration

    • Reducing PF Flare (PF Flare Control)

    • Correcting Diffraction

    • Reverting Adjusted Images

    • Customizing Adjustment Controls

    • Picture Control Utility 2

  • Editing Movies (ViewNX-Movie Editor)

    • Getting Started

      • Features of the Movie Creation Window

      • Step 1: Arrange Still Images and Movies in the Storyboard

      • Step 2: Set the Transition Effects and Add an Opening Clip, Ending Clip, and Background Music

      • Step 3: Export the Edited Results as a Movie File

    • Detailed Operation

      • Arranging, Adding, and Deleting Sources

      • Displaying Text on Still Images and Movies

      • Using a Portion of the Movie by Cutting It Out (Trim)

      • Inserting Background Music (Audio)

      • Setting the Playback Time for Still Images. Color Clips. and Transitions

      • Creating a Stop Motion Movie

      • Exporting Movies (Converting/Combining/Creating Movies)

      • Restoring Temporarily Saved Settings

    • Menu List of ViewNX-Movie Editor

  • Using Web Services

    • Logging in to Web Services (Authentication)

      • Uploading Images to Web Services

      • Viewing Uploaded Images and Movies

  • Using Location Data (Map)

    • Showing Shooting Locations on the Map

      • Checking Image Information Details on the Map

      • Showing Shooting Locations in the Center of the Map

      • Showing the Map in a Web Browser

    • Handling Location Data

      • Editing Location Data

      • Adding Location Data

      • Deleting Location Data

      • Copying and Pasting Location Data

      • Editing and Adding Direction Information

    • Using Location Logs

      • Loading Location Log Files

      • Adding Location Data Based on Location Log

      • Configuring Location Log Application Settings

      • Merging Altitude (Barometer) and Depth Logs with Location Log

      • Configuring Altitude (Barometer)/Depth Log Application Settings

    • Searching for Keywords Based on Location Data

    • Showing Photo Logs

      • Connecting the Shooting Route with Straight Lines

      • Scrolling the Map along Routes

    • Setting the Map

  • Appendix

    • Showing Version Information

    • Updating Software

    • Supported Formats

    • About Adjustment Files

    • Handling of the Images Recorded Simultaneously

    • Handling Smart Photo Selector Images

    • Supplied Color Profiles

    • Uninstalling ViewNX-i

    • Uninstalling Nikon Transfer 2

    • File Naming

    • Folder Naming

    • Managing XMP/IPTC preset

    • Image Transfer Date When Transfering Images in FTP Upload Mode


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The [Source] Panel

In the [Source] panel, choose the source camera or memory card.
[Search For]
Choose the type of device displayed in the [Source] panel.
Device buttons
Show the camera currently connected to the computer and any memory cards inserted in card readers or card slots.
Transferring Files from Other Devices
Choosing a Source
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