Nikon Camera Control Pro Software for Windows and Mac

by Nikon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GEWUL2
• Item model number: 25739
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Manufacturer Description

Nikon's exciting Camera Control Pro remote control software is the successor to the Nikon Capture 4 Camera Control released in 2003. The new software enables simplified remote control of many Nikon digital SLR functions from a personal computer, and includes advanced features such as "Viewer" that provide substantial improvements in operation. Camera Control Pro is compatible with Nikon's latest software, including Capture NX, for smoother image processing from shooting to transfer and storage.

Take control of your photography - remotely Using the included USB or Firewire cable and/or optional WiFi adapters for select models, Nikon Camera Control Pro enables you to capture unique images no matter what the subject. Imagine positioning the camera in a remote location at a sporting event so you can freeze the end of the race right at the finish line, or from a unique angle above the playing field so you can relive that great score. Or keep yourself out of the picture at weddings to capture candid shots of guests as they arrive. Wildlife and nature photographers will love setting up the camera near a bird's nest, or in a bluff so they can take that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Industrial photographers can safely place the camera at special locations to record critical elements of the manufacturing process. And law enforcement and government agencies can now use their cameras for continuous surveillance purposes using the software's built-in intervalometer function. The possibilities are endless.

Viewer function Enables captured images to be viewed within the software. Viewer window contains the following buttons: "Previous image", "Next image", "Show focus area", "Fit to screen", "100-percent", "50-percent", and "Delete".

Tone compensation curves can be saved in camera In newer Nikon digital SLRs, including the D2Xs, customized Tone Compensation Curve data can be saved to tailor the camera's behavior to the photographer's vision and improve efficiency when using multiple cameras at the same time.

Improved graphic user interface A simulated (camera) LCD panel on the computer screen performs the same function as the camera's viewfinder display, and has been modified to be consistent with those used in the latest cameras for smoother operation. It is also possible to control the camera from your personal computer without having to use the control menu on the computer (the control menu can be hidden and the simulated [camera] LCD panel used exclusively).

Compatible with Nikon's Image Authentication software Image data can be transferred and stored without affecting the authentication function.

Compatible with wireless LAN In addition to supporting USB cable connections, Camera Control Pro offers compatibility with the optional Wireless Transmitter models WT-2 and WT-3 When attached to a digital SLR, the WT-2 and WT-3 enable remote shooting and setting via a wireless LAN over WiFi.

Product Description

Take Control of Your Photography - Remotely: Using the included USB or FireWire cable and/or optional WiFi adapters for select models, Nikon Camera Control Pro enables you to capture unique images no matter what the subject Viewer function: Enables captured images to be viewed within the software Tone Compensation Curves can be saved in camera: In newer Nikon digital SLRs, including the D2Xs, customized Tone Compensation Curve data can be saved to tailor the camera s behavior to the photographer s vision and improve efficiency when using multiple cameras at the same time Improved graphic user interface: A simulated (camera) LCD panel on the computer screen performs the same function as the camera s viewfinder display, and has been modified to be consistent with those used in the latest cameras for smoother operation Compatible with Nikon s Image Authentication Function: Image data can be transferred and stored without affecting the authentication function Compatible with WiFi operation: In addition to supporting USB cable connections, Camera Control Pro offers compatibility with the optional Wireless Transmitter models WT-2a and WT-3a. When attached to a digital SLR, the WT-2a and WT-3a enable remote shooting and setting via a wireless LAN over WiFi Cameras Supported: D2 series, D1 series, D200, D100, D70 series and D50 Compatible with Wi-Fi Operation: In addition to supporting USB cable connections, Camera Control Pro offers compatibility with the optional Wireless Transmitter models WT-2 and WT-3a*. When attached to a digital SLR, the WT-2 and WT-3a* enable remote shooting and setting via a wireless LAN over Wi-Fi *Available Fall 2006.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon Camera Control Pro Rocks!, January 9, 2007

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Duane Weikum "EDCKnives.com" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Camera Control Pro Software for Windows and Mac (Electronics)

I have a retail business, and take pictures every day to put on our website. Nikon Camera Control Pro allows me to get better photos in the studio with much less effort and time involved. I can adjust my camera and shoot from the computer, and see when I have the settings right. The pics are already on my computer so they go straight to Photoshop, then up on the site. I can't tell you how much time this is saving me every day. Nikon Camera Control Pro is now a permanent addition to my workflow.

Thanks Nikon!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works, July 4, 2007

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W. A. Rosche - See all my reviews
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This software is to control Nikon digital cameras. I use it with my D50 dSLR. Since it is 'work horse' software, its highest compliment is that it works. The interface is easy and I was able to take time-lapse photos without reading the instruction manual. Part of me thinks that Nikon should give this software away, maybe a mail-in card for people who need to do things like this, but I'm happy that I have the software. If you want extra control of your camera, you need this software.
FYI, if you do time-lapse, you need to plug the camera in directly to AC power. A fully charged battery was drained in 214 frames over 4.5 hours, whereas in normal shooting mode, I have taken 745 photos over 4 hours and still had 3 shorter shooting days (60, 100, and 240 shots) left in the battery.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT for Professionals, February 1, 2008

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Elizabeth A. Kaplan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon Camera Control Pro Software for Windows and Mac (Electronics)

This is a VERY basic program. There is no way to see thumbnails of previous images along with a large window of the current captured image (as in Capture One software). Also, the capture window is very small. The only way to see other images that you have taken during a session is to use the image viewer. The only buttons for moving through the files are forward or back. So you have to go through all of your files to get to a specific one. Also, it takes at least 15 seconds for each image to come up in the viewer. So imagine how long it takes to go back five images! SLOW, SLOW, SLOW!
This software will slow down your workflow immensely and is very cumbersome to use. I do not recommend it as there is more advanced software on the market.