Nikon Camera NX Studio Utility 1.6.0 for macOS

NX Studio software offers a full-fledged suite of intuitive tools for viewing, processing, and editing photos and videos. It combines the photo-and-video-viewing features of ViewNX-i with the photo-processing and retouch tools of Capture NX-D in a single, comprehensive workflow.

Not only can it be used to process RAW pictures, but its editing tools—including tone curves and brightness and contrast adjustment—can also be applied to JPEG/TIFF images. It also offers a variety of features for such tasks as editing XMP/IPTC data, managing presets, and uploading pictures to the Web.

Changes:

- Added support for Z 8 firmware version 2.00.
- Improved filtering operation when the “show sequences as single images” setting is disabled.

Fixed the following issues:

- Could not enable [PF Flare Control] for a picture taken with a NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens.
- If NX Studio was started without network connection, an error message was shown.
- Pictures taken with [Clarity] set to [A] (auto) and [Contrast] to [-3] with D5, D850, D500, and D7500 cameras were not displayed correctly.
- Selecting a folder containing images edited with Capture NX would force NX Studio to terminate.
- When a folder containing pictures shot in burst photography was selected, it was not displayed correctly.
- The [Browse...] button was not displayed if a long destination path was specified for [Open with Application] > [Destination for Files Opened in Other Applications] in the [Options] dialog.

Supported digital cameras:

- The Z 9, Z 8, Z 7II, Z 7, Z 6II, Z 6, Z 5, Z f, Z fc, Z 50, and Z 30
- All Nikon digital SLR cameras from the D1 (released in 1999) to the D780 (released in January 2020) and the D6
- All Nikon 1 cameras from the V1 and J1 (released in 2011) to the J5 (released in April 2015)
- All COOLPIX cameras from the COOLPIX E100 (released in 1997) to models released in August 2019 and the COOLPIX P950
- The KeyMission 360, KeyMission 170, and KeyMission 80
- Note: Some of the above products may not have been announced or released in all countries or regions.

Notes:

- An Internet connection is required for access to online help, web services, updates, and video-related features.
- The link with Camera Control Pro 2 via [Show Image Immediately After Shooting] cannot be used with Camera Control 2 version 2.33.1 or earlier.
- Some time may be needed for Nikon Transfer 2 to transfer large quantities of files or data, in which case the pictures should be transferred in small batches.
- Thumbnail display, preview, and playback are not available with NEV video.
- Playback of ProRes 422 HQ video is not supported.
- Thumbnail display, preview, and playback are not available with ProRes RAW video.
- Playback of H.265 video shot using Nikon cameras requires a plugin. Follow the on-screen instructions when viewing H.265 video.
- Movie Editor handles images shot with HLG selected for tone mode using SDR. Colors in NEF (RAW) images shot in HLG will not display correctly.

To install this package please do the following:

- Create a folder on the hard disk and name it as desired.
- Download the software to the folder created in Step 1.
- Run the software to launch the installer.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read and agree with the License Agreement to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.