dSLR Dad

Nikon has the latest NEF RAW Codec, version 1.5, available here for download.  This codec is for Windows only (XP and Vista) and supports NEF (RAW) images captured with the recently released Nikon D90 dSLR Camera. After installing this Codec, you will be able to easily view and work with Nikon’s NEF RAW images as you do JPEGs.

This Codec supports the following cameras:

• D3, D2Xs, D2X, D2Hs, D2H, D1X, D1H, D1, D700, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70S, D70, D60, D50, D40X, D40
• COOLPIX 8800, COOLPIX 8700, COOLPIX 8400, COOLPIX 5700, COOLPIX 5400, COOLPIX 5000

You can also find out more about the Nikon D90 in the dSLR Dad Resource Guide.

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Nikon has just released an upgrade to their NEF Codec for Windows.  This module makes Nikon RAW (.NEF) image files as easy to work with as JPEG and TIFF images.  Changes include:

• Supports NEF (RAW) images taken with the D700.
• Reflects the effects of optional Picture Controls.
• Reflects the effects ISO sensitivity settings below ISO 200 (LO 0.3–LO 1.0).
• Reflects the effects of the TN-A2 NEF (RAW) color filter in Capture NX.
• Supports preinstalled versions of Windows Vista 32-bit Home Basic / Home Premium / Business / Enterprise / Ultimate editions (Service Pack 1) or Windows XP Home Edition / Professional (Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3)

You can download the update here.

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