#viewnx2

January / February skies  •  I am going to be changing my name from sharewxthme to something a lot more simple, Mary Welch Photography.  I will no longer be posting with the other name because a year ago when this was made, I was rushed and did not seriously think it through.

I downloaded this yesterday to use on my Mac.

First note - unlike most mac software - don't just drag the file into applications.  Otherwise you'll just end up with a 2Mb file called "Welcome" sitting there that does nothing.

But once I actually read the installation instructions - always a bonus, reading vs just clicking away! - and double-clicked the file vs just dragging it, everything installed properly.

I haven't used it much yet, but so far I'm impressed.  Obviously it's going to read my NEF files - It's from Nikon after all! - but also, I found that it does color histograms.  Normally I'm just use to the "overall" one, but this does all 4 color channels plus brightness.  Neato.

Oh and it lets me see where my focus point was?  Holy cow. Cool! Well kinda - I switched to manual focus on a lot of these shots so it doesn't show up on those.

I haven't a use for the movie editor yet. I don't usually do that anyway, but I was shooting with a D40 and that doesn't have a video option anyway. The closest I have is  continuous shot - although that may work well for roller derby, especially if I use the special battery-pack my BF rigged up for the flash.

But pretty much... this program is neat.  And I can use it to batch-convert NEF into Tiff or JPG.

Today, Nikon Inc. announced the new COOLPIX AW100, a camera that can stand up to the rigorous expectations of those with an appetite for adventure who demand incredible image quality within a strong, durable body. The waterproof, freeze proof and shockproof COOLPIX AW100 is forged with features for adventure seekers who need amazing image quality and Full High Definition (HD) movie recording to keep pace with their active lifestyle.

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