NIKON CAPTURE NX 2 IMAGE EDITING SOFTWARE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT AUTHORIZED NIKON DEALERS AND IN THE NIKON MALL

MELVILLE, N.Y. —

Nikon is pleased to announce that Capture NX 2 image editing software is now available for purchase at authorized Nikon dealers and through the Nikon Mall online store. The latest generation of Capture NX provides photography enthusiasts with a suite of powerful tools operated by simple yet visually intuitive controls to streamline the photo editing process. Capture NX 2 utilizes revolutionary U Point® technology to give photographers access to powerful Control Points that enhance color, exposure, and other image quality settings quickly and easily.

Capture NX 2 offers users a wealth of new technologies focused on photographers, including the innovative new Selection Control Point that places a commanding suite of image editing tools at the user's fingertips to simplify and accelerate the image editing experience. Additionally, Capture NX 2 adds an advanced Auto Retouch Brush for seamless retouching, an improved yet simple user interface, updated menus, browser functionality and an increase in performance.

Whether users choose JPEG, TIFF files, or take advantage of advanced RAW (NEF) processing capabilities, Capture NX 2 is an asset to any workflow. With a minimal learning curve, users are able to take advantage of simplified image browsing, selection and labeling and improved batch-processing capabilities.

To download the 60-day free trial (Mac and PC versions) and sample the powerful creative possibilities of Capture NX 2, please visit http://www.capturenx.com. To purchase the unlimited full version, users can obtain a license through the trial, visit their local imaging retailer or shop securely online at the Nikon Mall by logging-on to http://www.nikonmall.com. The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $109.95 to upgrade from version 1, or $179.95 for the full 2nd version.

About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN® digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. Nikon D Series digital SLR cameras are recognized as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with digital SLR cameras," according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007 digital Camera Satisfaction Study. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 90th anniversary and announced the production of over 40 million NIKKOR SLR interchangeable lenses. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-UX or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

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