Capture One Nikon Z6 Ii

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Nikon Z6 II & Z7 II Photo & Video Specs – Compared To The Competition Nikon putting the same sensors (apparently, at least megapixel-wise; the on-sensor AF is, in fact, different) is just fine. 24 megapixels is perfect for almost everything, and 45 megapixels is still more than enough for high-resolution work such as landscape photography.

Nikon Z6 Ii Kit

Current camera firmware (downloadable from nikonimglib.com):

  • Z5 — 1.02 (October 2020)
  • Z6 — 3.20 (December 2020)
  • Z6 II — 1.10 (February 2021)
  • Z7 — 3.20 (December 2020)
  • Z7 II — 1.10 (February 2021)
  • Z50 — 2.03 (March 2021)

Current lens firmware (downloadable from nikonimglib.com):

  • There are currently a number of Capture One variants such as Capture One Fujifilm and Capture One (for Sony), and now the company is proud to deliver Capture One for Nikon. Similar to the other branded versions, Capture One for Nikon brings the full feature-set of Capture One Pro at a reduced cost to Nikon users.
  • The second-generation Nikon Z6 II is a general-purpose camera aimed for portraiture, event, action, and everyday photography needs. While the Z6 II shares the body and ergonomics of its predecessor, there are numerous internal changes that have been implemented to make it a very compelling choice among mirrorless cameras today.
  • David Busch's Nikon Z7 II/Z6 II Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for Nikon’s next-generation Z7 II and Z6 II mirrorless cameras. The company has upgraded these compact cameras with the features most requested by enthusiasts, including two memory card slots, advanced autofocus features.
Capture One Nikon Z6 Ii
  • FTZ — 1.10 (July 2020)
  • 50mm f/1.8 S — 1.01 (June 2019)
  • 24-70mm f/4 S — 1.01 (April 2020)
  • 24-70mm f/2.8 S — 1.10 (November 2020)

Capture One 21 Nikon Z6 Ii

Current Nikon software applications (downloadable from nikonimglib.com):

Nikon Z6 Vs Z6 Ii

  • Nikon Capture NX-D version 1.6.5 macOS/Windows (free). Capture NX-D is a raw converter for NEF and NRW files that is based upon Silkypix. Supports Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50. Last updated March 2021.
  • Nikon ViewNX-i version 1.4.5 macOS, Windows (free). View NX-i is an image browsing program with minor editing capabilities, including raw support. Supports Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50. Last updated March 2021.
  • Nikon Picture Control Utility version 2.4.7 macOS/Windows (free). Bundled with the above products, this utility lets you modify Nikon’s Picture Controls and save those to be loaded on your camera. Supports Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50. Last updated October 2020.
  • Nikon Camera Control Pro 2.33.1 macOS/Windows (US$180). Camera Control Pro allows for shooting tethered as well as interactively changing of some camera settings from a computer. Supports Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50. Last updated February 2021.
  • Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility version 1.9.4 (free). A Utility to set up Nikon’s advanced wireless functions with the Nikon Z series. Supports Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z50. Last updated October 2020.
  • Nikon Webcam Utility 1.0.1 (macOS) 1.0.1 (Windows) (free). Allows the Z cameras to be used as Webcams with programs such as Zoom or OBS.

Note: Nikon currently only supports macOS 10.14 through 11 (Mojave, Catalina, and Big Sur), as well as Windows 10. The good news is that Nikon has gotten a little better at keeping up with the latest OS releases. The bad news is that they've dropped support of earlier OS versions aggressively.

Other relevant Nikon software for Z System owners:

Nikon Z6 Prices

  • Nikon SnapBridge (free) iOS 2.7.0, Android 2.7.0. The SnapBridge app is needed for the Z50, Z5, Z6, and Z7 to communicate with your smartphone via Bluetooth. Supports time lookup, GPS for camera, transfer of images from camera to smartphone, control of camera from smartphone, raw file transfers, tablets, and more. Last updated July 2020.
  • Nikon NEF Codec (Windows) version 1.31.1 (free). An extension for Windows that allows the operating system to understand and properly display and interact with Nikon NEF raw files. Last updated March 2021.
  • Nikon Message Center 2.3.1 (free). A system that provides update information to you as new updates appear. Installed with some other Nikon software. Last updated November 2018.
  • Short Movie Creator 1.4.0 (Mac) 1.3.1 (Windows). Last updated May 2013.
  • Nikon N-Log 3D LUT 1.0.2 (Mac/Windows). A look-up table used in post processing of Z6, Z6 II, Z7, and Z7 II video files shot in N-Log, supported by Premiere CC, Final Cut Pro X, and DaVinci Resolve. Last updated January 2021.
Capture One Nikon Z6 Ii

Finally, if you're looking for a free raw converter for Nikon NEF files produced by the Z cameras, you should consider Capture One Express for Nikon. This reduced feature set version leaves out the tethered shooting capabilities and many advanced editing features, but provides a solid basic raw conversion capability.