Nikon has released up0dates to its Capture NX and ViewNX software, adding support for NEF.

December 6, 2007: Nikon has released up0dates to its Capture NX and ViewNX software, adding support for NEF.RAW files from the new D300 and D3 cameras, along with other enhancements.

Additional changes in Capture NX v1.3 include the following:
– Support for Picture Control has been added.
– RAW images can now be saved with lossless compression. Images captured in lossless-compressed RAW format can now be saved in lossless-compressed RAW format, regardless of camera model (limited to images captured by Nikon digital-SLR cameras.)
– The vignette control function, which was previously for use only with RAW images, is now also supported with JPEG and TIFF images (limited to images captured by Nikon digital-SLR cameras.)
– The function for modifying images captured with a fisheye lens is now compatible with images captured with the AF Fisheye-Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D.

Nikon ViewNX version 1.0.3 for both Windows and Mac OS X contain 19 modifications to fix known issues and improve the functionality of the applications. Details can be found at www.nikon.com.au. Click on Service & Support and select Knowledge Database & Downloads.