Nikon's apology on D2Xs NEF file problem

[Nikonfreak]

Nikon regrets to inform customers that D2Xs NEF RAW file conversion and editing is temporarily limited to the PictureProject software available in box with product. We recognise that many customers will expect more comprehensive editing control offered by Capture NX software that is expected to ship in the summer 2006. Therefore Nikon will offer the option for customers to download a free of charge 30-day Trial version of Capture NX as soon as possible. Customers should note that NEF RAW files produced by the D2Xs are NOT compatible with previous Nikon software applications Nikon Capture 4.4. or Nikon View 6.2.7.

We apologise for this temporary inconvenience and are working very hard to ensure that customers can enjoy the creative control they expect from shooting in NEF as soon as possible.

From Nikon.co.uk

Big "OOPS" from Nikon on this one. Nothing like only having your files compatible with the most useless software put out by Nikon. (At least the version shipped with the D200 is useless as far as I'm concerned). Box version might be different, but I have Nikon Capture, Nikon View and Photoshop CS2. CS2 is what I use most, except when working in NEF, and then I'll convert in Capture.

Julio

[scoundrel1728]

This brings back unpleasant memories of Microsoft when that company failed to makes its newer versions of Word the capability of reading older Word files. Doubts about Nikon's commitment to user friendliness on the part of its software people was one reason I eliminated Nikon from serious consideration fairly early in the selection process for my dSLR despite Nikon's excellent lenses and general image quality.