Waiting for Version 12

One gets the impression that Nikon's software coders haven't yet caught up to the cameras. For example, in Custom Settings of Camera Control Pro, the C, F, and G groups aren't there for a D800. For a D4, one G setting is there and three aren't and the C and F groups are missing.

Oh, and if you're traveling or visiting a client, make sure to update your software before you head out the door. If you're moving from Camera Control Pro version .9 to .10 or .11 you're going to find it asks for your serial number. If you've upgraded that software, you're going to be asked for both serial numbers (same thing happened with the last Capture NX2 update). I know this might seem beneficial to Nikon, but to a working pro who travels a lot, more often than not we find ourselves needing to update a system on the road.

It's a big pain in the butt to get hit with the double serial number query when you're not expecting it. Even dropping back to trial mode isn't always a solution: I have three trips in the coming year that are longer than trial mode and where I'll be out of Internet access and need to rely upon what's on my computer.

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