Post processing Nikon RAW files

[Antarctica]

I have never done any post processing of my photos, and I think its time I started to do so.

My initial needs are

1) overall corrections of the whole frame using nikon raw format images
2) would like to "learn in real time" some of the effects on my images with camera controls, namely white balance, etc.

From what I have read, Nikon Capture NX-D should do just what I need, but for the life of me, I can't get it to install on my mac (i guess I could try it on a PC).

I really don't want to have to learn something as big/complex as light room, and I really don't want to get wrapped into a subscription service.

DxO Photolab looks interesting. Also has excellent wide angle corrections from what I understand.

Any suggestions? Anyone else have success/problems getting Nikon Capture to load on a mac?

 

[Antarctica]

Just a follow-up, tried to install Nikon capture on one of my PC's and it worked fine. Bum's me that it won't load on my mac (don't have time or inkling to play with it) as that's what I use 90% of the time. Haven't used it yet but tutorials seem to indicate it will meet most of my needs...

 

[thegoosano]

The new Mac OS upgrade apparently updated the Photos app to be better at editing, but I would really suggest biting the bullet on the $9.99/mo basic Lightroom subscription. It’s not as difficult as it seems, and you’ll quickly get the hang of it. The price is well worth the results and tools it offers!


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[Bghuntersw]

It's worth it to go to an Adobe program, I have used lightroom and even Bridge has worked well for me. Not too difficult to learn either.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

I'll 2nd lightroom

 

[TJNM]

Lightroom is auper easy to use. I have faith in you