Which Nik software

[simonfw]

Do I buy Capture Nx2 or do I buy the Nik full software suite (Viveza etc)

I currently use a D5000 but I am set to buy a D700 in the next couple of weeks.

Views /ideas much appreciated

ps I use Apple Mac only

 

[simonfw]

Would also welcome views on Aperture v3 I am currently using v2

 

[Toxic]

Simon,

I have the full set but mainly use colour efex & silver efex pro, viveza I use when I need to do some selective background work, all in all you wont go wrong with the Nik software it is one of the best out there.

 

[SimonTALM]

Capture NX vs Nik Software Suite are really 2 different tools IMO.

Capture NX allows you to get the best out of the Nikon RAW file where as the Nik software allows you to do stunning things after you've got the file from RAW into TIF / PSD.

 

[simonfw]

So would you recommend I get both?

 

[Escy]

So would you recommend I get both?

I would suggest downloading the trial versions of both and giving them a try. Personally I would say yes, only because thats what I use for 99% of my pics only using PS on the odd occasion for a bit of stiching or cutting out.