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Distortion Control Data is information embedded in certain Nikon digital cameras to correct lens distortion automatically during shooting and post-processing.

When a photo is captured, the camera uses the embedded data to apply corrections to the image, compensating for known lens distortions such as barrel or pincushion distortion.

Certain Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras are compatible with Distortion Control Data. Users can check the official Nikon website for a list of supported camera models.

In some cases, Nikon releases updates for Distortion Control Data to add support for new lenses or improve existing corrections. These updates can usually be downloaded and installed on the camera.

No, Distortion Control Data is optional. Users can choose whether to enable the automatic distortion correction feature based on their preferences and shooting needs.

Correcting lens distortions using Distortion Control Data can help enhance image quality by reducing optical imperfections that may appear in photos taken with compatible lenses.

Distortion Control Data corrections may be applied to JPEG images processed in-camera, but RAW files typically retain the original uncorrected data captured by the sensor for more flexibility in post-processing.

Users can usually enable or disable Distortion Control Data corrections through the camera settings menu, giving them control over when and how the corrections are applied.

While some image editing software may support applying lens distortion corrections similar to those of Distortion Control Data, the data itself is specific to Nikon cameras and their compatible lenses.

For detailed information about using Distortion Control Data, including how to update it, what lenses are supported, and how it affects image processing, users should refer to the official Nikon documentation or support resources.