Photography Software News
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Adobe Updates Photoshop Lightroom Also Camera Raw and DNG  Adobe today released the final Photoshop Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 updates, available for immediate download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates. Both updates bring additional raw file support to 31 camera and camera back models including the Canon EOS 500D, Nikon D5000 and 18 Hasselblad models. A full list of the newly supported camera and camera back models is below. |
Nik Software Updates Complete Collection Adds Adobe Photoshop Lightroom support  San Diego, CA (June 17, 2009) — Nik Software today announced that its popular Complete Collection, which bundles all of the company’s award-winning digital imaging software tools at an affordable price, has been updated to include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 support. The “Complete Collection Ultimate Edition” also includes installers for Adobe Photoshop and Apple Aperture. Current registered owners of the Photoshop versions of Nik Software products can download and install the Lightroom compatible versions free of charge at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
ExpoImaging Supports Expansion of Honl Photo Speed System New filters and carrying bag added to the lineup  WATSONVILLE, CA—June 15, 2009—ExpoImaging Inc. (www.ExpoImaging.net), developer and distributor of innovative camera accessories including the Honl Photo Speed System, Ray Flash Ring Light Adapter, ExpoDisc Digital White Balance Filter and ExpoAperture2 Depth-of-Field Guide, today announced its support of the expansion of the Honl Photo Speed System line of professional products. The expanded line, which includes new color correction filters, color effects filters, and a Honl Photo products carrying bag, provides photographers with enhanced options for creating studio-quality lighting effects in the field, while upholding the Honl Photo quality, portability and ease-of-use that photographers have come to expect. |
New DxO Optics Pro 5.3.4 adds support for 7 new cameras Includes Nikon D5000 and Canon 500D  Paris, France – June 10, 2009 – DxO Labs is pleased to announce the release of its new DxO Optics Pro version 5.3.4, which supports the two latest models from Canon and Nikon — the EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i or Kiss Digital X3) and the D5000, respectively. These two new cameras have generated a lot of attention among photo enthusiasts. |
Aperture 2 Extends RAW Image Compatibility Update also includes iPhoto ’08 and ’09  Aperture 2 supports the RAW formats from more than 100 digital cameras and camera backs. (Note that models marked with an asterisk require Aperture 2 with Mac OS X v10.4.11 Tiger or Mac OS X v10.5.2 Leopard or later.) Aperture 2 also lets you work with most DNG files.Shoot JPEG? Using Aperture, you can import JPEG images from virtually all digital cameras. An overview of all supported RAW formats is available at: http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html. |
onOne Software Announces New iPhone Application Enables photographers to remotely control Canon DSLRs  Portland, OR – June 1, 2009 – onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a new application to remotely control Canon EOS DSLR cameras using an iPhone or iPod Touch. The new DSLR Camera Remote for iPhone application allows photographers using a supported Canon EOS DSLR that is connected to a WiFi enabled computer to remotely control the settings of the camera, fire the shutter, review images, and even get a live viewfinder preview. This gives photographers a new level of freedom when shooting camera angles where it is difficult to see through the viewfinder, self-portraits, or events where multiple cameras are set up and the photographer just can’t be behind them all. |
Adobe Introduces Photoshop Marketplace Community-driven site offers plug-ins, workshops and events  Adobe is introducing Photoshop Marketplace to its customers, connecting them directly to the Photoshop community and helping extend the value of their Adobe software purchase. Photoshop Marketplace is a centralized hub on Adobe.com where visitors can find the most up-to-date listing of Photoshop resources including products, tools, services, communities and events. |
ACDSee Pro 3 Public beta testing begins  VICTORIA, British Columbia – May 27, 2009 – ACD Systems International Inc. is accelerating photography workflow with the development of ACDSee™ Pro 3, a new version of its three-year-old software now available for public beta testing. Anticipated for full release in the fall, ACDSee Pro 3 retains the same fast and flexible features photographers rely upon for their creative work and incorporates an enhanced user experience that delivers a professional level of support at a tremendous value. |
onOne Software Releases Free Version of PhotoTools 2 The Lite version includes 14 effects  Portland, OR – May 26, 2009– onOne Software, Inc., a leading developer of time-saving software solutions for professional and advanced amateur photographers, today announced a free, Lite version of PhotoTools 2 Standard Edtion. PhotoTools 2 Standard Edition is a flexible yet powerful plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® CS2, CS3 and CS4 that utilizes the power of Photoshop Actions to provide a range of imaging tools including effects, corrections and production automation in a full-featured interface. |
Nik Software Updates Dfine 2.0 Available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2  San Diego, CA (May 21, 2009) - Nik Software announces today that Dfine 2.0, its popular award-winning digital photographic plug-in offering photographers advanced and powerful noise reduction for their digital images, is now available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher. Dfine 2.0 provides superior noise reduction while maintaining detail and sharpness throughout an image and providing unprecedented selective control over noise reduction by employing Nik Software’s U Point® technology. The update is available now as a free download to current Dfine 2.0 owners at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
ACDSee Pro for Mac Application enters beta testing  VICTORIA, British Columbia – The wait is over for professional photographers who want a faster, affordable, all-in-one photography workflow system to use on their Macs. ACD Systems International Inc. today opened beta testing for its new ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager for Mac, the first version of the company's acclaimed Pro Photo Manager software for Mac applications. |
Nik Software Updates Sharpener Pro 3.0 Now compatible with Lightroom 2  San Diego, CA (May 6, 2009) - Nik Software announces today that Sharpener Pro 3.0, its popular digital photographic plug-in offering the most advanced and powerful sharpening solution for photographers, is now available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher. Sharpener Pro 3.0 eliminates the guesswork typically required for achieving superior and consistent selective sharpening results. The update is available now as a free download to current owners at www.niksoftware.com/lightroom. |
Apple Updates Aperture (2.1.3) Fixes issues with Nikon imports, library  Apple updated Aperture today. No major enhancements, just fixes. Check your Software Update, or go to this page to download: http://support.apple.com/downloads/Aperture_2_1_3 |
Nik Updates Silver Efex Pro Now compatible with Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher  Mother's Day is coming up and a popular Mother's Day gift idea is create a personalized, professionally printed iPhoto Book of favorite family vacations or photos of grandchildren. With Apple's large-sized iPhoto Books starting at only $19.99, dads and kids can stay under budget and give a unique gift that is bound to touch a mom's heart. For more details, visit: http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/print-products.html. |
Apple's iPhoto Books Hardcover books make great gifts  Mother's Day is coming up and a popular Mother's Day gift idea is create a personalized, professionally printed iPhoto Book of favorite family vacations or photos of grandchildren. With Apple's large-sized iPhoto Books starting at only $19.99, dads and kids can stay under budget and give a unique gift that is bound to touch a mom's heart. For more details, visit: http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/print-products.html. |
Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 Platinum Edition Features 32 edge, border and frame effects  Photo/Graphic Edges 7.0 Platinum Edition is an amazing program for adding edges, borders, frames and accents to images. With almost three times the number of effects as the previous version, this is a significant release for Photo/Graphic Edges which first debuted in 1994 as Auto FX Software’s first product. PGE 7.0 Platinum Edition now includes 32 edge, border and frame effects along with an updated interface, rendering engine, content management and previewing system. |
Dxomark.com Ranks Olympus Sensors E-410 DSLR and SP-570 UZ  Paris, France – March 31, 2009 – DxO Labs announces today the publication of detailed RAW-based image quality data and DxOMark Sensor rankings on its popular www.dxomark.com website for two additional cameras, the Olympus E-410 D-SLR, and a bridge model, the Olympus SP-570 UZ. |
Nik Software Updates Color Efex Pro 3.0 Now compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom  Boston, MA (Photoshop World, Booth #411) – March 25, 2009 - Nik Software announces today that Color Efex Pro 3.0, its popular digital photographic filters for retouching and creative enhancements, is now available for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and higher. The update is free to current owners of Color Efex Pro 3.0. |
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 Updates are available now  Adobe has released Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3, available immediately for download at www.adobe.com/downloads/updates/. The Lightroom 2.3 and Camera Raw 5.3 updates, originally posted as release candidates for community testing on Jan. 23, provide raw file support for the newly-released Nikon D3X and Olympus E-30 cameras. |
ACDSee Pro 3 Latest version available for public beta testing  VICTORIA, British Columbia – ACD Systems International Inc. is accelerating photography workflow with the development of ACDSee™ Pro 3, a new version now available for public beta testing. Anticipated for full release in the fall, ACDSee Pro 3 retains the same fast and flexible features photographers rely upon for their creative work and incorporates an enhanced user experience that delivers a professional level of support at a tremendous value – less than half the cost of other workflow applications. |
Nik Software Plug-in Update Viveza now available for Lightroom 2  Las Vegas, NV (PMA Booth #U221) – March 3, 2009 – Nik Software announces today that Viveza, its popular digital photographic plug-in filter is now available for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 and higher. The update is free to current owners of Viveza. |
Nik Software Available at Apple Stores Updates are available now  Las Vegas, NV (PMA Booth #U221) – March 2, 2009 – Nik Software, Inc. announces today that its award-winning line-up of photographic plug-ins for Adobe® Photoshop®, Photoshop Elements and Apple® Aperture® are now available for purchase through Apple sales channels. The full range of Nik Software products is now available online at Apple.com. Apple stores that focus on supporting graphics and photographic professionals now also carry the Nik Software’s Complete Collection for Aperture. This specially priced bundle of all Nik Software plug-ins includes Dfine 2.0, Viveza, Color Efex Pro 3, Silver Efex Pro and Sharpener Pro 3. |
ACDSee Pro for Mac App enters beta testing VICTORIA, British Columbia – The wait is over for professional photographers who want a faster, affordable, all-in-one photography workflow system to use on their Macs. ACD Systems International Inc. today opened beta testing for its new ACDSee™ Pro Photo Manager for Mac, the first version of the company’s acclaimed Pro Photo Manager software for Mac applications. |
Adobe Releases Photoshop 11.0.1 Update Fixes slowdowns and crashes  Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop software, available immediately for existing Photoshop CS4 users. The Photoshop 11.0.1 update addresses key issues reported by customers that may impact performance. |
Corel Painter 11 Unveiled Today New version delivers enhanced brushes  Ottawa, ON – February 24, 2009 – Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CREL; TSX: CRE) today introduced Corel Painter 11, the newest edition of the world's leading painting and illustration software. With more than 40 new and enhanced features, Painter 11 provides the most inventive drawing and painting tools available, making it the ultimate art studio for those ready to expand their definition of creativity. |
