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Nikon has updated has released a software update for Capture NX, version 2.2.4. This software update is currently available in a Windows version only. The following are listed as new for this update: (more…)

Apple Computer has released a software update for Mac OS X Leopard, which includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras.  This update actually incorporates the last few Digital RAW Compatibility updates released by Apple into the OS.  The following dSLR cameras are now supported by Mac OS X 10.5.7: (more…)

Apple has released a software update for Aperture 2, version 2.1.3.  This update reportedly improves overall stability and provides fixes for issues related to the integrity of the Aperture Library database and compatibility with specific file types. The update is recommended for all Aperture 2 users.  The following are listed as new for this update:

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Adobe has released downloads of Camera RAW version 5.3 (Mac OS and Windows).  Support for the following cameras has been added from Camera Raw 5.2 to 5.3:

• Nikon D3x
• Olympus E-30

As always, you can visit the Adobe Camera RAW file support page for a complete list of supported cameras.  The Camera Raw 5.3 plug-in is not compatible with versions of Photoshop earlier than Photoshop CS4, versions of Photoshop Elements earlier than Photoshop Elements 6.0, or versions of Adobe Premiere Elements earlier than 4.0.

Apple has released version 2.5 of the Digital Camera RAW Compatibility (download here). According to Apple, this update extends RAW file compatibility for Aperture 2, iPhoto ‘08, and iPhoto ‘09 for the following cameras:

• Nikon D3X
• Epson R-D1x

It also addresses “issues” related to specific cameras and overall stability. And that’s all they have to say about that.  You can download the update from Apple here.

Adobe has upgraded Photoshop Lightroom to version 2.3. You can download the free updates for both Windows and Macintosh versions from Adobe. Support for the following cameras has been added from Lightroom 2.2 to 2.3:

• Nikon D3x
• Olympus E-30

Further Windows and Macintosh software enhancements in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3 include:

• In the Windows 64-bit version of Lightroom an sFTP upload process could cause Lightroom to crash.
• Slideshows could return to the first image randomly during playback.
• A memory leak could cause Lightroom to crash while attempting to process files with local adjustments.
• Canon EOS 5D Mk II sRAW files could process with artifacts in Lightroom 2.2.
• Lightroom 2.2 could cause disc burning to fail for Windows customers.
• Attempting to undo(CTRL-Z) a single step in Lightroom 2.2 on Windows could cause a series of previous actions to be undone.

Please download the Lightroom 2.3 ReadMe file (pdf link) for additional details.  You can also learn more at the dSLR Dad Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Resource Guide.

Adobe has upgraded Photoshop Lightroom to version 2.2.  You can download the free updates for both Windows and Macintosh versions from Adobe.com.  Support for the following cameras has been added from Lightroom 2.1 to 2.2:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Canon Powershot G10
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1**
• Panasonic DMC FX-150K
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K
• Panasonic DMC-LX3S
• Leica D-LUX 4

Further Windows and Macintosh software enhancements in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.2 include:

• Camera profiles are now available in the Calibration panel in the Develop module. These profiles are designed to provide different interpretations of raw capture.

Please download the Lightroom 2.2 ReadMe file (pdf link) for additional details on the 14 listed bug fixes.  You can also learn more at the dSLR Dad Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Resource Guide.

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Canon and has recently released the version 1.4 update to their RAW-format Codec plug-in for Windows Vista and XP. This software plug-in will allow you to view and work with Canon RAW (*.CR2 files) images just like JPEG files. Changes and corrections made from Canon RAW Codec 1.3 include:

1. Added supported models.  EOS 50D, EOS 5D Mark II, and PowerShot G10.
2. Changes made in the RAW image processing of the EOS DIGITAL products. RAW processing results are now the same as those of Digital Photo Professional.
3. Supports Microsoft Pro Photo Tools.

You can download the Canon RAW Codec version 1.4 at Canon USA.

Amazon.com says Merry Christmas with a $139.99 Lightroom 2 Deal

Full disclosure, I’m placing my order as I write this post.  Amazon.com is selling the full version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 for just $139.99! I’m not sure how long this deal will last, but a little twitter birdie told me that it may be all weekend. As a dSLR Dad who shoots lots of RAW image files, Lightroom 2 is the perfect tool at managing vast amounts of images, both RAW and JPEG, and intuitively edit single photos or batches of images. It also makes it incredibly easy to create an html or flash slideshow for email or the web. Finally, if you subscribe to Ansel Adam’s view that it’s not a photograph until it is a print, Adobe’s Lightroom 2 has the best print engine in the business (well, at least under $1,000).

You can find Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 on sale this weekend at Amazon.com.  If you have never used Lightroom 2 before, may I recommend you pick up Scott Kelby’s The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book for Digital Photographers and/or Mikkel Aaland’s Photoshop Lightroom 2 Adventure: Mastering Adobe’s Next-Generation Tool for Digital Photographers.  Two of my favorite authors that will help you develop a solid workflow with good techniques.

As always, you can learn more at the dSLR Dad Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Resource Guide.

Adobe has released downloads of Camera RAW version 5.2 (Mac, Windows) and DNG Converter 5.2.  Support for the following cameras has been added from Camera Raw 5.1 to 5.2:

• Canon EOS 5D Mark II
• Canon Powershot G10
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
• Panasonic DMC FX-150K
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28K
• Panasonic DMC-LX3S
• Leica D-LUX 4

As always, you can visit the Adobe Camera RAW file support page for a complete list of supported cameras.  Please note that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has not been updated with the new camera support listed below. Lightroom will be updated in December to Lightroom 2.2 with new camera support.