Oct/091
Adobe Launches Photoshop Mobile for iPhone
Despite the photographic equipment are hardly the best quality of the iPhone from Apple, Adobe, makers of the famous Photoshop, has decided to release a version specifically designed to run on the smartphone’s bitten apple, we are talking about Photoshop Mobile for iPhone.
Oct/090
Canon Powershot Pro1: Preview
(See also Comparison of compact 8-megapixel Canon pro1Uno limits for a professional, in 'use of the Canon G5 was the maximum print size allowed by the 5-megapixel CCD: 21.95×18, 96 cm. With a print resolution of 300 dpi – dots per inch – is typical of the magazines. The 8-megapixel CCD of Canon PowerShot Pro1 does much more, arriving at a print size of nearly l 'A4 (21×29, 7 cm) which is the "full page . But it 's only the resolution for the Canon Powershot Pro1. Canon has mounted on the "small " a zooming magnification optical (ie real, not digital) 7x.
Oct/090
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
After Sony (DSC 828) and Nikon (E8700), Canon also offers a machine based on an 8-megapixel sensor. He does reiterated their Eos lD (SLR professional features recently surpassed by Eos LDS) version totally renewed. Resolution aside, the Canon EOS 1D Mark II affects the ability of the buffer to record sequences of heavy RAW files. Features (Canon Italy) The EOS 1D Mark II is l 'latest innovations in digital SLR photography and is the undisputed choice for professionals who are looking for high speed resolution. A 8.2-megapixel sensor and a speed of 8.5 frames per second are the hallmarks of this professional camera, with a strong body and a rich variety of important functions. A concentration of power The amazing speed of the EOS – 1D Mark II is the result of three perfectly balanced and integrated technologies: a DIGIC II Canon's second generation, a new CMOS sensor and an innovative system buffer. These technologies work together to help you get a shutter speed of approximately 8.5 frames per second in a burst of 40 shots in JPEG format, or 20 shots in RAW mode. Super CMOS sensor The new CMOS image sensor APS – H mounted on the Canon EOS-1D Mark II provides a 1.3x magnification greater than the 35mm format. The built-in low pass filter removes false colors and moiré. The wide sensitivity range of ISO 100-1600 can be further extended by selecting L (ISO 50) and high (3200 ISO). EOS-1D Mark II – Maximum reliability Shutter durability has been improved by 33% to 200,000 cycles. Mode 'Back up', designed for more difficult shooting situations, allows simultaneous recording on CF and SD memory cards. When a card is full, you can cancel the mode and select Back up to record shots on the card still free. With the mode 'individual record', the images are recorded on the CF card or SD (based on user selection). E 'can also save the configuration of the camera on board: a valuable feature for professionals who need to transfer their favorite shooting settings on the equipment rented or borrowed. Measurement and Flash The EOS-1D Mark II has system autoflash E-TTL (Evaluative Through-The-Lens), which allows the reading is assessed both media. A new registration algorithm allows to obtain a more stable, helping to maintain the correct exposure even with moving subjects. The shutter speed ranges from 1 / 8000 to 30 seconds with a minimum interval of 40 ms and noise reduction. Complete control You can control the proper focus and composition of your images on the LCD screen 230,000 pixels, while the zoom 10x-15 levels magnifies the details. Color spaces sRGB and Adobe RGB are both supported. The audit includes the white balance bracketing (3 images per unit) and / – 9 levels of compensation for blue / amber and magenta / green. Interfaces include a video output (for simultaneous display in both NTSC and PAL), and IEEE1394 (Firewire) and USB.
Sep/090
Adobe released versions RC 5.
In mid-summer were announced the new Nikon D300s and D3000, the small Pen Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic DMC-FZ35. Adobe could not stay behind with l 'upgrade of software such as Adobe Camera Raw and DNG Converter.'s So punctual that you release a new version signed v.5.5 for now only available as release candidate. With release candidate is shown the distributed version so that it can be tested by the community but not yet secured and available at the official distribution. For those wishing to try their hand during the test, you can download it by clicking the following link. Download the Release Candidate version v.5.5 ACR and DNG Converter v.5.5 Among the new features introduced with version v.5.5 emphasize the correction for sensors with a Color Filter unconventional, with particular reference to the response of the color green.
Sep/090
Adobe released ACR version 5.
Camera Raw update cycles follows closely enough to keep up with the rapid succession of camera models that the market offers every 3-6 months. A few months after the 'last update, arrives on time l ' upgrade to Adobe Camera Raw to version 5.4. After the Release Candidate version of which we had already spoken, the plugin is available to download on the official website of the manufacturer. The support covers 31 cameras in new revenue and recent models, however as the series CF, CFH, CFV, CWD and H3D Hasselblad, Kodak Easy Share Z980, Nikon D5000, Canon 500D and PowerShot SX1 IS, Epson RD1-X, Olympus E – 450 and E-620, Lumix DMC-GH1, K7 Pentax, Sigma DP2, Sony A230 and Sony A330.
Sep/090
Complete Edition for plugin by Nik Software
Available Nik Complete Collection of the famous photo editing software as a plugin for Adobe Lightroom 2, One Capture NX 2 and Apple Aperture. At the last PMA, Nik Software engineers had cleared the line up of that 'years: complete compatibility with the known DFin, Viveza, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro and Sharpener Pro DFin reduces noise in images due to color components unwanted banding and noise due to the contrast, Viveza allows control of brightness and color images in a timely manner and controlled, Color Efex 3. 0 collects a gallery of filters voted the most varied applications, image retouching and color control. Silver Efex Pro is specifically designed to generate color changes of black and white through the color filter control, simulation of the behavior of different types of film grain simulation and, finally, Sharpener Pro 3.0 allows you to maximize contrast depending on the type and size of print thereof. All this has been redrafted in the form of a plugin merge from the latest releases of professional Lightroom 2, Aperture and Capture NX 2 Nik Software so that become an integral part of the systems used in the daily workflow of photographers. The complete suite is available to download at a price of 299.95 dollars for new users, or as a free update for owners of suites in the previous version.
Sep/090
Apple releases an update for Digital Camera Raw
Apple has released l 'upgrade V.2.6 for Digital Camera Raw with extension compatibility for the latest models of cameras such as Canon EOS 500D, Nikon and Olympus D5000 E-30. Software that will benefit from the upgrades are Aperture and versions '08 and '09 Apple's iPhoto. An update for Aperture expected, thanks to his professional vocation could not remain behind the counter Adobe. In fact even the most simple and used iPhoto to keep pace with the market having the potential of advanced editing proposing the version '09. L 'extension compatibility v.2. 6 walks in this direction by supporting the new models DSLR.
Sep/090
Nik Software releases the plug-in Sharpener Pro 3.
Californian firm Nik Software has released version 3.0 of the plug-in useful all 'increase and modulation of the sharpness. Ques 'latest release is designed to be fully compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.3. This update adds the line of plug-in renewed by Nik Software, which we had already spoken at the PMA. With all 'integration with Lightroom you can apply the filter in a non-destructive, the result is indeed produced in the form of a different TIFF files. Selecting multiple pictures, you can apply the filter to the entire selection with a single click. Among the most interesting innovations include the mode Industry-First Sharpening Soft Proofing, whereby is simulated display the final result in print or on a different type. Are eliminated in this way the cost of becoming provinatura not indifferent to print a certain level. It 'can set up a ' action preset Sharper through which are invoked in a single click of the mouse settings saved previously. Raw Presharpener function allows you to emphasize the details without increasing noise directly working on the raw file. Not least is the ability to use the brush in Photoshop to perform a sharpening selectively. The plug-in Sharpener Pro 3.0 is now downloadable from the manufacturer at a cost of $ 199.95 for both Windows and Macintosh platform. Sharpener Pro 3.0 owners can download l 'upgrade for free, while owners of older versions can enjoy a discount of $ 99.95.
Sep/090
Adobe releases the RC of ACR 5.
Available to download the release candidate of Adobe Camera Raw 5.4, support was extended to 26 camera models to stand out even the new arrivals Canon500D and Nikon D5000, as well as Epson R-D1x, Kodak Easy Share z980, Olympus E-450 and E-620, Sigma DP2, Panasonic Lumix GH1 and different models of Hasselblad CF series, CWD, HD. Along with ACR 5.4 is also released a new DNG converter that allows you to make better coding files in compliance with the latest specifications to which evolving format free. We remind all users that the release candidate is made available to the community to be tested, not be considered completely stable versions or free of bugs.
Sep/090
Adobe releases the official versions of ACR5.3 and Lightroom2.
Adobe has just announced that the official versions of Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom are available for download. After the release candidate phase, during which the community of photographers and users could test the program by reporting any bugs, here are the final version. Adobe Camera Raw 5.3 Support now the new SLR Nikon D3X and Olympus E3, is available to all users of Photoshop CS4, Element 7, Premiere Elements 7 and Elements 6 for Macintosh. Adobe Lightroom 2. 3 solves several problems encountered in the previous version including the memory leak reported in version 2.2. Extensive support multiple languages which now also covers l 'Italian. Adobe Lightroom 2.3 is available for free download by users of version 2 owners.