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
Sony DSC 828: unfulfilled promise?
4-color filter CCD, a good 8 megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 7x zoom (28-200 mm at 35) and double slot, able to stay even microdrive: on paper 's n ' is enough to shout miracle. And then many functions: recording in raw format, Hologram AF, Real Imaging Processor, and do not stop here … But to attract fans and even many of the professional photographers, is above the camera body of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828: beautiful, ergonomic, rugged, equipped with an adjustable objective. Even this price of the machine, 1299 euros, is interesting. Sony Cybershot DSC 828 Unfortunately, the first field tests of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 also showed its limitations. Among the flaws: the barrel distortion, caused by a 'perspective so extreme (ranging from 28 to medium telephoto) were planned; disorder (bothersome points purple) is far too long, especially by setting the sensitivity above ISO 100. The resolution 's all over (but has to deal with the 8 megapixel digital cameras are freshly baked from the competition – Nikon Coolpix 8700, Minolta Dimage A2, Olympus Camedia C-8080 – but not enough to offset the obvious flaws of a buffer that records the JPEG format but calmly nailed relentlessly the machine with the RAW format, what is considered the standard by professionals. In network has triggered a search to defect after the publication of proof made by Dpreview. The arguments are different but the conclusions are similar: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 has appeal to sell but unacceptable defects on a machine that wants to be top of the range. Distortions 's perspective can corregir in Photoshop, and also disorders purple leave with a careful editing, but for l 'insufficient buffer ' s nothing to do.
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
PictureCode released new updates to Noise Ninja
Noise Ninja is certainly one of the software of noise reduction better known to professionals and the general public. It was released in these days the new stand alone version that allows to be used as an external editor for programs like Lightroom, Aperture and Photoshop. It 's possible to process each image simply by dragging it on the sidebar of the program. The stand alone version takes the number v.2.2.0. Before and after filtering with Noise Ninja for a shot at 1600 ISO for those who need maximum integration, Noise Ninja is also available as a plugin which are also updated in the 'latest release v.3.2 for Photoshop (compatible CS4, CS3, CS2 , CS, 7 and Elements) and the realease v.2.0.6 for Aperture. Noise Ninja allows you to create custom profiles to apply to a particular type of camera or scanner. Noise Ninja supports 16-bit file and is purchased on the website of the manufacturer at a price of $ 79.95 for the bundle stand-alone and plug in, or the price of $ 69.95 for the only stand alone version.
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.
Sep/090
Portraiture 2 Beta for Adobe and Aperture
The house of Alexandria has issued a little over a week the new set of plugins dedicated to photo editing. Thanks to a series of presets you can give the portraits a fish skin and modulate the light hitting the subject and the results obtained reflect the glossy cover 's fashion. Version 2 of the famous Skin retouching, it can work either as Suites stand alone or as a plug in service CS2/CS3/CS4 Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Elements and Adobe Lightroom v.4/5/6/7, a beta version is also ready to be integrated into Aperture. The potential can be tested by downloading the plugin from the site fully functional Imagenomic, the output file will be accompanied by the watermark of the house unless you decide to purchase the product at a cost of $ 169.95. The software is functioning trial version for 15 days.
Aug/090
Nikon D700: The photo is a fake
The photo dell’ipotetica Nikon D700, which several sources, including Upgrade Hardware have published a few days ago was a fake. On Flickr is in fact the original photo, which depicts a Nikon D300.
Can be appreciated in any case the good work by those who have changed the picture, especially on the shoulder strap of the camera, that took more foul in the various editors.
Jul/090
A plug-in for Microsoft HD Photo with Adobe
Microsoft has made available a plug-in for use in combination with Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3 to manage the Microsoft HD Photo. Have been issued two different versions of the add, one dedicated to users of Windows XP / Vista and one for Mac OS X.
According to what reported by DCViews.com, the version for Mac is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard). The plug-in also works with earlier versions of Phtoshop and Photoshop Elements, but in this situation is not guaranteed the support and some options may not be available. The download is available here and further details about the project HD Photo is available on the official blog.
Jul/090
HD View: gigapixel images from Microsoft
Already been talking about navigable panoramic images when we reported in the news found at this address, the Gigapan project. Such imagery certainly has a charm of its own, permitting, with a few clicks to move from overview to the finest detail, with browsing photos on the gigapixel resolution.
Jul/090
Lightroom is the software preferred by photographers?
I prefer photography professionals compared to Adobe Lightroom Apple Aperture. This is the verdict of a survey conducted by InfoTrends, which relegates the solution of apple mordicchiata at a 5.5% share.
The domain Adobe has won on the field and Lightroom, even more so by PhotoShop Camera Raw plugin, respectively 23.6% and 66.5%. Apple showed off in advance of the Adobe solution dedicated to photography professionals, but apparently this head start did not give the expected results.