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Capture One 4 PRO: “The Capture One 4 PRO is now available courtesy Phase One A/S. The RAW workflow software is targeted at the professionals who need to enhance the image quality of their digital pictures. The update d version not only claims to be more intuitive but also includes an enhanced Color Editor feature, new Skin Tone tool and a new Lens Correction tool. Capture One 4 PRO supports Phase One and Mamiya medium format cameras and RAW files from a wide range of cameras including: Canon, Epson, Fuji, Konica Minolta, Leica, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, and Sony.”

(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)

Adobe Camera Raw 5 Now Available: “Photoshop CS4 which as you know by now has started shipping from today also includes Adobe is Camera Raw 5. In his blog entry, Lightroom Product Manager Tom Hogarty listed the following features:

    *  Local adjustment brush
    * Graduated Filter
    * ‘Post Crop’ Vignetting
    * Opacity for the cloning/healing tool
    * Improved Auto Adjustment
    * Support for the new Camera Profiles that are still in beta form”

(Via digitalcamerainfo.com.)

Just Posted! Our Nikon D90 review: “Just Posted: Nikon D90 in-depth review. The D90 has some large shoes to step into, given that it replaces one of the most popular enthusiast-level cameras of recent times. We saw in our preview that it’s had a feature boost and specification upgrade, but do those tweaks and changes result in a better camera (and images)? Has a fine camera been over-burdened with fripperies and video recording? We find out in our full, in depth review.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Adobe Camera Raw 4.6 available for download: “Adobe today has released Camera Raw 4.6 for Photoshop CS3 on Mac and Windows. The latest version of the RAW conversion plug-in extends its support to RAW files taken with the Canon EOS 50D, Nikon D90, Sony DSLR-A900 and several other compact cameras, digital SLRs and medium format backs.”

(Via Rob Galbraith DPI.)

Eye-Fi adds Flickr: “Eye-Fi has added popular websites including Flickr and Twitter to the list that users of its wi-fi memory cards can upload images to. Changes to the Eye-Fi Manager web application also allow the creation of RSS feeds. ‘Direct-upload’ options have also been expanded to include Apple’s MobileMe and AdoramaPix. This follows the partnership the company has recently established with Lexar.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Photomatix HDR Export Plug-in for Lightroom: “One of the problems I’ve had with using Photomatix Pro in my HDR workflow is the fact that there wasn’t an easy way to go from Lightroom into Photomatix. Well, HDRsoft has recently released an export plug-in for Lightroom that does just that. Yep, once installed, you just select your photos and go to File > Plug-in Extras and Export to Photomatix Pro will appear. Now the company claims the requirements as ‘The export plugin works in Lightroom version 1.3 or higher, and requires Photomatix Pro version 3.1 or higher. Photomatix Pro 3.1 is currently in beta release.’. However, I have Photomatix Pro 3.0.2 (not the beta 3.1) and it still works fine (I haven’t done any research on that part yet). Anyway, I think it’s newsworthy because HDR is hot these days and most HDR enthusiasts agree Photomatix is the way to go (yes I know there’s others but I’ve found Photomatix to be my favorite as well). Here’s a link to the plug-in page if you want to check it out.

Oh yeah, if you don’t own Photomatix yet and you’re a NAPP member you can get a 20% discount on the purchase using the code in the NAPP members website discount area.”

(Via Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips.)

Just posted! Nikon D700 review: “Just Posted! Nikon D700 in-depth review. When Nikon launched its first ever full-frame DSLR, the D3, in August last year it was an instant success with professionals and serious amateurs alike. Now Nikon has transplanted the D3’s excellent full-frame sensor into a more compact body and offers the package at a price point that is much more appealing to the masses. A recipe for success? Find out after the link.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)

Nikon ad reveals new MX format DSLR?: “An image of a print advertisement proof meant for the Japanese market has leaked on Tuesday, believed to offer an ambiguous first look at what many believe to be the upcoming Nikon format, thus far dubbed MX. The ad, while controversial and raising authenticity concerns, features a Japanese word that translates roughly to ìbig,î which is also in line with what is known about Nikonís rumored MX mou…”

(Via MacNN.)

Nikon releases D80 firmware update version 1.11: “Nikon releases firmware update version 1.11 for the D80 digital SLR camera. This update resolves the problem that, in some rare circumstances, causes the battery indicator to blink, regardless of actual battery charge…”

(Via DCVIEWS Digital camera and photography news.)

Adobe unveils Creative Suite 4: “Photokina 2008: Adobe has lifted the lid on Creative Suite 4, the latest version of its huge design and production suite. Of most interest to photographers will of course be Photoshop CS4, which brings some interface changes (tabbed windows) as well as 64-bit Windows support and OpenGL support to use graphics cards to speed up operations (and provide nifty zoom and rotation tools) and a new non-modal approach to adjustment layers. We’ve been using Photoshop CS4 in Beta form since May and will bring you a fuller report on all the new features once Photokina is behind us.”

(Via Digital Photography Review.)