Extensis - Portfolio 8.1.1 Windows Maintenance Update Released A free maintenance update (8.1.1) is now available and is recommended for all Portfolio 8 single users and Client users operating in a Windows environment. This update includes several stability enhancements directly based on user feedback. This is a free update for Portfolio 8 users. The download link for the update is available from the Portfolio Update Page.
Nikon Announces the D40
The most compact and lightweight Nikon digital SLR ever, combining outstanding picture quality with a design that’s easy for everyone Tokyo Nov 16– Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the D40, a new interchangeable-lens digital SLR that combines the brilliant performance of world-famous Nikkor interchangeable lenses and the practicality of a remarkably small and light camera body. The D40 has been designed with handling and performance advantages that do away with the frustrations often associated with compact digital cameras, making it ideal for anyone who wants to capture spectacular digital pictures without complications. Click Here for the press release
Nikon Announces the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs Tokyo Nov 16 – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II, which has been specially developed to provide a compact DX lens equipped with Nikon's compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor). An ideal companion for Nikon's newest, smallest and most affordably-priced digital SLR, the 18-55mm Zoom-Nikkor lens will be included with D40 digital SLR outfits. Incorporating cutting-edge Nikon optical technologies such as ED glass and aspherical lens elements, D40 customers will enjoy superior image quality made possible in part by legendary Nikkor optics. The lens offers users the popular 3x 18-55mm focal length range, which conveniently covers picture angles that meet the needs of everything from tight portraits to wide-angle landscapes. See the press release
Nikon Speedlight SB-400
TOKYO Nov 16 - Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the Nikon Speedlight SB-400. This is a new external flash unit that provides i-TTL flash operation in a compact and lightweight body at an affordable price. The SB-400 offers a guide number of 30 (ISO 200, m), and effortless bounce flash function. The SB-400 is a flash unit for entry-level digital SLR users, but it is also useful for D2 series digital camera users as a handy flash unit.
Click here for the press release
November 2, 2006 Apple releasing Aperture 1.5.1
MacWorld story this morning notes the release sometime later today of Aperture 1.5.1 for Mac, a free update to Apple's pro photo management and RAW conversion application.
November 1, 2006 - Adobe releases Camera Raw 3.6 plug-in for Photoshop CS2 Adobe has released the final version of their Camera Raw 3.6 plug-in for Photoshop CS2. This version includes processors for 13 new camera RAW file formats, including the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80.
Camera Raw 3.6 for Mac
Camera Raw 3.6 for Windows
Camera Raw 3.6 and DNG Converter 3.6 for Mac
Camera Raw 3.6 and DNG Converter 3.6 for Windows
Click here for installation instructions and a full list of supported digital cameras.
November 1, 2006 - Breeze Systems announces BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2
BreezeBrowser Pro v1.6.2 adds new camera support for three additional digital cameras.
Click here for the link and further details - the upgrade is free for registered users who purchased a version within the past 1 year.
November 1, 2006 PhaseOne upgrades Capture One versions to 3.7.6
Capture One 3.7.6 adds support for the new digital cameras and incorporates a number of bug fixes. In addition the PRO and DB versions now feature Live Preview for compatible Phase One digital backs.
Link for Windows versions
Link for Mac versions