Imaging Software

Lightroom 3 now in Beta

John Tworsky

If you like being on the cutting edge with your favorite imaging programs, Adobe Labs is giving you an opportunity to try Lightroom 3. Just released to beta testers, version 3 is promising a better import feature, easier file management, publishing to photo-sharing sites, better shareable slideshows with audio, watermarking and more control over custom print packages. As with any beta program there can be unforeseen issues so be sure to have a complete backup before installing. Adobe Labs welcomes and appreciates your feedback – a driving force to get the functionality that the users are looking for in the release version.

You can get the download from the Adobe Labs Lightroom page. Have Fun!

Adobe Camera Raw 5.5 in beta

John Tworsky

Adobe Labs is currently beta testing Adobe Camera Raw version 5.5 to accommodate several newer digital cameras. This is an Adobe Labs beta product so there can be some issues but for someone who’s just purchased a new Nikon D300s, D3000, or Olympus E-P1 you may want to give it a try. Rest assured though a full tested version will be released soon. If you’d like to try the beta software visit the Adobe Labs Camera Raw page for this beta software download.

  • Nikon D300s
  • Nikon D3000
  • Olympus E-P1
  • Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Adobe Camera Raw 5.4 released

John Tworsky

Camera Raw was recently updated to accommodate several newer digital cameras. Many of us have Photoshop and Lightroom set to automatically check for updates if so, you probably noticed this update. On the other hand, if you’re trying to open a RAW image from your new digital camera and you get “invalid format” errors, you probably need to update to the latest Adobe camera raw. Visit the Adobe Camera Raw page for full instructions or go directly to the MAC download or Windows download page.

  • Canon PowerShot SX1
  • EOS Rebel T1i
  • Nikon D5000
  • Olympus E-450/620
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
  • Pentax K-7
  • Sigma DP2
  • Sony Alpha DSLR-A230/A330/A380
  • Nikon D3X

Adobe Camera Raw Updated to 5.3

John Tworsky

Camera Raw was just updated to accommodate two newer digital cameras. Many have Photoshop and Lightroom set to automatically check for updates if so, you probably noticed this update. On the other hand, if you’re trying to open a RAW image from your new digital camera and you get “invalid format” errors, you probably need to update to the latest Adobe camera raw. Visit the Adobe Camera Raw page for full instructions or go directly to the MAC download or Windows download page.

  • Nikon D3X
  • Olympus E-30

Adobe Camera Raw 5.3 in beta

John Tworsky

Good news for people shooting raw with Nikon D3X, Olympus E-30 Adobe Camera Raw is in beta testing which means a finished version will be available soon. Additionally, version 5.3 will fix some artifact issues with the Canon EOS 5D MKII raw files. If you are adventurous you can download the beta version here. If you are thinking trying this beta release be sure to read the disclaimer on Adobe Labs website before proceeding.

We’ll post just as soon as the production Adobe Camera Raw 5.3 becomes available.

Cameras affected in 5.3
Nikon D3X
Olympus E-300
Canon EOS 5D MKII

Adobe Camera Raw Updated to 5.2

John Tworsky

Camera Raw was just updated to accommodate several newer digital cameras. Many have Photoshop and Lightroom set to automatically check for updates if so, you probably noticed this update. On the other hand, if you’re trying to open a RAW image from your new digital camera and you get “invalid format” errors, you probably need to update to the latest Adobe camera raw. Visit the Adobe Camera Raw page for full instructions or go directly to the MAC download or Windows download page.

Lightroom 2 will be updated to version 2.2 in December according to Adobe’s website.

  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • Canon PowerShot G10
  • Panasonic DMC-G1
  • Panasonic DMC-FX150
  • Panasonic DMC-FZ28
  • Panasonic DMC-LX3
  • Leica D-LUX 4

Adobe updates Camera Raw 5.1

John Tworsky

Camera Raw was recently updated to accommodate several newer digital cameras. Many have Photoshop and Lightroom set to automatically check for updates if so, you probably noticed this update. On the other hand, if you’re trying to open a RAW image from your new digital camera and you get “invalid format” errors, you probably need to update to the latest Adobe camera raw. Visit the Adobe Camera Raw page for full instructions or go directly to the MAC download or Windows download page.

  • Canon 1000D (Digital Rebel XS/EOS Kiss F)
  • Canon 50D
  • Fuji FinePix IS Pro
  • Kodak EasyShare Kodak Z1015 IS
  • Leaf AFi II 6
  • Leaf AFi II 7
  • Leaf Aptus II 6
  • Leaf Aptus II 7
  • Nikon D700
  • Nikon D90
  • Nikon Coolpix P6000
  • Olympus SP-565 UZ
  • Pentax K2000 (K-m)
  • Sigma DP1
  • Sony A900