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Alien Skin Bokeh 2 Review

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Bokeh 2 is a plug-in from Alien Skin that allows you to create all kinds of focus effects and vignettes.  As with other plug-ins from Alien Skin, Bokeh 2 is now updated to deliver full 64-bit support with Photoshop CS5 (it also works with Lightroom 3).  And, it is quite peppy even with my aging Windows Vista machine.

Software products often tend to get pushed back in the review cycle in favor of camera reviews here on Photography Bay, which is a bit of a shame for the cool stuff like Bokeh 2.  When I got around to actually putting Bokeh 2 to use, I was really amazed at the power that it gives you to take your images so far beyond what is practical when using Photoshop or Lightroom alone. [Read more…]

DxO Optics Pro v6.5.5 Adds Support for Sony A33 and Nikon P7000

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DxO Labs has announced the availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.5, which adds RAW image processing support for the Sony A33 and Nikon P7000.  Additionally, the new version adds 50 new optics modules for a number of other camera models.  This update pushes DxO Optics Pro past the 3,000 mark in total correction modules – and a total of more than 5,000 is planned by the end of the year.

Additional info can be found on DxO’s website.

DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4 Adds Support for Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580

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DxO Labs has announced the availability of DxO Optics Pro v6.5.4, which adds RAW image processing support for the Olympus E-PL2, Panasonic LX5 and Sony A580.  Additionally, the new version adds 69 new optics modules for a number of other camera models.

Additional info can be found on DxO’s website.

Bibble 5.2 Now Available

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Bibble 5 Pro

Bibble Labs has announced Bibble 5.2 in both Pro and Lite versions.  The update to version 5.2 adds RAW file support for the following cameras:

  • Canon S95
  • Canon G12
  • Nikon D3100
  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon P7000
  • Panasonic LX5
  • Panasonic GF2
  • Panasonic GH2
  • Pentax K-5
  • Pentax K-4
  • Olympus E-5
  • Olympus E-PL1s
  • Olympus E-PL2
  • Ricoh GXR P10

This is a free update for all existing Bibble 5 owners.  Download the updated version here.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Artensoft Photo Collage Maker 1.0

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Artensoft has introduced its Photo Collage Maker 1.0 software that can automatically generate photo collages to create a mosaic photograph. In essence, you start with your own photo and then designate the types and number of tiles, along with other options.  Photo Collage Maker 1.0 then assembles your collage based on this info.

The software is Windows only, and comes pre-packaged with source image sets for designing your photo collage.  Photo Collage Maker 1.0 currently sales for $27.99.  A trial version is available for download.

You can read more about Photo Collage Maker 1.0 on Artensoft’s website.

DxO Optics Pro Adds Support for Pentax K-5, Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3

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DxO Optics Pro version 6.5.2 is now available with added RAW support for the Pentax K-5, and Sony NEX-5 and NEX-3. Additionally, the new version adds 50 new DxO Optics Modules for Canon, Nikon Pentax and Sony cameras.  The update is available at DxO’s website.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]