Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips
Adobe has released final versions of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera RAW 6.3, which are now available. The new versions add RAW file support for the following camera models:
More details and download instructions on Adobe’s website.
The above video from Terry White offers some solid tips on fixing a family photo (or any photo) in Photoshop CS5 when you have multiple shots with different “good” poses for the subjects across the shots.
[via Terry White]
For those unwilling to brave the crowded chaos on Black Friday, plenty of deals are to be had on Cyber Monday (the first Monday after Thanksgiving for anyone who doesn’t know). There are several deals already sneaking out, with more to come through Cyber Monday (So, stay tuned).
Below, you’ll find a rolling rundown of camera and photo gear deals from trustworthy (i.e., places I shop) online retailers. [Read more…]
The Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Book for Digital Photographers is a new book from Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski that takes a photographer’s approach to Photoshop Elements 9.
Kelby’s book for Photoshop CS was the first book that I ever bought for Photoshop, and it really helped me get off the ground with the rather intimidating software. If you are a photographer struggling with Photoshop Elements (or any version for that matter), you could do a lot worse than picking up a book penned by Kelby.
The Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 Book for Digital Photographers carries a retail price tag of $39.99; however, you can pre-order it now on Amazon.com for $31.49.
Adobe has made release candidates of Lightroom 3.3 and Camera Raw 6.3 available for download in Adobe Labs. These versions add RAW file support for the following cameras:
A number of new lens profiles have also been added, along with several bug fixes. Additional release notes are indicated on the respective download pages for each product.
Remember, these are release candidates, which means they’ve been pretty well tested and Adobe thinks they are ready for full release; however, it’s recommended that you keep production work to prior versions until the official releases drop. Expect those to come soon though. Release candidates mean that the final versions are just around the corner.
Lightroom 3.3 release candidate can be downloaded here.
Camera Raw 6.3 release candidate can be downloaded here.
The above video, “I Have PSD,” is a fun stop motion short film from Hyperakt, which provides a fun twist on how Photoshop might work in the physical world.
Photoshop dexterity (PSD) is a skillset acquired by proficient users of Adobe Photoshop, the world’s most ubiquitous digital tool for creating visual ideas. Qualities of PSD include supernatural powers of imagination and an overwhelming desire to constantly make the world more beautiful. PSD affects people from different walks of life. In fact, there is a high probability that you have PSD.
Adobe has announced Photoshop Elements 9 for both Mac and PC. As with past iterations of Photoshop Elements, this new version benefits from the advances made in the full Creative Suite version of Photoshop. This time around Photoshop Elements 9 benefits by adding content aware technology to help repair and fill photos, among other new features.
Photoshop Elements 9 carries an initial retail price of $99.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More detail about the new version in the press release below. [Read more…]
![Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens](http://www.ericreagan.com/photos/638057096_2BJtn-M.jpg "Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] Lens")
Tamron has developed an aperture correction plug-in for use with RAW image workflows in Adobe Photoshop CS5, Camera RAW and Lightroom 3. The new plug-in is designed for a number of Tamron lenses.
More details on the plug-in, including a full list of lenses, in the press release below. [Read more…]
Adobe has released final versions of Lightroom 3.2 and Camera RAW 6.2, which are now available. The new versions adds direct publishing to Facebook and RAW file support for the following camera models: [Read more…]
Alien Skin has announced Bokeh 2, which is the latest version of its creative focus and lens simulation plug-in. Bokeh 2 offers 64-bit support for Photoshop CS5, as well as support for Lightroom 2 or greater.
Bokeh 2 retails for $199 and is a $99 upgrade for Bokeh 1 users. If you purchased Bokeh 1 in April 2010 or later, then the upgrade is free.
More details and sample images in the press release below. [Read more…]