Sep 232010
 

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Hasselblad marketing went into overdrive today with six major press releases and two backgrounder releases. They announced everything from a new entry-level H4D-31 system priced at

€9,995, a limited edition Ferrari H4D, two new lenses, a new digital back for the V System, a preview of a 200Mpx (you read that right) sensor, an H4D firmware update, three new versions of Phocus including versions for the iPhone/iPad and a light version called Phocus Quick.

Here is a Flickr slideshow with all of the press images. The full press releases will be after the jump.

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Sep 142010
 

COPENHAGEN, September 14, 2010— Phase One today updated Capture One — its powerful raw conversion and image editing workflow software — with enhanced support for Leaf, Mamiya and Nikon digital camera systems.

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Capture One 5.2 PRO/DB improves tethered performance and offers Live View support for Leaf digital backs and Mamiya DM systems. Tethered performance for Leaf Aptus II series backs has been significantly improved, and the release also offers easy color-cast correction on Leaf files as well as optimized firmware management for selected Leaf digital backs.

Capture One’s tailor-made Nikon camera profiles are renowned for providing ultimate image quality for Nikon’s top DSLR cameras. The new release improves colors and tone response as well as consistency for the following Nikon camera models: D3s, D3x, D3, D2x, D700, D300, D300s, and D90.

 

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Aug 092010
 

I have recently discovered that use of the utility application “Clean My Mac” can break CS5′s ability to update itself. Clean My Mac, in it’s default setting, will remove international language files from applications to recover the “wasted” disk space. In most cases, this is action is harmless to the operation of your Mac. However, if you have Adobe CS5 installed (any flavor), the Adobe Updater looks for the language files to update them and bombs out.

The fix is to reinstall Adobe CS5 and reapply all patches. You can simply run the installer on the main disc without first uninstalling/unregistering the existing install. The Installer will overwrite the files and update all plists. The launch the Adobe Updater from within any app in the set and then exit the app to allow the Updater to do it’s job unimpeded. Please make sure all browsers are closed when this action is taking place.

Aug 092010
 

 

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COPENHAGEN, August 9, 2010 – Phase One has launched a survey designed to better understand the needs and preferences of all Expression Media owners. Information gathered will be used in planning future product development.

Expression Media is a leading digital asset management application used to catalog and organize large numbers and varieties of digital files – including photos, video and music media; its key benefit is effortless retrieval, presentation and sharing of that media. It organizes files — neither affecting the original data, nor requiring the data to be stored locally.

All registered customers of Expression Media are eligible to participate in the survey, which will run until August 31. For more information and to participate in the survey, please go to

http://www.phaseone.com/en/Software/Expression-Media-2/Survey.aspx

All those who complete the survey can register for a chance to win an iPad.

Phase One acquired Expression Media from Microsoft on May 25, 2010.  For an introductory period, Phase One offered free copies of Expression Media to all owners of its Capture One raw conversion and image editing software. Prior to Microsoft’s ownership of Expression Media, it was known as iView MediaPro.

Additional information about the Expression Media product and its transition from Microsoft to Phase One is available at http://www.phaseone.com/expressionmedia2.

About Phase One

Phase One is the world’s leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One’s Capture One software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. For more information about the products, visit the Phase One web site on http://phaseone.com.  And on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PhaseOneWW

Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai.

Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

 

Jul 062010
 

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – JULY 6, 2010 Unified Color Technologies, the experts in high dynamic range imaging (HDR), today announced the launch of HDR Expose™, its next generation software for the creation and editing of HDR images. Replacing the company’s flagship product, HDR PhotoStudio, HDR Expose offers new features that include the addition of

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interactive HDR histogram, digital color readout, multiple ghost reduction options, plug-ins for Adobe Lightroom and Apple Aperture, and a sleek, intuitive user interface that enables photographers to create true-to-life HDR images Unified Color Technologies is the only company offering HDR solutions that provide full 32-bit color editing capabilities based on its patented Beyond RGB™ color space. HDR Expose will be available on for purchase starting July 12, 2010, and photographers can sign up for availability notification atwww.unifiedcolor.com.

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Jun 082010
 

SAN JOSE, Calif., – June 8, 2010 – Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe(r) Photoshop(r)

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Lightroom(r) 3 software for Windows(r) and Macintosh, the essential digital photography workflow solution that allows photographers to quickly organize, enhance and showcase their images from one application. First released as a public beta in October 2009, the final version of Lightroom 3 introduces a completely redesigned performance architecture that better handles growing image libraries and provides an unrivaled raw processing engine with noise reduction and sharpening tools to achieve the highest image quality. The 64-bit capable Lightroom 3 includes new features that optimize workflows and allow images to be shared in creative ways, including support for DSLR video files and tethered shooting on select cameras.

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May 252010
 

REDMOND, Wash., and COPENHAGEN, Denmark — May 25, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. and Phase One A/S, a leader in digital photography, are announcing that Phase One acquired the Microsoft Expression Media product. This agreement is built on an existing strategic alliance between the companies forged in 2007 to improve digital imaging solutions for professional and enthusiast photographers.

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May 112010
 

In addition to a range of new photographer-oriented features, Phocus 2.5 for Apple computers allows users to import RAW files from more than 150 DSLR cameras, and features support for most standard image file formats, making Phocus more flexible and powerful than ever before.

Hasselblad today announced the release of Phocus 2.5 for Mac, breaking new ground by adding RAW support for more than 150 third party digital cameras, including cameras from Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, and more, as well as support for the most common file formats such as TIFF, JPEG, DNG, and PNG. This added file support results in a single, comprehensive – and free – solution that will enable all Hasselblad photographers to streamline their work process by working with both Hasselblad images and those captured with their 35mm DSLRs in one and the same application. Phocus 2.5 also contains a number of new and exciting features that improve workflow and image quality, in addition to further enhancing Phocus’s open environment by enabling the photographer to share keywords from Aperture and Lightroom. Photographers who use Leaf digital backs also benefit from this upgrade, with the inclusion of RAW support for Leaf digital backs.

 

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Feb 092010
 

CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple® today introduced Aperture™ 3, the next major release of its powerful photo editing and management software, with over 200 new features includingoverview-aperturebox-20091020 Faces, Places and Brushes. Building on the innovative Faces and Places features introduced in iPhoto® ’09, Aperture 3 makes it even easier and faster to organize large photo libraries. Aperture 3 introduces new tools to refine your photos including Brushes for painting image adjustments onto parts of your photo, and Adjustment Presets for applying professional photo effects with just one click. Stunning new slideshows let you share your work by weaving together photos, audio, text and HD video.

“Millions of people love using iPhoto to organize, edit and share their digital photos,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Aperture 3 is designed for both professionals who edit and manage massive libraries of photos and iPhoto users who want to take their photos further with easy-to-use tools such as Brushes and Adjustment Presets.”

“Aperture 3 gets it right,” said National Geographic photographer, Jim Richardson. “The image editing tools are exactly what I have been asking for, they’re so easy to use and give me a level of control that I never even thought possible.”

“I chose Aperture because it was the most powerful archiving application around, but it’s now an unbelievable imaging tool as well,” said Bill Frakes, Sports Illustrated staff photographer. “I am beyond impressed with the massive changes made in Aperture 3.”

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