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Apple update supports Nikon D4, Canon G1 X

Apple has released an update to let Mac users view and edit raw files from several new high-end cameras, including the new $800 PowerShot G1 X, Canon's answer to the parade of high-end mirrorless compact cameras with interchangeable lenses.

Also supported is Nikon's new flagship SLR, the D4.

Raw photo formats, taken directly from the image sensor without in-camera processing into a JPEG, permit greater flexibility and quality for editing. But they require manual processing with software, and this update means Apple's iPhoto and Aperture can handle the shots. The proprietary raw formats aren't standard, so … Read more

Digital Camera RAW update supports more cameras

If you are a photographer who cannot yet use the raw format for your new camera in Apple's Aperture or iPhoto programs, then Apple has released an update that might help.

Apple is continuously adding support for the various raw formats to its programs, and regularly releases Digital Camera RAW updates for Aperture and iPhoto. The latest update, released today, adds support for the following camera makes and models:

Canon PowerShot G1 X Nikon D4 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ35 Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ38 Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha NEX-7 Sony NEX-VG20

The update is a small 7.5MB download … Read more

Apple releases Aperture 3.2.3 and Epson Printer Driver update

Recently Apple updated iPhoto and other software packages to make it possible to delete photos from the Photo Stream feature that is part of its iCloud service. Today Apple has further supported this option by adding it to its Aperture professional photo management tool in an update that is available today.

The Aperture update also addresses small performance and stability issues, and is recommended for anyone using Aperture, especially for those who make use of iCloud.

The Aperture update is around 635MB in size, and should be available via Software Update if you have Aperture 3.2 installed on your … Read more

Apple releases digital camera raw update 3.9

Apple has released an update for OS X that supplies additional raw format compatibility support to the operating system. The update will implement this support in Apple's consumer photo management tool, iPhoto '11, and also in its professional Aperture 3 program.

The update adds raw format support for the following cameras:

Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 V1 Nikon Coolpix P7100 Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus PEN E-PL3 Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Sony Alpha NEX-5N Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Sony Alpha SLT-A77

Unlike other image formats, the raw is device-specific, as it accommodates all the unique and … Read more

Apple updates Aperture, printer drivers

In the last couple of days Apple has released updates for EFI firmware to address Thunderbolt compatibility issues, as well as iPhoto to fix a crash with third-party video codecs. Today Apple continues its latest round of updates with updates for both Aperture and its support for the latest printers from HP and Epson.

As with iPhoto, the Aperture update is just a point release (Version 3.2.1) that resolves a few issues with the program, including the following:

Resolves an issue that could cause Aperture to quit unexpectedly at launch on Macs with Core Duo processors Addresses problems … Read more

Aperture 3.2 update adds iCloud and Photo Stream support

Today Apple issued an update for its iPhoto consumer photo management tool that provides support for iCloud. In addition, Apple has updated its Aperture photo management tool for professionals and enthusiasts to support the same new features, bringing the latest version to 3.2.

In addition to the new features, the Aperture 3.2 update includes bug fixes and stability enhancements that, according to the information page on the update, include the following:

Resolves an issue that could cause the "Loading" indicator to reappear in the Viewer when cropping a photo. Aperture now automatically relaunches into Full Screen … Read more

Apple updates digital camera raw compatibility

Apple has released an update that adds raw image compatibility for a few new models of Konica, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony cameras. The update allows the raw format from the cameras to be imported and handled in both Aperture 3 and iPhoto '11. The update requires OS X 10.6.5 or later, and can be downloaded from here.

The specific cameras that this update provides support for are the following, so if you have one or have recently purchased one, then with this update you will now be able to use its raw format with either iPhoto or … Read more

Apple releases Aperture 3.1.3

Apple has released an update to its Aperture professional photo management program, which provides a number of bug fixes and improvements to the program. The update should be available via Software Update for people who have it installed, though if you have installed Aperture through the Mac App Store then you should check the "Updates" section of the store for any updaters that are available there.

The update is 292.02MB as a standalone update, and requires OS X 10.6.6 or later. The specific details addressed in this update(you can find detailed information on these … Read more

Get Lightroom competitor PhotoDirector 2011 (Win) for free

CyberLink PhotoDirector 2011 is the first photo-editing program from the company behind PowerDirector, a top-rated video-editing tool. It's due to go on sale later this month for $99.95.

However, if you're game to be a beta tester and provide a little feedback, you can get PhotoDirector 2011 absolutely free.

To get started, just click the above link, then provide your name and e-mail address. You'll receive instructions for downloading the PhotoDirector 2011 beta. Test-drive the software, then e-mail the feedback form to CyberLink no later than June 20.

By June 30, you'll receive an e-mail … Read more