PhotoZoom Pro 2 has been reviewed by ThinkCamera where they rate the software 6/10 and continue to write;

“If you regularly increase file size and are unhappy with the job that Photoshop does then check out Photo Zoom Pro 2. I would strongly advise you to download the trial and come to your own conclusions. After a day’s testing I am convinced that this is better than any method found in Photoshop and this was true on every single image I tried - I could always produce a better image in Photo Zoom Pro 2 than Photoshop. However, the difference was only huge in a small number of cases - particularly ones where there was high contrast text. If you have high contrast sharp edged objects in your pictures then Photo Zoom Pro 2 will kill Photoshop every time. “

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Adobe has recently released the latest Lightroom. Minor updates to the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom beta 4.1:

- Resolves external editor conflict
- Corrects export orientation for constrained portrait images
- Resolves missing image error with large web galleries
- Provides Photo Binder platform compatibility on optical media

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Name: Panorado Flyer
Description: Panorado Flyer is a simple geocoding tool for linking JPEG image files to the location where the picture was taken, using precise geographical coordinates. It can be launched from the Windows Explorer’s context menu. The coordinates of the place where the photo was taken are stored within the JPEG file in EXIF format - either manually or automatically from Google Earth.
License: Free
Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Google Earth

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Panasonic has released the latest firmware for Panasonic DMC-L1K. The firmware Ver 1.1 will Improve focusing performance when shooting low-contrast subjects, improve white balance and colors when shooting in high-color-temperature or low-color-temperature lighting. The firmware also makes the camera possible to shoot while RAW photo data is being saved, boosts the precision of the automatic exposure function when a lens that is brighter than an F2.0 lens is used and makes the A (aperture priority) mode available when the OM lens and OM lens adaptor are in use.

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iView Multimedia has released a free update to its flagship digital asset management program iView MediaPro. The first comprehensive update since iView’s acquisition by Microsoft this summer, iView MediaPro 3.1.2 delivers significantly more robust performance, including clearer error reporting and improved memory handling for both Mac and Windows customers, as well as a number of minor feature enhancements.

New changes and enhancements include:

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Name: PhotoX Batch Watermark Creator
Description: Avoid unauthorized use of your photos. Stamp your photos with watermark. You can add text or image watermark. The watermark can be set into different position of the photo. It can also be aligned diagonally on the photo. You can also adjust the opacity of the watermark to ensure the readability of photo. Version 1.2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
File size: 18.81MB

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Name: Blurb BookSmart 1.3.1 beta
Description: BookSmart is a start-to-finish publishing service simple and smart enough to make anyone an author–this means you. All you need to do is download BookSmart software, choose the book you’d like to make today, play–add photos, blogs, stories, the works, publish as your book is ready.
License: Free
Requirements: Windows 2000/XP
File size: 28.95MB

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Name: StudioLine Photo Basic 3
Description: With StudioLine Photo Basic you can add descriptions to your images, send photos per email in just the right size, print high-quality copies, display slide-shows, publish web-galleries, safe-keep your images on CD or DVD. You’ll get dual-monitor support, smart updates and many other award-winning functions of StudioLine Photo Classic – and it’s free.
License: Free
Requirements: Windows 98 | ME | 2000 | XP

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Name: STGThumb 2.4
Description: Generate HTML photo albums, HTML slide shows, and thumbnails quickly. You can convert from several formats and apply special effects for better quality thumbnails. Special effects on the thumbnails: blur, sharpen, emboss, fuzzy blur, grayscale, black and white and drop shadow. Version 2.40 added MPEG and PSD support. Improved AVI support.
License: Free to try; $19.95 to buy
File Size: 2.72MB
Requirements: Windows 3.x/95/98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

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Major Update Adds Open Library Option and Extends Workflow

PHOTOKINA 2006, COLOGNE, Germany—September 25, 2006—Apple® today released Aperture™ 1.5, a major update to the all-in-one post production tool for photographers that delivers enhancements across each phase of the entire workflow. Aperture 1.5 delivers a powerful new open library, seamless iLife® ‘06 and iWork™ ‘06 integration, XMP metadata support, powerful new adjustment tools and an export API that makes it easy to extend the Aperture workflow to third party applications and services. “Aperture has given photographers around the globe the confidence to work in exciting new ways,” said Rob Schoeben, Apple’s vice president of Applications Product Marketing. “Now with Apple Aperture 1.5, we’ve opened the library and extended the workflow to provide a solution that is as flexible as it is powerful.”

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