Adobe has released a second Release Candidate version of Lightroom 4.1, its Raw conversion and asset management software. The latest version adds support for 13 additional cameras, including the Nikon D3200, Olympus E-M5, Pentax K-01, Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm and the three latest Samsung NXs. Interestingly, it also adds an improved 'defringe' option to reduce axial chromatic aberrations.
The latest release candidate includes a series of bug fixes, that are detailed on Adobe's blog site, in addition to support for 16, 24 and 32-bit HDR TIFF files.
The most interesting update, from our perspective, is the improved ability to remove the purple and green axial CA that can appear on out-of-focus regions, particularly those shot with fast lenses. Adobe's Eric Chan explains the feature in a detailed blog post.
As usual, the Release Candidate tag indicates 'that this update is well tested but would benefit from additional community testing before it is distributed automatically to all of our customers.'
Click here to download Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate 2 from the Adobe Labs site
Press statement:
New Camera Support in Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidates
Canon EOS 5D Mark III*
Canon EOS 60Da
Fuji FinePix F770EXR
Fuji FinePix F775EXR
Nikon D3200
Olympus OM-D E-5M
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Pentax K-01
RICOH LENS A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Samsung NX20
Samsung NX210
Samsung NX1000
Sony Alpha NEX-VG20
Sony SLT-A57
*Support for the 5D Mark III was also included in the first Lightroom 4.1 Release Candidate
NOTE: The Lightroom and Camera Raw team is well aware of the new X-Pro1 camera from FUJIFILM. We are currently developing raw support for the X-Pro1 and look forward to providing it as soon as support is complete. Thanks for your patience on this topic.
Release Notes
Lightroom 4.1 RC2 now includes the ability to process HDR TIFF files. (16, 24 or 32-bit TIFF files) This can be quite useful if you have merged multiple exposures into a single 32-bit image using Photoshop’s HDR Pro. Using the new basic panel controls can be a very effective and straightforward method of achieving an overall balance across the tonal range.
Additional Color Fringing corrections have been added to Lightroom 4.1 RC2. Please see this blog post for additional details.
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