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Herring&Herring are: Jesper Carlsen & Dimitri Scheblanov

Capture One Pro 8 is the new version of PhaseOne’s professional RAW converter offering great image quality with accurate colours and detail from more than 300 medium-size and dSLR cameras – straight out of the box. It offers state-of-the-art tethered capture, powerful digital asset management, extensive adjustment tools and a flexible workflow.

With an updated processing engine, market-leading performance and powerful new features, Capture One Pro 8 is the professional choice in imaging software. The highly responsive tools give you the power to create stunning images from your camera’s RAW files, in a time-saving workflow that can be customized to fit your needs. Capture One 8 is available in four versions: Pro, DB, Pro (for Sony) and Express (for Sony).

Capture One Pro 8 adds a number of features and improvements, focusing on improving the workflow of professional photographers. Application performance has been greatly improved. The user interface has been modernised and improved for greater usability. The new image-processing engine adds several new under-the-hood improvements to your images, while giving your even better control of your adjustments.

Image Quality Improvements

• New Capture One 8 processing engine
• Improved image quality of HDR (High Dynamic Range) tool
• Improved image quality of local moiré suppression
• Improved image quality of luminance noise reduction
• Improved Black and White noise suppression and conversion quality
• Natural Clarity method

Tethered Functionality

• Live View Focus Meter for Phase One IQ and MamiyaLeaf Digital Backs
• Live View Direct Capture
• Live View Depth of Field preview
• Live View Force Orientation
• Customizable Live View window
• Hot Folder for Catalogs
• Tethered support for select Sony cameras

Creative Tools

• Repair Layers for Cloning and Healing
• Film Grain
• Local White Balance
• Local HDR
• Local Noise Reduction
• Local Purple Fringing
• Target colors and other Curve tool improvements
• Improved Skin Tone Editor

Digital Asset Management

• Hierarchical Keywords
• Synchronization of Catalog folders
• Differentiated Import between Catalogs and Sessions
• Export Collection as Catalog
• Import Catalogs
• Session and Catalog Templates
• Refined Metadata editing
• Metadata editing in the Filters tool
• Import from Apple Aperture

Performance

• Faster loading of catalogs
• Faster thumbnail browsing and smoother scrolling
• Faster importing
• Faster processing
• Faster preview generation for Canon and Nikon files
• Faster tethered shooting
• Scalable OpenCL support (utilisation of all available GPUs)

• Improved and modernized user interface
• Batch Chromatic Aberration analysis
• Extended AppleScript (Mac) support for capturing, processing, documentcreation and collection management
• Layer Selection Points
• Original Crop aspect ratio
• Freehand rotation in the Crop tool
• Click-to-view in Browser
• Tips Overlay

Camera File Support

• Phase One IQ150
• Leaf Credo 50 (Improved colors)
• Nikon D810
• Sony A7S
• Sony RX100 III
• Sony A77 II
• Sony A5100
• Sony NEX-VG20
• Sony NEX-VG30
• Sony NEX-VG900
• Sony QX-1
• Sony A560
• Sony A290
• Sony A37
• Fujifilm X30 (preliminary)

Camera Tethered Support

• Phase One IQ150
• Leaf Credo 50
• Sony A7, A7R and A7S
• Sony A99 and A77 II
• Sony a5000 and a6000

System Requirements

Capture One may run on other and older equipment than what’s listed below but to ensure the best possible results we recommend that your computer conforms to the following specifications:

Microsoft Windows minimum requirements

• Intel CoreTM 2 Duo or better
• 4GB of RAM
• 10 GB of free hard disk space
• Color calibrated monitor with 1280×800, 24-bit resolution at 96dpi screenruling
• Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8® 64-bit
• Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 (will be installed if not present)
• A PDF reader is needed to read the Release Notes
• An Internet connection is needed when activating Capture One.

Apple Mac minimum requirements

• Intel CoreTM 2 Duo or better
• 4GB of RAM
• 10 GB of free hard disk space
• Calibrated color monitor with 1280×800, 24-bit resolution at 96dpi
• Mac OS X 10.9 or later
• An Internet connection is needed when activating Capture One.

Recommended system requirements

Working with high-resolution images and doing calculation heavy adjustments may put too much pressure on the minimum requirements system to work properly. In such cases and to optimize performance, please follow the recommendations below:

• Use processors with multiple cores, e.g. Intel Core i7TM or better
• Have 16 GB of RAM or more
• Leave plenty of hard disk space free for your images
• A fast hard disk e.g. a Solid State Disk (SSD)
• A fast Graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD, e.g. AMD Radeon 7950 (Mac) / AMD R9 290 (Win) or newer, with minimum 2GB RAM. We recommend using the Mac Pro (late 2013) containing the dual AMD D700 GPU

The Leaf Credo 50, from Mamiya Leaf, is the latest medium-format shooter to feature a 50-megapixel CMOS sensor. As such, the new digital back follows in the footsteps of recently-released devices like the Phase One IQ250, Hasselblad H5D-50c and Pentax 645Z, by boasting a versatile wide ISO range, improved Live View, and faster continuous shooting than its predecessors.

The 50-megapixel medium-format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS sensor at the heart of the Credo 50 is manufactured by Sony, and is understood to be the same one used in a number of rival cameras. In this case it's paired with a new image processor, to offer faster read and write speeds, and help produce highly detailed images with classic Leaf colors, which tend to be more film-like than many other digital cameras.

With an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, the new digital back should be capable of delivering the photographic goods in a variety of lighting conditions. Its 14-bit RAW files also have an expanded dynamic range of 14 stops. Though it's certainly no sports shooter, the Credo 50 is capable of firing off 1.2 frames per second, and its exposures can range from 1/10,000th of a second to an hour.

While the Credo 50 digital back will be available in a number of mounts for use with different camera bodies, its makers would probably rather you use it with a Mamiya/Phase One 645 DF+. On its rear is a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 1.15-megapixel resolution. This can be used for improved Live View focus and framing, adjusting settings, as well as inspecting and editing shots.

As full-resolution RAW files can come in at around 50 MB, users might want to stock up on CompactFlash cards if shooting un-tethered. However, if studio-based tethered shooting is more your thing, you'll be pleased to know that the Credo 50 features FireWire 800 and USB 3.0 connectivity, and comes with Capture One software for image capture and editing. Unfortunately though, it lacks the built-in Wi-Fi of the Phase One IQ250.

The Mamiya Leaf Credo 50 digital back will be on show at Photokina 2014, and available later this month for US$27,000 or $31,000 as a system with a 645 DF+ body. There will also be a Wide-Spectrum back option for Near IR and UV imaging.

NEW SENSOR-NEW POSSIBILITIES

The new Leaf Credo 50 is the latest member to the very successful Credo line. It follows the course of delivering legendary image quality and by employing a new high-performance CMOS sensor, it brings high iso capabilities along with fast capture rate, high dynamic range and improved Live View performance.

HIGH RESOLUTION AND HIGH SPEED

The Leaf Credo uses high resolution SONY CMOS sensor with 50 Megapixel, measuring 44mm x 33mm. It can capture at 1.2 frames per second and provides an extended iso range of 100-6400 means more freedom in choosing locations, lighting conditions and capture parameters. For many photographers this means they no longer have to carry another camera for certain type of jobs.

UNCOMPROMISING IMAGE QUALITY

The Leaf Credo 50 delivers the stunning, film-like quality that has been Leaf’s trademark for many years. The new CMOS sensor delivers an unsurpassed 14 f-stops of dynamic range provides unmatched detail, richness of color, low noise and beautiful tonality.

HIGH QUALITY LIVE VIEW

The use of the new CMOS sensor allows for improved Live View image quality with faster refresh rate ald low noise at almost every lighting conditions.

LONG EXPOSURES

The New Leaf Credo 50 digital back can capture virtually noise free images with exposures of up to 1 hour long.

WIDE SPECTURM

The Leaf Credo 50 is available also in Wide-Spectrum version, where the standard IR-cut filter has been replaced with an optically corrected glass. This new back delivers amazingly clean detail in a wider wavelength range due to high NIR sensitivity, high iso capability and excellent long exposures performance. Read more about the WS backs.

CAPTURE ONE SOFTWARE

You are now able to leverage the unique features and workflow environment of Capture One workflow software to optimize and enhance your images, create web galleries and print contact sheets directly from the computer. Together, the Leaf Credo 50 and Capture One are essential tools in producing the results you expect The Leaf Credo 50 offers the best price-performance ratio of any high resolution, high iso single-shot capture device, enabling you to take your photography further by capturing the highest quality, single-shot images possible. The sensor provides the ability to record the finest detail, eliminating the need to use cumbersome multi-shot solutions.

TOTAL CONTROL FROM CAPTURE-TO-DELIVERY

The Leaf Credo 50 lets you shoot anywhere. Featuring a high resolution, touch 3.2” screen, enabling you t o view, inspect and edit your images under all kinds of challenging lighting conditions, both in-studio and outside, as well as offering a wide range of on-screen functions.

CAPTURE SPEEDS AS FAST AS 1.2 FRAMES PER SECOND

Providing the fastest image transfer speed through the use of advanced FireWire 800, USB 3.0 and UDMA CompactFlash technologies, the Leaf Credo 50 is built for speed.

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Improvements & Bug Fixes

• Enhanced color profiles for Phase One IQ250, Olympus E-M10 and Fujifilm X-E2.
• Fixed an OpenCL related issue on the new Mac Pro with D300 and D500 graphics cards.
• Fixed a number of live view issues on Mac and Windows.
• Stitch AppleScript now supports the latest version of Photoshop.
• Fixed an issue with Regenerate Previews on Mac.
• Fixed an issue with Delete Permanently in sessions on Mac.
• Fixed a couple of issues related to style management on Mac.
• Fixed an issue occurring when shooting tethered to EIP on Windows.
• Fixed an issue preventing renaming of files referenced by a UNC path on Windows.
• Improved robustness of catalogs on Mac.

Camera File Support

• Fujifilm X-T1, XQ1 and X-A1
• Nikon D4s
• Olympus E-M10
• Pentax K-3
• Sony A390, a3000 and NEX-5T

Lens Support

• Canon: EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.
• Nikon Waterproof 1: NIKKOR AW 10mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6.
• Sigma (Canon EF): 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM, 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C, 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | A, 24mm F1.8 EX DG ASP Macro and 28mm F1.8 EX DG ASP Macro, 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro.
• Sigma (Nikon F): 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF.
• Sigma (Sony E): 60mm F2.8 DN | A.
• Sony E: FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (SEL2870).
• Fixed lens cameras: Canon PowerShot G16, Canon PowerShot S120, Nikon COOLPIX P7700, Nikon COOLPIX P7800 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10.

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We've seen this scenario several times over the last few years, and based upon our photographers experience in dealing with magazines in transition such as this; word to the wise: Make sure you get paid as soon as possible and get the money up front when ever possible.

Biglari Holdings Bought the Troubled Men's Title

Alpha Media Group has sold Maxim magazine to a subsidiary of Bilgari Holdings, a holding company that specializes in owning restaurants such as Steak 'n Shake, the companies said Thursday.

Maxim's current management team will continue to run the magazine and it will remain headquartered in New York.

Read the full post on Advertising Age.

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Have you tried Capture One Pro 7, the Professional Choice in Imaging Software?

You may have tried Capture One Pro 7 as part of the 60 days free trial we are offering. We hope you had a chance to experience the great out of the box quality it offers you in your workflow as a professional photographer.
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• Mac OS X 10.9 (App Nap must be disabled)
• Windows 8.1

• Fixed an issue with Chinese folder names on Mac
• Fixed a Windows stability issue on certain hardware/software configurations
• Fixed a "few additional issues"

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Functionality

• Option to disable default lens correction.
• Spot tool introduced in Capture One Express 7

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a number of stability issues.
• Fixed a number of LCC issues some related to EIP.
• Fixed some issues related to sorting.
• Fixed a large number of minor issues across the board.

Camera Support

• Tethered support for Nikon D7100 and D5200.
• File support for Fujifilm X-M1.
• File support for Olympus PEN E-P5.
• File support for Richo GR
• File support for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and DSC-RX100 II.

Lens Support

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Import of Adobe Lightroom catalogs on Mac and Windows (beta)

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Introducing the Photoshop Photography Program

The Photoshop Photography Program will be available during the week of September 16, 2013

During today's keynote at the Photoshop World conference in Las Vegas, Adobe is showcasing how photography workflows will evolve to take advantage of an increasingly connected world. This includes a tour of how easy it is today to use Creative Cloud to make your content and creations available anywhere, plus the power of Behance to showcase work. We also highlight some of the exciting new technologies that we're working on for Photoshop CC and Lightroom; our roadmap for making our photography products even more connected; and a peek at how we're planning to bring advanced Adobe digital imaging technology to mobile devices. You'll see these products and services become available in the not too distant future.

Throughout this week at Photoshop World, we're demoing some great digital imaging innovation and I hope you're as excited as we are about what's available today and what's coming soon, thanks to our talented teams of engineers.

Since introducing Photoshop CC, we've listened to feedback from a spectrum of our customers, from advanced professionals to casual enthusiasts. One common request was a solution specifically tailored for photographers. We listened, and at Photoshop World we’re announcing a special offer for our loyal Photoshop customers. Beginning today, customers who own Photoshop CS3 or higher are eligible for a special Creative Cloud membership offer that includes all of the following for just $9.99/month:

• Photoshop CC
• Lightroom 5
• 20 GB of online storage
• Behance ProSite
• Access to Creative Cloud Learn’s training resources
• Ongoing upgrades and updates

To be clear, $9.99 is not an introductory price. It is the price for those of you who sign up by December 31, 2013. And here is a list of prices for the major regions outside of the US – keep in mind that these prices are exclusive of VAT/local taxes which vary by country.

North America                                       $9.99 USD

European Union                                     €9.99 EUR

EMEA non-EU                                        $9.99 USD

Australia/New Zealand                           $9.99 AUD

Asia Pacific                                            $9.99 USD

Latin America                                         $9.99 USD

Japan                                                    ¥1,000 JPY

UK                                                         £7.14 GBP

This offer will be available the week of September 16th at the same time we introduce the new version of Lightroom 5.2.  Visit the FAQ to learn more.