DxO Labs has introduced Optics Pro, the latest release of its image quality enhancement software with a new demosaicing system to better deal with RAW data. The new algorithm uses information from a much wider area when reconstructing image detail, helping to minimize artefacts which contribute to the 'digital look'. This latest release also applies noise reduction during the demosaicing process thus avoiding unnecessary amplification of noise artefacts. DxO Optics Pro adds support for the Canon 5D Mark II and the Canon G10, along with 32 new DxO Optics correction modules. In addition, this new version includes various improvements, including installation of the plug-in version for Adobe Photoshop. DxO Optics Pro and upgrades are available immediately for Mac and Windows platforms.
Here are some key features of "DxO Optics Pro":
* RAW conversion and state-of-the art camera noise removal for colorful images and details even at the highest ISO settings
* Elimination of distortion, vignetting, and lens softness and purple fringing through specifically developed camera and lens modules
* Correction of perspective and volume anamorphosis · Optimization of exposure and dynamic range
* Color control with access to original film color renderings
* Removal of dust and blemis
Enhancements since the version 7.0.0
• 5 new supported bodies : Olympus PEN EP3, E-PL3, E-PM1, Panasonic Lumix G3, Sony SLT A65
• 150 new DxO optics modules
• Performance enhancement of 5%
• Performance enhancements with old configurations
• Filter options are now restored after a program restart
• New filter for images generated with Optics Pro
• Improved image quality at high ISO
• Improved tools for correction of optical defects
• Automatic restoration of exposure for the most difficult subjects
• Completely redesigned and more intuitive interface
• Personalization of the interface to improve productivity
• Support for new cameras and lenses
• Improved performance of the overall program.
System requirements Windows:
Microsoft® Windows XP SP3 (32), VISTA (32 ou 64-bit), 7 (32 ou 64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo or higher, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 or higher
Graphics card: Support of DirectX 9.0.c or higher for Windows operating systems; 256 MB VRAM recommended to support GPU acceleration
A 64-bit system is recommended for processing images taken with cameras having a sensor size greater than 20 Megapixels.
Memory necessary: 2 Gigabytes of RAM (3 Gigabytes of RAM is recommended for processing images taken with cameras having a sensor size greater than 20 Megapixels).
Disk space necessary: Running the software requires a minimum of 2 GB on the hard drive. It is recommended to have 6 GB available for optimal software performance.
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