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REALVIZ®, a leader in image processing software development, is pleased to announce the availability of their innovative software, VTour, on the Macintosh® platform. REALVIZ VTour, which launched in March of this year, draws on the award-winning technology of Stitcher® and ImageModeler®, and offers users of all levels an innovative and effective solution for the creation of photo-real 3D environments from 2D pictures or panoramas.

ACD Systems International Inc., today announced a public beta software release which updates ACDSee® Pro Photo Manager, adding support for the newest RAW formats. Developed specifically for the professional photographer, ACDSee Pro will be showcased from November 2-4 at PhotoPlus Expo, Booth #1212, in New York. ACDSee Pro delivers advanced functionality designed to streamline the workflow of professional photographers, while incorporating the speed and organizing capabilities synonymous with ACDSee software solutions. “Once again, our commitment to working closely with professional photographers yields support for the newest digital cameras”, said Doug Vandekerkhove, CEO of ACD Systems.

Apple has just released Apple Aperture 1.5.1, which addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability and performance in all areas of the application. The download is 125Mb.  Aperture 1.5.1 addresses numerous issues related to overall reliability and performance in all areas of the application, including: Keywords, Loupe, Cropping, Previews, Metadata presets, Versions, File renaming, iPhoto Library import, Watermarks

With the introduction of its new Ergo-Tech Collection, Kata has given consumers worldwide a new reason to get excited about what they put on their backs, shoulders or belts. Boasting state-of-the-art designs that look as though they were taken from the pages of a sci-fi novel, Kata’s new bags, packs and cases are most definitely ahead of their time and were designed to be the definitive carrying solutions for today and the future.

The FinePix F30 broke new ground in digital photography earlier this year when it became the first compact camera to capture full-resolution images at ISO 3200. Such high light sensitivities translate to more natural looking pictures and outstanding low-light performance. It also means Picture Stabilization in a more traditional way with the high sensitivities matched with faster shutter speeds for less blurring due to camera shake and subject movement.

From practical family cameras to stylish models or cameras that appeal to the serious photographer, Fujifilm has a camera for every consumer. The company’s comprehensive FinePix digital camera line-up makes it easy for photographers of all skill levels to capture moments just as their eye sees them.

“For over 70 years, Fujifilm has driven technological innovation in the imaging industry and our current FinePix camera range reaffirms that legacy,” said David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Products, Electronic Imaging Products Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. “Our philosophy has been, and will continue to be, to develop breakthroughs that help photographers take the highest quality photos.”