DxO Optics Pro v3.0 Software

DxO Labs has announced that DxO Optics Pro v3.0 Digital SLR and lens automatic image quality enhancement software is available on the company's e-store (http://store.dxo.com) and via selected resellers. DxO Optics Pro v3.0 incorporates optics, noise and exposure corrections in an all-new, easy-to-use, feature-rich application for both Mac and PC users.

DxO Optics Pro v3.0 now also includes support for two additional Nikon digital SLR camera bodies: the Nikon D70s and Nikon D2X. DxO Optics Pro v3.0 provides support for the Nikon D70s and the same range of lenses as currently supported for the Nikon D70. And new to DxO Optics Pro v3.0 is support for the Nikon D2X and an initial selection of compatible lenses with more to come over the coming weeks and months.

DxO Optics Pro v3.0 was subjected to rigorous, in-the-field testing by tens of thousands of professional and advanced amateur photographers during worldwide public beta testing."The photography community got incredibly involved in the beta test. Their feedback was invaluable and we would like to publicly thank all of them," explained Luc Marin, Vice President of the Photography Business unit at DxO Labs. "Several thousand photographers also answered a follow-up questionnaire and confirmed, once again, the value that DxO Optics Pro delivers."

At the core of DxO Optics Pro v3.0 is the award-winning DxO Optics Engine which, together with the associated DxO Lens modules, automatically removes lens distortion, vignetting, lens softness and lateral chromatic aberration. The DxO Raw Engine in DxO Optics Pro v3.0 has also been completely redesigned to offer photographers full control of the RAW conversion process.

DxO Noise Engine is based on a set of unique algorithms developed by DxO Labs and on precise camera sensor modelization. The all-new DxO Noise Engine automatically achieves a reduction of up to two f-stops in image noise while preserving maximum detail. DxO Lighting Engine is a brand new DxO technology included in DxO Optics Pro v3.0. A unique local exposure and dynamic range optimizer, DxO Lighting Engine brings out the shadow detail of digital image files while preserving highlights, textures, colors and a natural look. DxO Optics Pro v3.0 offers a choice of three operating modes to meet every demanding photographer's needs. All modes are fully batch-oriented for the greatest productivity. Users can switch between modes at any time.

DxO Optics Pro v3.0 is offered in two versions with the same functionality but different levels of camera support: DxO Optics Pro v3.0 (US$159) for prosumer and expert amateur Digital SLRs and DxO Optics Pro v3.0 Elite (US$ 249) for all supported cameras, including professional Digital SLRs.

DxO Optics Pro v3.0 is available in six languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish, for both Macintosh and Windows (full system requirements on www.dxo.com).

All purchasers of DxO Optics Pro 2.2 on or after April 20th, 2005 are eligible for a free upgrade to DxO Optics Pro v3.0. For all other users, upgrade to DxO Optics Pro v3.0 is offered at US$ 49).

For more information, visit DxO Labs online at www.dxo.com

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