Shutterbug Staff

Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) will introduce a beta version of
Adobe Photoshop CS3 software, the next release of the world standard in digital
imaging, on Friday, December 15th. Adobe is delivering a widely available Photoshop
CS3 beta to enable customers to more easily transition to the latest hardware
platforms, particularly Apple's new Intel-based systems. The beta is available
as a Universal Binary for the Macintosh platform, as well as for Microsoft Windows
XP and Windows Vista computers. The final shipping release of Adobe Photoshop
CS3 is planned for Spring 2007. The software can be downloaded at: http://labs.adobe.com,
in the early hours Pacific Standard Time on December 15.

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Last month we gave you a sneak preview of Adobe’s forthcoming Content-Aware Crop feature that auto straightens horizons and fills in the blank space in your photos. Well, that impressive tool is now a reality for Photoshop CC users.

Adorama has added to new models to its popular Slinger line of photo/video
bags. The new Pro Slinger and Left hand Slinger both features rugged, water-resistant
materials, secure quick-snap buckles, comfortable shoulder straps, and wide
waist belts that help distribute the load between the hips and the shoulders.

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After thirty years of serving the professional photography community, first in
film and most recently with digital printing, AdoramaPix will now allow everyone
to join its On-Line Digital Print Membership Club. Due to the volume of requests
of amateur photographers, and the automation of the ordering process via Adorama's
easy-to-use WEB site, Mr. Herman Klein, Director of the Digital Developing Division
of Adorama, announced today that AdoramaPix will now allow the public to become
free members of its current full digital developing services. Membership fees
and minimum print order requirements have been waived. New members are being offered
incentives for placing their first orders via the WEB at http://www.adoramapix.com.
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