DxO Optics Pro v. 3 Now Available

DxO has updated its Optics Pro software
for automatic image enhancement. The
new version 3.0 incorporates optics,
noise, and exposure corrections for Mac
and PC users. In addition, it also now
includes support for the Nikon D70s and
Nikon D2X digital SLR cameras.

The new Optics Pro 3.0, along with
associated DxO Lens modules, automatically
removes lens distortion, vignetting,
lens softness, and lateral chromatic aberration.
Other features include:

• DxO RAW Engine gives photographers
  control of the RAW conversion process.
• DxO Lighting Engine, to bring out the
  shadow detail, while preserving highlights,
  textures, colors, and a natural look.
• DxO Noise Engine, which automatically
  reduces image noise, while preserving
  maximum detail.

Price: DxO Optics Pro 3.0 Elite (for professional
photographers), $249; DxO
Optics Pro 3.0 (for prosumers), $159;
upgrades from DxO Optics Pro 2.2, $49.
DxO Optics Pro is available in six languages:
English, French, German, Italian,
Japanese, and Spanish. (DXO Labs: www.dxo.com)