March 23, 2010 – Adobe Labs released the second beta version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. The new beta builds on the revisions and additions made to the original beta release. Adobe is offering the second beta free to both Mac and PC users which will give them a chance to preview the progress they’ve made on the new features and enhancements which include:
- Improved performance throughout the application for faster importing and loading of images
- Native tethered shooting support for select Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras
- Luminance noise reduction has been added to the previous color noise reduction improvements available in the first public beta for outstanding overall high ISO quality
- Support for importing and managing video files from DSLR cameras for better overall photographic workflow control
- Improvements to the import experience in the first beta to reflect public feedback
- Improved watermarking functionality from the first beta to reflect public feedback
You can get more information and download Lightroom 3 Beta 2 here. Julieanne Kost created a great video highlighting the new features so be sure to check that out as well. Remember this is just a beta release so make sure you’re doing your production work in a final release version. The Lightroom 3 public beta 2 will expire on June 30, 2010
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