Apple has released a list of cameras that are capable of shooting tethered to the computer while using Aperture 2.0.
While this isn’t a feature that will be widely used, it is important to a vocal minority and Apple needs to think about updating the list to include the newer top-of-the-line cameras from Canon and Nikon.
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Aperture 2.0 has a very streamlined interface using an all-in-one Inspector that has just three tabs. It’s very accessible and easy to use. It takes less space and even works in Full Screen mode. This is great. I love Aperture’s Full Screen mode. Now you can access the Inspector (Hit “W”) from Full Screen and do things like add captions or switch projects without leaving full screen mode. SWEET!
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Just a note for those of you upgrading to Aperture 2.0. The first thing Aperture 2.0 does when you open it is offer to convert your existing Aperture 1.x library, and once this is done, there’s no going back. In my limited experience – there’s nothing to fear. The speed increase is amazing. _______________
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In the most recent OSX updates, Mac OS X 10.5.2, Apple adds support for RAW files from the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, Canon PowerShot G9, Hasselblad CF-22, Hasselblad CF-39, Leaf Aptus 75s, Nikon D3, Nikon D300 and Sony Alpha DSLR A700.
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I’ll be getting my 2.0 copy this week. In the mean time, I downloaded the trial copy while waiting and I have to say that in the few minutes I played around, I was very impressed. The new database code makes the whole program feel faster.
Other new features I really like: Export photos to Flickr, SmugMug, Gallery, Zenfolio, or Picasa, Sync directly to iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV, Show the location of your photos on Google Maps if your camera embeds GPS data.
This is no doubt an exciting update that will intensify the attention placed on Aperture. As a long-time Aperture user and advocate, I have to say – it’s about time.
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Finally! Apple today announced that Aperture version 2.0 is shipping. The retail price is US$199 or US$99 for the upgrade. (If you purchased Aperture 1.5 between January 1, 2008, and March 14, 2008, you are eligible to upgrade to Aperture 2 for US$9.95 to cover shipping and handling).
This is a significant upgrade to the product with more than 100 new features including a new highlight recovery tool, digital vignettes, a new soft-edged brush retouch tool, an updated RAW converter, new faster preview mode, simpler interface and integration with .Mac.
I have to say I don’t understand Apple’s marketing decisions when it comes to Aperture. I think it was either very arrogant or very foolish not to announce this at PMA. But in any event, I am glad to see that Apple has not abandoned the Aperture product.
We’ll have a detailed review soon.
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