Adobe releases Camera Raw 5.2

Extends RAW file support to seven more camera models

25 November 2008 17:23 GMT / By Verity Burns

Adobe has released an update to its Photoshop Camera Raw plug-in, and is available now for download from Adobe's website.

Adobe Camera Raw 5.2 extends RAW file support to an additional seven camera models, including the Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Panasonic DMC LX3.

The update also provides a number of new enhancements including the Targeted Adjustment Tool for on-image refinements and output sharpening for print or screen output. It also means users now have the ability to create a snapshot of all adjustments made to an image as a bookmark for future reference as well.

Finally, Adobe has updated its Camera Profiles, which are now available natively within Camera Raw 5.2 and DNG Converter 5.2, and provide the visual starting-point for photographers using a raw processing workflow.

The Photoshop Camera Raw 5.2 plug-in is available as a free download for existing customers of Photoshop CS4, Photoshop Elements 7, and Premiere Elements 7. Head over to the Adobe website to download it.