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Lightroom 2.7, Camera Raw 5.7, DNG Converter 5.7 announced

The updates add raw file support for nine new popular camera models, including the Canon EOS 550D, Sony A450 and Olympus E-PL1. The term “release candidate” indicates the updates are well tested but would benefit from additional community testing. Adobe encourages photographers to try out the newly added raw file support in this update and provide the product team with feedback so they can create the highest quality experience for customers working on a variety of hardware and software configurations.

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Pragmatic Bookshelf announces ‘beta’ version of iPad programming book

Pragmatic Bookshelf has released a “beta” version of “iPad Programming: A Quick-Start Guide for iPhone Developers” (http://macosg.me/2/33). As you might guess from the title, it shows iPhone developers how to build apps specifically for the iPad. The final version will be US$34.

It’s not for beginners (for beginners should check out “Beginning Mac Programming,” also $34)). This book jumps right in and shows busy developers just what they need to know since the iPad is a different beast, according to the folks at Pragmatic Bookshelf.

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