Adobe releases Lightroom 3

Adobe has released Lightroom 3, the latest version of its popular photography workflow management and raw processing software. This new version is filled with a number of improvements and new tools, including support for DSLR video files, improved noise reduction and image sharpening features, and profile-based lens correction–a feature that was rolled-out for Photoshop users in the recent Camera Raw 6.1 update.

A number of other improvements are also included in this release: Lightroom’s overall performance speed has been increased to keep up with constantly growing library and image file sizes. Photographers can design and add custom watermarks to their images. Slideshow tools have been improved as well–it’s now possible to include custom soundtracks on slideshows and export them as video files in a variety of sizes, up to 1080p. Over in the Print screen, new tools allow users to create and print (or save as JPEG) custom picture layouts, and even save a layout as a preset.

One of Lightroom 3′s most anticipated new features is tethered capture. Photographers can now connect a supported camera directly to their computer, open Lightroom 3, and have images instantly imported into any folder on their computer or network while they shoot.  A full list of supported cameras can be found on Adobe’s site.

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