This morning the Apple store was down. After yesterdays 10.5.2 update that added raw support for new cameras but Aperture not seeing them, a update was imminent. Now it's out as a $99 dollar upgrade.
Over 100 new features in Aperture 2, including:
- Image adjustment controls such as Highlight Recovery, Definition, Vibrancy, and Vignette
- Retouch tool with soft-edged brush to remove unwanted elements from photos.
- Next-generation RAW image processing for highest-quality images
- Quick Preview mode for rapid-fire photo browsing
- Simplified user interface that maximizes screen space and provides direct access to your iPhoto library from within Aperture
- Integration with .Mac Web Gallery to instantly publish your photos, allowing visitors to view and download images.
For those who recently purchased Aperture, here's what Apple says:
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 (shipping and handling).
On Tuesday, Feb 12
For me it will be $99 so I have to think hard about doing it... We have a month to think hard. I'll do some more with it and figure it out one way or the other. The upside is this at least moves up the date when I move to Lightroom forever... Or not.
On Tuesday, Feb 12
The 99 is what I'm thinking about too Richard. The exact reason I didn't use my plastic this morning. I want to give this a good run for a while until the new smell wears off. I do agree with you about the move to LR forever though.