COPENHAGEN -- Aug. 30 -- Phase One today announced the beta release of Capture One 4 -- the next generation of Capture One 3 LE -- Raw workflow software that helps professional photographers to achieve superior image quality.

Capture One 4 is a new application building on cutting-edge technology, a new architecture and what users found best from previous generations of Capture One.

The first look at the newly architected software is available now at no cost until Nov. 1. All existing customers can benefit from Capture One 4 -- both the beta version and the final version will be available to LE and PRO customers free of charge.

Capture One 4 is available for Windows XP (SP2) and Vista and Mac OS 10.4.8 (or higher) platforms. Please consult the beta release notes for information on known limitations and how to provide beta feedback. For download instructions, beta release notes, list of cameras supported and to learn more about Capture One 4, please visit the company Web site at http://www.phaseone.com/4. Additional information is available on the Capture One 4 FAQ.

About Phase One

Phase One is the world's leading provider of digital image capture and workflow management technology. Phase One P+ Series digital backs open new possibilities, putting the focus back on the moment of image capture. Phase One Capture One software helps streamline the capture and post- production process. Supporting dSLR, medium and large-format photographic equipment, Phase One products are renowned for their superior quality, flexibility and speed -- enabling pro photographers to realize their most subtle and most complex visions without compromise. Phase One is an employee-owned company based Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai. For more information about the products, visit the Phase One Web site on http://www.phaseone.com.