Powerful New Image Editing Tools and a Value-Packed Basic Version

COPENHAGEN, February 22, 2010— Phase One today released Capture One 5.1, the powerful raw conversion, workflow and image editing application. The basic version now features both a simplified workspace and ‘pro’ image-editing options; Capture One 5.1 PRO comes with new tools for advanced noise reduction and image editing efficiency.

Free to existing Capture One 5.x/5.x PRO owners, this value-packed service release extends raw image support to Nikon D3s, Canon 1D Mark IV, Sony A500, Sony A550 and a wide range of Leaf digital backs – this, in addition to its support for more than 170 different raw file formats (and growing).

“Capture One is built on the industry’s best raw conversion engine,” said Carsten H. Olsen, Phase One product manager for Capture One,” and our goal is to deliver the best quality image results with the most responsive application performance on the planet.”

Capture One 5.1 basic version delivers more value, with:

• Added “pro” features such as a basic color editor for selective color adjustment, possibility to add keywords and image information, as well as the clarity tool which is ideal for optimizing portrait images;

• Easier start-up for new users;

• A new simplified workspace with just the tools needed to create ready-to-use images with a few clicks.

According to photographer Jens Honoré, “With more pro cameras producing high-quality raw files, the choice of raw converter is key to image quality.”

Capture One 5.1 PRO adds the following powerful image-editing tools:

• One-click spot removal: the fastest and most efficient way to remove imperfections in images;

• Advanced Noise reduction: to enhance the quality of high ISO images;

• Negative Clarity: to smooth the surface on portrait images;

• Inverted Color Editor Selection: to create a nearly monochromatic image and emphasize one or more colors;

• Improved metadata functionality;

• Handle large volume shoots even faster with new and enhanced workflow accelerators.

Capture One 5.1 / 5.1 PRO adds camera file support for:

• Leaf Aptus II 8 (preliminary)

• Leaf Aptus 75S, Aptus 65S, Aptus 54S

• Leaf Afi 7, Afi 6, Afi 5

• Leaf Aptus 75, Aptus 65, Aptus 22, Aptus 17

• Sony Alpha DSLR-A500

• Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

• Canon 1D Mark IV

• Nikon D3s

For a complete list of camera files supported, please see: http://www.phaseone.com/en/Software/Capture-One-5-Pro/FAQ.aspx

More tethered shooting support
Capture One 5.1 also extends what is already the industry’s broadest support for tethered shooting.

Capture One 5.1 PRO/DB add tethered support for the following digital backs/cameras:

• Leaf Aptus II 10, Aptus II 7, Aptus II 6, Aptus II 5

• Leaf Afi II 10, Afi II 7, Afi II 6

And Capture One 5.1 PRO adds tethered support for the following cameras:

• Canon EOS 7D, Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

• Nikon D3S

• Leaf Aptus 75S, Aptus 65S, Aptus 54S

• Leaf Afi 7, Afi 6, Afi 5

• Leaf Aptus 75, Aptus 65, Aptus 22, Aptus 17

For a complete list of tethered camera support, please see: http://www.phaseone.com/en/Software/Capture-One-5-Pro/FAQ.aspx

For complete Capture One 5.1 product details, please see http://www.phaseone.com/5

Pricing and availability

Extended trial version
People who downloaded a trial of Capture One 5 will get another 30 days to try out Capture One 5.1.

Capture One 5.1 is available in three versions: Capture One 5.1, Capture One 5.1 DB and Capture One 5.1 PRO; each version is localized for Chinese (simplified), Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Swedish.

Capture One 5.1/5.1 PRO is a free service release to existing Capture One 5.x/5.x PRO owners. Current Capture One 4 PRO customers can upgrade to Capture One 5.1 PRO for 99 USD and 69 EUR. Existing Capture One 4 customers can upgrade to Capture One 5.1 PRO for 299 USD and 199 EUR. Please visit Phase One’s Online Store for other upgrade options and free trials.

System Requirements
Capture One 5.1 for Microsoft® Windows® requires at least an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free hard disk space as well as Windows XP® SP3, Windows Vista® SP2 or Windows 7®.

Capture One 5.1 for Apple® Macintosh® requires at least an Intel-based Mac, 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free hard disk space as well as Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or Mac OS X 10.5.8.

About Phase One
Phase One is the world’s leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One’s Capture One software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. For more information about the products, visit the Phase One web site on www.phaseone.com.

Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai.

Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One A/S. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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