Microsoft has released the latest version of its RAW Image Thumbnailer and Viewer for Windows XP adding support for the display of a range of Canon and Nikon digital SLR RAW files.
Microsoft Signs Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement with Nikon
Nikon has entered into a patent cross-licensing agreement with Microsoft covering further development of each company’s current and future product lines.
Microsoft’s Digital Image Suite
Microsoft has released a complete organising, photo editing, sharing and archiving application for digital photographers at an affordable price of $269.95.
Microsoft Releases Windows 7 Beta
Microsoft has released a beta version of its new operating system, Windows 7.
Microsoft & Samsung Enter Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement
Microsoft and Samsung Electronics have announced a patent cross-licensing agreement that will see each company’s patents being used in both companies’ products, according to a report in PMA International’s Newsline.
Microsoft Releases Beta HD Photo Plug-ins
Microsoft has posted a set of beta Photoshop plug-ins for its new HD Photo file format, developed with the help of Adobe Systems, on its downloads website.
Microsoft Launches New Image File Format
With the public release of its new Vista operating system on Tuesday, Microsoft will also launch a new image file format, known as HD Photo.
Microsoft Launches Metadata Viewer
Microsoft has released a new application that allows photographers to add, change and delete common metadata properties for digital photographs from inside Windows Explorer.
Microsoft & Hoya to Cross-License Patents
According to a report in PMA International’s Newsline, the agreement covers digital cameras made by Pentax as well as a broad range of other consumer products each company manufactures and sells.
Microsoft Issues Windows Vista Alert
Microsoft has cautioned photographers who use Canon’s EOS-1D and 1Ds cameras against adding metadata to files opened on certain computers.