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About Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.3
This update extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ‘09 for the following cameras:

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Olympus E-PL1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Samsung NX10
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Sony Alpha NEX-3
Sony Alpha NEX-5

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This update extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’09 for the following cameras:

Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D / Kiss X4
Leica S2
Olympus E-450
Olympus E-600
Olympus E-620
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450

It also addresses RAW processing issues for the following cameras:

Canon EOS 30D
Pentax K-x
Pentax K-7

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With the recent release of the Leica S2 we are proud to announce that Trams will be a leading supplier of Leica S2 systems in the UK.
Leica has a long history of focusing on perception and has developed innovative camera solutions that afford a unique seeing experience.
The LEICA S2’s excellence is based not only on [...]

New adjustment tools
Aperture now has a curves adjustment  tool in professional digital photography. It can punch up colors, put contrast in the right places, and add pop to even the most stubborn of shots. Better yet, Apple’s implementation of it here is brilliant, with the ability to focus in on the shadow part of the [...]

Apple has released ProKit 5.1 for Leopard and Snow Leopard via their Software Update utility and website. This update fixes issues with user interface software resources that are shared by Apple’s professional applications. The issues addressed include:

Corrected an issue with improper scrolling behavior.
Resolved memory leaks for improved performance.
Addressed layout of interface elements [...]