[DPREVIEW] ADOBE LIGHTROOM 3 REVIEW

When it comes to photo management and editing, many photographers will simply use the software that is bundled with their camera. For most people, this is sufficient enough. However, for those wishing to move beyond basic photo management and editing, there are a number of choices available. One of the most popular applications for the PC is Adobe Lightroom. If you are a Mac user, you have the added complexity of Apple Aperture, offering a very familiar set of features.

Both Lightroom and Aperture have recently been updated to version 3, and now offer very similar functionality.

For those looking to get an un-biased and well written review of Lightroom 3, DPReview have published a comprehensive review.

WELCOME TO DIGITALOPIA

This site has taken a number of twists and turns over the last few years, including me taking some time off for my own personal diversions for work and family.

Rather than spread myself over a number of different Web sites, I have decided to concentrate more on Digitalopia, and refocus its content to its original purpose, digital photography. Digitalopia is dedicated to bring digital photographers, both amateurs and professionals alike, access to news, reviews and tutorials across topics a wide range of topics, from advances in DLSR sensor technology, to the latest Mac and Windows backup solutions, or to fine tuning your digital RAW workflow.

I will also be covering the role the iPad (and other tablet style devices) will have on digital photography. Whilst not really being used by professional photographers, we are seeing a surge in usage by amateurs and pro-sumers.

One area that I will be working on, initially as a side project, but hopefully becoming more regular, is the development of ebooks and comprehensive tutorials and guides. I am yet to full develop the idea, but initial thoughts are for eBooks on the popular photo editing and management software such as those bundled with most cameras or more professional tools such as Apple Aperture and Adobe Lightroom. Time will see how this plays out, and I will be keeping your updated as to my progress.

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