Published on 11/6/2006

ACD Systems has announced the release of a beta

software update for their popular ACDSee® Pro Photo Manager. The anticipated update adds RAW format support for 30 new digital cameras, including the Canon Digital Rebel XTi, Nikon D80, and Sony DSLR-A100. The ACDSee software was on display earlier this week at the PhotoPlus Expo. Registered users of ACDSee Pro are free to download the software update from ACDSee's website.

ACDSee Pro Photo Manager RAW Format Update

ACD Systems has announced the release of a beta software update for their popular ACDSee® Pro Photo Manager. The anticipated update adds RAW format support for 30 new digital cameras, including the Canon Digital Rebel XTi, Nikon D80, and Sony DSLR-A100. The ACDSee software was on display earlier this week at the PhotoPlus Expo. Registered users of ACDSee Pro are free to download the software update from ACDSee's website.

Official Press Release

ACDSee Pro Photo Manager Gives Professional Photographers Total Control Over Their Workflow with public beta RAW Format Support.

Professional software helps photographers confidently manage their workflow

ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA), today announced a public beta software release which updates ACDSee® Pro Photo Manager, adding support for the newest RAW formats.

Developed specifically for the professional photographer, ACDSee Pro will be showcased from November 2-4 at PhotoPlus Expo, Booth #1212, in New York. ACDSee Pro delivers advanced functionality designed to streamline the workflow of professional photographers, while incorporating the speed and organizing capabilities synonymous with ACDSee software solutions.

“Once again, our commitment to working closely with professional photographers yields support for the newest digital cameras”, said Doug Vandekerkhove, CEO of ACD Systems.

The enhancement delivers RAW format support for more than 30 new cameras from major manufacturers including:

Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi
Sony DSLR-A100
Nikon D80 and D2Xs
Pentax K100D and K110D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50

The ACDSee RAW update beta also includes support for cameras from Creo Leaf, Olympus, Leica, Samsung, and Fujifilm. For the complete list, see below or at http://www.acdsee.com/products/acdseepro/rawformats.

ACDSee Pro is a single platform where professional photographers view, process, edit, organize, catalog, publish and archive their growing digital photo collections. Key features include advanced workflow functionality, support for DNG (Digital Negative Specification) and the latest RAW formats, RAW processing capability, batch IPTC editing, powerful color management functionality and professional publishing options.

Visit the ACDSee Booth #1212 during PhotoPlus Expo, November 2-4, for detailed information and product demonstrations, or visit www.acdseepro.com.

Pricing and Availability
The RAW format beta update for ACDSee is available immediately as a free update to registered users of ACDSee Pro at www.acdsee.com/support.

Supported Formats Newly Added

Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi
Creo Aptus 17
Creo Aptus 22
Creo Aptus 65
Creo Aptus 75
Creo Cantare
Creo Leaf HDR
Creo Valeo 6
Creo Valeo 11
Creo Valeo 17
Creo Valeo 22
Creo Volare
Leica V-LUX 1
Leica D-LUX 2
Leica D-LUX 3
Leica Digilux 3
Leica DMR
Sony DSLR-A100
Nikon CoolPix 8400
Nikon D80
Nikon D2Xs
Fujifilm FinePix S5100
Fujifilm FinePix S9600
Olympus SP 350
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1
Pentax K110D
Pentax K100D
Pentax ist DL2
Samsung Pro 815

About ACD Systems
Headquartered in British Columbia since 1993, ACD Systems International Inc. (TSX: ASA) is one of the world's leading developers and marketers of digital imaging software, including the renowned ACDSee image management tool and Canvas, an advanced cross-platform technical illustration and graphics program. ACD has delivered value to a global marketplace through Internet distribution and through partnerships with manufacturers and developers. ACD has millions of consumer and business users and over 33,000 corporate customers including many Fortune 500 companies. For further details, please visit us at our corporate web site: http://www.acdsystems.com/.
ACD, ACD Systems and ACDSee are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems Ltd. are used under license by ACD Systems of America, Inc. Canvas is a trademark or registered trademark of ACD Systems of America, Inc. in Canada, the United States, or certain other jurisdictions. Trademarks of ACD Systems of America, Inc. are used under license by ACD Systems Ltd.