Software of the Year:
Nik Silver efex Pro 2
Like black-and-white photos? Then you’ve got to get your hands on Nik
Silver Efex Pro 2, the best black-and-white conversion tool we’ve tried.
Though it hasn’t changed massively from the previous version, Silver
Efex Pro 2 features a revamped interface that’s easier to use with more
control; has faster performance overall; improved image quality thanks
to a new black-and-white conversion algorithm; and features new
image borders with edge randomization that are a blast to use.
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iPad aPP of the Year:
adobe touch apps
Apple’s iPad changed the way photographers did business
in 2011. There were tons of photo portfolio apps available
and we picked our top ten back in September (http://bit.
ly/reIHln). But for image editing, we choose the Adobe
Touch Apps as our favorites. As we went to press, they
include Adobe Easel, Adobe Nav and Adobe Color Lava, all
of which do a good job matching the intuitiveness and fun
of the iPad with the deep editing skills of Photoshop. We
can’t wait to see what else Adobe has in the pipeline for
tablet computing.
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Bag of the Year:
think tank Photo Speed freak V2.0
Think Tank Photo’s bags and packs are designed by pros for pros and they never
fail to impress with their understated designs and supreme usability. The
Speed Freak V2.0 is the middle-size bag in a trio of “Speed Convertibles,”
which easily convert from a shoulder bag to a belt pack, depending on
your needs or shooting situation. The Speed Freak has a soft,
kidney-shaped design so it comfortably hugs your body
and the bag’s flip-top lid opens away from you so you
can easily get at your gear. Though it’s a small bag,
it can fit two standard-size DSLRs with two to three
large zoom lenses. Smart thinking.
