A major update to the Olympus Master software promises to make the management of digital files ?easier and more enjoyable than ever?. Included with every new Olympus digital camera launched from 2007 onwards, Master 2.0 software offers users a range of new and improved features.

Incorporating a special Quick Start Guide, the software comes with additional features for complete beginners, while a timeline feature arranges photos chronologically so that files can be located much faster.

More advanced users are catered for with a Histogram function and a Colour Management adjustment facility. In addition, the software now also boasts the facility to receive Olympus RSS feeds. This means subscribed users can be kept updated on the latest news from Olympus.

New add-ons also include a ‘Muvee Pack,’ which enables fun videos be created from images and clips, while an advanced ‘Studio Pack’ is primarily aimed at supporting the requirements of pro and semi-pro users. Both packs are included in the software bundle as 15-day free trials, while keys to unlock each application are available for purchase online ?for approximately £35 and £65 respectively.

Users with an Olympus xD-Picture Card and serial key can additionally download an xD Pack software free of charge. This provides extra functions to enhance the photo experience, including 3D and new Art effects.

‘Master 2.0 will ship with all Olympus digital cameras launched from 2007 onwards and is compatible with both Windows (up to Vista) and Mac (up to OS X Tiger) operating systems.

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