Free Image Data Converter v3.2 Update Reduces High-ISO Image Noise

α (Alpha) digital SLR users can now enjoy even more control over creating beautiful, low noise images with the latest release of Image Data Converter SR v3.2 software. The latest update features new algorithms that significantly reduce image noise at high ISO settings when converting RAW data to JPEG files. Processing is most effective at ISO 800 and higher, delivering impressively natural results with minimized color noise right up to ISO 12800 (depends on DLSR model).

The new algorithm is effective when converting RAW file or cRAW files (depends on DSLR model) to JPEG files produced by all current and previous model digital SLR cameras by Sony (excluding DSLR-A100).

Image Data Converter SR Version 3.2 is part of the Image Data Suite that also includes Image Data Lightbox SR Version 2.2. Supplied free of charge with all new digital SLR cameras by Sony, the enhanced bundle now also offers support for Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

Click here to download the new update from Sony. This is a link that came from Sony Europe that ties back into a download at sony.net. Oddly, Sony’s e-support site doesn’t have it listed. I gave it a shot and was pleased to see it installed the full version hassle free, and I was quite interested in the functionality. The software seems like a good compliment to Photoshop, as it even allows the two programs to work together. What do you think? What would you add?