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Capture One PRO is a RAW workflow software designed for the professional photographer. Capture One allows you to load in RAW files from the most commonly used DSLR cameras or shoot tethered to the computer. Capture One is renowned for producing exceptional image quality with fine details, accurate colors and virtually no noise, and that is why Capture One is used and recommended by professional photographers around the world.
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What’s New in Capture One
Phase One's newest software, Capture One 5.1.2, is now available for download. Phase One rebuilt the software to allow for more advanced features, timely software updates, and improved image quality.
Click here for licensing information for existing Capture One users.
Capture One 5 PRO/DB: New Feature Highlights
Enhancements From 5.1.1 to 5.1.2
Expression Media Support:
Additional Camera Tethered Support:
Additional Camera File Support:
Enhancements From 5.1 to 5.1.1
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Enhancements from 5.0 to 5.1
Additional Camera Tethered Support from 5.1 to 5.1.1:
Additional Camera Tethered Support from 5.0 to 5.1.1:
Additional Camera File Support from 5.1 to 5.1.1:
Additional Camera File Support from 5.0 to 5.1:
Technical Specifications
System Requirements: Capture One 5.1.2 may run on other and older equipment than what is listed below. However, to ensure the best possible results we recommend that your computer at least conforms to the following specifications:
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Download Capture One 5.1.2 for Mac
Apple® Macintosh®:
• Intel-based Macs
• 2 GB of RAM
• At least 10 GB of free hard disk space
• Calibrated color monitor with 1280 x 800, 24 bit resolution at 96dpi screen ruling
• Mac OS X 10.6, 10.5.8 or later
• Flash is required to view the video on the Welcome Screen.
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Download Capture One 5.1.2 for Windows
• Intel® Pentium® 4 or better
• 2 GB of RAM
• At least 10 GB of free hard disk space
• Calibrated color monitor with 1280 x 800, 24 bit resolution at 96dpi screen ruling
• Windows XP® SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7®
• Microsoft® .NET Framework version 3.5 Service Pack 1 Redistributable package
• In case you do not already have this installed, Capture One will initiate installation of this for you.
• A PDF reader is needed to access the help file.
• Flash is required to view the video on the Welcome Screen.
The above hardware specifications are to be considered as minimum requirements. If you work with high resolution camera systems or simply want to optimize the performance, please follow the recommendations below:
• Using processor with multiple cores, e.g. Intel CoreTM Duo or better
• Having 4 GB of RAM or more
• Plenty of hard disk space for your images!
• A fast hard disk
• For tethered shooting with Phase One digital backs ensure that your system complies with the following recommendations:
o Sufficient Firewire power supply, i.e. 10W is required, which is more than what many laptops are able to supply.
o Activate “Force Battery” setting in Digital Back when using host computer with insufficient Firewire power supply.
o Use the 4.5 m Phase One Firewire cable
You need an Internet connection when activating Capture One PRO and Capture One 5.1.2. An Internet connection is not needed for Capture One DB.
Click here for detailed technical information including Known Issues.
Licensing Information - For Existing Capture One Users
Is this a chargeable upgrade?
For those using Capture One DB, this upgrade is free of charge. No code or Internet access necessary to upgrade.
For those using Capture One PRO, this upgrade may or may not be free of charge. This will be based on when you purchased the software. If you don't know, go to www.phaseone.com and log in to your account. Click on My Account and then License Management.
For those using Capture One LE, this upgrade is chargeable. If your code was purchased to work with Capture One 3 the cost is $129.
For those using Capture One 4 (limited version), this upgrade is chargeable. If your code was purchased to work with Capture One 4 the cost is $99.
Should I upgrade?
As always we recommend waiting for a short period of time to lapse in case of any issues that were not found during the beta test period before bringing it into full production. If you have more then one machine and want to try the new software please do so.
*Important Note: Capture One 5 writes over Capture One 4.
What do I need to do?
Once you have decided that you would like to keep using Capture One 5 or the 30 day trial period has ended, you will need to either validate your product key or upgrade. If you have a free upgrade, the software will recognize it and you do not need to do anything. If you do not know if you have a free upgrade you can check your product key on the Phase One Web Site. Go to www.phaseone.com and log in to your account. Click on My Account and then License Management. If it is determined that you need to pay for an upgrade, go to www.phaseone.com, click on Software, and follow the prompts to purchase the upgrade. We are offering DT Clients a 10% dicount on upgrades. Be sure to enter our promo code: DT2009
