Aperture 2.0 Released

The Apple Store (U.S.) - Aperture 2 -

Aperture 2 gives photographers incredible tools to manage massive libraries, speed through photo edits, make essential image adjustments, and deliver photos online and in print using one simple, integrated workflow. Whether you shoot RAW or JPEG, Aperture lets you get the most out of your photography.

Optimized for speed, while more intuitive and accessible, Aperture 2.0 has been released at a lowered price of $199 USD. I’ve been hooked on Lightroom 1.3 these past few months, and my entire 2006/2007 image archives are stored in a Lightroom library.

Could Aperture 2.0 sway me back from Lightroom? I’m looking forward to playing with it and passing judgement.

Comments

  1. #1

    Allan

    Yay I’m the first to write! :)

    Glenn, I’ve been using Lightroom too, just downloaded the trial and I’ll play with it later.

    Sincerely,
    Allan.

  2. #2

    Allan

    Glenn

  3. #3

    Erik J. Barzeski → nslog.com

    I still don’t like that Lightroom doesn’t keep my files in a database. I don’t want to have to muck with folders and files.

    A lot of Aperture’s negatives were righted today (like speed, targeted adjustments, some UI improvements), but Lightroom still has the lead in some areas (and is even further behind in some others).

  4. #4

    Aidan → www.jon4lakers.com

    Looks likes alot of fun other then the fact that it is $199.

  5. #5

    Justin

    This aperture has increased the speed by alot!

  6. #6

    Jack

    Glenn; I have to comment on your recent posts. You seem to be just regurgitating media from other sources, without adding that ‘personal’ touch that you pride yourself in, and that you have applied in many of your previous post.

    This is not an attack, just my two cents. I don’t want to see this blog go that way, after being a reader for such a long time.

  7. #7

    Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com

    Jack - this is just something I’m starting to tie into the site. It’s much like John Grubers linked list. I will still be posting feature articles on the same basis, and the Linked List will be tied in a little better with the new design revision.

  8. #8

    Jack

    Well, that’s good to hear.

    I also look forward to the design revision.

  9. #9

    Timbo → www.graphicgraffiti.com.au/v3

    Finally! Apple have FINALLY updated their professional photographic workflow application. I’ve been waiting so long!

  10. #10

    Michael Mistretta → michaelmistretta.com

    Aperture 2.0 is the first really fast version of Aperture. It made me switch from iPhoto to Aperture, and from shooting JPEG to shooting RAW. I’m really loving it.

  11. #11

    Jack Archer → www.jack-archer.com

    Downloaded the 30-day trial…not all that impressed. As a very casual photographer, I use my camera mostly for social events and I find Lightroom easier to navigate and more aesthetically pleasing. However, I’m just gonna stick with the simplicity and integration of iPhoto for now — as it does everything I really need.

  12. #12

    Allan

    Jack, I am of your opinion, I am not impressed with a few minor changes that Aperture 1 should have out of the box. Aperture 2 includes a few tools that in my opinion aren’t better than Lightroom’s one.

    Conclusion: Aperture 2 had minor changes that should had been in the first version of Apple’s professional photographic workflow. In my opinion, Adobe Lightroom wins the battle… and I can wait for a update for Lightroom that could make the UI a bit more convivial to work with.

    Sincerely,
    Allan S.

  13. #13

    Henning → www.firstofall.net

    I’ve downloaded trials for both, and as a newbie, I must say I like Aperture 2 better. Both apps are a bit confusing at first, but Lightroom continues to stay that way even after a week’s worth of usage. Aperture, however, is already one of my favourite apps - and I’m not even a professional photographer!

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