Q: Will Adobe continue to provide camera compatibility updates for the RawShooter
products?
A: No, because these products will be discontinued, we will not be focusing our
efforts on any updates.
Q: After the discontinuation of the RawShooter products, which Adobe product will be
the right choice for RawShooter customers?
A: Of course, customers can continue to use the existing RawShooter products
for as long as they like, but they may want to move to another product to gain
compatibility with raw formats from future cameras. The most appropriate Adobe
product for RawShooter users will be Adobe Lightroom, because it provides
efficient raw processing within a photography-centric environment. With its image
management and flexible print and Web output options, Lightroom provides a
more complete workflow than what is currently offered by RawShooter, and its
modular architecture will allow it to expand to do even more in the future. Current
RawShooter customers are encouraged to participate in the free Project:Lightroom
beta program, so that they can make sure that the features they like most about
RawShooter are included in the shipping version of Lightroom. Though only the
Macintosh beta is currently available for download, the Windows beta will be
available soon, and Windows customers are already encouraged to participate in the
online forums to have their wishes known. To participate in the beta, customers can
visit
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/.