Adobe Systems is offering an update to the free Photoshop Camera RAW plug-in. The Camera RAW 4.1 update incorporates features such as noise reduction, sharpening tools and RAW file support for 13 additional camera models and camera backs. The update also builds on the RAW file support integrated in the Photoshop products.

The Camera RAW 4.1 plug-in supports the same functionality for TIFF and JPEG files, and lets professionals import and manipulate RAW data. Additionally, the plug-in supports 13 digital cameras, including cameras from Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Olympus, Olympus, Sigma, Phase One H 20, H 25, H 30 and Phase One P 45. Camera RAW 4.1 also adds support to camera backs from Phase One.

Included in the update is a free Adobe DNG converter that helps translate all Photoshop-supported RAW photo formats into the universal DNG file format. The Camera RAW 4.1 plug-in also comes packaged with Photoshop CS3 and as a free download for users of Photoshop CS3, Photoshop Elements 4.01 and Photoshop Elements 5.0. Visit adobe.com for more information.