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Information on the Sale of "SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows/Mac English)"

December 2, 2014
Ichikawa soft laboratory Co., Ltd.

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Ichikawa soft laboratory (location: Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi; President: Yoshikuni Ichikawa) has released a standard edition of the digital development software "SILKYPIX Developer Studio" series English version of "SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows/Mac)."

You can purchase a license for the English version of "SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows/Mac)" from Ichikawa soft laboratory's online store (http://www.isl.co.jp/shop_v2e/).

About SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6

The latest Standard Edition with SILKYPIX’s Latest High-quality RAW Development Engine. Packed with new functions, this Standard Edition brings even greater quality at an affordable price.

SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.0 has the latest RAW developing engine installed, and is on sale after a huge update, with 45 new functions added on the heels of the higher-ranked Pro Series.
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 offers the latest noise reduction “NR5” in this series, with new noise reduction effects that suppress side effects such as “dimmed photographs” and “falling chroma.” And with the “Dynamic Default” function, the appropriate amount of noise reduction is applied when RAW data is open, without having to make adjustments. In addition, the higher-ranked Pro series comes equipped with automatic corrections such as “Dodging” and “HDR,” on partial brightness, all of which have received high evaluations. You can make beautiful photographs from all kinds of photography scenes.

Sale Price for a SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows/Mac English) License

Regular Sale Price

- Regular Sale Price:
¥15,000 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥16,200

Upgrade Price

- Upgrade Price (For SILKYPIX Developer Studio series customers):
¥9,000 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥9,720
[Products that can be upgraded]
  • SILKYPIX Developer Studio 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.0
  • SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro / Pro5
  • SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro5 for Panasonic

* Customers with the SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro6 also purchased SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 at the same price as the upgrade price.

Special Discount Price

- Special Discount Price (For SILKYPIX bundle version customers):
¥12,000 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥12,960
[List of SILKYPIX bundle versions]
  • CASIO - SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.0 for CASIO
  • FUJIFILM - RAW FILE CONVERTER EX powered by SILKYPIX
  • PANASONIC - SILKYPIX Developer Studio SE
  • PENTAX RICOH - SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.0 LE (for PENTAX)
  • TAMRON - SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.0 for TAMRON
  • You can register 2 computers with 1 license of SILKYPIX Studio 6.
  • This license is the same Windows / Mac OS.

We are also holding the SILKYPIX’s 10th Anniversary Campaign (through Dec. 24, 2014) for more special deals.

To celebrate the SILKYPIX’s 10th Anniversary, the ISL Online Store is holding a special campaign where you can purchase SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows / Mac OS in English) at a price reduced from the regular price from when sales began through Dec. 24, 2014.

Campaign Price

- New License:
¥9,074 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥9,800
- Upgrade Price (For SILKYPIX Developer Studio series customers):
¥6,000 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥6,480
- Special Discount Price (For SILKYPIX bundle version customers):
¥7,870 (tax not included)
* tax included price: ¥8,500

* Customers who purchase the SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6 Download Version (Windows / Mac OS in English) cannot purchase SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro6 at the upgrade price through Jan. 6, 2015. (It can be purchased from Jan. 7, 2015.)

The main features of SILKYPIX Developer Studio 6

Easy to use interface

A balance of functions required for editing photographs is included, corresponding to a change in interface which is easy to use. In addition, it is compatible with the display layout that matches with the editing environment you use. You can easily use it on a wide variety of scenes, from notebook computers to large LCD monitors.

Compatibility with JPEG and TIFF

Using the SILKYPIX RAW Bridge Function, you can make accurate corrections for high quality by expanding JPEG and TIFF image data to 16bit and adjusting them like with RAW data.

Image Processing Image for Both Processing Speed and High Quality Levels

The program has been optimized for maximum speed without losing any image quality from SILKYPIX’s special characteristics such as "smooth tones," "high resolution" and "excellent color reproduction."

Color Management Functions

The product comes equipped with Monitor Color Management and Color Management when Printing. Colors on the monitor and when printing come closer on a calibrated environment.

System requirements

Windows

Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista (64bit version recommended)
CPU Intel® Pentium4 or higher, or AMD Athron64 or higher processor
Internal RAM 2GB or more RAM(4GB or higher recommended)
HDD Hard disk drive with capacity of 10GB or more
Display Display that supports screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher

Mac OS

Operating System Mac OS X v.10.6.8-v10.10 (64bit compatible)
CPU Intel® Core 2 Duo or higher processor
Internal RAM 2GB or more RAM (4GB or higher recommended)
HDD 10GB of Available hard-disk space or more
Display Display that supports screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher

List of New Functions on SILKYPIX Dveloper Studio 6
(only some of the representative functions)

Improved Performance

Optimizing compatibility with Native 64bitOS and multi-core CPUs, we have achieved high speed processing by utilizing the latest technology to the maximum.

Improved Noise Reduction Performance

Noise reduction effects when taking highly sensitive photographs has been improved thanks to progress in noise reduction. It has also suppressed the side effects of noise reduction such as dimming in photographs.
This makes it possible to finish high quality photographs even in highly sensitive photography.
In addition, noise is reduced when RAW data is open using the "Dynamic Default" function equipped to apply appropriate noise reduction automatically, depending on the ISO sensitivity of the camera when taking photographs.

Development process/Output process
Auto dodging HDR Automatic level correction
Unsharp mask during preview Fringe removal Reduce Moiré
Black level tool Imprinting the date Image properties (IPTC/GPS)
Batch development    
Displays
Folder tree Navigator Multi-preview mode (side by side)
3 column correspondence to controls Individual displays of JPEG / TIFF with the same name  
Others
Support for AVX2
(Windows only)
Native 64bit support  

Compatible Cameras

"SILKYPIX Developer Studio" is compatible with various cameras with a wide range of RAW development, and has an established reputation for becoming quickly compatible with new models.
As new camera models often become compatible at a fairly rapid pace, please see our website for the latest information.
*This is not a guarantee of compatibility with any particular camera.

Features of the SILKYPIX Sereies

"SILKYPIX Developer Studio" is software for developing high quality pictures as you imagine from RAW data shot on digital cameras.
What kind of high quality images can you obtain by using the strong capabilities on your computer? Some of the demerits specific to digital cameras that were thought to be inevitable, for example, unnatural edges on high chroma color borders, false colors on portions with a fine structure and color noise in highly sensitive shots, have thoroughly been brought under control, resulting in both higher resolution and color distinction. The name SILKYPIX comes from our aim to produce silky smooth natural photographs.

Contact

Company name Ichikawa soft laboratory Co., Ltd.
Location Makuhari Techno garden Bldg.CD5F,1-3, Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-city,Chiba 261-8501 Japan
E-mail info_english@isl.co.jp