Breeze Systems has released version 1.5 of its DSLR Remote Pro software for controlling Canon digital SLRs remotely from a Windows computer. The new software can display a live view from a connected EOS 40D or 1D Mark III, giving users the ability to remotely autofocus, focus manually, and use other camera controls. The live image can be magnified on the computer screen to allow fine control over focus, and live viewing can be used with the software’s onion-skinning function to help align images for panoramas and stop-motion animation. Breeze Systems plans to add similar live-view support for the 1Ds Mark III later in 2007.

DSLR Remote Pro 1.5 is available as a free download to registered users who purchased a previous version of the software within the last year. New users can download the program for $95 or as a free trial from Breeze Systems’ Web site. BreezeBrowser Pro owners can buy the program for $75 until the end of October 2007.

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