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For all the Mac based digital photographers out there, Phase One has released Capture One DSLR Pro (C1Pro) for Mac OSX. They have a free trial download available as well.
I know Jeremy at Antipixel, among others, was looking for C1Pro to come out on Mac. I just wish I could afford to get it myself ($599), as it is by far the most versatile software available for converting RAW images from DSLR cameras. There are other good packages available (such as Breezebrowser which I use—it is definitely no slouch, and very affordable too.) but none of them have the extensive, yet intuitive—at least for me— controls and smooth workflow that C1Pro have. If you have a DSLR and have the budget for it, C1Pro is definitely worth trying out. If your budget is more like mine, then Breezbrowser ($45) and Phase One’s Capture 1 LE ($99) are good choices. Actually they have enough differing and complimentary features that you might find yourself enjoying both of them. But for sheer image control C1Pro is king.