Adobe has released the second public beta for the upcoming Lightroom 3. Details and links to download are here.

Looks like Adobe is on track for the release of Lightroom 3, the popular photo editing software, in early 2010. The next version of Lightroom will include significant performance upgrades and many new features. There is a public Beta for Lightroom 3 and lots of information available here.

I’ve been getting questions from people about whether to start using the Beta. My answer: it depends. Read more…

I’m writing a new book about Lightroom 3 for my publisher, Wiley. It’s called Lightroom 3: Streamlining your Digital Photography Process and is a follow up to my previous book on version 2. Expected release Feb/March 2010. Stay tuned…

Last night Adobe announced the availability of the public beta version of Lightroom 3.

This upgrade will feature a number of significant improvements to Lightrooms’ performance and functionality. For example, the Import process has been completely revamped to make it easier to get your files into Lightroom. Publish Collections features have been added to make it easier to share your work with others. The Develop module has seen some changes with the addition of more noise and grain tools as well as a new Effects panel. And this is all just the beginning!

For more info on the beta release keep an eye on Lightroom Journal.

To download the beta installer, click here.