The 5.2 update was more than just a maintenance patch; it introduced several high-demand features that improved fine-detail editing and overall consistency:
Support for tethered shooting was expanded to include cameras like the Nikon D7100 and Canon Rebel T5i . Professional Workflow: Beyond Simple Editing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5.2 Final -64 Bit- -ChingLiu- --
A new Smoothness adjustment slider was added to the Detail Panel under Color Noise Reduction. This tool specifically targets low-frequency color mottling artifacts, allowing for cleaner high-ISO images. The maximum size for Smart Previews was increased
The maximum size for Smart Previews was increased to 2560 pixels on the long edge, allowing for better viewing and editing quality when the original high-res files are offline. It now produces more predictable results across different
This update added raw file support for then-new cameras like the Canon EOS 70D, Fujifilm X-M1, and Sony RX100 II , along with numerous new lens profiles to automatically correct distortions.
The "Auto" tone feature was re-engineered for better consistency. It now produces more predictable results across different images and even when applied to different sizes of the same image.