After 3 months, nVidia has finally released a new WHQL-certified driver for its GeForce GPUs. Version 270.61 supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500-series desktop GPUs as well as ION desktop GPUs. Running a GTX570, my first impression of this new driver is that it significantly improves performance of certain aspects of Capture One 6.1 – particularly image preview generation. Previously – using driver set 266.58 – preview generation was just slow enough to be annoying, if not a hindrance to my workflow.
The local adjustment feature is now quite responsive, as is the new keystone correction feature. Overall, the more I use it, the more I like the latest iteration of Capture One. With the promise of improved performance over time through driver updates and software service releases, the experience should only get better.
You can download the latest drivers from nVidia by using this widget or by visiting the nVidia website here. For release notes for the 270 series of drivers, click here.
If you have a chance to try this driver with Capture One or Photoshop CS5, I’d love to get your opinion. Feel free to comment.
Phase One has just issued a second service release its for Capture One RAW workflow software. Release 6.1.1 addresses a few minor bugs and adds additional camera support. 
