Recently Sigma released a firmware update, v1.04, for the sdQuattro. Amongst the list of improvements and bug fixes was the added functionality of saving files in the DNG format. A feature introduced for Sigma’s cameras with its big brother the sdQuattroH. The…
Read MoreSigma Booth at Photokina 2016
As tradition has it we also this year visited Sigma’s booth at Photokina 2016. A booth that really showed Sigma’s new position in the world of photography. The rather large booth had a great premium feel to it, reflecting the quality…
Read MoreMy alternative dp1 Quattro workflow
As is generally known Sigma Photo Pro (SPP) is not the fastest Raw converter available. Certain functions do take rather long to take effect which makes working on a bigger projects a daunting task. In addition I have found that…
Read MoreSurprise, surprise. The Sigma SD Quattro
Sigma was expected to introduce new gear as they do every year at the CP+ photo fair. What was not expected was a successor to the SD1. And definitely not two models at the same time. But that is exactly what they…
Read MoreThe current state of soft- and firmware
Sigma has been updating their software and firmware more often than this site has been updated. Therefore I thought it might be a good idea to list where we stand today. SPP Sigma Photo Pro is now at 6.3.2 for both…
Read MoreSuper Moon Eclipse 2015
Last week we had a completely clear sky to enjoy the super moon eclipse. It did cost me one night of sleep but it was worth it, what a spectacular view. Sigma SD1 with 120-300 f2.8 OS. All handheld and manual focus.…
Read MoreSomething new, something old
Something new, something old Dropped by the Audi Forum in Neckarsulm the other day to pick up something and have a cup of coffee with my contactperson there. As she was still busy I killed the waiting time by shooting around a…
Read MoreThree generations
This has been one grey winter over at our place. And that unfortunately meant that we couldn’t really put the Sigma dp1 Quattro through its paces. High iso scenarios are not the ideal circumstances for the dp1 Quattro as we…
Read MoreSigma dp1 Quattro in the house
Just the other day we received our Sigma dp1 Quattro. After my positive experiences with the dp2 Quattro I was very much looking forward to try out the wider version. On the Merrill series it was the dp2 that I liked the…
Read MoreSigma Photo Pro 6.1 released
SIGMA Photo Pro 6.1.0 for Windows and SIGMA Photo Pro 6.1.0 for Macintosh are now available for download. This latest version is compatible with the RAW data taken by the SIGMA dp Quattro series and now also with all other…
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