X3F_Utilities_v1.5.1.dmg provides a Spotlight importer and QuickLook plugin for the X3F RAW image format. This version is specifically built for Mac OS X Lion. http://www.corpus-callosum.com/software.html
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The colors of love
Photographer; Al Carlay Photography.
Camera; Sigma SD15.
Lens; Sigma 17-50mm OS.
I usually take my trusty Nikon D3s for engagement shoots but for Edward & Karolina and Ben & Tracy, I decided to shoot with my Sigma SD15. Why? because of the foveon colors which are very rich to my eyes and has a certain digital softness that’s very hard to duplicate with my D3s.
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About color and sharpness with SD1 and SPP5
The article below does only apply to the situation with SPP 5.0. The problems mentioned below were corrected in successive new releases. Please see » this article for the current release. In the recent days a lot of discussion has…
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SIGMA SD1 Firmware Ver.1.01 released
Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that firmware Ver.1.01 for the SD1 is now available for download. SIGMA SD1 firmware [Ver.1.01] Benefits of the firmware update Accuracy of the Evaluative Metering has been improved. Corrects the phenomenon of the intermittent…
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This is not a review of the Sigma SD1
There are two simple reasons why I do not want to call this article a review. First of all I am not a reviewer nor a journalist, I’m a photographer. Second reason is that the Sigma SD1 that I had…
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Seascapes by Lea Tippett
Photographer; Lea Tippett
Location; UK
Camera; Sigma SD14
The appearance of spring
Photographer; Ines Mondon
Location; Germany
Camera; Sigma SD14
All with the 150mm EX f2.8 macro
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Sigma SD1 to ship in early June
Today Sigma Corporation announced that it will start shipping its flagship DSLR, the Sigma SD1, in early June. Sigma is now positioning the camera as an alternative to the very expensive medium-format cameras and digital backs. The suggested retail…
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Dutch tulips
Photographer; Bob van Ooik
Location; Grünstadt, Germany
Camera; Sigma SD14
During a lovely sunset I shot some tulips on my balcony. And I thought, while I’m busy collecting material for new posts on X3 magazine I could just as well share this one already with you. All shots were done with the original 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 which has a great macro mode.
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Going close on Mallorca
Photographer; Michael S. Buchholz.
Location; Mallorca, Spain.
Camera; Sigma DP2.
One week before I started into the Mallorca holidays, I switched from the DP1s to the DP2. The main reason for me was the possibility to take pictures with shallow depth of field at maximum aperture. This new experience with the play of DOF fascinated me for many motifs on this beautiful island.
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