Sigma released a firmware update for the DP1 and DP2 Merrill cameras. It brings the features that were introduced on the DP3 Merrill to these two cameras. It also corrects a couple of (minor) bugs. Both cameras now feature the…
Read More… in flight
A picture of a dragonfly in the air is also 100% authentic, no way of cheating here! [dropcap style=”no-background”] I [/dropcap] t is always exciting to try to capture living creatures in their natural behavior. And what can be more natural…
Read MoreNot all white balances are created equal
With Bayer sensor based cameras setting the white balance for a photo is a relatively easy task. You’d normally have two sliders you can adjust to reach the desired balance. Instead of those sliders Sigma Photo Pro has a color…
Read MoreIceland landscape
The highland area is uninhabited with unique landscape and very little vegetation. Pictures from various places around Iceland. Southern part of the island has the biggest glaciers and many beautiful waterfalls. The highland area is uninhabited with unique landscape and…
Read MoreSigma Photo Pro 5.5 released
The RAW conversion software SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5 for Windows and SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5 for Macintosh is now available for download. This new version brings a completely new way of processing RAW data for SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP1 Merrill, DP2…
Read MoreButterflies
Butterflies from the northern part of Finland These photos were taken on Hailuoto island and in Kilpisjärvi in the northern part of Finland during the summer of 2012. PhotographerRaija VäyrynenLocationFinland: Hailuoto island (lat 65.0 lon 24.8) and Kilpisjärvi (lat 69.0…
Read MoreSIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC HSM & DP3 Merrill special site
As part of the new Art family of lenses Sigma introduced an updated version of the 30mm f1.4 lens for APS-C cameras. The optimized design is now also compatible with their new USB Dock and SIGMA Optimization Pro. More information about…
Read MoreAiguille du Midi
From there you have a magnificent view on the Mont Blanc and its surroundings. In the summer of 2011 we spend a week or two in France. On one of the days with nicer weather we took the cable car…
Read MoreSigma DP3 Merrill Compact digital camera
The Sigma DP family of compact cameras today got an exciting new addition. The Sigma DP3 Merrill is mostly identical to its siblings the DP1 & DP2 Merrill except for one important part, the lens. It features a 50mm (75mm…
Read MoreNew lens releases and the Sigma USB Dock
Today Sigma released two previously announced lenses. SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM The first is the SIGMA 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM. A general purpose lens that is the first member of the Contemporary lens line-up. It’s a…
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