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Sigma SD1 flagship digital SLR

Cuzzy — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:26:46 +0000

Sigma, the Japanese company best known for its lenses, announced an overhauled effort Tuesday to expand to camera making as well with an SLR called the SD1 due to ship in February. The SD1 hosts a ridiculously big 46-megapixel 24×16mm APS-C sensor. Just because the megapixel count is larger doesn’t

mean better images, but I’d definitely be interested in taking a look at ones produced by this DSLR. Additional key features on the SD1 include the 3.0-inch TFT LCD color screen (460k-dot resolution), the 11-point autofocus system and CompactFlash card usage.Hence, the Sigma S1 is really made for the hardcore and professional photographers today who demand the best image capturing device available in the market. So for the happy snappers out there looking for a cool new DSLR camera with impressive features, this is probably your best bet. Unfortunately no further specs as well as pricing and if this camera is already available has been bared yet. Read: Sigma Announces S1 Digital DSLR Camera [Sigma Reveals its Flagship Model with the Sigma S1 Digital DSLR Camera] » TFTS – Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities.First, the DS1 is the first Sigma dSLR to feature a metal body with weather sealing. Now, on the surface, this is all good until one considers one thing: there is only one weather-sealed lens in Sigma’s lineup: the just announced 120-300 f2.8 EX DG OS HSM, which should cost a mint as the old, non-sealed, non-stabilized version costs over $2,000. Obviously, the people at Sigma aren’t stupid and know that weather sealed lenses are needed to complete the DS1 package. Look for more general-use, more affordable weather-resistant lenses from Sigma in the near future.

Sigma 17-50mm

Cuzzy — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:51:01 +0000

Sigma Corporation of America has announced that the Sigma 17-50 F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is now available. The lens, originally announced at the PMA exhibition in February 2010, offers a faster, image stabilized alternative for APS-C users wanting to upgrade from their kit lens. It is now available in Canon mount with Pentax, Sony, Nikon and Sigma-mount versions expected ‘in the coming weeks.’ The lens will sell with a recommended price of $980/£649.99.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y., July 14, 2010 – Sigma Corporation, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce the release of its new 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens.

This large-aperture, standard-zoom lens, which was first introduced in February at Photo Marketing Association International, is designed for small chip, APS-C digital cameras and incorporates Sigma’s Optical Stabilization (OS) functionality and new, FLD glass. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM is an ultra compact lens with an overall length of just 3.6 inches.

The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM covers a focal length from a 17mm wide angle, has a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5. The lens is currently available in Canon mounts at all authorized Sigma dealers for the MSRP of $980, and it will be available in Nikon, Sigma, Sony and Pentax mounts in the coming weeks.

Focal length
•17-50mm
Maximum aperture
•f/2.8
Minimum aperture
•f/22
Lens construction
• 17 elements in 13 groups
• 2 FLD glass elements
Angle of view
•72.4°-27.9°
Closest focus distance
•28cm / 11in
Maximum reproduction ratio
•1:5
Aperture blades
•7 (rounded)
Filter attachment size
•77 mm

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Sigma says 70-200mm F2.8 OS available soon for Canon

Cuzzy — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:55:35 +0000

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma APO 70-200 F2.8 EX DG OS HSM.
This large aperture telephoto zoom lens incorporates Sigma’s original Optical Stabilizer function. The lens covers focal lengths from 70mm to 200mm and has a large maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range. Two FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements, which have the performance equal to fluorite glass, and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements provide excellent correction of color aberration. High image quality is assured throughout the

entire zoom range and an optimum optical power layout provides superior optical quality in all shooting ranges from close-up to infinity. The OS (Optical Stabilizer) function offers the use of shutter speeds approximately 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. For Sony and Pentax mount, the built-in OS function of this lens can be used even if the camera body is equipped with an image sensor shift anti-shake system. As compensation for camera shake is visible in the view finder, the photographer can easily check for accurate focus and ensure there is no subject movement. Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghost.

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SD15 digital SLR

Cuzzy — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:02:21 +0000

Sigma UK has announced the price and availability of the SD15 digital SLR. Announced at the Photokina 2008 exhibition, this 14MP camera (4.7 million pixel images with three pieces of color data recorded at each location) with a large FOVEON X3 sensor will start shipping in the UK from July at a suggested retail price of £899.99. The company has also announced its 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens is now available in Canon EF-S mount at a suggested retail price of £649.99. Sigma, Nikon, Sony and Pentax fit will follow shortly.June 11, 2010: Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that the suggested retail price of the new SD15 digital SLR is £899.99. This camera is the latest model in Sigma’s SD series and will be available at the beginning of July.

Powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor it can capture all primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers.

The new SD15 incorporates the “TRUE II” image processing engine which processes the large amount of data from the 14 megapixel direct image sensor. It also provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with impressive three-dimensional detail, rich in gradation.

The camera adopts the SD card and incorporates a highly visible 3.0 inch LCD monitor, 77-Segment AE sensor and AFE (Analogue Front End). It provides high image quality and user friendly design. In addition, the durable shutter mechanism, which has a life of over 100,000 actuations, is ideal for the demands of digital photography.

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Sigma DP1

Cuzzy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:56:51 +0000

Sigma has developed an integral-lens compact camera with the specs of a full-size, high-end SLR. In other words, the DP1 has all the functions of a full-spec digital SLR, packed into a compact camera with a built-in lens. Here at Sigma, we focused all our resources on achieving the nearly impossible. Sigma is not about creating run-of-the-mill photographs, or pursuing image quality defined by numbers. We give you a compact camera with the potential to capture exactly what you see and what you feel, with no compromise.

The DP1 is a completely new type of camera offering the full specifications and high image quality of a DSLR in the body of a compact camera. It is powered by the 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor, which can reproduce high definition images rich in gradation and impressive three-dimensional detail.

It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.

The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.

Product Features:

14-megapixel resolution; SLR-sized image sensor
16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1
Large, 2.5-inch LCD; 3 metering modes and 5 exposure modes
JPEG recording format for convenience plus a RAW data (X3F) recording mode
Capture images to SD/SDHC cards and MMC