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The latest firmware update for the Sigma SD1 DSLR camera is now available for download. The firmware update version 1.03 improves
- Accuracy of Auto White Balance.
- Accuracy of evaluative exposure metering.
- Accuracy of flashgun light control.
- Image quality at high ISO 3200 and ISO 6400 (only RAW file).
- Sharpness processing (only RAW file).
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
This firmware update should be applied to any SD1 camera that has firmware “Ver.1.02″ and lower. You can download the firmware software right here. [Sigma]
The new Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Nikon DSLR cameras is now available for purchase via Amazon. Priced at $25,999, the lens is ideal for astrophotography, portraits, wildlife, and sports. This ultra-telephoto zoom lens produces high-quality photos thanks to the SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements. There is also a super multi-layer coating that reduces flare and ghosting. The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG uses a Li-ion battery BP-21 to power the zooming and AF operations. [Amazon]
Do you still remember the Nikon D3100 that we posted in August last year? This DSLR camera is now available in a new paint job. The red Nikon D3100 has the same 14.2-megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor, a fixed three-inch TFT LCD display, and Full HD video recording capability as the original D3100. The new red Nikon D3100 will be launched in Europe and the US on September 22nd, 2011. [Nikon]
Sigma has issued the firmware update version 1.02 for the Sigma SD1 digital SLR camera. The new firmware update corrects various bugs to achieve more stable operation and improves image quality at high sensitivity (ISO 3200, ISO 6400) for raw image files. Additionally, this firmware update also corrects the phenomenon of camera freeze when in Custom White Balance Mode. Sigma SD1 owners are able to download the firmware update version 1.02 here. [Sigma]
Sigma has rolled out the SD15 Twin Zoom Kit, which consists of the SD15 digital single lens reflex camera, a Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM standard zoom lens and a Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM telezoom lens. The Sigma SD15 is a digital single lens reflex camera, which has a 14-mega pixel X3 direct image sensor that captures fully the three basic colors of light – red, green and blue – at every pixel location over three layers.
The Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM standard zoom lens is equipped with approximately 4 stops OS (Optical Stabilizer) function. The lens offers a large aperture of F2.8 at the 18mm focal length. The Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM telezoom lens offers approximately 4 stops OS (Optical Stabilizer). The small and light construction ensures great portability and easy handheld telephotography. Both the standard zoom and telephoto zoom lenses allow a wide shooting coverage from wide-angle to telephoto. The new Sigma SD15 Twin zoom kit will be available from July 15, 2011. [DSLR Photo]
The Canon EOS Rebel T3 is now available in three new color variations such as red, brown and metallic grey. For your info, the camera has a 12.2-megapixel sensor that records 720p video (a rarity for an entry-level model), a nine-point AutoFocus system, ISO 100 to 6,400, and a 63-zone dual-metering system. Available exclusively at the Canon Online Store, the Canon EOS Rebel T3 + 18-55mm IS II Kit is priced at $549.99. Read more…
