Sigma has bought the image sensor company Foeveon, who supply the sensors for Sigma’s DSLR and compact cameras.

Camera and lens maker Sigma has bought Foveon, the sensor technology company that develops the sensors it uses. Foveon's technology uses three photosensitive layers to detect red, green and blue light at each pixel. ...

Sigma has acquired all stock of the company that developed the original three-layer image sensor used in their DP1 and SD14 digital cameras. Foveon made history when it developed and patented the world's first three-layer image capture technology, placing a stack of RGB pixels in each pixel location. As the digital camera market continues to expand, Foveon and Sigma will evolve and further improve the X3 sensor technology. For next year the DP2 and SD15 digital cameras have already been announced at the recent Photokina...

I have had the first version since its launch in 2002. The new version (APO 300-800 F5.6 EX DG HSM) has been optimized for digital camera bodies.

Sigma has announced a firmware update for its DP-1 compact digital camera. Version 2.00 will make it possible to allocate different functions to each of the Digital Zoom buttons. In addition, the image magnification ratio will now ...

Following its 1.04 firmware update of July, Sigma now further improves its DP1 digital camera with the release of firmware version 2.00. This latest firmware update offers the following improvements: • It is possible to allocate different functions to each of the Digital Zoom ...

Sigma’s 17-70mm DC macro lens is an ideal large-aperture standard zoom lens for Nikon digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors, making it suitable for a wide variety of subjects. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inche

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Sigma’s range of EO-ETTL II flashguns do not work with the Canon EOS 50D DSLR camera.

Samsung HZ1 served up under glass; Canon PowerShot SX1 previewed; Olympus 1050 apparently indestructible; Camera Armor debuts $100 housing. More… [eminimall ... ] Technorati Tags: digital camera review, camera reviews ...

read article >> features :: reviews :: cameras Photokina 2008 - Sigma shows prototype 24-70 for full frame 1st October 2008 Sigma has completely redesigned it 24-70 EX DG (full frame) medium zoom. We had a close look at a prototype of the new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM at Photokina 2008, which is smaller and promises to be sharper than its predecessor. read article >> features :: reviews :: cameras Photokina 2008: A look at the revised Sigma DP2 enthusiast's compact

However it was reviewed by other camera review sites, including Photography Review, Trusted Reviews, and Sigma User.

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Sigma has announced two new teleconverters for Sony mount tele-photo lenses--the APO Teleconverter 1.4x EX DG and the APO Teleconverter 2x EX DG.

The two new teleconverters are designed to work with fast-focusing HSM (hyper sonic motor) lenses; they are HSM-capable and are able to maintain the ...

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Pentax and Samsung SLR Cameras The Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 DG Macro Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras is a telephoto lens that offers excellent cost performance and is optimized for use with digital SLR cameras. Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 millimeter focal length. It’s the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of ph

Capable of macro photography, this lens has a 1:2 maximum close-up magnification at the 300 mm focal length. It’s the ideal high performance lens for portraits, sports photography, nature photography, and other types of photography that frequently

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It can be used with wide variety of subjects and it is an ideal large aperture standard zoom lens for digital SLR cameras featuring APS-C size image sensor. This lens has a minimum focusing distance of 7.9″ (20cm) throughout the entire zoom ran

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Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma has announced a 50mm f1.4 lens for Four Thirds system DSLRs, the Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM. The 50mm lens, long considered the standard in 35mm SLR photography, will have a 35mm equivalent of 100mm on a Four Thirds ...

Sigma DP1

Sigma has announced the DP2, a high-end 14-megapixel compact camera and a follow-up to the DP1. It's almost identical to the DP1, in fact, except with a 41mm f2.8 fixed lens, as compared with the DP1's 28mm f4.0 lens. It also incorporates Sigma's ...

Sigma DP2 Digital Camera 14 Megapixel : Sigma DP2 announces new compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers), which is used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. Sigma DP1 introduced with a direct

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The Sigma DP2 is a new compact camera with a 14 megapixel Foveon X3, APS-C sized sensor.

Sigma is teaching the compact market a lesson with the DP2, a compact packing an image sensor similarly sized to the new SD15 dSLR

Sigma announces a range of lenses at the Photokina 2008. The 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM is a large aperture standard zoom lens covers focal lengths from 24mm and is housed in compact construction. The 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM large aperture lens becomes a medium telephoto lens offering 100mm equivalent angle of view on Four Thirds cameras. The 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC CIRCULAR and the 10mm F2.8 EX DC FISHEYE HSM for Sony and Pentax. Sigma also announces the FLASH MACRO EM-140 DG Sony and Pentax...

Sigma announces the new Sigma SD15 digita SLR camera. This camera is the latest model in Sigma's digital SLR camera SD series, powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor it can capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers. The SD15 incorporates the “TRUE II” new image processing engine. It provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images rich in gradation. Incorporation of the large 3.0 inch LCD monitor improves the ease of operation...

Sigma announces the new Sigma DP2 compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) FOVEON X3 direct image sensor. This follow-on to the Sigma DP1 will co-exist with the DP1, and is equipped with a faster 24.2mm F2.8 lens (equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera) rather than the 16.6mm F4 lens (equivalent to 28mm) on the DP1 model. Furthermore, the new Sigma DP2 incorporates “TRUE II” which is an improved version of Sigma's first TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine)...

Sigma announces the 14 megapixel HD DP2, a large sensor compact camera. It comes with a 41mm (35mm equiv.) lens, rather than the 28mm equiv. lens of DP1. The DP2 includes the True II image processing engine which is also in the new SD15 DSLR.

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The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the new Sigma DP2 compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2,652 × 1,768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR.

Sigma introduced the DP1 with a direct image sensor as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR to the market in March 2008 as a “unique, groundbreaking, compact digital camera with all the power of a digital SLR”. The multi award winning DP1 has established strong support from a wide range of photographers both amateur and professional.

Building on this success, the DP2 is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, for increasing creative possibilities and superior image quality, improving handling and performance

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SLR-sized image sensor The size of the image sensor used in the DP2 camera is 20.7mm x 13.8mm. It is approximately seven to ...

Sigma today announced the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor SD15 digital SLR which succeeds the SD14. The SD15 incorporates a new True II processor for improved processing speed, operation and performance. This camera features a 3.0” LCD.

Press Release

September, 2008: The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the new SIGMA SD15 digital SLR camera. This camera is the latest model in Sigma’s digital SLR camera SD series, powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor it can capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location arranged in three layers.

The developing SD15 incorporates the “TRUE II” new image processing engine. It provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images rich in gradation and impressive three-dimensional detail. Incorporation of the large 3.0 inch LCD monitor and improved processing speed provide ease of operation of the camera.

Development of the SD15 Since October 2002, Sigma has introduced three digital SLR cameras, the SD9, SD10 and SD14 to the market. In March 2008 Sigma also introduced a high-end compact digital camera, the DP1 which uses the same large image sensor as is featured in Sigma’s digital SLR cameras.

They have established a strong following from a ...

"HSM" is the big addition to the current version of this lens - in title at least.

Photokina 2008: Sigma has also announced the introduction of a number of existing products in new mounts. These are the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM medium telephoto lens for the Four Thirds System, the APO Tele converter 1.4x EX DG and APO Tele ...

Photokina 2008: Sigma has today announced the SD15 digital SLR as a successor to the SD14, which was originally announced in Photokina 2006. The SD15 uses a 14Mp Foveon X3 sensor, and incorporates a new True II processor for improved ...

Photokina 2008: Sigma has today announced a new HSM version of its popular 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG lens. This large aperture standard zoom is considerably more compact than its predecessor, thanks to a brand new optical design which features ...

Photokina 2008: Sigma has announced the DP2, a large sensor compact camera that will sell alongside the DP1. The new model's specifications are largely identical to the DP1's but it comes with a 41mm (35mm equiv. ...

Nikon D200 + reversed Sigma 30mm f/1.4 — 1/160 sec, f/16, ISO 640 — full exif & map — nearby photos It's a Closeup of a Pencil Tip get my point? I got a lot of fun camera toys on my Summer 2007 trip to my folks' place in Ohio (tripod, monopod, GPS unit, Katz Eye, high-resolution tablet), but the first thing I played with was a $5 item that allowed me to mount my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 on the camera backwards, thereby yielding an unwieldy but powerful (yet cheap) macro setup. I later wrote a

Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC Aspherical Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras September 6th, 2008 ads from Shopzilla Tag : 5 6, sigma 18, 3 5, cameras, digital slr, dc aspherical Company : Sigma List Price : $190.00 ...

Sigma 18-50mm f/3.5-5.6 DC Aspherical Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras September 6th, 2008 ads from Shopzilla Tag : 5 6, sigma 18, 3 5, cameras, digital slr, dc aspherical Company : Sigma List Price : $190.00 Amazon Price : $139.00 Used Price : Average customer review : SimilarProduct Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras Tiffen 58mm UV Protection Filter Olympus Evolt E510 10MP Digital SLR Came

Laurence Chen's review of Sigma's ground-breaking DP1 digital camera - the first compact digital camera to have a digital SLR-sized sensor. The DP1 has a 14-megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, a fixed 28mm lens (no zoom), and RAW shooting ...

...review: But did it have to be such a lame camera? ... Nonetheless, it’s the best available image quality in a compact digital camera for now,...

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.SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "

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Just posted! Our new lens review of Sigma's latest baby, the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. This optic brings the classic 50mm focal length bang up to date, incorporating ultrasonic focusing for all camera mounts, and the use of an aspherical element for reduced aberrations. Serving dual purpose as a 'normal' lens on 35mm full-frame and a short 'portrait' telephoto on APS-C, the fast 50mm is a great complement to the now-ubiquitous slow kit zoom, but does the Sigma offer any compelling advantages over the camera manufacturers' own versions, or is it a case of too little, too late?

Our new lens review of Sigma's latest baby, the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. This optic brings the classic 50mm focal length bang up to date, incorporating ultrasonic focusing for all camera mounts, and the use of an aspherical element for ...

I've seen a numbr of reviews of the new Sigma 150-500mm OS Canon mount lens.

The-Digital-Picture have reviewed the new Sigma APO 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC HSM lens.

Sigma has released a firmware update for its SD14 DSLR.

Sigma Corporation releases firmware update version.1.08 for the SD14 digital SLR camera. This latest firmware update offers the following improvements: • Corrects the phenomenon of an image recorded in RAW format appearing to have an unnaturally large file size. • Fixes an error of camera freeze and image recording failure when shooting continuously or if the shutter button is pressed when CF Card Busy is blinking. • When Bulb Mode is used Sigma Photo Pro now displays actual shutter rather than "Bulb"...

Sigma have released a new firmware update, v1.08, for the Sigma SD14 DSLR camera.

By popular request, ISO 12233 resolution chart sample crops for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens are now available. A full review is coming, but I have a few others to complete first.

The Sigma HC-11 is a new dedicated hard case for the Sigma DP1 compact camera.

Following the announcement of the SC-11 soft case for the DP1 digital camera, Sigma now announces the HC-11 hard case. This dedicated hard case is specifically designed to protect the DP1 from damage. The case is made from genuine leather with accentuated red lining and stitching. The HC-11 is specifically designed to conform to the shape of the DP1 body; it provides good handling and does not hinder the operation of the camera when fitted. It is possible to remove the case whilst the camera strap is still attached...

The-Digital-Picture have just reviewed the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM II Macro lens.

Our new lens review of Sigma's latest iteration of its popular fast telezoom, the snappily-entitled 70-200mm 1:2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II. Offering fast and silent autofocus to users of all brands of DSLR via its HyperSonic Motor (HSM) ...