Sigma at CES 2012 - New Products for Micro Four-Thirds and Sony NEX (E-Mount).

The growing market for mirrorless, short-registration cameras is creating demand for dedicated lenses for the platforms - light, compact and fast, without the need for large adaptors or wasted space from adaptations of 35mm-derived systems. With that in mind, Sigma has announced two new lenses for the M4/3 and E-mount based systems.

Both F2.8, a 19mm and 30mm are the first models to be released, hinting at more in this line for the future.

Full press releases and product images below.

Sigma has released their tethered shooting solution for the SD1 camera. Called Sigma Capture Pro, it marks the return of tethered capture not seen since the Firewire-equipped SD models.

The software is now available to download here:

http://www.sigma-sd.com/SD1/capturepro.html

Alongside the release of Capture Pro, SD1 Firmware V1.04 and Sigma Photo Pro 5.2 have been launched which update the camera and software for compatibility with Capture Pro.

Sigma have released the Vertical Power Grip PG-31 for the SD1 camera, providing capacity for two BP-21 batteries, providing a comfortable surface for portrait orientation shots and an additional release button. The PG-31 will begin shipping in January, at a price to be confirmed.

The Sigma Corporation will be showcasing their latest range of products at the CES show in Las Vegas between Tuesday 10^th and Friday 13^th January 2012.

Representing Sigma Imaging (UK) Ltd is Graham Armitage, General Manager who will be delighted to see you there.

Sigma will be in booth 8960 in the Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Centre.

Guest Contributor Fiona Alison has put together a few tips on photographing children and family - just in time for Christmas family get-togethers!

Sigma have released Firmware version 1.03 for the SD1 digital SLR.

Read more to get the updates and read the changelog.

Sigma has updated the popular 18-200 11x zoom lens for digital cameras, featuring HSM focusing, optical stabilisation on most fitments, and FLD (F Low Dispersion) elements. The new lens will be on sale soon; for full details and specification, read more.

Lea Tippett has been capturing landscapes and stunning sunsets since Sigma's first digital SLR - the SD9 - appeared. Now working with the SD15, Lea's put together some tips for photographers looking to capture those first, or last, rays of the sun.

Primarily of interest to Sigma SD1 owners, but offering performance improvements for all models, Sigma Photo Pro 5.1 for Windows and Macintosh has been released. For SD1 files, there is now an "Exposure Picker" which allows the overall exposure to be adjusted for a given metering point; highlight behaviour is also altered.

SPP 5.1 is compatible with all Sigma SD models and the Polaroid x530.

http://www.sigma-sd.com/SD1/photopro.html