First look into Sigma’s New headquarters building
Sigma has opened their new headquarter to the Japanese press. The image on top shows a “lens cellar” which similarly to a “wine cellar” keeps the gear at perfect temperature :)
Here is a video from Gizmomo:
via DClife
Major firmware update for the SIGMA fp | Ver.4.00
・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or nonlinear.
* 1 Only for compatible lenses.
* 2 To use this function, it is necessary to update the firmware of the compatible lens to the latest version.
・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.
* The following settings are affected: Shooting Mode, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, ISO Sensitivity.
・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.
To update the firmware, please refer to the following link:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp/?tab=support&local=firmware
Panasonic patent discloses new “100-400mm F4-5.6” and “70-200mm F4.5-5.6” L-mount lenses
A newly published patent unveiled two possible future L-mount lenses:
- 100-400mm F4-5.6
- 70-200mm F4.5-5.6
via Digicameinfo
