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Sigma releases firmware update for SD14
Version 1.08 fixes three different bugs 7 August 2008 12:29 GMT
Sigma has released a new firmware update, version 1.08, for its SD14 DSLR.

The update corrects a number of problems reported by users. Firstly it corrects images recorded in RAW format appearing to have an unnaturally large file size.

It also fixes a problem...
HTC backtracks over warranty support
Will now offer help to customers 10 June 2008 11:53 GMT
HTC has backtracked on its comments yesterday to Pocket-lint about supporting customers who’ve bought a non-UK version of the new HTC diamond.

"HTC will always support the consumer and their device but what’s important is that consumers know that devices are...
HTC Diamond on sale in UK
Although HTC won't give you a warranty 9 June 2008 16:46 GMT
The HTC Diamond might not be officially available in the UK, but that hasn’t stopped Expansys having 53 in stock with the promise of getting it you one in 2 days.

However before you rush for your credit card, due to an exclusive distribution deal HTC signed...
Sigma moves to fix Canon 40D lens issues
Apologises and readies update program 28 May 2008 16:35 GMT
Sigma has apologised for an error affecting some of its lenses and the Canon 40D.

The company has released a notice to all Canons 40D owners about two of its lenses offering an update service to fix know bugs and issues.

According to Sigma, some lens...
AML-1 close-up lens launched for Sigma DP1
Get up close and personal 23 May 2008 14:26 GMT
Sigma has launched the new AML-1 close-up lens exclusively for the Sigma DP1 camera.

Attached via the optional Hood Adapter HA-11, this lens enables close-up photography with a focusing distance between 20cm and 33cm

The exclusive design creates high image...
Sigma release price for 50mm F1.4 lens
Ready for release in June 13 May 2008 14:29 GMT
Sigma has released a price for its new 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens.

The large aperture prime lens will retail for £379.99 and with a standard focal length of 50mm, it is ideal for all digital SLRs.

The lens is suited for a wide range of subjects enabling...
Sigma releases firmware update for DP1
Version 1.02 should stop photos going missing 9 May 2008 15:43 GMT
If you've had a problem with your Sigma DP1 deleting photos you haven't asked it to, Sigma has now released a firmware update to stop that happening.

People had complained that if the camera was turned off when in the delete menu, the photo that was currently on...
MWg launches Zinc and Atom smartphones in UK
New WinMob handsets 9 May 2008 12:57 GMT
Mobile and Wireless Group (MWg) a Singapore-based company created in 2007 by the former management of O2 Asia, has announced its entrance into the European market and unveiled their latest Windows Mobile handsets, the Atom V and Zinc II.

The Atom V, which actually...
The AlphaGrip - Is this the handheld computer of the future?
Errrrrrrr ... no 2 May 2008 16:31 GMT
So it might never make it to the shops but check out this handheld computer design if not just for its wacky weirdness.

Introducing the AlphaGrip, which is one of the entries to this year's Microsoft's Next-Gen PC Design Competition.

It's had the...
Sigma launches 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Sharp images with high contrast promised 19 March 2008 17:32 GMT
The 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM from Sigma is a standard lens with large maximum aperture of f/1.4.

The lens is designed for use with DSLRs and effectively becomes an 80mm medium telephoto lens on digital cameras with APS-C size image sensors.

The optimum optical...
Free photo workshops from next month
Fuji and Sigma confirmed as attending 14 March 2008 15:45 GMT
Fuji Photo-Film, JP Distribution and Sigma have teamed up to offer a series of free photography events.

Staff from JP Distribution will be demonstrating the Lumen8 lighting range, as well as the Hilite and Ezybox lighting solutions.

The Fuji team will...
IT spending growing despite slowdown woes
According to nationwide report 11 March 2008 11:09 GMT
Despite uncertainty about the economy, technology sales are set to continue to grow.

The National Computing Centre has today published the results of a survey that suggest that technology is unlikely to become a casualty of spending cut-backs.

Instead...
RIM and Motorola declare war
Rivals sue each other simultaneously 19 February 2008 10:24 GMT
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion and its rival Motorola are sueing each other over alleged patent infringements for technology used in their mobile phones.

RIM, which is a Canadian company, has filed its case in US District Court for the Northern District...
Price confirmed for Sigma DP1
A penny under £550 18 February 2008 11:38 GMT
Sigma Imaging has confirmed the price for the long-awaited DP1 digital compact, which is finally to arrive in the UK this April.

The DP1 compact features a 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) - the same one as in the Sigma SD14 DSLR.

It...
Two new lenses for Sony and Pentax cameras
Telephoto and large zoom on their way 31 January 2008 18:02 GMT
Sigma has today announced two new lenses for Sony and Pentax cameras.

The 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM II is a compact, large aperture telephoto zoom lens.

This large aperture telephoto zoom lens is designed to match APS-C size image sensors.

It delivers...
Sigma 18-125mm to arrive in May
But no tech specs as yet 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
The full specs may not be available yet but Sigma has announced that a new 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM lens will arrive in May.

This high ratio zoom lens will be housed in a compact construction and will incorporate Sigma's OS (Optical Stabiliser) function.

Designed...
Introducing the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM
With Optical Stabiliser 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
Arriving on these shores in April will be the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM lens from Sigma.

The key feature of this new optic is its Optical Stabiliser system, which offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed approximately 4 stops faster.

In addition,...
Sigma announces 70-300mm lenses
Designed for Nikon cameras 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro and 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro both incorporate a built-in motor, which allows autofocus with all Nikon cameras.

Sigma explains: "The Nikon D40, D40x and D60 cameras cannot fully support the original Nikon lenses, as there...
Sigma announces ultra telephoto zoom
New optic covers focal range up to 500mm 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
Introducing the whopping Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM.

This new ultra-telephoto lens is built from 21 Elements in 15 Groups, including three SLD glass elements, which correct chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting....
Sigma unveils APO 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG
A world first? 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
The APO 200-500mm f/2.8 EX DG lens, which will arrive in April, is claimed to be the world’s first ultra-telephoto zoom lens that offers a fast aperture of f/2.8 at 500mm focal length.

It covers widely used focal lengths from 200mm to 500mm and has a large aperture...
Sigma updates two favourites for FourThirds system
Both to arrive in April 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
Two new lenses will soon to available for Leica, Panasonic and Olympus FourThirds DSLR owners.

First up is the £369.99 Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM, which is a super wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for DSLRs.

Claimed to be a powerful tool...
Sigma DP1 may finally be on its way
Digi compact arrives 16 months after launch 31 January 2008 16:00 GMT
Sigma first unveiled its DP1 digital compact to the world at Photokina way back in September 2006.

The camera has been beset by delays but now Sigma promises that it will arrive this Spring, although hasn't been tied down to an exact date.

The compact features...
Sigma launches high zoom lens for Nikon mounts
New launch for APS-C DSLRs 3 January 2008 14:22 GMT
Sigma has unveiled the 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC optic for Nikon APS-C sized sensor DSLRs.

The 11.1x high zoom ratio lens has a built-in AF motor allowing autofocus with all Nikon DSLR cameras.

It delivers a minimum focusing distance of 45cm at all focal lengths...
Sigma launches two new telephoto lenses
Compact but powerful telephoto zooms 5 December 2007 7:21 GMT
Lens enthusiasts with either a full-frame or APS-C sized sensor DSLR should check out the latest telephoto optics from Sigma.

First up is the APO 50-150mm f/2.8 II EX DC HSM for APS-C sensor cameras. This large aperture telephoto lens is compact despite boasting...
Sigma admits DP1 delayed again
Back to drawing board 4 December 2007 17:34 GMT
It seems customers are going to have a wait a little while longer for the arrival of the Sigma DP1.

The digital compact was first unveiled in the autumn of 2006 at the biannual Photokina tradeshow but production has been beset with problems and slowed down by the...