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Sigma has announced a new DSLR: SD1, two new lens: APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM and two new flashes: EF610 DG ST and EF610 DG Super.

Briefly, and their parameters:

SD1 DSLR

• World’s first full color image sensor: Foveon X3 image sensor
• Weather resistant feature protects the camera from the effects of harsh weather conditions
• 46 megapixel
• True II Image processing engine
• CFcard
• A lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy body designed to withstand rouse use and shocks in harsh conditions.
• Large, highly visible 3.0′ TFT color LCD Monitor
• Housed in solid magnesium alloy body
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Lenses:

APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

• Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors
• Weather resistant feature protects the lens from the effects of harsh weather conditions
• Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situation
• HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
• FLD glass elements with performance equal to fluorite glass for compensate for color aberration
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APO Macro 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM

• Designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras. May also be used with smaller APS-c size sensors with a corresponding effective increase in focal length to about 225mm with most cameras
• Weather resistant feature protects the lens from the effects of harsh weather conditions
• Offers Sigma’s OS System (Optical Stabilization) allowing handheld photography even in low-light situation
• HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) ensures a quiet & high-speed auto focus
• Focuses down to 1:1 magnification ratio at its closest working distance of 15 inches
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Flashes:

EF610 DG ST

• Powerful light output with a Guide number of 61.
• Fully automatic flash photography for easy operation.
• Autozoom function for changing the illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ angle of view .
• Compatible with most popular cameras.
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EF610 DG Super

• Powerful light output with a Guide number of 61.
• Equipped withadvanced features such as modeling flash and wireless TTL.
• Equipped withadvanced features such as modeling flash and wireless TTL.
• Autozoom function for changing the illumination angle in accordance with the lens’ angle of view .
• Compatible with most popular cameras.
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DSLR Cameras

Best DSLR Professional: Nikon D3s

Nikon D3S is FX-format professional digital SLR camera! Like the D3 before it, D3S brings a new level of flexibility and an uncompromising HD D-Movie mode for Nikon D-SLRs professionally. In D3S is meticulously designed for professional photographers, whose tasks demand nothing less than the ability to capture extreme image fidelity and stunning detail. The camera is ideal for sports and reportage photo-journalism

Best DSLR Expert: Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D e designed for demanding users. EOS 7D shows that using a small sensor APS-C is not an obstacle for achieving high image quality. The new CMOS 18MP, EOS 7D provides superb results up to 3200 ISO. Photographers will love the action shooting 1/8000s shutter speed and ultra-fast frame rates. Exceptional HD video camera that makes the choice of professional video creators.

Best DSLR Advanced: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i

With its 18MP sensor, Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i compete with more expensive competitors. This advanced DSLR includes 1920 x 1080 Full-HD video mode, effective Live View, an impressive number of settings and functions and is dedicated to demanding users, but definitely for use by all amateur photographers and enthusiasts. An excellent compromise between price and quality.

Best DSLR Entry Level: Pentax K-x

Choose a camera that redefines the entry-level digital SLR category. The PENTAX K-x offers high-end features including Live View, HD video and photographic performance that challenges higher class models. Pentax Kx has a 12.4 megapixel sensor, a large 2.7 inch LCD display, and can do Widescreen HD 720p video at 24 FPS.

Lenses

Best Professional Lens: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II telephoto zoom lens has been developed for use with digital and film based Nikon SLR cameras. A number of unique Nikon technologies have been adopted for this lens, including the use of seven ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat, a vibration reduction (VR II) system that provides camera shake compensation equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps, and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This fast f/2.8 Zoom-Nikkor lens is perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography.

Best Expert Lens: Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

With its precision optics, compact size and wide 75 degree angle of view, the Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens is an excellent choice for sharp, high-contrast shots when you’re working indoors, with people in groups, or in landscapes and urban scenes. It’s also ideal when you want a panoramic or inclusive shot with lots of detail. Mounted on your compatible Sony Alpha DSLR camera, this lightweight wide-angle lens provides a near-standard 42mm focal length (35mm equivalent). With wide-angle optics and deep depth of field, this lens creates sharp, high-contrast photos that capture more detail in both foreground and background; its compact size and light weight make it an ideal lens to carry when traveling or for long shooting sessions; and a built-in sliding lens hood protects your optics and makes it faster to switch lenses.

Best Entry Level Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS

Designed for use on APS-C sensor DSLR cameras, this universal level corresponds to 26 105 mm (equivalent). Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 differs from standard models of university diaphragm aperture (f/2.8-4), OS function to stabilize and appreciate autofocus system HSM. Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS is a modern, good zoom and makes high-end optical features are available to all at low cost.

Camcorders

Best Expert Camcorder: JVC Everio GZ-HM1

Everio GZ-HM1 possible to make videos with the extension Full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels) with a frequency of 60 frames per second. The camera is equipped with 10.6 megapixel CMOS matrix back backlight, which enables shooting in places with low light up without difficulty. Sensitivity of the Everio GZ-HM1 reach ISO 6400. Digital camera belonging to semi Everio camcorders. In innovation used lens Konica Minolta company equipped with 10 optical zoom folded and having the ability to capture video in H.264 format. The video can be instantly uploaded to YouTube or iMovie, without the need for further processing. The camera is equipped with built-in flash memory capacity within the 64 GB. Storage capacity can be increased through the slot drive memory SD / SDHC (32 GB). Camcorder Everio GZ-HM1 maintain a special proprietary technology for image stabilization A. I. S. (Advanced Image Stabilizer). The camera allows taking pictures with 10 megapixel extension. It is also possible to shoot video with slow rate to 600 frames per second. The link between innovation and monitor or television is carried out through HDMI port.

Photo Monitors

Best Photo Monitor: Eizo Color Edge CG243W

The ColorEdge CG243W is a 24.1-inch monitor for still and moving image color work such as digital photography, soft proofing, and post production. It features an in-plane switching (IPS) panel, 12-bit hardware calibration, a 3D look-up table, and uniform brightness and color across the screen. EIZO’s ColorNavigator calibration software is bundled with the CG243W and can be used with a measurement device to calibrate the monitor in less than five minutes. EIZO ColorEdge CG243W Wins TIPA 2010 Award for Best Photo Monitor

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