A capable and value-priced macro lens with a good working distance for close-ups of invertebrates and other small subjects.Sigma’s 180mm f/3.5 APO EX DG HSM Macro is the only lens in its macro range with an HSM autofocusing motor – but only on the Sigma, Nikon-D and Canon mounts. Designed for use on full frame digital SLR cameras, but can also be fitted to DSLRs with smaller APS-C size sensors, where it covers a similar field of view to a 270mm lens when fitted to Nikon, Pentax and Sony cameras with 1.5x crop factors or 288mm with Canon DSLRs.
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/lenses/full-frame/sigma-105mm-f28-ex-dg-macro-lens/An affordably-priced true macro lens with an ideal focal length for portraiture.The 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro sits in the middle of Sigma’s range of 1:1 true macro lenses. Keenly priced, it is designed for use with full frame digital SLR cameras, but can also be fitted to DSLRs with smaller APS-C size sensors. It covers a similar field of view to a 158mm lens in 35mm format when fitted to Nikon, Pentax and Sony cameras with 1.5x crop factors or 168mm with Canon DSLRs.
Sigma 10-20mm 1:3.5 DX USM Lens
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/dslr-lenses/dslr-lenses-aps-c/sigma-10-20mm-135-dx-usm-lens/A fast, almost silent wide-angle zoom lens that is well-built and relatively flare-resistant.Sigma’s new 10-20mm 1:3.5 EX DC HSM replaces an earlier, slower ultra-wide zoom lens that was released late in 2004. Designed specifically for DSLR cameras with ‘APS-C format’ sensors, it is offered in mounts to suit Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models. As well as having a wider maximum aperture, this lens is distinguished from the earlier model by providing a maximum aperture of f/3.5 throughout the entire zoom range.
Samsung WB2000
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/fixed-lens/samsung-wb2000/A slim, lightweight digicam with a 5x zoom lens, advanced controls, raw file support and Full HD video recording.Unveiled at the PMA International show in February, Samsung’s WB2000 is targeted at photographers who want a slimline digicam with a full suite of controls, a high-quality monitor and Full HD video capability. Boasting a 10.2-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor and 5x optical zoom lens it is one of the few models of its type with raw file capture and provides a wider range of advanced functions than most competing models.
Samsung NX11
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/interchangeable-lens/samsung-nx11/A modest upgrade to the NX10 with a redesigned grip and support for i-Function lenses.Samsung’s mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera line-up now consists of four models: the original NX10, the NX5, NX100 and the new NX11. The NX11features a re-designed hand grip and adds a new panoramic shooting mode plus 1:1 and 16:9 aspect ratios for still capture and support for the company’s i-Function lenses (introduced with the NX100). The sensor, viewfinder and LCD monitor are unchanged since the NX10.
Samsung EX1
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/advanced-compact-cameras/fixed-lens/samsung-ex1/A compact digicam with a fast, high-quality 3x zoom lens, P/A/S/M shooting modes and support for raw file capture – but only VGA video.The 10-megapixel EX1 is the new flagship of the company’s compact digital camera range. It features a new high-performance 1/1.7-inch (7.6 x 5.7 mm) CCD sensor plus a fast Schneider Kreuznach Varioplan lens with 3x optical zoom (24-72mm equivalent). It also boasts a 3-inch, swivelling AMOLED screen that provides users with a higher contrast ratio, deeper blacks and more accurate colours under most lighting conditions.
Ricoh CX1
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/other-cameras/ricoh-cx1/Ricoh’s first camera with a CMOS sensor features slimline styling and a 7x optical zoom lens.Offered in black, silver and Champagne Rose, the new Ricoh CX1 is the first Ricoh camera with a CMOS sensor that provides an effective resolution of 9.29 megapixels. Coupled to this sensor is a 7.1x optical zoom lens that covers a focal length range equivalent to 28-200mm in 35mm format. Maximum apertures range from a modest f/3.3 at the wide setting to f/5.2 at full optical zoom.
Ricoh Caplio R6
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/other-cameras/ricoh-caplio-r6/A slimline digicam with some handy recording modes for everyday photographers.Ricoh’s Caplio R6 is an upgrade to the popular Caplio R5 model with a slimmer, but slightly longer, body that’s 30 grams lighter than its predecessor. Physically, the two cameras look very similar, which isn’t surprising as they share the same 7.24 megapixel CCD imager and 7.1x wide-angle zoom lens. The same CCD-shift vibration correction function appears in both cameras, although the R6 benefits from improvements to the correction algorithms. It also sports a larger 2.7-inch LCD and is available in silver, black and red. No viewfidner is provided.
Digital Foci Photo Safe II (PST-251)
https://www.photoreview.com.au/reviews/peripherals/storage-peripherals/digital-foci-photo-safe-ii-pst-251/A pocketable, battery-powered backup device for storing image and video files.Digital Foci’s Photo Safe II provides a choice of 250GB and 500GB of portable image storage in a compact format that will be ideal for travellers. Small and light enough to slip into a trouser pocket or the accessories pouch in a camera bag, it is battery-driven and supports all popular image file and video formats – including raw files from most camera manufacturers. Three covered card slots enable it to accept all popular memory cards and an Auto Copy button provides one-touch copying of the contents of a connected card.
Camera RAW Support to be Offered in Windows
https://www.photoreview.com.au/news/camera-raw-support-to-be-offered-in-windows/Adobe, Canon, Fujifilm and Nikon are working with Microsoft to provide seamless digital camera RAW support in current and future versions of Windows.