Run the Sigma Optimisation Pro software, want for it to check for updated dock firmware, and for updated lens firmware, Review the photos, remove the lens from the camera and connect it to the dock, (and for a zoom lens, this is done at each of 4 focal lengths), I found the process a little tedious, as you need to take some test photos at each of the focus distances The documentation isn't particularly good, but there are numerous walk-throughs and tutorialsĪvailable on the internet describing the calibration process in more detail. It provides a lot more flexibility than micro-adjustments in the camera body (a single adjustment that applies to allįocal lengths and focus distances), by allowing focus adjustments at multiple focus distances,Īnd for zoom lenses, at multiple focal lengths. The Sigma USB dock gives photographers the flexibility to fine-tune the operation of their compatible Sigma lenses.
To be able to connect a Sigma lens with a Canon mount, and similarlyįor the Sigma mount and Nikon mount lenses. The Sigma USB dock is available in three flavours - for Sigma-mount lenses,įor Canon-mount lenses, and for Nikon-mount lenses.Įach dock is specific to that mount - ie, you need a USB dock for Canon mount
#Sigma optimization pro update
That Sigma will be providing a firmware update for the USB dock to allow it to be used with older Sigma lenses. configure custom settings selectable via a switch on the lens barrel.adjust optical stabilisation (OS) settings.adjust focus settings at 4 focal lengths (at each of 4 focus distances, so a total of 16 focus settings).
In addition to updating the lens firmware and adjusting focus settings, the dock can also: adjust focus settings at 4 focus distancesįor compatible zoom lenses (currently only the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens),.For now, the Sigma USB dock is only compatible with Sigma's new Contemporary, Art and Sports lines of lenses.Īt the time of writing, the USB dock can be used with the following lenses:įor all the lenses listed above, the dock can be used to do the following:
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