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It’s with great sadness that we observe the death of a true industry leader, Michihiro Yamaki, founder and CEO of Sigma Corporation. Mr. Yamaki almost single-handedly created the third-party lens business as we know it today.
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Industry leader Michihiro Yamaki of Sigma Corporation dies
New fast and stabilized lens announced at Consumer Electronics Show 2012 RONKONKOMA, NY and LAS VEGAS, NV Jan. 9, 2012 – Sigma Corporation, a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses , cameras and flashes , is pleased to announce the Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM , the world’s first 180mm macro lens that offers a magnification ratio of 1:1 and a large maximum aperture of F2.8.
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Sigma Corporation of America announces world’s first 1:1 180mm F2.8 macro lens
The entire team at dpreview would like to wish all our readers Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas or whatever you say in your part of the world. As we celebrate our 13th anniversary we’re thrilled with the changes we’ve made to the site in 2011 and are looking forward to another exciting year in 2012, with even more new features in the pipeline and of course even more of the high quality content that made this site what it is today.
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With all the restrictions on flying these days, figuring out what kind of tech gear to pack when heading out of town is problematic for many. Nearly every airline charges for checking bags, so traveling light has become very popular for many. But what about those who are planning a round the world trip ?
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What Tech Gear Should You Bring on a Round the World (RTW) Trip?
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Joseph (he’s from Atlanta) who needs a camera bag for his semi-professional photography enterprise. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com .
3D printing . Sure, that’s pretty neat, but there are other ways to make three dimensional objects at home. Roland’s new iModela, for example, is an “affordable” ($899) digital hobby mill that can carve 3D shapes, jewelry, textures and prototypes out of balsa wood, foam, modelling wax and plastics
Sony Ericsson is looking to start a bromance with the McTwist-loving, Double-Cork-landing, A-Frame-riding masses jonesing for a new Android device. The handset maker has announced a “global strategic alliance” with Billabong to launch the Xperia Active Billabong Edition smartphone in select markets. The handset will come preloaded with exclusive content, including Billabong screen savers, and bundle several Billabong-branded games and applications
(Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET) What do you desire most right now? A drink?
