Training Videos about Gear & Photography from the Sigma Tech Team
Mastering Manual Exposure
Have you ever struggled with your camera to capture a scene as your eyes see it? In this quick video, Sigma Tech Rep Brett Wells discusses why auto-exposure doesn’t always get it right, and how to use the tools built in to your camera to make manually managing exposure quick and easy.
The Effect Different Lenses Have on Portraits
Different focal lengths affect more than just how far away you have to stand from your subject... a 24mm lens produces a much different look than a 105mm lens, and in this video, SIGMA Tech Rep Jared Ivy explains how various lenses change the nature your portraits.
Wildlife Photography & Social Distancing
Join Brett Wells, Sigma Tech Rep, for a presentation on an overview of wildlife photography and ways to enjoy this while practicing social distancing!
Backyard Birding
You don’t need to trek out to remote rookeries or wildlife preserves to get great bird photographs. Sigma tech rep Brett Wells offers some tips and suggestions to get you started in photographing the birds already in your own backyard.
Intro to Wildlife
Photographing wildlife can be a thrilling way to expand your imaging catalog, and you don’t need to travel to the end of the earth to get great shots. Sigma tech rep Brett Wells lays out some suggestions on basic wildlife photography.
Shooting Macro at Home
Sigma tech rep Brett Wells offers some helpful advice on exploring macro photography from the confines (or comfort!) of home.
Telephoto Zoom Lens Comparison
SIGMA Tech Rep Brett Wells compares the 150-600mm Contemporary, 150-600mm Sports and 60-600mm Sports lenses -- how they differ and what advantages they each have for ultra-telephoto use.
Ideal Lenses for Landscape Photography
SIGMA Tech Rep Aaron Norberg discusses which Sigma lenses are preferred for landscape photography, and why they make such great tools for capturing environments.
Full Frame vs Crop Sensor Lenses
SIGMA Tech Rep Jared Ivy explains the differences between full-frame (DG) and crop sensor (DC) lenses and how they affect use on various camera systems.
Visually Exploring Your Surroundings
Don't let limited access to outsice locations slow you down! In this quick video, Sigma tech rep Brett Wells offers some tips and suggestions on how to keep producing new work and refining your visual craft simply by exploring the locations you have access to in and around your home.
The Truth About Teleconverters
Curious about how teleconverters work and whether or not they might be a useful addition to your camera kit? Watch as Sigma Tech Rep Brett Wells gives a quick overview of the benefits and potential shortcomings of these handy accessories.
The Road Trip Essentials Kit
Do you ever end up taking too much photo equipment on your trips, or find yourself wishing you had a lens you left at home? In this quick video, Sigma tech rep Mike Hill shares his tips for covering as much ground as possible while keeping the photo bag light and manageable.
The Basics of Bird Photography
Having difficulties trying to photograph birds just right? Sigma tech rep Brett Wells walks through the basics of birding and offers some tips and suggestions to get you started in the field.
Pet Photography Tips
Sigma Tech Rep Brian Matsumoto explores various tips and tricks to help you get better shots of your pets.
The Difference Between Prime and Zoom Lenses
SIGMA Tech Rep Aaron Norberg offers an explanation on how prime (single focal length) and zoom (variable focal length) lenses differ.
Using Back Button Focus
SIGMA Tech Rep Marc Farb explains how to use back button focus on a variety of cameras (with Sigma lenses mounted, of course!).
Setting Up a Time Lapse Sequence
SIGMA Tech Rep Brian Linhoff discusses how to create a time-lapse sequence.
Common Questions from Video Shooters (with Sigma Cine Lenses)
SIGMA Tech Rep Brian Linhoff discusses Sigma's line of Cine lenses, how they differ from our photo lenses, and addresses some of questions many of our customers have when considering Cine lenses.
Exploring the Sigma 28mm and 40mm 1.4 Art Lenses
Learn more about the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 ART and 40mm F1.4 ART prime lenses with Tech Rep Brian Matsumoto.
Focus Peaking
Have you ever struggled with your camera to get the right subject in focus? In this short video, Sigma tech rep Aaron Norberg reviews how the focus peaking feature found in many recent cameras can help you to manually focus with ease and precision.
DC DN Lenses for Crop Sensor Mirrorless Cameras
Visual Storytelling
Sigma tech rep Mike Hill covers a spectrum of potential projects and offers tips that can be applied to editorial assignments, commercial lifestyle campaigns, or just your own personal work.
Portrait Prime Lenses
Some of Sigma's most popular products are the 85mm, 105mm and 135mm Art lenses. In this video, Sigma tech rep Brian Linhoff goes over these three amazing portrait-length lenses and their various characteristics.
Shooting with Ambient and Window Light
Sigma Tech Rep Marc Farb walks us through using ambient light and window light to shoot portraits around the house.