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.
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.
Join Brett Wells, Sigma Tech Rep, for a presentation on an overview of wildlife photography and ways to enjoy this while practicing social distancing!
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.
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.
Sigma tech rep Brett Wells offers some helpful advice on exploring macro photography from the confines (or comfort!) of home.
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.
SIGMA Tech Rep Aaron Norberg discusses which Sigma lenses are preferred for landscape photography, and why they make such great tools for capturing environments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sigma Tech Rep Brian Matsumoto explores various tips and tricks to help you get better shots of your pets.
SIGMA Tech Rep Aaron Norberg offers an explanation on how prime (single focal length) and zoom (variable focal length) lenses differ.
SIGMA Tech Rep Marc Farb explains how to use back button focus on a variety of cameras (with Sigma lenses mounted, of course!).
SIGMA Tech Rep Brian Linhoff discusses how to create a time-lapse sequence.
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.
Learn more about the SIGMA 28mm F1.4 ART and 40mm F1.4 ART prime lenses with Tech Rep Brian Matsumoto.
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.
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.
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.
Sigma Tech Rep Marc Farb walks us through using ambient light and window light to shoot portraits around the house.