A limited number of Sigma lenses when used with the new Nikon D3 digital SLR camera will not support the "Auto DX crop" function. To overcome this we will be supplying a free upgrade to our customers. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to our customers.
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Sigma Corporation 2008/1/21 |
| List of lenses requiring update for D3 camera |
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| DC lenses (Exclusive for digital SLR cameras with APS-C image sensor) |
| 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM |
Serial Numbers lower than 2054001 |
| 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM |
Serial Numbers lower than 2160001 |
| DG lenses(Lenses for 35mm format SLR cameras) |
| APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM |
Serial Numbers lower than 3013701 |
| APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM |
Serial Numbers lower than 4022401 |
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| Upgrade will be required for the following problems |
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- When the Nikon D3 is in Auto DX crop function and the 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM or 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM lens is attached, the image area format will not change to DX format automatically.
- When the Nikon D3 is in Auto DX crop function and the APO 300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM or APO 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM lens is attached, the image area format will be changed to DX format, even if the image area format is set to FX format or 5:4.
For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Sigma Service Station. |
| For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Sigma Service Station. |
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| http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm |
| We will post further information regarding service procedure and time-scales in due course. |
