This time, I travelled through Sulawesi Island in Indonesia with newly the released SIGMA SD1. The SD1 seems a little bulky at first, but the deep grip comfortably fits your hand, and you do not feel the weight even when you are walking. The Resolution produced by its 46 megapixel X3 direct image sensor catches your eyes as it is indeed one of the characteristics of the camera, but what should be highlighted here is its ability to reproduce scenes accurately. Although the weather was not so great, and it was raining most of the days during our stay, the SD1 captured Asia’s peculiar moist color and the local atmosphere very well.
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At Sulawesi Island which is right under the equator, the wealth of rainwater grows many plants. After the rain had stopped, many flowers were coated with water drops in the yard of a private house.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/100s
- Aperture Value:
- F4.0
- Focal Length:
- 50 mm
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On the only sunny day during our stay, I shot the sky containing the southern countries’ peculiar humidity from the ship. Lenses incorporating the Optical Stabilizer (OS) secure stable framing images for photographers.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/800s
- Aperture Value:
- F8.0
- Focal Length:
- 50 mm
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Trees approach even to the edge of the shore at the worldwide famous diving spot, Bunaken Island. To capture the fearful power of nature, I shot from the ship using a telephoto lens, pulling the trees closer.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Daylight
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/640s
- Aperture Value:
- F6.3
- Focal Length:
- 180 mm
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My favorite of all the tropical flowers is Plumeria. White are more common, but this time I targeted at the unbeaten red that competes with the blue sky, by framing simply with the telephoto side of 17-50mm lens.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Daylight
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/1250s
- Aperture Value:
- F5.6
- Focal Length:
- 50 mm
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The lady who welcomed me at the village was wearing a golden hair accessory in her head. I shot the glowing golden accessory from behind with a standard zoom lens.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Daylight
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/250s
- Aperture Value:
- F2.8
- Focal Length:
- 50 mm
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The traditional wooden ship, Pinisi boats are lining up at Makassar Harbor, in Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. To take a shot of the entire gigantic ship, I used the 8-16mm wide lens. The wide angle perspective is facilitated in capturing the long and sweeping stem.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/125s
- Aperture Value:
- F8.0
- Focal Length:
- 8 mm
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The sun came out between trees to shine on the river just when I arrived at the waterfall of Bantimurung. I shot in a rush with the lowest possible speed so I could capture the river flow. Although it became a little blurry as one might be expected, the Optical Stabilizer (OS) reduced camera shake remarkably.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/5s
- Aperture Value:
- F8.0
- Focal Length:
- 21 mm
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In the gloomy forest near the river, many dragonflies and butterflies were floating. I increased the ISO to 800 and aimed at a resting dragonfly with silhouette effect using 70mm macro lens.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 800
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/200s
- Aperture Value:
- F5.6
- Focal Length:
- 70 mm
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View from the mountain path from Manado in North Sulawesi State to Minahasa Highland. I framed countless palm trees and the volcano which looked like Mt. Fuji across the ocean using 70-200mm telephoto lens.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 200
- White Balance Setting:
- Overcast
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/250s
- Aperture Value:
- 8.0
- Focal Length:
- 147 mm
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One single lotus flower was found in the pond in the forest. The bright pink of the lotus was the only color in the dark tones.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA APO 70-200m F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 100
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/250s
- Aperture Value:
- F4.0
- Focal Length:
- 157 mm
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Church is quiet when there is no Mass on the day. This shot is taken by increasing the ISO to 800 in order to focus narrowly. Deep depth of field and resolution of the X3 sensor enable detailed rendering of fine ornamentation of the church.
- Camera:
- SIGMA SD1
- Lens:
- SIGMA 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
- Exposure Mode:
- A - Aperture Priority AE
- ISO Setting:
- 800
- White Balance Setting:
- Auto
- Shutter Speed:
- 1/10s
- Aperture Value:
- F8.0
- Focal Length:
- 17 mm
