SPP 6.2.1 update and new firmware for DP1Q and DP2Q

[michaeli]

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SIGMA dp1 Quattro firmware [Ver.1.02]

• ・It has added the function to record Photographer and Owner of Copyright details in Exif information, and to check them on Display. Copyright Information is displayed on Image Info Screen.
• ・It has added the function to set image aspect ratio 7:6.
• ・It has added the function to select Black or Semi-transparent for the frame, when shooting with aspect ratio other than 3:2.
• ・It has added the function to set minimum shooting intervals from 4 to 8 seconds when shooting with interval timer.
  * The minimum shooting interval changes depending on the combination of image quality and size of image.
• ・It has added S-LO to the setting of number of record pixels (Image Size) for JPEG shooting.
• ・It has changed Focusing Range of Portrait to Approx. 0.33m ~ ∞ and Landscape / Snap shooting to Approx. 0.5m ~ ∞ in AF Limit Mode.

• Note: If the firmware has been updated to Ver.1.02, please be sure to update it to the latest version (SIGMA Photo Pro 6.2.1).

SIGMA dp2 Quattro firmware [Ver.1.05]

• ・It has added the function to record Photographer and Owner of Copyright details in Exif information, and to check them on Display Copyright Information is displayed on Image Info Screen.
• ・It has added the function to set image aspect ratio 7:6.
• ・It has added the function to select Black or Semi-transparent for the frame, when shooting with aspect ratio other than 3:2.
• ・It has added the function to set minimum shooting intervals from 4 to 8 seconds when shooting with interval timer.
  * The minimum shooting interval changes depending on the combination of image quality and size of image.
• ・It has added S-LO to the setting of number of record pixels (Image Size) for JPEG shooting.

• Note: If the firmware has been updated to Ver.1.05, please be sure to update it to the latest version (SIGMA Photo Pro 6.2.1).

Benefits of the latest SIGMA Photo Pro software:

• For Windows
• ・It has improved resolution by reconsidering developing process of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
• ・It has added the function to set image aspect ratio 7:6 in the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that some color appears in peripheral part of the images when developing the RAW data (X3F files) of image size MED taken with SIGMA Merrill series.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that it is not possible to print when ‘Fit to paper size’ is selected in the size preference in print setting.
• ・It has improved the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) taken by bulb shooting with SD9, SD10 and SD14 is not displayed in the review window.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) taken with cameras other than SD1, Merrill series and Quattro series is not saved in JPEG or TIFF formats when selecting ‘Auto’ in the review window.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that images saved in 8bit TIFF are not displayed properly in some viewers available from other companies.
• For Mac
• ・It has improved resolution by reconsidering developing process of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
• ・It has added the function to set image aspect ratio 7:6 in the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that some color appears in peripheral part of the images when developing the RAW data (X3F files) of image size MED taken with SIGMA Merrill series.
• ・It is now compatible with Gatekeeper in Mac OS X10.9.5 and 10.10.
• ・It has improved the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) taken by bulb shooting with SD9, SD10 and SD14 is not displayed in the review window.
• ・It has corrected the phenomenon that images saved in 8bit TIFF are not displayed properly in some viewers available from other companies.

 

[Kendall Helmstetter Gelner]

Thanks! Looks like some interesting improvements, I look forward to taking the new firmware (and SPP) for a spin.

 

[Hornbrille]

Firmware update DP2Q ends with error (21000000) but works after removing the battery.

SPP doesn't install on Windows 8.1 due to failed installer integrity (whatever that means)

Let's wait another day ;-)

Edit: Download of SPP was incomplete. Will retry later.

 

[Bee Bee]

Firmware update DP2Q ends with error (21000000) but works after removing the battery.

SPP doesn't install on Windows 8.1 due to failed installer integrity (whatever that means)

Let's wait another day ;-)

Edit: Download of SPP was incomplete. Will retry later.

No issues for me on my DP2Q or SPP on Mac

 

[nudibranches]

um... as usual install instructions are somewhat baffling. I have 6.2 installed. But when I try and download 6.2.1 it's a dmg file and doesn't seem to want to open. So I should uninstall 6.2 and then try and install 6.2.1?

 

[nudibranches]

oops...I downloaded the Mac file instead of the windows one... :-D

 

[ju_ju]

um... as usual install instructions are somewhat baffling. I have 6.2 installed. But when I try and download 6.2.1 it's a dmg file and doesn't seem to want to open. So I should uninstall 6.2 and then try and install 6.2.1?

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Yes uninstall previous versions of version 6 before any upgrades . It states this .

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[Robert F. Tobler]

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

 

[Ceistinne]

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

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I think Kazuto Yamaki said in his CP + interview that they are concentrating on perfecting the processing parameters of SPP 6.2.1 and will deal with the speed aspect later.

S

 

[DavidMillier]

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

 

[Hornbrille]

Just found this 6.2.1. developed image of Kazua compared to this one developed in 6.2.0 at Flickr. If you download the originals there is a visible advantage for 6.2.1.

 

[Hardy Steiner]

I don't quite agree. While the slowness of SPP has been present for a long time now, I kind of understand why getting the DP Quattro output right has a priority. If you have limited resources and just released a new product, getting the picture quality of this product right is a bit more important I'd argue than processing speed ... if the pictures are brilliant and the processing speed slow, then the camera will sell, but the other way round not. Yes, processing speed has to be addressed, but at least in the recent presentation at CP+ the Sigma CEO confirmed that they will look into this next. I don't think we heard that kind of statement before. I think we must not forget that we get this software for free and it has been updated in fairly regular intervals. It's by far not the high-speed processing engine it used to be when I had my SD10 back in 2004, but hopefully, at some time, we will get this performance again.

 

[D Cox]

I don't quite agree. While the slowness of SPP has been present for a long time now, I kind of understand why getting the DP Quattro output right has a priority. If you have limited resources and just released a new product, getting the picture quality of this product right is a bit more important I'd argue than processing speed ... if the pictures are brilliant and the processing speed slow, then the camera will sell, but the other way round not. Yes, processing speed has to be addressed, but at least in the recent presentation at CP+ the Sigma CEO confirmed that they will look into this next. I don't think we heard that kind of statement before. I think we must not forget that we get this software for free and it has been updated in fairly regular intervals. It's by far not the high-speed processing engine it used to be when I had my SD10 back in 2004, but hopefully, at some time, we will get this performance again.

I agree, and I suspect that the "limited resources" are one or at most two programmers.

 

[Bee Bee]

um... as usual install instructions are somewhat baffling. I have 6.2 installed. But when I try and download 6.2.1 it's a dmg file and doesn't seem to want to open. So I should uninstall 6.2 and then try and install 6.2.1?

 

[Bee Bee]

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

--
Robert F. Tobler
http://rftobler.at/Photography/

I think Kazuto Yamaki said in his CP + interview that they are concentrating on perfecting the processing parameters of SPP 6.2.1 and will deal with the speed aspect later.

S

That's just a polite way of saying we don't really care about solving customers problems but prefer to work to a timetable that suits us.
"So sorry, Mr smith, that there is cracked pipe pouring sewage into your street, we have your neighbourhood scheduled for maintenance in 2 years time."

More evidence that sigma may have a plan but it doesn't include solving the customer's most pressing concerns. This is an attitude that seems pervasive in Japanese camera companies and perhaps goes someway towards explaining why Joe public is deserting traditional photography in their millions.

I am much, MUCH happier about the speed on the latest versions. The few extra seconds makes no real life difference to me - I like to take my time and really observe the subtle changes. I don't batch process, use the jpegs to review and remove bad raws/pics and then only edit a few.

So, I am happy that they are 'perfecting the processing parameters' rather than spend time refactoring/optimising the code - because I want to be able to get the best out of my photos *now* - even if it does take these few extra seconds (at the moment).

[edit]

For the same reasons Hardy has concisely said

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[nick_webster]

I've never known a version of SPP to be even remotely stable - I've just crashed 6.2 whilst trying to open a folder with about 60 images - and that is on a brand new MBP which is virtually a clean system, nothing else has been installed on it yet :-(

At least it is reasonably quick even if it did need a fast i7 processor and 16 gig of RAM to achieve it.

I'm with DMillier on this - they should have sorted the software long ago - and no excuses about getting quality right, that should have been sorted in the 1st release after all it is their own sensor ...

Nick

 

[Bee Bee]

I've never known a version of SPP to be even remotely stable - I've just crashed 6.2 whilst trying to open a folder with about 60 images - and that is on a brand new MBP which is virtually a clean system, nothing else has been installed on it yet :-(

At least it is reasonably quick even if it did need a fast i7 processor and 16 gig of RAM to achieve it.

I'm with DMillier on this - they should have sorted the software long ago - and no excuses about getting quality right, that should have been sorted in the 1st release after all it is their own sensor ...

Nick

Ok, so at what point can you say something is 'completely stable'?

It's a shame it crashes on you :/ - I couldn't process my DP2Q files for months in the early versions on my mac mini - deeply frustrating.

Since then I've purchased the i7 (2.8) 16gb ram MBP and I haven't had *any issues* with at least the last 3 releases of SPP. All I can suggest is to 'split' your folders into smaller ones and open the raws from those - perhaps the 60 images causes it to crash?

I am a software developer myself, and believe me when I say I'm furious when someone releases something that 'isn't up to scratch' in my team. However I completely understand why these things can happen - timescales, budgets, staff changes etc. etc. If I had to wait for months (years?) before I was able to get my hands on the Quattro i.e. they spent the time, budget etc. to get the 'quality right' - I'd be even more frustrated.

I've come to the conclusion that the way they are doing it is the best compromise. If you want to wait until everything is 'perfect' then wait - but let us others take it 'as seen' and enjoy the pros/cons.

 

[DavidMillier]

Sadly, if you don't own a quattro, learning that Sigma are going to devote the next x years to improving Q image quality rather than improving their dreadful software is hardly anything to get excited about. I wonder exactly how many years Merrill owners will need to wait until SPP can process files like proper software? It never will is my guess.

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

 

[DavidMillier]

Or you use a camera that is supported by Lightroom and be done with it. Back to the Sd14 perhaps.

I've never known a version of SPP to be even remotely stable - I've just crashed 6.2 whilst trying to open a folder with about 60 images - and that is on a brand new MBP which is virtually a clean system, nothing else has been installed on it yet :-(

At least it is reasonably quick even if it did need a fast i7 processor and 16 gig of RAM to achieve it.

I'm with DMillier on this - they should have sorted the software long ago - and no excuses about getting quality right, that should have been sorted in the 1st release after all it is their own sensor ...

Nick

Ok, so at what point can you say something is 'completely stable'?

It's a shame it crashes on you :/ - I couldn't process my DP2Q files for months in the early versions on my mac mini - deeply frustrating.

Since then I've purchased the i7 (2.8) 16gb ram MBP and I haven't had *any issues* with at least the last 3 releases of SPP. All I can suggest is to 'split' your folders into smaller ones and open the raws from those - perhaps the 60 images causes it to crash?

I am a software developer myself, and believe me when I say I'm furious when someone releases something that 'isn't up to scratch' in my team. However I completely understand why these things can happen - timescales, budgets, staff changes etc. etc. If I had to wait for months (years?) before I was able to get my hands on the Quattro i.e. they spent the time, budget etc. to get the 'quality right' - I'd be even more frustrated.

I've come to the conclusion that the way they are doing it is the best compromise. If you want to wait until everything is 'perfect' then wait - but let us others take it 'as seen' and enjoy the pros/cons.

 

[Ceistinne]

I routinely check the new Sigma Photo Pro Versions if they
are useable for processing Merrill Photos.

I just compared processing speed of a DP1 Merrill Photo of
the new version with the old 5.5.3 version on my MacBook
Pro Retina 15 with SSD:

SPP 5.3.3: about 8 seconds

SPP 6.2.1: variable, between 11 and 15 seconds

As it is, I won't use SPP 6.2.1, as it just slows down my
Workflow. It is pitiful, that Sigma cannot get their Software
act together.

Greetings,

Robert

--
Robert F. Tobler
http://rftobler.at/Photography/

I think Kazuto Yamaki said in his CP + interview that they are concentrating on perfecting the processing parameters of SPP 6.2.1 and will deal with the speed aspect later.

S

That's just a polite way of saying we don't really care about solving customers problems but prefer to work to a timetable that suits us.
"So sorry, Mr smith, that there is cracked pipe pouring sewage into your street, we have your neighbourhood scheduled for maintenance in 2 years time."

More evidence that sigma may have a plan but it doesn't include solving the customer's most pressing concerns. This is an attitude that seems pervasive in Japanese camera companies and perhaps goes someway towards explaining why Joe public is deserting traditional photography in their millions.

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DMillier,

I think you are somewhat unfair in what you say. Clearly they do try to solve customer problems. SPP 6.2.1 is proof of that, and I have never seen any evidence that Kazuto Yamaki is anything but sincere in his statements. I'm sure he will see to it that the software speed will be improved as soon as possible.

S