If you are familiar with sigmas usb dock you know that it allows you to update the firmware, calibration, optical stabilization, and autofocus in their global vision lenses. Lenses are unmarked in and out, one or two very small marks on the lens barrel, used it for a short time without protection, now has a neoprene protective cover on it. Depending on the device, the docking station either comes with the product or can be purchased as an accessory. The sigma usb dock for canon lenses allows you to connect your sigma global vision lenses to your computer in order to update firmware and adjust focus setting parameters using the sigma optimization pro software. How to update a sigma art lenss firmware without using. As he points out, its a very simple process that can really improve the performance of your lens, and i. Full docking stations are available for many common public safety computers including the panasonic toughbook series including the cf19, cf31, and cf53, panasonic toughpad including the new g1. Fair item has multiple flaws and noticeable areas of wear. Caution please position the lens with the front facing down on a stable surface. The sigma sport data center is a powerful software program to evaluate statictics and training sessions on a pc, mac, or tablet. A docking station is available for many sigma sport devices. Sigma 878101 usb dock lens firmware for canon lenses. Using sigmas usb dock for lens updates and tweaking.
If you have a lens, which you can tweek with a docking station tamron or sigma, its a must to have it. Sigma docking station for rox series for sale online. Multi language subtitles introducing the exclusive sigma optimization pro software for the sigma usb dock and how to. Sigma optimization pro instruction manual table of contents table of contents 1 introduction 2. The optimization pro software is available for both mac and pc users. If you can put a usb drive into your computer, twist a lens onto a mount and download a piece of software then you will have no trouble with sigmas optimization pro software and usb dock.
Sigma docking station fits bc509, bc1009, bc1609 includes software. Sigma usb dock error cannot recognise the usb dock. Sigma 00116 rox software usb docking station for sale. Connect the mount converter to your computer via a usb cable. Easily download your ride data from your sigma rox 8. I have that 150600 c lens right from the start, the firmware update did the af improve a lot.
Both my handheld and vehicle gps connect with no problems as do my weather station and sd card readers and usb memory sticks. Sigma usb dock enables photographers to update the lens firmware and adjust parameters such as focus. Sigma usb dock micro tune, customize, and update your lens the sigma usb dock works in conjunction with sigma optimization pro software in order to connect a photographers lens to their personal computer to update firmware and other parameters such as focus, and for the sports category. I am trying to get my sigma usb dock and software to recognize the dock and lens. The dock mounts are currently available for canon, nikon and sigma. Reikan focal settings with sigma usb dock talk photography. The docking station not only enables you to automatically transmit data but also to conveniently configure your bike computer via your pc. Manage the device settings in data center and transfer these to your sigma device. Founded in 1961, sigma corporation prides itself on high quality and innovative photographic equipment. The sigma usb dock works in conjunction with sigma optimization pro software in order to connect a photographers lens to their personal computer to update firmware, calibrate the lens and other customizations such as the focus parameter.
If you havent a docking station, you have to go to your dealer or a service centre. Connect usb dock and your computer using a usb cable. Sigmas usb dock is a unique device, which lets you tinker with your lenss settings to get the best results. Unfollow sigma docking station to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The sigma dock appears to be every bit as good of an idea as the boat dock. Sigma optimization pro is the dedicated software that enables you to connect lenses from new product lines to your computer via sigma usb dock, and to customize the lens with operations such as firmware update and focus adjustment. Sigma usb dock lens firmware update tutorial youtube. Open sigma optimization pro software how to connect products appears in the main window. Sigma optimization pro is the dedicated software that enables you to connect lenses from new product lines to your computer via sigma usb dock, and to.
Also, the dock is compatible with their new contemporary, sport and art lenses unless they are designated as dn lenses. Compatible with pcs and macs, the docking station transfers your data to sigmas data center training software, where you can perform a comprehensive analysis of each cycling session. The sigma usb dock allows you to connect your sigma global vision lenses to your computer in order to update firmware and adjust focus setting parameters using the sigma optimization pro software this dock is only compatible with the sigma art, contemporary, and sports line lenses featuring a. I have looked under devices and printers in control panel and. The sigma usb dock paired with sigma optimization pro software brings lens customization to an entirely new level.
For all lines of lenses, there are four categories for prime lenses and 16 categories four options for focal length, four options for shooting distance for. The adjustment is processed with specially designed software, sigma optimization pro, which is available as a free download from sigmas website. Bc2209 for sale 2450 bc2209 docking hr station bc1909 software sigma mhr targa. Once you have done that, simply follow the steps below.
I will try to list as much information as possible. On connecting a sigma device to the computer, data center will automatically detect which device you have connected. I also tried restoring windows to a point before i first installed the usb dock. And the question why hasnt someone delivered this product before.
Sigma safety is a factoryauthorized distributor of gamberjohnson computer mounting equipment. Autofocus speed, focus limiters, manual focus override and. If they wanted to, then i dare say they could fit a micro usb socket but youd have the chance of bricking each lens as. Once a sigma art, contemporary, or sports line lens is connected, you can use the sigma optimization pro software to configure focus settings and update lens firmware focus settings. Enters information into sigma data center software. It is designed for use with the new contemporary, art and sports product lines. For more information on sigma lenses and products visit.
The how and why for updating the firmware on your sigma. Sigma, has taken the approach of cutting some of the service repair out of the equation by offering sigma lensowners their usb dock. The sigma usb dock works in conjunction with sigma optimization pro software in order to connect a photographers lens to their personal. How to use the sigma optimization pro software and usb dock. For his example, he uses sigmas usb docking station to update his 1835mm sigma art lens. Hi, i am a windows 7 64 bit sp1 user and have just installed a sigma usb dock. The af speed, focus limiter and os function are also customizable for sports lenses.
Sigma know the lenses will need updates to match newer bodies, improve functionality, fix bugs and need fine tuning. Sigmas usb dock on compatible lenses lets you update the lenss firmware and. The docking station or sigma wireless dongle connects your sigma device to the computer. A question for canon users with regard to settings to be used with the sigma usb dock for my sigma 150600 c i spent part of today as the weather was ok to setup my siggy af with the focal software. Autofocus speeds, focus limiters, and optical stabilization functionality. Introducing products, corporation information, support information, news, brand contents and more. Basically, the sigma lens dock and its accompanying software allow a computer to control lens settings and programming on compatible sigma lenses. Sigma has a usb dock for its newer lenses that allows you to update the lenss firmware and customize some of the lenss core functions like autofocus and optical stabilization. The trip data can be manually input directly into the software or automatically transmitted using the optionally available docking station.
The adjustment is processed with special software sigma optimization pro. The software etc have been installed correctly however when i connect the new sigma 24105mm canon fit lens the software is failing to recognize it. Sigma s usb dock is a unique device, which lets you tinker with your lenss settings to get the best results. The docking station enables you to transmit the values from your sigma device to data center and copy device settings. Sigma corporation of america is a subsidiary of the sigma corporation, a japanese based family owned manufacturer of dslr cameras, camera lenses and camera accessories. My questions is with nikon cameras my understanding is. It is compatible with all rox series bike computers, topline 2016, topline 2012 and topline 2009 bike computers, sigma running computers, the rc move, as well as the sigma activ and move apps. Sigma optimization pro lenses download sigma corporation. After purchasing the calibration doc, the first thing you will want to do is download the sigma optimization pro calibration software to your computer click here for the link to the software. The sigma usb dock allows you to connect your sigma global vision lenses to your computer in order to update firmware and adjust focus setting parameters using the sigma optimization pro software this dock is only compatible with the sigma art, contemporary, and sports line lenses featuring a nikon f. Gamberjohnson is the worlds largest supplier of invehicle computing device mounting equipment.