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SIGMA Photo Pro Changelog

What's new in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.8.5

Feb 15, 2024
  • Major changes Fixed an issue where selecting "Apply previous settings" under "Applicable adjustment setting (X3F/DNG)" in "Preferences" did not inherit the previous settings.
  • Corrected an issue where clicking the "SAVE" button in the review window of SIGMA Photo Pro while adjusting X3F or DNG files would close the review window.
  • Fixed an issue where thumbnails for CinemaDNG video folders captured with the SIGMA fp series were not being generated anew in SIGMA Photo Pro.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.8.4 (Nov 7, 2023)

  • Improved the thumbnail display speed in the main window.
  • Fixed an issue where images were not displayed correctly in the review window or print window when “GPU acceleration” in “Preferences” was checked.
  • Fixed an issue where SIGMA Photo Pro would crash when attempting to print X3I files taken in “Monochrome” color mode.
  • Fixed an issue where SIGMA Photo Pro would not launch when DNG files output by other manufacturers’ RAW data conversion software were present in the folder.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.8.3 (Feb 8, 2023)

  • “Warm Gold” has been added to the color mode.*
  • * “Warm Gold” can only be used as a DNG file of the SIGMA fp series.
  • Speed of reading DNG files shot with SIGMA fp / fp L and saving from DNG / X3F / X3I files to JPEG format are improved.
  • RAW data (DNG / X3F / X3I files) shot with custom white balance can be saved in the review window. This fixed a bug that when replacing an image with the navigation button, the “Standard white balance was displayed.
  • Fixed a bug that when an X3I file taken in the vertical position of the sd Quattro series / dp Quattro series is enlarged in the review window or developed under specific conditions, the processing was not performed properly.
  • Fixed a bug that the color of the image displayed in the review window was different depending on whether “GPU acceleration” was checked in “Preferences”.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.8.1 (Jul 15, 2021)

  • It increases the image processing speed of DNG files taken with SIGMA fp series cameras.
  • It changes the image processing algorithm to optimize the noise processing of long exposure DNG files taken with SIGMA fp series cameras.
  • It corrects the name of “Powder Blue” and “Duotone” in French language setting.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.8.0 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • Compatible with RAW images (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp L.
  • Added thumbnail display for movie RAW data (Cinema DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp L.
  • Added “Powder Blue” and “Duotone” to the Color Mode options.
  • White balance color temperature can be adjusted in 50K steps.
  • Image processing speed is faster.
  • When “Auto” in “Adjustment” is selected, the image exposure is prioritized for a person if one detected in the frame.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.4 (Jun 25, 2020)

  • Color mode can be set to ‘OFF’ for SIGMA fp RAW data (DNG file).
  • Supports still image files created from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fp, and still image files recorded during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.3 (Apr 23, 2020)

  • A color mode "Teal and Orange" has been added for sd Quattro series and dp Quattroseries RAW data (X3F file, X3I file).

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.2 (Mar 18, 2020)

  • Improved the thumbnail display speed.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.1 (Dec 18, 2019)

  • Corrected the phenomenon that a DNG file shot on SIGMA fp corrupts when it is edited on SIGMA Photo Pro after edited on other manufacturer's software.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.0 (Oct 17, 2019)

  • The system requirements of the SIGMA Photo Pro has been changed to 4GB or higher RAM (8GB or more is recommended).
  • It has corrected the phenomenon whereby highlighted parts turn to unnatural colors when both color adjustment and X3 Fill Light are used on X3I files.
  • Compatible when editing and development of still images with RAW data (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp.
  • Added thumbnail display for movie RAW data (Cinema DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp.※1
  • It has incorporated the functions of “Distortion correction”, “Diffraction correction”, “Peripheral light correction” and “Shading correction”.※2
  • 「Additional presets have been added such as “High-key” and “Low-key” to the Tone Curve Editor. ※2
  • “Teal & Orange” have been added to the Color Mode.※2
  • Added slider that enables adjustment of the Color Mode effect. ※2
  • Added slider that enables adjustment of the effect for “Tone Color” during the monochrome processing※2
  • It has changed the adjusted width of Fill Light for still image RAW data (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp to ±5.0.※2
  • “√2:1” aspect ratio when taking images is now available. ※2
  • *1 Movie editing is not possible with the SIGMA Photo Pro.
  • *2 Only compatible with the still image RAW data (DNG files) taken with the SIGMA fp.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.6.1 (Jul 25, 2018)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon whereby some wave-shaped patterns appear on images displayed on the review window or saved images after developing the X3I files taken with SFD mode with the SIGMA sd Quattro series or SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has improved the operational stability.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.4 (Aug 4, 2017)

  • It is compatible with the RAW data (X3F files, X3I files) of SIGMA sd Quattro (Ver1.06) and SIGMA sd Quattro H (Ver1.02).
  • It has improved the color reproduction for highlighted areas when processing the RAW data (X3F files) of SIGMA sd Quattro H (Ver1.02).
  • It incorporates the function indicating if new version of the software and lens data update are available when booting up SIGMA Photo Pro.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.3 (Apr 26, 2017)

  • It is compatible with the X3I files taken in the SFD Mode of the SIGMA dp Quattro series.
  • It has optimized the effect of the overexposure correction function.
  • The latest version of SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.3 is required to process the RAW data (X3F and X3I files) taken by the dp Quattro series after the firmware update announced on April 26th.
  • For customers who cannot use the GPU Acceleration Mode, please refer to this webpage.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.2 (Apr 13, 2017)

  • It has improved the noise reduction during the RAW development from the X3F files of dp Quattro series and sd Quattro series.
  • It has improved the processing speed when the GPU Acceleration Mode is activated in the environmental setting (based on the computer environment, the effect may vary).
  • It corrects the phenomenon that some operational errors occur in specific computer environments, when GPU Acceleration Mode is activated.
  • It corrects the phenomenon that depending on a computer environment, an error occurs during RAW development, when the GPU Acceleration Mode is activated and multiple images are selected.
  • Since SIGMA Photo Pro ver. 6.5.0, it has changed the system requirements to equivalent to Intel Core 2 Duo Processor or more (equivalent to Intel Core i series is recommended) and 3GB or higher RAM (8GB or more is recommended). In addition, it is not possible to use the functions of printing, slideshow and multiple displays of Review Windows in the 32bit OS system. To use these functions, please use SIGMA Photo Pro 6.4.1. Please download from here
  • For customers who cannot use the GPU Acceleration Mode, please refer to this webpage.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.1 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • It is possible to open the X3F files of Quattro series even when the driver of the graphic board is not updated to the latest version

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.5.0 (Jan 1, 2017)

  • It is compatible with RAW data (X3F files, X3I files) of the sd Quattro H.
  • It increases the processing speed of RAW data in the Review Window and when it saves images, by utilizing the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) (RAW data of sd Quattro series and dp Quattro series only).*2
  • It is compatible with thumbnails and shooting information of DNG files shot with the sd Quattro H (If the files are edited using other processing software compatible with DNG files, they will not be displayed).
  • It has an improved algorithm in Super Fine Detail Mode so that minor gaps between each frame are less visible.
  • It has an improved algorithm in noise reduction when developing RAW data for the sd Quattro series and dp Quattro series.
  • It has an updated Auto development algorithm of RAW data adjustment setting for the sd Quattro series and dp Quattro series.
  • It corrects the phenomenon whereby the parameter of Auto development is different when Display Quality or Display Speed is prioritized.
  • Preference Settings incorporates a mode whereby images transferred from Sigma Capture Pro will not open in the Review Window.
  • It incorporates an Update Information Notification function.
  • It displays messages for some functions by way of a pop-up notification.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.4.1 (Sep 9, 2016)

  • It incorporates an ON / OFF function to reduce the color of ghosting on RAW data (X3F files) from the dp Quattro series cameras.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.4.0 (Jul 7, 2016)

  • It is compatible with the RAW data (X3F and X3I files) of sd Quattro.
  • It incorporates a function to select the frame (Edit Window) for the X3I files taken in the sd Quattro’s SFD mode
  • It incorporates a “Detail Slider” for images taken with the sd Quattro and dp Quattro to adjust the rendering details of the images
  • It incorporates a “Binning function” that can improve the color rendering of RAW data with ISO 800 or higher
  • It improves the display speed of the image in the Review Window, when color mode and white balance are edited
  • It improves the rendering performance of red colored and highlighted parts of the image when the sd Quattro and dp Quattro’s RAW data is developed
  • It no longer shows the saving dialog when JPEG or TIFF files are selected from one image to the other
  • It has corrected and improved the compatibility with SIGMA Capture Pro
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the exposure adjustment value becomes 0 when RAW data taken with the SD1 / SD1 Merrill is developed or saved

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.3.3 (Mar 24, 2016)

  • It corrects the phenomenon of the Contrast slider and the Shadow slider on the Adjustment pallet not operating properly when the Color Mode of RAW data (X3F file) taken with dp Quattro series are set to “Portrait”.
  • It corrects the phenomenon of black dot-like noise appearing in rare cases on developed RAW data (X3F file) when taken with dp Quattro cameras that are updated with the firmware (SIGMA dp0 Quattro (Ver.1.01), SIGMA dp1 Quattro(Ver.1.04), SIGMA dp2 Quattro (Ver.1.08), SIGMA dp3 Quattro (Ver.1.03)) released on February 19th, 2016, and also on JPEG and TIFF data which are developed and saved by SIGMA Photo Pro and are displayed on the Review Window.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.3.2 (Feb 19, 2016)

  • It is now compatible with the RAW data (X3F file) of the latest firmware which improves color reproduction of the dp Quattro series cameras

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.3.0 (Jun 19, 2015)

  • By reviewing the image development process, it has improved image quality of RAW data (X3F file) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series
  • It has improved the image development process of long exposure photography, for images taken by the SIGMA dp Quattro series
  • It has added the Quick Check Mode to the Main Window (this feature is not available for RAW data taken with SD9 and SD10 cameras)
  • It has added the Specifying Folder function to the “Computer” pane in the Main Window
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it occasionally develops corrupted image data when the X3 Fill Light function is used
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the brightness level cannot set at 2 or lower if the RAW data is taken with the SIGMA SD1, Merrill series, and dp Quattro series

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.2.1 (Feb 26, 2015)

  • 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

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.2.0 (Dec 24, 2014)

  • It has added High Speed Mode to the Preference Settings menu (Only compatible with the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series on a Windows (64bit) with 4GB of RAM or higher).
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series as well as the display speed of the Review Window when the data is displayed in Display Quality Priority Mode
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP Merrill series and dp Quattro series when saving the images after having the data displayed in Display Quality Priority Mode
  • It has improved the processing speed of the RAW data (X3F files) when changing various settings using a batch setting function in the Main Window by not updating thumbnail images. If the setting has been changed in the Review Window, thumbnail images will be updated
  • It has improved the thumbnail display with TIFF images developed and saved through the latest version (Ver6.2.0)
  • It now shows images in the thumbnail frame in Main Window, with TIFF images developed and saved through the latest version (Ver6.2.0) regardless of the file size
  • It has added Photographer and Owner of Copyright details in the Information Window.*:
  • Next firmware update of the dp Quattro series will enable it to register this information.)
  • It allows users to choose whether to keep the Copyright Information registered in the RAW data (X3F files) when saving the data in JPEG or TIFF in Preference Settings menu
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that abnormal termination may occur if TIFF and JPEG images that have been created by software from other companies, exist in the selected folder.*:
  • Some files including TIFF with the alpha channel are not supported.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) of some SIGMA cameras are not compatible with the software in OS environments other than Japanese and English
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro series may develop some bright spot noise in a dark part of the image
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that Exif information of TIFF or JPEG images saved from the RAW data (X3F files) of some SIGMA cameras is not displayed properly
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that TIFF or JPEG images become corrupt when they are saved in 2x output image size while the Film Grain function is activated in Monochrome mode

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.1.0 (Oct 28, 2014)

  • It is now compatible with the RAW data (X3F files) of all SIGMA digital cameras including the SIGMA dp1 Quattro
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that folders do not appear properly in the ‘Computer’ section of the Main Window
  • It has improved the processing speed when RAW data (X3F files) of the SIGMA dp Quattro is displayed in “Display Quality Priority Mode”

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.6 (Sep 3, 2014)

  • It has corrected the resolution of the images of specific objects taken under certain conditions.
  • It has added the parameter to compensate for the saturation of red colors and improved the detail resolution of the specific part.
  • This is only when "Neutral" color mode of SIGMA dp Quattro is selected, and there is no change for the parameter in other color modes.
  • It has improved the performance to offer more stable operation. This is effective in cases such as when a network drive's shortcut is in use and the computer environment has multiple connections more than E drive.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that multiple pictures that are developed and saved as JPEG and TIFF in the software may happen to merge into one image data in the folder.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.5 (Aug 6, 2014)

  • It has improved the image quality of long exposure photography, taken by the SIGMA dp2 Quattro.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that JPEG images developed from X3F files are neither properly displayed in the photo editing software nor successfully uploaded to SNS/websites.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it resets the displayed position of thumbnails when the main window is updated after saving and deleting images.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the print size in the print window occasionally goes back to the default settings.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that X3F files are not properly processed when the images are taken with the SD1 or Merrill series cameras and the color space is set at Adobe RGB.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.4 (Jul 18, 2014)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software occasionally fails to open the X3F files taken by the SD1, SD1 Merrill and DP Merrill series
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it does not save the capture date information when the images are saved in JPEG and TIFF formats

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.3 (Jul 14, 2014)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software occasionally displays the message “File I/O error” at the time of startup, and becomes frozen.
  • It has corrected the bugs that display images in Display Quality Priority Mode improperly when they are recorded in 3:2 aspect ratio. Images that are recorded in an aspect ratio other than 3:2 were often saved in the wrong aspect ratio.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.2 (Jul 8, 2014)

  • It has corrected the phenomenon that the software does not save images properly when SIGMA Photo Pro 6 is launched by double-clicking the X3F data or drag-and-drop of the image file directly on the software’s icon.
  • It has corrected the phenomenon that it occasionally fails to open the print window and preview window for printing.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.1 (Jul 8, 2014)

  • Fixed the bug in the Overexposure Correction function of SIGMA dp2 Quattro

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 6.0.0 (Jul 8, 2014)

  • Compatible with RAW image taken with dp2 Quattro (X3F file).
  • Thumbnail view start-up time has speeded up.
  • Resulting images will appear in the thumbnails after editing.
  • Offering a batch setting function to change customized setting of X3F files in Main Window at one time.
  • The sizes of adjustment panel and display window are adjustable. Also, both of them can be docked to review window.
  • Location and color information of pointer has been added to Display Guide.
  • Loupe lock has been added to Display Guide.
  • Color/Monochrome switching function has been added to Display Guide.
  • Fringe Correction is keyboard accessible.
  • Color and fine adjustment interface have become more intuitive and easy to operate.
  • Undo and Redo have been added to image editing process.
  • Switching Display Quality Priority Mode and Display Speed Priority Mode is possible.
  • Vignetting Correction has been added to Monochrome Processing.
  • Toning Adjustment function has been added to Monochrome Process

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5.3 (Oct 30, 2013)

  • When the image is taken with the combination of the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM and SD1 or SD1 Merrill, the development of the image from RAW data (X3F file) is optimized with this updated version.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5.2 (Jul 26, 2013)

  • It corrects the rare phenomenon that the application finishes unexpectedly when it tries to save an image from the Main Window.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5.1 (Jul 26, 2013)

  • Offers improved stability of the software performance.
  • Adds the lens information of 30mm F1.4 DC HSM.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that banding noise is found if the output image size is set at x2 to save the image after using the film grain function in the monochrome process.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that streaky noise is occasionally seen in a part of the image.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that it occasionally freezes after deleting an image in the review window.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the image displayed in the monochrome process shows different colors from the image saved.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the information in the “Image Information Window” is not updated when it switches from color to monochrome or vice versa.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that extracting JPEG data occasionally does not reflect the flag mark of the X3F files.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5 (Jul 26, 2013)

  • Compatible with Windows 8.
  • New interface for the Monochrome Mode.
  • It is only compatible with the RAW data of the SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill.
  • Setting of noise reduction is available from the “Edit” menu in the main window.
  • When you select “Auto” for adjustment setting, the appropriate preset value for the color mode is automatically selected (Only compatible with the data of SD1, SD1 Merrill, DP1 Merrill, DP2 Merrill and DP3 Merrill).
  • Change in the design of the interface for fringing reduction.
  • Corrects the phenomenon that the update of SIGMA Photo Pro does not reflect the data of the latest lenses.

New in SIGMA Photo Pro 3.5.2.0 Release 3512 (Dec 23, 2009)

  • Improved processing performance in highlight areas of RAW images.
  • Exposure Warning is displayed to each RGB channels of the histogram.
  • Addition of "ProPhoto RGB" to the Color Space in "Save Image As"