sigma01The Sigma DP1 is a camera, first and foremost. For still photography, it has the MAAPS modes (Manual, Auto, Aperture-priority, Program, and Shutter-priority) and that’s it — just your good old-fashioned basic shooting modes on this puppy. The mode dial also includes a QVGA video mode (320 x 240 @ 30fps) and an audio capture mode.

Sigma DP1 Digital Camera Reviews:-

Imaging-resource.com about Sigma DP1 Digital Camera Review:-  The Foveon X3 image sensor is coupled to a 16.6mm lens with a focal length crop equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/4. Keeping lens size and weight down for a compact camera that uses a sensor not a lot smaller than those used in most DSLRs must have proved quite a challenge, and the lack of an optical zoom and maximum aperture limitation hint at this. The DP1’s lens also supports manual focus.

PhotoReview.au about Sigma DP1 Digital Camera Review:- If you are prepared to shoot raw files, convert them into 16-bit TIFF with the slightly quirky Sigma Photo Pro software and then work on them in a sophisticated image editor, the rewards are there in the form of images with an excellent dynamic range and rich, natural-looking colours.

Dpreview.com about Sigma DP1 Digital Camera Review:-  The direct image sensor featured in the SIGMA DP1 ensures the capture of full and complete color. This camera incorporates both RAW and JPEG image recording formats enabling photographers to capture the highest possible picture definition and smaller file sizes.

“TRUE” (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) *1 DSP (Digital Signal Processor) suited for Foveon*2 three silicon embedded layers direct image sensor is newly developed (joint development with Fujitsu Limited*3) and incorporated into DP1 first time.

The unique image processing algorithm developed throughout the development of SD9, SD10 and SD14 cameras is incorporated into “TRUE” and enables high-speed image processing.

*1. “TRUE” is trademark of SIGMA Corporation
*2. Foveon: Chairman and Founder Dr. Carver Mead, CEO D. Federico Faggin
*3. Fujitsu Limited: President, Mr. Hiroaki Kurokawasigma02

Sigma DP1 Digital Camera FEatures:- 

Image sensor: 20.7 x 13.8 mm Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) with 14.06 million output pixels (2652 x 1768 pixels x 3 layers)
Lens: Sigma 16.6mm f/4-f/11 lens (28mm in 35mm format)
Zoom ratio:  approx. 3x digital
Image Sizes: 2640 x 1768, 2640 x 1485, 1872 x 11248, 1312 x 880
Shutter speed range: 15-1/2000 second
Image Stabilisation: n.a.
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3EV in 1/3 EV steps
Focus system/range: Contrast detection AF with 9 AF points; range 30 cm to infinity.
White balance: Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Flash GN/modes/range (ISO auto): GN 6 (ISO 100/m), Forced flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchro; range – 30 cm to 2.1 m (ISO 200)
Sequence shooting:  3 frames in approximately 0.7 seconds
Storage Media: SD and SDHC cards
Viewfinder: Optional accessory
LCD monitor: 2.5-inch TFT colour LCD (230,000 pixels)
Power supply:  BP-31 lithium-ion rechargeable battery (approx, 250 shots/charge)

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