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Sigma DP2
$700.00
Released March, 2009
The Pros:Large sensor many times the size of a comparatively sized P&S. RAW format support. Same image sensor found in bigger DSLRs, takes 3 'images', or colour layers for superior image quality.
The Cons:Expensive. Lens is fixed - cannot be swapped. Low resolution 2.5" screen.
The Sigma DP2 is a fixed-lens digital camera designed for amateur photographers seeking manual controls. It features a Foveon X3 direct image sensor with 14 million pixels arranged in three layers of 4.67 million pixels each, to measure Red, Green, and Blue light separately.
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In addition, the DP2 digital camera boasts a 2.5” TFT LCD monitor with a 150,000 resolution. As for imaging, the Sigma DP2 digital camera captures up to 2640x1760 JPEG images and 2640x1760 RAW images. Plus, the DP2 records QVGA AVI movies @ 320x240 (30fpm), and voice recordings in WAV format. All recorded materials (video, audio, and images) can be stored on a 1GB SD card (w/ SDHC compatibility) and then later played at convenience. The Sigma DP2’s defining factor is its incorporation of a ‘TRUE II’ image processing engine that provides high resolution power and reproduces HD images rich in graduation & 3D detail. The Sigma DP2 retails for $699.95 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features
- Fixed-Lens DC
- SD/SDHC (1GB)
- Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
- Lossless Compression Raw Data (12-bit)
- JPEG (Super High, High, Medium, Low)
- AVI (QVGA) Recording
- WAV Recording
- USB 2.0 / NTSC / PAL / Monaural
- 2.5” TFT LCD Monitor
- Auto Focus Sensor w/9 Points
- Photo Pro 3.0
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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large sensor many times the size of a comparatively sized P&S
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same image sensor found in bigger DSLRs, takes 3 'images', or colour layers for superior image quality
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utilizes cheap, easy to find and capacious SDHC storage
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a nice camera when the size, weight and value of a full DSLR is too much of a burden or risk
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variety of manual controls
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ability to use a variety of high end accessories (lens hood, external flash...)
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Can shoot 3 shot HDR at up to +-3 f-stop. This is equaled or exceeded only by multi-thousand dollar DSLRs.
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The Foveon sensor is quivalent to a bayer sensor digital camera in the 8-10 mega-pixel class. Bayer sensors are used in all other digital cameras, P&s and DSLRs.
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The Sigma Photo Pro software though flakey is wonderful for getting the most out of the great pictures the Sigma cameras take.
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lens is fixed - cannot be swapped
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low resolution 2.5" screen
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does not record video in high definition
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The user experience is somewhat unusual, but if you spend the time to learn it, you won't be sorry. People either love it or hate it. Make sure you read all about the Sigma cameras before buying one.
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The included Sigma Photo Pro software can be flakey
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