Sigma DP1 Merrill Compact Digital Camera (Import)
For truly rich and detailed images, the DP1 Merrill Compact Digital Camera from Sigma employs three layers of vertically stacked receptors to take advantage of silicon's unique ability to absorb light at different depths. This allows the DP1 to more accurately reproduce colors, and capture sharper resolution images, than any camera the same size. Unlike the DP2 Merrill Compact Digital Camera, the DP1 uses a wider 19mm focal length lens, with the 35mm equivalent of a 28mm lens.
Its large 3.0" display allows you to better view these high quality images as you shoot them, and its ability to shoot RAW, JPEG, or both simultaneously gives you added flexibility when choosing which files to use in post-processing. You can efficiently shoot JPEG to share immediately, or use RAW to capture everything in a lossless, uncompressed file.
These three layers within the sensor combine to create a 46-megapixel image, at a resolution of 4800 x 3200 pixels. This makes it a great camera for anyone from a photography professional needing a small, yet high-quality camera, to hobbyists who want the same quality of large-sensor DSLRs without the cumbersome weight.
- 46Mp Foveon X3 Direct Image CMOS Sensor
- The Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor uses an innovative pixel structure that uniquely captures all red, green, and blue (RGB) color information in each pixel location, with three layers, rather than the typical single layer of alternating colors. This provides accurately colored and incredibly detailed imagery, with greater three-dimensional depth--incorporating 46 effective megapixels (3 layers: 4,800 x 3,200) and 44 recording megapixels (3 layers: 4,704 x 3,136)
- 28mm f/2.8 Equivalent FLD Lens
- The DP1 Merrill offers a wider 19mm f/2.8 lens, which is the equivalent to a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera. The camera is compact, lightweight, and includes "F" Low Dispersion (FLD) glass to correct aberrations and Super Multi Layer Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
- True II Image Processor
- The dual TRUE II (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) image processing engine dedicated to Foveon X3 direct image sensors improves the processing speed and overall quality of your final image. By incorporating two TRUE II processors, the DP1's unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with rich tones and smooth gradients
- 3.0" Rear LCD Screen
- Like a much larger DSLR, you'll get the benefit of a 3.0" TFT LCD to quickly change menu options, or review photos after they're taken
- QVGA Video (320x240) @ 30FPS
- Record QVGA quality video through the Movie mode at 320 x 240 resolution and 30 fps
- Records JPEG & RAW Files
- Capture the fantastic clarity and quality of RAW data with its lossless compression, the universal compatibility of JPEG, or the convenience of JPEG + RAW--giving you the most creative freedom and flexibility possible out of every shot
- Built-In Accessory Hot Shoe
- The accessory hot shoe built right into the DP1 provides access to all types of accessories that are compatible with the camera, like an external flash for better light quality
- Manual Focus Ring
- Manual Focus is available for use when autofocus or focus lock is not desired. It is possible to use the focus ring for focusing just like an SLR camera, but very unlike a compact digital camera. It is also possible to magnify the display to ensure even more precise focusing--when millimeters matter
- 9x Diaphragm Blades
- Nine diaphragm blades provide excellent blurring effects to out-of-focus areas (bokeh) in photographs for a very pleasing aesthetic and style
- Display Languages
- Languages supported on the LCD display include: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish
Pixels | Actual: 48 Megapixel Effective: 46 Megapixel |
Sensor | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS |
Bit Depth | 12-bit |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: MJPEG |
Max Resolution | 46MP: 4800 x 3200 @ 3:2 |
Other Resolutions | 44.4MP: 4704 x 3136 @ 3:2 21.3MP: 3264 x 2176 @ 3:2 11.1MP: 2336 x 1568 @ 3:2 |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
Image Stabilization | None |
Lens | 9 elements in 8 groups EFL: 19 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 mm) Aperture: f/2.8 |
Zoom | None |
Focus Range | Auto: 7.87" (20 cm) - Infinity |
ISO Sensitivity | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Shutter | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Program Shift, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in .33 EV steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade |
Self Timer | 10 Sec, 2 Sec |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Flash Modes | None |
Built-in Flash | No |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Built-in Memory | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
Memory Card Type | SD (up to 4GB) SDHC (up to 32GB) |
Viewfinder Type | LCD Display |
Screen | 3.0" LCD Rear Screen (920,000 pixels) |
Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.8 x 2.6 x 2.5" / 12.2 x 6.6 x 6.4 cm |
Weight | 11.99 oz / 340 g Without battery |
Sigma DP1 Merrill Compact Digital Camera
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- LCP-11 Lens Cap
- NS-11 Neck Strap
- CS-70 Soft Case
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Software CD-ROM
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