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Retail Price: $899.99
Deal Price: Too low to display
Stock: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation
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Average Evaluation:  
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Batteries Included: 1
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Sigma
Connectivity: AV
Digital Zoom: 3
Display Size: 2.5
EAN: 0085126924997
Feature: 14-megapixel resolution; SLR-sized image sensor
Is Fragile: 0
Label: Sigma Corporation
Manufacturer: Sigma Corporation
Maximum Focal Length: 16.6
Maximum Resolution: 14
Minimum Focal Length: 16.6
Model: DP1
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 1
Publisher: Sigma Corporation
Release Date: 2008-03-18
Studio: Sigma Corporation
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Features
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14-megapixel resolution; SLR-sized image sensor
16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1
Large, 2.5-inch LCD; 3 metering modes and 5 exposure modes
JPEG recording format for convenience plus a RAW data (X3F) recording mode
Capture images to SD/SDHC cards and MMC (not included)
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Editorial Reviews:
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The DP1 is a completely new type of camera offering the full specs and high image quality of a DSLR in the body of a compact camera. It is powered by the 14-megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor, which can reproduce high-definition images rich in gradation and impressive three-dimensional detail.
It is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels.
The DP1 has the high resolution and functionality of an SLR, plus adaptability in terms of accessories, all built into a small body.
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Reviews :
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Evaluation:
Conclusion: I'm more than satisfied
Review: Pros:
+ Nice optics
+ Awesome colour fidelity
+ Cool manual modes
+ Manual focus
Cons:
- LCD freezes between shots
- AutoFocus is too slow
- Expensive
I wish Amazon increased the availability of the macro lens adapters.
This cam is really good for amateur photographers who want to avoid the endless cost loop of collecting DSLR lenses and accessories for each single purpose.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great Images, Poor Software
Review: This isn't a camera for everyone. I hike a lot in the mountains and its images are *gorgeous*. The 28mm is o.k.; I'd prefer something a little wider. It's s l o w with raw images; that's all I shoot. The Sigma software is (today) the /only/ way to convert raw images to TIFFs, and it's buggy. The Mac version crashes after 10 -12 images. That's totally unacceptable. Other Intel Mac users have the same problems according to the blogs. We're all waiting for ACR to do what Sigma hasn't yet been able to do.
I'm surprised that some reviewers bought this camera to take snapshots of kiddies opening Christmas presents under the tree and were disappointed. This isn't a camera for action shots nor does it have smile detection, play slideshows, etc. No camera is good for all uses, just as no automobile is good for all uses. But what this does well, it does /very/ well. Just know what you're buying before you click on the "Buy" button.
My Canon G9 has a great user interface but suffers from pixel packing. It's great for snapshots, but when I want SLR quality images without the bulk of an SLR, the Sigma is easily the superior camera.
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Conclusion: In just a few months I've taken some of my Fav images of all time
Review: I've had the Sigma Dp1 for about 4 months now and it has helped me create some great images (I've uploaded them to amazon so please check them). The camera does have some serious drawbacks but if you work to its strengths-shooting in good natural light-focusing manually-you can get some superb results. I've also taken some nice shots using long exposures but it can be hit or miss. I like to experiment a lot in my photography and with the Dp1 I know that I may miss some shots. If I'm going to a party I'm much more likely to take my Canon SD870, which is also a great camera. For Macro or sports photography I'll take my Nikon D300 but for an everyday camera for street photography something I can carry around and is very unobtrusive it the Dp1.
My biggest complaint about the Dp1 is not the camera but the software that comes with it, its not very mac friendly and is clunky. I hope that some day I'll be able to import directly to Adobe lightroom directly.
So to conclude I'm very happy and satisfied with my purchase. Its not the right camera for everyone. But if you love experimenting and can work with its limitations I think you will like this camera.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Your choice...
Review: Here is my contribution to the Sigma DP1 users review in the form of a question to you, potential buyer :-)
What do you prefer?
I. A compact cam from a well known and respected manufacturer with all the latest bells and whistles and designed around a small and crappy bayer matrix sensor producing noisy and lifeless images consistently?
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II. A compact cam from a more humble brand with average operational performance, designed around an excellent prime lens and a 7 times larger sensor producing amazing results that will make you love doing photography again?
I answered II.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: I wanted to like it
Review: I wanted to like this camera but didn't.
The lens is too wide for most uses. I suppose if you shoot mostly with a 28mm lens, you may like this camera more but I would have prefered a 35mm equivalent lens. I also found that it was too sluggish in operation and I longed for a faster lens. The out of focus areas are quite smooth and due to the large sensor, you can still get shallow depth of field (the larger the sensor, the shallower DOF is obtainable) however in low light situations, the f4 lens is not fast enough.
The RAW files must be processed through Sigma's own software which is kludgey.
And the video feature on this camera is a joke. Even a $150. Canon ELPh can do higher quality 640x480 DVD quality videos. The Sigma DP1 only does QVGA 320 resolution videos.
The camera looks cool and the images out of it are certainly better than other small point and shoot cameras (it comes close but does not equal the image quality of out a DSLR). But, with all the negatives, the Sigma DP1 is just not worth the money.
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