Sigma DP1 Digital Camera W/ 14.06 MP/RAW/28mm Wide Lens

The Sigma DP-1 Digital Camera is a high-end compact digital camera equipped with a 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor. Featuring Sigma's unique 'True' image processing engine and a 16.6 mm F4 lens (28mm equivalent), this compact camera provides the same superb image quality as found in the Sigma SD14 professional SLR. With the DP-1, it is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. Furthermore, it offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash , hot shoe, and 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor.

Features:

• Foveon X3 Image Sensor The 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 x 1768 x 3 layers), is the same as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. The image sensor uses three silicon embedded layers of photo sensors, stacked to take advantage of silicon's ability to absorb red, green and blue light at different respective depths.
• Wide Angle Lens A 16.6mm F4 Sigma lens, with a wide angle field of view equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera, has been developed to maximize the image quality in conjunction with the full color capture image sensor. There is also an optional lens hood available that includes a hood adapter designed to accept a 46mm lens filters.
• Sigma 'True' Image Processor Sigma's unique and powerful 'True' image processor is incorporated into the DP-1, enabling it to handle the large image files produced by the 14 megapixel sensor and reproduce exceptional definition with image quality equal to professional digital SLR cameras and on a par with top quality film.
• Versatile Focus System The AF area of the DP1 is equipped with 9 focusing points, and it is possible to manually select the desired focusing point of the 9 available. The camera also provides Manual Focus for photographers who like to take more control or for use when autofocus or focus lock is not effective.
• Accurate Color The DP1 takes advantage of the image sensor's superior technology to capture accurate, full color image information.
• Advanced Metering The DP-1 has three metering modes, Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering. It is also possible to select the exposure mode from Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE or Manual. Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops and an auto bracketing function is also available.
• Built-in Flash and Hot Shoe The built-in pop-up flash has a guide number of 6 (ISO100/m), and the flash has settings for Normal Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash and Slow Synchro Mode; plus it features flash exposure compensation in 1/3 stops increments. The DP-1 camera is also equipped with a hot shoe, allowing use of the dedicated external flashgun (EF-140 DG) providing TTL flash exposure, or a high performance view finder (VF-11). Other flash units (e.g. EF-500 DG and EF-530 DG flashgun series) can be used in manual mode only.
• Movie Recording The camera can record movies with QVGA resolution (320 x 240) at a fame rate of 30 fps, plus the digital zoom function can be used during movie shooting.
• 2.5 inch LCD Display The Sigma DP-1 is equipped with a large 2.5" FT color LCD monitor with 100% image preview, making confirmation of composition, focusing and exposure quick and easy.
• Records JPEG & RAW Files This compact camera includes JPEG recording format for speed and convenience and a RAW data (X3F) recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality.
• Includes Sigma Photo Pro Software The DP-1 comes complete with SIGMA Photo Pro software, a RAW image developer that converts all RAW data quickly and easily. Adjustments can be made in three separate modes. The X3F Mode 3 stores the original settings of the image at the point of capture. In the Auto Adjustment Mode, the software analyzes and automatically makes adjustments to the RAW data. The Custom Mode allows the photographer to make individual adjustments (exposure, contrast, shadow, highlight, saturation, sharpness and fill-light for example). The photographer can make changes easily and quickly by simply adjusting the slider controls within the software. The X3F Mode stores the original settings of the image at point of capture. Photographers` personal modifications can be saved to the RAW, X3F file for future use. SIGMA Photo Pro supports 8-bit TIFF, 16-bit TIFF, and JPEG file formats. The JPEG can be saved as YCbCr 4:4:4. It is also possible to half, or double the resolution when processing the image.

Specifications:

• Format FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
• Image Sensor Size 20.7×13.8mm (0.8 inch×0.5 inch)
• Number of Pixels Effective Pixels 14.06MP (2652×1768×3 layers)
• Aspect Ratio 3:2
• Focal Length 16.6mm F4(35mm equivalent focal length: 28mm)
• Lens Construction 5 Groups 6 Elements
• Shooting Range 50cm～∞、30cm～∞(Full Mode)
• Digital Zoom Approx. 3.0 times
• Storage Media SD Card/Compatible with SDHC,Multi Media Card
• Recording Format Exif2.21, DCF2.0, DPOF
• Recording Mode Lossless compression RAW data(12-bit), JPEG (High, Wide, Medium, Low), Movie(AVI), Voice memo to still, images(10 sec.), Voice recording(WAV)
• File Size (Number of Pixels) For Still Images RAW High Approx. 15.4MB (2640×1760) JPEG High Fine Approx. 3.3MB (2640×1760) Normal Approx. 1.9MB (2640×1760) Basic Approx. 1.4MB (2640×1760) Wide Fine Approx. 2.7MB (2640×1485) Normal Approx. 1.6MB (2640×1485) Basic Approx. 1.2MB (2640×1485) Medium Fine Approx. 1.6MB (1872×1248) Normal Approx. 0.9MB (1872×1248) Basic Approx. 0.7MB (1872×1248) Low Fine Approx. 0.8MB (1312× 880) Normal Approx. 0.5MB (1312× 880) Basic Approx. 0.3MB (1312× 880)
• File Size/Movie QVGA:320×240(30 Frames Per Second), Approximately 30minutes is possible with a 1GB SD Card.
• White Balance 8 types (Auto,Sunlight,Shade,Overcast,Incandescent,Fluorescent,Flash,Custom)
• ISO Sensitivity AUTO(ISO 100-ISO 200)：With Flash(ISO 100－ISO 400),ISO 100,ISO 200,ISO 400,ISO 800
• Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection Type
• AF Point Selection Selection of 1point from 9points
• Focus Lock Shutter release halfway-down position(From Menu Settings AE Lock possible by AE lock button)
• Manual Focus Dial Type
• Shutter Type Electronically controlled lens shutter
• Shutter Speed 1/1000sec to 15sec (between F4 and F5.0), 1/1250sec to 15sec (between F5.6 to F7.1), 1/1600sec to 15sec (between F8.0 to F9.0), 1/2000sec to 15sec (between F10 to F11) : The maximum shutter speed is varied depending on F value.
• Metering System Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot metering
• Exposure Control System Auto Mode, [P]Program AE, [S]Shutter Priority AE, [A]Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual
• Exposure Compensation Steps up to±3EV for Appropriate Exposure
• Auto Bracketing 3 pictures in appropriate, under, over exposure levels. It can be set in 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV.
• Built-in Flash Pop-up (Manual)
• Guide Number 6(ISO100/ｍ)
• Built-in Flash Coverage Range 30cm－2.1m(ISO200)
• External Flash Hotshoe (X Sync. Contact, dedicated contacts)
• Drive Modes [1]Single, [2]Continuous (3 Frames/second), [3]Self Timer (2sec./10sec.)
• LCD Monitor Type TFT Color LCD Monitor
• Monitor Size and Pixels 2.5inches / Approx. 230,000 dots
• LCD Monitor Language English/Japanese/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese (Simplified)/ Korean
• Interfaces USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL),Audio Out (Monaural)
• Power Dedicated Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, AC Adapter (Optional)
• Battery Life Approx.250 shots(25℃)
• Dimensions 113.3mm/4.5"(W)×59.5mm/2.3"(H)×50.3mm/2"(D)
• Weight 250g/8.8oz (excluding batteries and card)
• DP1 Accessories Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, Lens Cap LCP-11, Neck Strap NS-11, Soft Case CS-70, Hot Shoe Cover HSC-11, USB Cable, Video Cable, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, DP1 Instruction Manual