Sigma announces DP1 to be available spring 2008
Sigma announces DP1 to be available spring 2008
Thursday, 31 January 2008 00:00 GMT
Pre-PMA 2008: Sigma has announced the imminent availability of the greatly anticipated DP1 digital camera. The DP1 has a sensor around the size of those found in most DLSRs - although it is greatly different in terms of design - and aims to offer equivalent image-quality and specification in a compact format. In common with Sigma's DSLR offerings it utilizes Foveon's direct-image-sensor technology which detects three colors at each of its 4.6 million pixels (collecting the same amount of color data as a conventional 14 megapixel sensor). Our contacts at Sigma say it will be available in "spring." Production spec after the jump.
The Sigma DP1
14 megapixel high definition digital camera, packing the full spec. of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the Sigma DP1 compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR.
The DP1 is a completely new type of camera offering the full spec. 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 quipped with a built-in flash with the Guide Number of 6, hot shoe, neck strap and 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor with approx. 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. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.
Development
Sigma introduced its digital SLRs, the SD9, SD10 and SD14 to the market in October 2002, November, 2003 and March, 2007. They have established strong support from a wide range of photographers, both amateur and professionals. Recently, demand for a compact digital camera with portability as well as high image quality has increased. In order to meet this demand, the new DP1 has been developed as a completely new type of camera with high image quality and features that would not be out of place in a full spec DSLR.
Sigma DP1 specifications
| Sensor | • 20.7 x 13.8 mm Foveon CMOS sensor |
|---|---|
| Image sizes | • JPEG: 2640 x 1760 pixels (High) |
| File formats | • RAW （12-bit uncompressed) |
| Lens | 16.6mm F4 (28mm equiv.) |
| Auto focus | 9-point contrast detection |
| Auto focus modes | Manually selected single-point |
| Manual focus | Dial type |
| Metering modes | • Evaluative metering |
| AE lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3 EV (0.3EV steps) |
| Exposure bracketing | 3 shots, up to +/-3EV in 1/3EV steps |
| Sensitivity | • Auto (100-200) |
| Shutter | • Electronically controlled lens shutter • 1/2000 - 15 sec |
| White balance | • Auto • Sunlight • Shade • Overcast • Incandescent • Fluorescent • Flash • Custom |
| Shooting Modes | • Auto |
| LCD monitor | • TFT color LCD monitor • 2.5 inch • Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Flash | • Pop-up |
| External flash | • Hot shoe |
| Drive modes | • Single-frame |
| Continuous shooting | • 2.8fps for 4 frames (JPEG and Continuous (Hi), RAW • 1.1fps until the memory card is full (JPEG and Continuous (Lo)) or for 4 frames (RAW) |
| Menu languages | English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Korean |
| Connectivity | • USB/Video |
| Storage | SD memory card (SDHC compatible) |
| Power | Li-ion BP-31 |
| Dimensions | 113.3mm x 59.5mm x 50.3mm (4.5 x 2.3 x 2.0 in) |
| Weight (No battery) | 250g (8.8 oz.) |