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Sigma DP1
Megapixel: 14
TYPE: Digital Compact
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One great advantage of D-SLRs over digital compacts is that their physically larger sensors can accommodate bigger pixels, which usually results in less image noise, particularly at high ISO settings. That's the idea behind the Sigma DP1, a compact camera that uses a D-SLR sensor. The sensor isn't a run-of-the-mill CCD or CMOS chip, however; it's the same Foveon X3 Direct Image sensor found in the Sigma SD14 D-SLR. Rather than create color with a grid of tiny filters overlaying the sensor, the Foveon chip captures it with a "stack" of separate red-, green-, and blue-sensitive layers, not unlike color film. To keep the DP-1's size relatively small, Sigma opted for a single focal length lens. Fortunately it's a wide-angle, the equivalent, in 35mm, of a 28mm f/4. This is a serious shooter's compact, so you won't find a dozen silly modes -- and you can even shoot in RAW mode in addition to the standard JPEG capture. (Photo Pro software is provided for converting RAW files.) Other features include nine-point autofocus and a hotshoe that accepts Sigma's EF-500 DG Super accessory flash, for when you want more power than the built-in flash provides.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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30 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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4000 |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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230,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD |
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| Maximum ISO |
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1600 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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28 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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28 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/4 |
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| Video Resolution |
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Up to 1280x720 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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30 |
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| Media Type |
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SD |
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| Battery |
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Lithium-Ion rechargeable |
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| Width |
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4.3 in |
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| Height |
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2.4 in |
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| Depth |
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1.2 in |
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| Weight |
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9.5 oz |
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| Release Date |
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June 2007 |
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More Sigma DP1 Articles
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March 2008
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March 2008
Gimme sugar. This little compact with an unusually big sensor takes really sweet photos. But satisfying that craving doesn’t come cheap. |
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February 2008
Sigma's fixed lens wide angle compact with an APS-C Foveon Sensor has finally arrived. Was it worth the wait? |
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September 2006
DP1 offers 'True' image processing engine, 16.6mm F4 lens (28mm equivalent). |
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April 2008
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April 2008
This pocketable 8-megapixel compact offers a 7x optical zoom lens and respectable high-ISO performance. |
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March 2008
If you have less than two bills to drop on a camera, you should seriously consider the Nikon Coolpix P50. |
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March 2008
Planning a vacation? We let you know what to bring to get the most out of your travel photography. |
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February 2008
The new point-and-shoot offers 13.6-megapixel resolution, manual exposure, and a raft of advanced automatic features. |
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