Camera Test: Sigma DP2

IMAGING: Foveon X3 CMOS sensor with three 4.7MP 2652x1768 layers sensitive to red, green, and blue, captures at 12 bits/color in RAW mode.

LENS: 24.2mm f/2.8 Sigma, 7 elements in 6 groups, apertures to f/14.

STORAGE: SD/SDHC cards. Stores JPEG or X3F proprietary RAW.

BURST RATE: Full-sized JPEGs (Fine mode), up to four shots at 3 frames per second; RAW up to three shots at 3 fps.

VIDEO: 320x240 at 30 fps, AVI format.

AF SYSTEM: TTL contrast detection with nine selectable focus points. Single-shot AF. Manual focus by scale and magnification display.

SHUTTER SPEEDS: 1/2000 to 15 sec (1/3-EV increments).

METERING: TTL evaluative, centerweighted, and spotmetering (1.5%). EV 3-15 (at ISO 100).

ISO RANGE: ISO 50-800 for JPEGs, ISO 50-3200 in RAW (in 1-EV increments).

FLASH: Built-in pop-up flash GN20 (in feet at ISO 100). Dedicated hotshoe for optional EF-140DG S-TTL flash.

VIEWFINDER: None. Optional VS-21 bright-frame viewfinder fits in hot-shoe.

LCD: 2.5-inch TFT screen with 230,000-dot resolution.

OUTPUT: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, NTSC/PAL video out, monaural audio out. PictBridge-compatible.

BATTERY: Rechargeable BP-31 Li-ion; CIPA rating, 250 shots.

SIZE/WEIGHT: 4.5x2.3x2.2 in., 10 oz with card and battery.

STREET PRICE: $650.