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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1515
Category: Photography
Publisher: SIGMA
Studio: SIGMA
Brand: Sigma
Label: SIGMA
Media: Electronics
Fragile: 0
Batteries Included: 1
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 1
Digital Zoom: 3
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 16.6
Minimum Focal Length: 16.6
Maximum Resolution: 14
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: DP1
Model: DP1
UPC: 085126924997
EAN: 0085126924997
ASIN: B0013DCOZC
Release Date: March 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
In just a few months I've taken some of my Fav images of all time July 3, 2008
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.
Your choice... July 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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?
Or
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.
 I wanted to like it June 24, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
 dp1 a different breed June 23, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
dp1 is a great camera, but it really is not a point and shot. specially for portrait, it's a bit too slow to capture anything with only small movements. for still life, it's a great camera if you learn how to use it. the noise level is really really good compared to any other point and shot. but compared to DSLR the resolution desires a bit more. while RAW is great, none of other software been able to read it and the sigma photo pro is so limiting even in the converting side, i have to figure out a work flow to convert 2 times for lightroom (one low res and when finishing a highest res with 16 bit).
but the biggest lacking features is a small zoom and anti-shake, if sigma can put a decent zoom and good anti-shake and still keep the size, I would never have to bring my DSLR anymore.
 Think and shoot June 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very wise camera in a very small body. It forces the user to be wise, as well, and do some thinking before shooting. It has limitations, but for my purposes, the glorious image quality in such a small package are more than enough to outweigh any negatives. It's a wonderful product. Just don't expect it to do what it can't do.
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