Sigma DP1 digital + VF-11 Viewfinder
Available April 2008 - £599.99
Description
DP1
14 megapixel high definition digital camera, packing the full spec. of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera.
Full colour, SLR-sized image sensor
The DP1 uses the same 14 megapixel direct image sensor as the SD14. The size of the image sensor used in the DP1 camera is 20.7mm x 13.8mm. It is approximately seven to twelve times larger than the 1/1.8inch to 1/2.5inch image sensors used in ordinary compact digital cameras.
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Foveon Sensor from the Sigma DP1
Sensor from a traditional compact camera |
Brand-new “TRUE” image processing engine
The unique ‘True’ image processing engine enables high-speed image processing and high image quality.
16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1
The 16.6mm F4 lens, equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for DP1. The aspherical glass provides low distortion and high contrast.
RAW format recording
The DP1 includes JPEG and RAW data (X3F) recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality.
Exclusive Sigma PhotoPro Software (Supplied with the DP1)
The DP1 comes complete with SIGMA Photo Pro software, a RAW image developer that quickly converts RAW data.
Pop up (manual) built-in flash
The DP1 is equipped with a pop up (manual) built-in flash featuring guide number of 6 (ISO100 /m).
Manual Focus
Manual Focus is available for photographers who like to take more control, or when autofocus or focus lock is not effective.
Large 2.5” TFT Color LCD Monitor
The DP1 camera features large 2.5 inch, 230,000 pixel TFT colour LCD monitor, which displays 100% of the image.
Hot Shoe
The DP1 camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing use of the dedicated EF-140 DG or VF-11 (optional).
Dedicated lens hood
This optional lens hood blocks out extraneous light. A hood adapter, designed to accept a 46mm lens filter, is included.
