Sigma DP2

Sigma DP2
Lens
Lens 24.2 mm (35 mm equivalent 41 mm) f/2.8
Sensor/Medium
Sensor 20.7 mm × 13.8mm Foveon X3 Sensor CMOS
Maximum resolution 14.06 Megapixels, 4.65 million different sensor locations[1]
ASA/ISO range ISO equivalency 50-3200 1/3 EV Steps up to±3EV
Storage SD Card
Focusing
Focus areas Contrast Detect AF
Exposure/Metering
Exposure modes Program AE [P], Shutter Priority AE [S], Aperture Priority AE [Ae], Manual [M]
Exposure metering TTL Full Aperture Metering
Metering modes Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot Metering
Flash
Flash Pop-up (manual) Guide no. 6 (ISO100/m)
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter
Shutter speed range 15 to 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting 3 frames/s, limited to 3 successive frames
Viewfinder
Viewfinder none
Image Processing
Custom WB Auto, Presets (6), Custom
General
Rear LCD monitor 2.5 Inch, 230000 dots
Battery Lithium Ion battery BP-31
Dimensions 113.3 × 59.5 × 56.1 mm (4.5 × 2.3 × 2.2 inch)
Weight 260 g (9.2 oz) excluding battery & card
Made in Japan

The Sigma DP2 is a high-end compact digital camera introduced by the Sigma Corporation. It features a 14-megapixel Foveon X3 sensor (2652 × 1768 × 3 layers), the same sensor used in its predecessor, the Sigma DP1 and in the Sigma SD14 DSLR, a fixed 24.2mm f/2.8 lens (41mm equivalent), a 2.5” LCD and a pop-up flash.[1]

With its predecessor, the DP1, it is one of the few "compact" cameras that featured sensor with a size equivalent to APS-C. Sigma claimed this (comparatively large) sensor size would result in DSLR quality images from a small, pocketable camera. The camera does not include auto or scene modes as it is not aimed against the average consumer. The DP series are therefore targeted against professional photographers or enthusiasts seeking a compact, yet capable camera.

It was announced in September 2008, and began shipping in 2009.

Differences to the DP1 include a lens that is one stop faster, f/2.8 vs. f/4.0, 24.2 vs. 16.6mm(35mm equivalent of 41mm vs 28mm) and a faster processing chip, the True II image processor, which is shared with the Sigma SD15 DSLR.

Though claimed difficult to use, it shares many features and limitations found in rangefinder cameras such as the Leica M6, and with its mechanical-feedback manual focus, snaps images with zero shutter lag.

In February 2010, Sigma released an updated version of the camera, the Sigma DP2s. The DP2s offers a new AF algorithm, a "power save" mode and a modified rear design with new labeling of the buttons. The imaging sensor itself remained the same.[2]

In 2012, Sigma released the 'Merrill' range of the DP series, with a much improved sensor.

Software

Sigma Photo Pro

Postprozessing of RAW X3F and JPEG of all digital SIGMA cameras

Version 6.x is free Download for Windows 7+ und Mac OS ab Version 10.7 (6.3.x). Actual Version is 6.4.1 (MacOSX 10.8+, Win 7+). [3]


References


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