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Sigma DP-1 Digital Camera
- No Longer Available
- B&H # SIDP1
- Mfr# C70900
Product Highlights
- 14 Megapixel FOVEON X3 Image Sensor
- 4.7 Megapixel Image
- 28mm Wide-angle Lens
- 2.5" LCD Display
- 'True' Image Processor
- Records JPEG & RAW Files
- Built-in Flash & Hot Shoe
- Includes Sigma Photo Pro Software
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The Sigma DP-1 Digital Camera is a high-end compact digital camera equipped with a 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor. Featuring Sigma's unique 'True' image processing engine and a 16.6 mm F4 lens (28mm equivalent), this compact camera provides the same superb image quality as found in the Sigma SD14 professional SLR. With the DP-1, it is possible to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. Furthermore, it offers five Exposure modes and three Metering modes as well as being equipped with a built-in flash , hot shoe, and 2.5 inch TFT color LCD monitor.
- Foveon X3 Image Sensor
- The 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2652 x 1768 x 3 layers), is the same as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR. The image sensor uses three silicon embedded layers of photo sensors, stacked to take advantage of silicon's ability to absorb red, green and blue light at different respective depths.
- Wide Angle Lens
- A 16.6mm F4 Sigma lens, with a wide angle field of view equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm film camera, has been developed to maximize the image quality in conjunction with the full color capture image sensor. There is also an optional lens hood available that includes a hood adapter designed to accept a 46mm lens filters.
- Sigma 'True' Image Processor
- Sigma's unique and powerful 'True' image processor is incorporated into the DP-1, enabling it to handle the large image files produced by the 14 megapixel sensor and reproduce exceptional definition with image quality equal to professional digital SLR cameras and on a par with top quality film.
- Versatile Focus System
- The AF area of the DP1 is equipped with 9 focusing points, and it is possible to manually select the desired focusing point of the 9 available. The camera also provides Manual Focus for photographers who like to take more control or for use when autofocus or focus lock is not effective.
- Accurate Color
- The DP1 takes advantage of the image sensor's superior technology to capture accurate, full color image information.
- Advanced Metering
- The DP-1 has three metering modes, Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering. It is also possible to select the exposure mode from Auto, Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE or Manual. Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops and an auto bracketing function is also available.
- Built-in Flash and Hot Shoe
- The built-in pop-up flash has a guide number of 6 (ISO100/m), and the flash has settings for Normal Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash and Slow Synchro Mode; plus it features flash exposure compensation in 1/3 stops increments. The DP-1 camera is also equipped with a hot shoe, allowing use of the dedicated external flashgun (EF-140 DG) providing TTL flash exposure, or a high performance view finder (VF-11). Other flash units (e.g. EF-500 DG and EF-530 DG flashgun series) can be used in manual mode only.
- Movie Recording
- The camera can record movies with QVGA resolution (320 x 240) at a fame rate of 30 fps, plus the digital zoom function can be used during movie shooting.
- 2.5 inch LCD Display
- The Sigma DP-1 is equipped with a large 2.5" FT color LCD monitor with 100% image preview, making confirmation of composition, focusing and exposure quick and easy.
- Records JPEG & RAW Files
- This compact camera includes JPEG recording format for speed and convenience and a RAW data (X3F) recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality.
- Includes Sigma Photo Pro Software
- The DP-1 comes complete with SIGMA Photo Pro software, a RAW image developer that converts all RAW data quickly and easily. Adjustments can be made in three separate modes. The X3F Mode 3 stores the original settings of the image at the point of capture. In the Auto Adjustment Mode, the software analyzes and automatically makes adjustments to the RAW data. The Custom Mode allows the photographer to make individual adjustments (exposure, contrast, shadow, highlight, saturation, sharpness and fill-light for example). The photographer can make changes easily and quickly by simply adjusting the slider controls within the software. The X3F Mode stores the original settings of the image at point of capture. Photographers` personal modifications can be saved to the RAW, X3F file for future use. SIGMA Photo Pro supports 8-bit TIFF, 16-bit TIFF, and JPEG file formats. The JPEG can be saved as YCbCr 4:4:4. It is also possible to half, or double the resolution when processing the image.
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| Camera Type | Advanced Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 20.7 x 13.8 mm, 14.06 Megapixel, FOVEON X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) |
| Effective Resolution | 14.0 million pixels (2652 x 1768 x 3 layers) |
| Color Depth | 36-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Full Color |
| Image File Formats |
RAW JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic) |
| Recorded Resolution |
High (2640 x 1760) Wide (2640 x 1485) Medium (1872 x 1248) Low (1312 x 880) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Audio QVGA (320x240 @ 30 fps) Clip length limited only by available memory. |
| Audio Recording |
WAV format Record up to 10 seconds with image |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Sigma Wide-angle Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups) |
| Optical Zoom | No |
| Lens Focal Length | 16.6 mm (28 mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 3x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.9" (30 cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.0 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No (46 mm with optional Dedicated Lens Hood Kit) |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Contrast Detection AF (9-point, 1-point selectable) |
| Focus Modes | Auto Focus, AF Point Selection, Focus Lock, Manual Focus |
| Focus Range | 11.9" (30 cm) - infinity Full Mode |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (100-200) Auto ISO with Flash (100-400) Selectable ISO (100, 200, 400, 800) |
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled lens shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 15 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/4.0 - f/16.0 |
| Exposure Metering | TTL Full Aperture Metering (Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, [P] Program AE, [S] Shutter Priority AE, [A] Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual, AE Lock, Exposure Compensation (±3EV in 1/3 EV Increments), Auto Bracketing (3 frames in 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Scene Modes | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Manual Pop-up Flash (Normal, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Flash Exposure Compensation) |
| Effective Flash Range | 19.7' (6 m) @ ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| External Flash Control | TTL-Flash with optional Dedicated Flash Unit (EF-140 DG Electronic Flash), Simple Syncro |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 3.9 Seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.132 Seconds |
| Time Between Shots | 5.7 Seconds |
| Burst Capability | Continuous @ 3 fps |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
| Memory & Power | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Built-in Memory | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
No Memory Included - File sizes listed Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | BP-31 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | SAC-3 AC Adapter (Optional) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Direct Print Capable | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows 2000, XP, Vista; Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No (optional VF-11 Viewfinder available) |
| LCD Display | 2.5" TFT Color LCD Monitor (230,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Korean |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Index, Video Playback, Image/Video Erase (single, all) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 4.5 x 2.0" (60 x 114 x 51 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 oz. (250 g) excluding batteries and card |
Sigma
DP-1 Digital Camera
Memory Cards
Show more >Required item: Be sure to have enough storage capacity.
Lexar -
8GB SDHC Memory Card Class 4
- Price: $8.95
Batteries & Power
Show more >Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
Sigma -
BP-31 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery for Sigma DP Series Digital Cameras
- Price: $19.95
Bags & Straps
Show more >Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
Sigma -
SC-11 Soft Case for Sigma DP Series Cameras
- Price: $69.95
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
Sigma -
VF-11 External Optical View Finder for Sigma DP1, DP1s, DP1x Digital Cameras
- Price: $149.00
Flash & Accessories
Get a flash to add light to your picture.
Sigma -
EF-140 DG Shoe Mount Flash for DP1 Camera (Guide No. 46'/14 m)
- Price: $79.00
Screen Protectors
Show more >Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
GGI -
Digital Camera/Camcorder Screen Protector Kit
- Price: $6.95
Card Readers
Show more >Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
GGI -
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Memory Card Reader - USB 2.0
- Price: $9.95
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