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.
sigma, high, compact, digital, camera, introduced, sigma, corporation, features, megapixel, foveon, sensor, 2652, 1768, layers, same, sensor, used, predecessor, sigma, sigma, sd14, dslr, fixed, lens, 41mm, equivalent, flash, lenslens24, equivalent, 8sensor, me. 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 Sigma DP2LensLens24 2 mm 35 mm equivalent 41 mm f 2 8Sensor mediumSensor20 7 mm 13 8mm Foveon X3 Sensor CMOSMaximum resolution2652 1768 3 14 1 million effective pixels 4 69 megapixel output image size 1 Film speedISO equivalency 50 3200 1 3 EV Steps up to 3EVStorage mediaSD CardFocusingFocus areasContrast Detect AFExposure meteringExposure modesProgram AE P Shutter Priority AE S Aperture Priority AE Ae Manual M Exposure meteringTTL Full Aperture MeteringMetering modesEvaluative Metering Center Weighted Average Metering Spot MeteringFlashFlashPop up manual Guide no 6 ISO100 m ShutterShutterElectronically controlled lens shutterShutter speed range15 to 1 2000 secondsContinuous shooting3 frames s limited to 3 successive framesViewfinderViewfindernoneImage processingWhite balanceAuto Presets 6 CustomGeneralLCD screen2 5 Inch 230000 dotsBatteryLithium Ion battery BP 31Dimensions113 3 59 5 56 1 mm 4 5 2 3 2 2 inch Weight260 g 9 2 oz excluding battery amp cardMade inJapanWith 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 Contents 1 Software 1 1 Sigma Photo Pro 2 See also 3 ReferencesSoftware editSigma Photo Pro edit SIGMA Photo Pro is an exclusive software package for displaying and manipulating RAW images taken with all SIGMA digital cameras on your computer 3 It can be used with raw X3F and JPEG files from all SIGMA digital cameras The software is free to download and install for both Windows and MacOS operating system See also editList of large sensor fixed lens camerasReferences edit a b Sigma DP2 digital camera specifications Archived 2009 04 19 at the Wayback Machine at dpreview DPreview Sigma introduces DP2s large sensor compact Retrieved 2010 10 17 SIGMA Photo Pro Software Sigma announces DP2 large sensor compact Official Specifications at Sigma s Website Additional reference for specifications Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sigma DP2 amp oldid 1159084828, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
