Sigma DP1 14MP Digital Camera
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Supported File Format | TIFF, RAW, JPEG |
| Image Stabilization | Optical, Digital |
| Maximum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Maximum Aperture | 4 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Metering Description | Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted |
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- 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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| display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
| display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| lens type | fixed | Wide Angle | Wide Angle | Zoom |
| zoom type | Digital Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical | Optical Zoom |
| shooting modes | Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Automatic | AUTO, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, Memory Recall [body 3 sets/memory card 4 sets], Movie Mode, Movie AUTO, HFR Mode, Panorama, Scene Selection |
| connectivity tech | USB | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| video resolution | 480p | 2160p, 1080p | 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p |
| optical zoom | 1 multiplier x | 0 multiplier x | 1 multiplier x | — |
| real angle of view | 54.4 degrees | 0.52 radians | — | — |
| wireless tech | ✓ | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| model name | Sigma DP1 | ZV-1F | ZV-1F | Sony ZV-1 Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers |
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| Camera Lens | The camera is equipped with a 16.6mm F4 lens, designed exclusively for the DP1. The large-diameter of aspherical glass provides low distortion and high contrast images. It also offers superior peripheral brightness. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. It allows photographers to take pictures in difficult light conditions. This lens and SLR-sized image sensor provides natural shallow depth-of-field. |
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| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Maximum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 1 x |
| Digital Zoom | 3 x |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 1 |
| Lens Construction | Simple |
| Focal Length Description | 16.6 mm |
| Lens Type | fixed |
| Real Angle Of View | 54.4 Degrees |
| Night vision | No |
|---|---|
| Digital Scene Transition | false |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Shooting Modes | Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering and Spot Metering |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Model Series | DP |
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| Global Trade Identification Number | 00085126924997 |
| Built-In Media | Neck Strap, Instruction Manual |
| UPC | 085126924997 |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
| Model Name | Sigma DP1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,251,293 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,089 in DSLR Cameras |
| ASIN | B0013DCOZC |
| Remote Included | No |
| Model Number | C70900 |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
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| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds |
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| Exposure Control | aperture-priority, Manual, Automatic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Crop Mode | 3:2 |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
|---|---|
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Total Still Resolution | 14 MP |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Effective Still Resolution | 14 |
| File Format | TIFF, RAW, JPEG |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 4 or higher |
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| Flash Memory Speed Class | 4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SBI |
| Recording Capacity | 30 minutes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/MMC card |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 4 |
| Media Speed | 30fps for QVGA |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
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| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Number of Component Outputs | 1 |
| Processor Count | 1 |
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| Crop Factor | 1.5 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 14 MP |
| Has Image Stabilization | No |
| MicrophoneTechnology | Mono, Stereo |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Guide Number | 6 |
| Minimum Aperture | 4 Millimeters |
| Audio Input | Built-in microphone (probable) |
| Number of Channels | 3 |
| Viewfinder | LCD |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 800 |
| Viewfinder Display Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Long Exposure Shutter Mode | Bulb |
| Flash Modes | Slow Sync |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or 1/250 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Continuous Shooting | 30 fps |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
| Image stabilization | Optical, Digital |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Viewfinder Coverage Percentage | 100 |
| Battery Weight | 18 Grams |
| Color | Black |
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Type | automatic with manual |
| Auto Focus Technology | Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF) |
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From the Manufacturer
Sigma has developed an integral-lens compact camera with the specs of a full-size, high-end SLR. In other words, the DP1 has all the functions of a full-spec digital SLR, packed into a compact camera with a built-in lens. Here at Sigma, we focused all our resources on achieving the nearly impossible. Sigma is not about creating run-of-the-mill photographs, or pursuing image quality defined by numbers. We give you a compact camera with the potential to capture exactly what you see and what you feel, with no compromise.
The DP1 is a completely new type of camera offering the full specifications 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. A wide range of accessories, optical viewfinder [VF-11], Lens Hood [HA-11], and Electronic Flash [EF-140 DG] are available for the DP1 camera.
Sigma DP1 Highlights
SLR-sized image sensor 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 1/1.8-inch to 1/2.5-inch image sensors used in ordinary compact digital cameras. The pixel size of the image sensor is 7.8µm. The large photodiodes deployed at a large pixel pitch capture pure, rich light efficiently and give the DP1 its high resolution and richly-graduated tones.
Full-color image sensor The DP1 uses the same 14-megapixel direct image sensor as the SD14. Utilizing the special features of silicon, which is penetrated to different depths by different wavelengths of light, this direct image sensor succeeds in full-color capture with the full RGB in a single-pixel location. Just like film, each photodiode captures all the RGB data, so no final-stage demosaicing is required. The DP1 incorporates the brand-new "TRUE" (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine), the world’s first image processing engine suited for Foveon three silicon embedded layer direct image sensor. The unique image-processing algorithm, which has been developed throughout the development of the SD9, SD10 and SD14 cameras, is incorporated into "TRUE". It enables high-speed image processing and high image quality.
16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1 The DP1 is equipped with a 16.6mm F4 lens, equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for DP1. The large-diameter of aspherical glass provides low distortion and high contrast images. It also offers superior peripheral brightness. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. It allows photographers to take pictures in difficult light conditions. This lens and SLR-sized image sensor provides natural shallow depth-of-field.
RAW format recording The DP1 includes JPEG recording format for convenience plus a RAW data (X3F) recording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality. The RAW data format provides pure data for high-resolution images, and uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data files. The RAW data format of the DP1 keeps brightness and color data in a 1:1 ratio without relying on interpolation. Each pixel location captures the full color of RGB data, so in RAW, X3F files, brightness and color data can be kept in a 1:1 ratio without relying on interpolation. When the image is processed in Sigma Photo Pro, it will preserve the balance of the natural data for the best photos with the best image quality.
Exclusive Sigma Photo Pro software included The DP1 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.
Compact and lightweight body The DP1 has compact dimensions of 4.5 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 2.0 inches (D) and weighs just 8.5 ounces. Its compact body and lightweight design makes it easy to carry everywhere.
Three metering modes and five exposure modes The DP1 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.
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). It is possible to use Normal Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash and Slow Synchro Mode. It also features flash exposure compensation in 1/3 stop increments.
AF area selection The AF area of the DP1 is equipped with 9 focusing points and it is possible to manually select the desired focusing point. The focusing distance is from 50cm to infinity, however, it is possible to shorten the minimum focusing distance to 30cm.
Manual Focus Manual Focus is available for photographers who like to take more control, or for use when autofocus or focus lock is not effective. It is also possible to magnify the display to ensure precise focusing.
Recording movies It is possible to record 30fps movies with QVGA (320 x 240). The digital zoom function can be used during movie shooting. A 1GB memory card (not supplied) allows approximately 30 minutes of movie recording.
Large, 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor The DP1 camera features large 2.5-inch, 230,000 pixel TFT color LCD monitor. The LCD monitor displays 100 percent of the images, allowing the photographer to easily and accurately confirm the image compensation.
Hot shoe The DP1 camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing use of the dedicated external flashgun EF-140 DG (optional) or high-performance view finder VF-11 (optional). EF-500 DG and EF-530 DG flashgun series can be used in manual mode only.
Dedicated lens hood This optional lens hood blocks out extraneous light. A hood adapter, designed to accept a 46mm lens filter, is included.
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Customers find the digital camera's image quality excellent, with sharp photos and good color. They are also pleased with its size and sharpness. However, some customers report slow speed issues like writing, autofocus, and flash recycling. Opinions vary on the overall camera quality, build quality, color accuracy, and autofocus speed.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say the Foveon sensor produces excellent photos with sharp wide-angle images and color photos that are excellent. The camera gives stunning landscape and cityscape pictures given its compact size. It's great for snapshots but when they want SLR-quality images without the bulk. The macro is good, the IS works really well for sharp images even at 5X optical zoom, and the LCD is adequate for composition but difficult to judge exposure.
"...The Panasonic manual focus is more awkward, though it does nicely display depth of field...." Read more
"...First and foremost, the image quality is very, very good...." Read more
"...(dispite a little light fall-off even at F6.3), even great color, resolution and dynamic highlight range...." Read more
"...In short. the beauty of this camera is amazing sunlight pictures, light very portable well built body and a lovely quality wide angle sigma lens...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's size. They find it compact but not pocketable, and say it fits well in their hands. The large sensor and Foveon technology are praised.
"...The image quality is very good, yes: - The sensor is dSLR-sized, so IQ is good even at high ISO. -..." Read more
"...with this camera, I'd say there are 3 reasons for this: (1) the larger sensor, (2) the lack of an anti-aliasing filter, (3) a high-quality fixed..." Read more
"...Upon opening the box I was impressed with the solid, yet compact, feel of the DP-1. It feels well made and constructed with high quality materials...." Read more
"...It's size and handling make it a super street camera...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the camera's sharpness and image quality. They mention it has one of the sharpest wide-angle lenses they've seen.
"...The lens is fixed, and very sharp. - You can shoot RAW for detail or flexibiliy...." Read more
"...The lens is very good--sharp to the edges, very little CA (chromatic aberration) and very little distortion of vertical and horizontal lines right..." Read more
"...Again, I'm really looking for flaws here. Sharpness and dynamic range are incredible. Color and noise levels are amazing...." Read more
"The DP1 puts out some very excellent photos, with one of the sharpest wide angle lenses that I've seen...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the camera's quality. Some find it a wonderful addition to their DSLR collection for everyday use with good image quality and vivid images. Others mention it's not good for action shots, the back of the camera is quite awful, and it's buggy.
"...The sensor is dSLR-sized, so IQ is good even at high ISO. - The lens is fixed, and very sharp. -..." Read more
"...First and foremost, the image quality is very, very good...." Read more
"...MP to improve low light performance and it is really good, macro is extremely good, IS works really well for sharp image even at 5X optical zoom, it..." Read more
"...The flash should be removed, it is simply dumb and has a guide number of about -10 (kidding of course)...." Read more
Customers have mixed reviews about the color accuracy of the camera. Some find the colors dreamy, dramatic, and amazing under blue skies. Others mention issues like color blotches, moire, and image corner color issues. The white balance tends to look magenta in the highlights and green in shadow areas.
"...The sensor in this camera captures a range of colors, shadows, and highlights like no other...." Read more
"...the corners of the image, when combined with some occasionally annoying moire and color blotches can mean only one thing: No anti-aliasing filter...." Read more
"...Very sharp, great dynamic range and color. I never travel without it...." Read more
"...Powerful. Sweet. Delicate. Human." Read more
Customers have different views on the build quality. Some find it well-constructed with high-quality materials, a nice wide angle Sigma lens, and protective cases that allow access to all camera controls. Others feel it lacks solidity when compared to the LX3 or G10, and has cheap plastic build quality.
"...These cases offer a lot of protection while allowing access to all camera controls...." Read more
"...2. my first feeling of this Sigma Dp1 is it's so light, and cheap build plastic quality on my hand. 3...." Read more
"...sensor, (2) the lack of an anti-aliasing filter, (3) a high-quality fixed focal length lens...." Read more
"...of this camera is amazing sunlight pictures, light very portable well built body and a lovely quality wide angle sigma lens...." Read more
Customers have mixed reviews about the autofocus speed. Some find the manual focus easy to use and accurate in normal light, while others report slow shutter lag, focusing issues, and inconsistent autofocus in dim or dark conditions. The Panasonic manual focus is also described as awkward, though it displays depth of field nicely.
"...out of the Sigma's old-style manual focus, which uses an actual dial-in focusing tool complete with a guide that pops up on the screen...." Read more
"...Start up is slow; shutter lag is slow; focusing is slow; flash recycling is slow. In a word, slow...." Read more
"...Focus in normal light was reasonably prompt and accurate...." Read more
"...Autofocus can be very slow Slow image write times to card Overall impression:..." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the camera's speed. They mention slow writing, autofocus, flash recycling, and resolution. Processing RAW pictures takes a long time, even though it has 14MP.
"...The writing is very slow, even using JPEG, even using high speed cards. -..." Read more
"...Start up is slow; shutter lag is slow; focusing is slow; flash recycling is slow. In a word, slow...." Read more
"...6. Very slow resolution, even though it has 14MP, but I do not understand why resolution is extremely low, in photoshop it's showing me the photo is..." Read more
"...Loading of taken images is slow by DSLR standards, but not a problem shooting most landscapes (my interest)...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013Mine, purchased slightly used, has a broken battery lever/snap, but the battery door keeps the battery in place, so not a big deal. Otherwise, I'm very pleased. About two years ago I was looking at getting a really good compact digital camera, and my choice finally came down to the Sigma DP1 vs. the Panasonic DMC LX3. I chose the Panasonic and I still think, or rather know now, that that was the right choice. I can now directly compare the two cameras. My choice was, in the end, based on a comparison of lenses, and the Panasonic has a Leica/Zeiss lens that is a beauty. Plus, the Panasonic has more options and based on what I read at the time performs better in low light. I'm not so sure about that. That's the major drawback to not purchasing a DSLR system. Well, that and not being able to switch out lenses on the compacts. The Panasonic also offers f2.8, while the Sigma offers only f4, though the Sigma lens will close to f11, while the Panasonic only to f8. The Sigma lens is wider angle too. But the Panasonic allows for an optional REALLY wide-angle attachment that works well, though it's a pricey little thing. The Panasonic is also slightly smaller (more compact) than the Sigma and it consists of a metal case while the Sigma consist of plastic, albeit a fairly good plastic. (The best plastic-like material can be found in Minox sub-compacts.)
Now, while the Panasonic has a Leica lens, the Sigma has Foveon metering, which is why I wanted it so badly. So the Sigma can produce DSLR-level photos. I really love it, including--sometimes--it's greater simplicity. The Panasonic has countless menus within menus, not that they aren't most all useful at one time or another. But I use both cameras only in Manual mode. That mode, and RAW format, are available on both cameras and tools aren't so different from one another. The cameras are about equal, at least in Manual mode, while I don't much care about the other modes. I can't even understand why one would ever need Shutter Priority. Aperture Priority makes a little more sense, but not much when there's a manual mode. Program Mode is just fully auto with a few more options than fully Automatic Mode. And any prospective purchasers should bear in mind that options in both cameras are more limited when shooting RAW format; i.e., digital zoom isn't possible, etc., etc. But digital zoom results in photos so degraded there could only be technical or desperate reasons for ever using it. These are wide-format cameras and that's just the way it is. Except, I should mention, the Panasonic does have a wonderful macro option that the Sigma lacks entirely. I think the Sigma allows for more megapixels, but past a certain point that becomes irrelevant. Both cameras produce adequate images in that regard.
Both cameras offer similar metering modes and auto-focusing modes, whether set to more or less auto or to manual. I get a kick out of the Sigma's old-style manual focus, which uses an actual dial-in focusing tool complete with a guide that pops up on the screen. The Panasonic manual focus is more awkward, though it does nicely display depth of field.
The choice of cameras was tough back then and I hated--for financial reasons--having to make a choice between the two cameras. Now I have both, thanks to a very good deal on the Sigma, as models of both cameras are out of date already. (As I said in another review, I seriously doubt that current models take better pictures, though no doubt they offer ever more and more options, gimmicks, thingamajigs, and so on.)
The Sigma came with a lens hood and in a very nice leather half-case with strap. I had to buy one for the Panasonic, and they are expensive, believe me!! $100+ for each case. That's almost as much as for viewfinders that attach or for optional flash units available for both cameras (and essential if one does a lot of flash photography). The case for my Panasonic is a full-cover one I had to order from Japan. These cases offer a lot of protection while allowing access to all camera controls.
The only really, really awkward thing about using these cameras is how difficult it is to use filters--thanks to the pop-out lenses. I DO wish manufacturers would figure out a way to make filters that fit the smallest diameter lens extension. I realize that could be very hard to do, but I think it could be done with a bit of ingenuity in design. As matters stand, use of filters requires long tubes that allow the lenses to move back and forth depending--in the case of the Panasonic--on the optical zoom chosen; and--in the case of the Sigma, which lacks optical zoom--on the simple fact that the lens extends from the camera body on start-up. That is, for those who don't already know, attaching a filter directly over the lens would cause the camera to issue a message asking that the lens cap be removed first. Filters have to be fitted at the end of the tubes, which in turn have first to be attached to the camera. The Sigma still allows, however, for use of the lens hood with a filter in place, while I have none for the Panasonic. I should get one but don't know how it would attach to the tube with a filter in place. So that's my biggest gripe about both of these cameras and, I think, likely about all so-called "point and shoot" cameras when on starting one up the lens extends out from the camera body. That's nice for carrying them, but very awkward for use of filters and hoods.
I'm very happy with both of my fixed-lens, compact (far more than "point and shoot") cameras, and really happy to have both to play with. And I can recommend either one, depending on what kind of photography you like to do.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2008On paper, this was the camera I had been looking for to complement my Canon EOS.
The image quality is very good, yes:
- The sensor is dSLR-sized, so IQ is good even at high ISO.
- The lens is fixed, and very sharp.
- You can shoot RAW for detail or flexibiliy.
Regarding megapixels: this camera does NOT have 14MP, but a third of that. There's tons of info on the web about the peculiarities of the Foveon sensor, which, yes, has more "resolution per pixel". But know the images are 2640 × 1760
The bad things, though, are substantial
- The battery life is very short (1 day for me)
- The exposure is all over the place (though I'm sure with configurationn you could get around this)
- The lens needs to pop out each time you turn the camera on, it goes back in automatically when the camera goes to sleep. This is perhaps what annoys me most. Considering there is no (optical) zoom, it would have made sense to offer a fast startup solution.
- The writing is very slow, even using JPEG, even using high speed cards.
- The X3F raw format is not readable by Aperture (nor, I believe, Lightroom) so you're stuck with Sigma software that is a throwback to 3 years ago.
If you're not absolutely fanatical about image quality at high ISO, or the Foveon chip, get another compact.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2009I had to take a step back and use this camera for a few months before I felt I could give a review. The bottom line is that the DP1 is so good in some ways and so bad in others that it really depends on how much effort you're willing to put into it. If you value image quality over ease of use, you may just love the DP1. If your first thought is "For that price, it doesn't even have a zoom" then you obviously want something else.
First and foremost, the image quality is very, very good. Having looked closely at thousands of pictures I've taken with this camera, I'd say there are 3 reasons for this: (1) the larger sensor, (2) the lack of an anti-aliasing filter, (3) a high-quality fixed focal length lens. The Foveon sensor, produces different (but generally pleasing) color rendition vs. the Bayer sensors in other cameras. But the startling level of crispness, right out into the corners of the image, when combined with some occasionally annoying moire and color blotches can mean only one thing: No anti-aliasing filter. (Examples of removing the AA filter at [...] It also means one other thing; Sigma's claims that Foveon sensors do not require anti-aliasing are, well, not strictly true and thus the occasional artifact. (Briefly, "AA" filters blur the image slightly to prevent the appearance of moire patterns and color registration errors).
OK, back to taking pictures. For many of the things one would use a small camera for, the DP1 is dismal. Start up is slow; shutter lag is slow; focusing is slow; flash recycling is slow. In a word, slow. You can beat the system to some extent by using manual focus and a fast card but if you want a camera to whip out for that shot of a meteor falling to earth, the DP1 would be less than ideal. Some will say the manual focus is genius. I suspect Sigma realized they had to do something until they can buy or license better focusing technology.
The LCD is not great. The displays are not great. I put my Voigtlander finder into the shoe and the black paint rubbed off. I've used Sigma lenses on and off since they had the YS system, so none of the above really surprised me. But what did catch me off guard was the quality of the lens. From the very first shot, I could see I was getting more sharpness and detail than with any point and shoot I had used, including Canon G series and the wonderful Ricoh GR Digital. I also discovered, by frame 6, that there would sometimes be color blotches and a bit of moire.
So that's it. I took it through Asia and on days when my shoulders could no longer stand my SLRs, I took the DP1, knowing that I wouldn't have a "great opportunity - wish I had my SLR" situation.
I hope this is helpful. That's the least you deserve for reading this far. For me, taking photos should be fun. But fun means not having to say "Surprisingly good, for a pocket camera!" However, if you want a small camera to be carefree, point, zoom and click, I'd wait for Canon to step up to a bigger sensor, instead of putting ever more megapixels into a small one. I never thought I would like, let alone love, a Sigma product but in the end I sold my slick and refined Ricoh GR Digital and kept the DP1.
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ヴォルフReviewed in Japan on June 18, 20175.0 out of 5 stars 全てが違っていた
今や、携帯電話(スマートフォン)の付属カメラで風景や思い出を残す時代です。写真を撮るのに特別な機材も技術も必要ありません。
適当にシャッターを切り、失敗してもまた撮ればいいーー記録写真ならばそれでもいいでしょう。
しかし、そんな時代だからこそ、付属のカメラではない確固たるカメラを持つ意義とは、携帯電話の延長線上にあるようなコンデジばかりのカメラ業界で、このDP1を持つ意義とは、なんなのでしょうか。
私にとっては、「写真の楽しさを味わうため」です。
写真に興味を持ってデジタル一眼レフを購入したものの、なんだか機械に振り回されてシャッターを切っている閉塞感が拭えず(無論私の腕にも問題はありますが)、様々なメーカーのカメラを調べる内に、このDP1に辿り着きました。
DP1は、私の一眼レフとは何もかもが違っていました。
起動してからシャッターを切れるようになるまで時間がかかること、AFに時間がかかること、撮ったら撮ったで書き込みに時間がかかること、バッテリーがすぐなくなること、設定画面のUIが使いづらいこと。
そして、撮影した写真に初めて感動したこと。
あの日の気持ちは、私がカメラを握っている限り、決して忘れることはないでしょう。
ShaddaReviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 20095.0 out of 5 stars Sigma DP1 - Superb
I have only just taken up photography as a mini hobby but I am getting some really good results from this camera, it is easy to use and great if you want to learn actual photographic techniques as opposed to just leaving the camera set on auto. This camera takes better photos if you use a manual setting and learn about F stops, shutter speeds etc. I was worried that it would not take close up photographs but I bought the lens hood and fitted a 46mm to 52mm step up ring for pennies and it now takes all the standard macro lenses you can buy, as 52mm is a very common size there are a miriad of filters and lenses available. The camera now takes really excellent macro shots far exceeding any other camera I have ever owned. I always shoot in raw format and convert using the software which I learned how to use by watching tutorials on youtube. Landscapes and architectural photographs are superb, if you would like to see what the quality is like just such Sigma DP1 on the flickr web site there is a whole community dedicated to this and other cameras.
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pianoforteReviewed in Germany on July 29, 20095.0 out of 5 stars Ein must have für detailverliebte Fotoenthusiasten
Die DP1 ist nicht mit einer konventionellen Kompaktkamera zu vergleichen.
Das einzig kompakte an ihr ist ihr Gehäuse, dann findet die Thematik Kompakt auch schon ein Ende.
Der geneigte Fotograf wird in der manuellen Bedienung und der Aufnahmen im RAW-Format der DP1 zu wahrer Größe finden.
In das beiliegende RAW-Entwicklungsprogramm Sigma Photo Pro kann man sich schnell und unkompliziert einarbeiten und dann über die traumhaften Aufnahmen der DP1 nur noch staunen.
Meine ersten Aufnahmen in der Abendsonne mit der DP1 haben mich stundenlang an den PC gefesselt. Die Reinheit, Klarheit und Schärfe dieser Aufnahmen stellen alle anderen Kameras die ich bisher hatte,
in den Schatten, inklusive einiger Spiegelreflexmodelle im mittleren Preissegment.
Verändert man dann noch die Parameter Belichtung, Kontrast, Schatten, Spitzlichter und Schärfe treten alle weltlichen Probleme in den Hintergrund und man findet sich in einer anderen Welt wieder.
Alleine für diese Sinneseindrücke kann ich die DP1 nur empfehlen.
Wer ein Auge für Farben, Kontrast, Schärfe und das Motiv als Bildmittelpunkt hat, der wird von der DP1 begeistert sein. Auch derjenige Fotograf der sich als Architekt oder Gestalter seiner Aufnahmen sieht, wird viel Freude an der DP1 haben.
Sie ist für mich die perfekte Landschafts,- Porträt- und Architekturkamera, die ich unkompliziert und immer dabei haben
kann.
Dem schnellen Hobby- oder Urlaubsknipser kann ich sie nicht empfehlen, er wird entweder sehr enttäuscht von der Hardware sein oder sich auf neue Wege begeben, was ja auch gewisse Reize hat und neue Erfahrungen mit sich bringt, und die DP1 neu für sich entdecken.
Die Verarbeitung der DP1 ist 1a, sie liegt relativ gut in der Hand, die Bedienelemente haben alle einen vernünftigen Druckpunkt, das Menü arbeitet zügig und die gängigen Parameter wie ISO und/oder Belichtung lassen sich z.B. auf den beiden Tasten für WW und Zoom (was bei der DP1 ja nur im digitalen Bereich stattfindet und bei mir keine Verwendung findet) ablegen und man hat so blitzschnell Zugriff auf diese Funktionen.
Die Auslösegeschwindigkeit ist optimal, selbst 3 Bilder in Serie sind für eine Kamera dieser Bauart schnell ausgelöst.
Auch das Gewicht ist gerade noch angenehm, sie ist nicht zu leicht aber eben auch nicht zu schwer, um sie immer dabei zu haben.
Der Monitor läßt sich in drei Helligkeitsstufen justieren und gibt auch in der Rückschau die Aufnahmen scharf wieder.
Ein Gitternetz ist selbstvertändlich an Bord und bei Bedarf mit einem Knopfdruck einblendbar.
Was die Verarbeitungsdauer der Aufnahmen betrifft, ich arbeite mit einer
SanDisk UltraII-Karte, eine Aufnahme im RAW-Format, ist je nach Helligkeit eine Aufnahme in ca. 3-5 Sekunden abgespeichert, 2-3 Serienbilder dauern dementsprechend länger.
Mich stört das nicht, denn die DP1 ist nun mal keine Schnappschusskamera, obwohl sie schnell einsatzbereit ist.
Ich persönlich habe beim fotografieren mit der DP1 auch keinerlei Eile,
das Motiv zählt und wird auch kaum in der Sportszene zu finden sein.
Mit einer Akkuladung habe ich ca. 300 Aufnahmen inkl. Bildrückschau geschafft, der Blitz war nicht in Verwendung.
Der Akku zeigt allerdings relaviv lange drei Balken, dann plötzlich nur noch einen Balken und dann sind auch nur noch wenige Aufnahmen möglich.
Die Energieoptionen in Form von LCD- und Autoabschaltung sparen kostbaren Akkustrom und lassen sich individuell und schnell im Hauptmenü einstellen.
Den eingebauten Blitz kann man meiner Meinung nach getrost vergessen, er hat einfach eine zu geringe Leitzahl, weshalb er überhaupt eingebaut wurde bleibt mir ein Rätsel.
Da ich nicht vorhabe meine Bilder durch Blitzlicht zu verunstalten, vermisse ich auch keinen leistungsstärkeren Blitz in der DP1.
Der Aufofokus ist bei weniger guten Lichtverhältnissen in der Tat etwas schwach, dafür gibt es aber die Möglichkeit der manuellen Fokussierung, mittels Schärfenkontrolle per Lupe. Da der Aufnahmebereich auch Nachts oder in der Dämmerung meist im Unendlichen liegt, ist die manuelle Fokussierung auch kein Problem und die Aufnahmen dementsprechend scharf, Verwendung eines Stativs oder Auflage der Kamera vorausgesetzt.
Da die DP1 nun ja schon eine Nachfolgerin hat, sind die Verkaufspreise dementsprechend niedriger, der Kauf einer DP1 lohnt sich also definitiv, zumal sie zu den aktuellen Preisen ein geniales Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis bietet.
Viel Vergnügen beim Entdecken neuer Möglichkeiten mit der DP1!
pianoforte
Die DP1 ist nicht mit einer konventionellen Kompaktkamera zu vergleichen.5.0 out of 5 stars
pianoforteEin must have für detailverliebte Fotoenthusiasten
Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2009
Das einzig kompakte an ihr ist ihr Gehäuse, dann findet die Thematik Kompakt auch schon ein Ende.
Der geneigte Fotograf wird in der manuellen Bedienung und der Aufnahmen im RAW-Format der DP1 zu wahrer Größe finden.
In das beiliegende RAW-Entwicklungsprogramm Sigma Photo Pro kann man sich schnell und unkompliziert einarbeiten und dann über die traumhaften Aufnahmen der DP1 nur noch staunen.
Meine ersten Aufnahmen in der Abendsonne mit der DP1 haben mich stundenlang an den PC gefesselt. Die Reinheit, Klarheit und Schärfe dieser Aufnahmen stellen alle anderen Kameras die ich bisher hatte,
in den Schatten, inklusive einiger Spiegelreflexmodelle im mittleren Preissegment.
Verändert man dann noch die Parameter Belichtung, Kontrast, Schatten, Spitzlichter und Schärfe treten alle weltlichen Probleme in den Hintergrund und man findet sich in einer anderen Welt wieder.
Alleine für diese Sinneseindrücke kann ich die DP1 nur empfehlen.
Wer ein Auge für Farben, Kontrast, Schärfe und das Motiv als Bildmittelpunkt hat, der wird von der DP1 begeistert sein. Auch derjenige Fotograf der sich als Architekt oder Gestalter seiner Aufnahmen sieht, wird viel Freude an der DP1 haben.
Sie ist für mich die perfekte Landschafts,- Porträt- und Architekturkamera, die ich unkompliziert und immer dabei haben
kann.
Dem schnellen Hobby- oder Urlaubsknipser kann ich sie nicht empfehlen, er wird entweder sehr enttäuscht von der Hardware sein oder sich auf neue Wege begeben, was ja auch gewisse Reize hat und neue Erfahrungen mit sich bringt, und die DP1 neu für sich entdecken.
Die Verarbeitung der DP1 ist 1a, sie liegt relativ gut in der Hand, die Bedienelemente haben alle einen vernünftigen Druckpunkt, das Menü arbeitet zügig und die gängigen Parameter wie ISO und/oder Belichtung lassen sich z.B. auf den beiden Tasten für WW und Zoom (was bei der DP1 ja nur im digitalen Bereich stattfindet und bei mir keine Verwendung findet) ablegen und man hat so blitzschnell Zugriff auf diese Funktionen.
Die Auslösegeschwindigkeit ist optimal, selbst 3 Bilder in Serie sind für eine Kamera dieser Bauart schnell ausgelöst.
Auch das Gewicht ist gerade noch angenehm, sie ist nicht zu leicht aber eben auch nicht zu schwer, um sie immer dabei zu haben.
Der Monitor läßt sich in drei Helligkeitsstufen justieren und gibt auch in der Rückschau die Aufnahmen scharf wieder.
Ein Gitternetz ist selbstvertändlich an Bord und bei Bedarf mit einem Knopfdruck einblendbar.
Was die Verarbeitungsdauer der Aufnahmen betrifft, ich arbeite mit einer
SanDisk UltraII-Karte, eine Aufnahme im RAW-Format, ist je nach Helligkeit eine Aufnahme in ca. 3-5 Sekunden abgespeichert, 2-3 Serienbilder dauern dementsprechend länger.
Mich stört das nicht, denn die DP1 ist nun mal keine Schnappschusskamera, obwohl sie schnell einsatzbereit ist.
Ich persönlich habe beim fotografieren mit der DP1 auch keinerlei Eile,
das Motiv zählt und wird auch kaum in der Sportszene zu finden sein.
Mit einer Akkuladung habe ich ca. 300 Aufnahmen inkl. Bildrückschau geschafft, der Blitz war nicht in Verwendung.
Der Akku zeigt allerdings relaviv lange drei Balken, dann plötzlich nur noch einen Balken und dann sind auch nur noch wenige Aufnahmen möglich.
Die Energieoptionen in Form von LCD- und Autoabschaltung sparen kostbaren Akkustrom und lassen sich individuell und schnell im Hauptmenü einstellen.
Den eingebauten Blitz kann man meiner Meinung nach getrost vergessen, er hat einfach eine zu geringe Leitzahl, weshalb er überhaupt eingebaut wurde bleibt mir ein Rätsel.
Da ich nicht vorhabe meine Bilder durch Blitzlicht zu verunstalten, vermisse ich auch keinen leistungsstärkeren Blitz in der DP1.
Der Aufofokus ist bei weniger guten Lichtverhältnissen in der Tat etwas schwach, dafür gibt es aber die Möglichkeit der manuellen Fokussierung, mittels Schärfenkontrolle per Lupe. Da der Aufnahmebereich auch Nachts oder in der Dämmerung meist im Unendlichen liegt, ist die manuelle Fokussierung auch kein Problem und die Aufnahmen dementsprechend scharf, Verwendung eines Stativs oder Auflage der Kamera vorausgesetzt.
Da die DP1 nun ja schon eine Nachfolgerin hat, sind die Verkaufspreise dementsprechend niedriger, der Kauf einer DP1 lohnt sich also definitiv, zumal sie zu den aktuellen Preisen ein geniales Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis bietet.
Viel Vergnügen beim Entdecken neuer Möglichkeiten mit der DP1!
pianoforte
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シラカンReviewed in Japan on November 21, 20174.0 out of 5 stars 意外と小さい
amazonでリコ−GXRを購入し、2台とも不良品だったのでamazonではカメラは購入しないと決めていましたが、
DP1がamazon以外で購入できなかったのでしかたなくamazonで購入しました。
今回はラッキ−にも良品でした。しかもフ−ドまでついていました。購入しなくてすみました。
このはカメラは以外と小さいです。DP3をもっていますがぜんぜん違います。
こんなに小さいとどこでも持っていけそうです。 28mmなので常用カメラになります。
操作性などは確かに貧弱ですがこんなものだとわりきれば使えます。
ファインダーVF11をつけるとなんのストレスなくバシバシとれます。
画質も問題ありません。DP3と遜色ない画質です。
こんなのが1万えんそこそこで購入できるとはほんとうにラッキ−です。
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C. ThiekeReviewed in Germany on August 4, 20104.0 out of 5 stars Die kleine Schwarze ;-)
Ich habe diese Kamera mittlerweile ein halbes Jahr. Zunächst vorneweg: Wer sich diese Kamera gegenüber "normalo" - Kompaktknippsen bestellt sollte sich in vornerein mit den Grundlagen auskennen bzw. wissen worauf er sich einlässt.
Man muss sich mit der kleinen Diva befassen, sie ist manchmal etwas zickig, wer sich darauf einrichtet kann aber erstaunt sein was für Bilder aus "der kleinen Schwarzen" rauskommen.
Ähnlich wie ein Hardcoresportwagen a la Caterham ohne ESP,ABS, Airbags, ist hier alles aufs wesentliche reduziert, wer Fehler macht wird bestraft :-)
Zum Zoomen die Beine benutzen - macht nichts - hält gesund!
Nach ein wenig Feineinstellung der Kamera muss man während des fotografierens auch nicht mehr andauernd im Menü rumfuchteln - da ich den Digitalzoom eh verpöne habe ich beide "Zoom"tasten: W praktischerwiese für Weißabgleich, und die T für die ISO Einstellung belegt - schon lässt es sich prima arbeiten.
Mittlerweile nehm ich "die kleine Schwarze" immer auf dem Fahrrad mit wo die DSLR zu klobig (weil Mountainbike) ist.
die Akkulaufzeit hat mich positiv überrascht, der Bildschirm zwar nicht ganz so gut in der Auflösung - man kann dennoch mit der Bildschirmlupe ganz gut manuell fokussieren. Sehr wichtig, der AF ich recht träge und nicht immer besonders treffsicher.
Trotz des nur F4.0 lichtstarken Objektivs habe ich die Sigma mal für Konzertbilder genutzt. Vorrausgesetzt man steht ganz vorne (da halt ne Festbrennweite) bekommt man mit ihr erstaunlich gute Konzertbilder hin. Sogar ohne Blitz! Diesen aber auch mal testweise genutzt und der ist aber für seinen Zweck erstaunlich stark.
Grundsätzlich nutzt ich nur das RAW (bzw X3F) Format, denn ich dachte, wenn schon den Sprung von ner Automatik - Kompakten ins kalte Wasser, dann richtig.
Sehr gut: Stativgewinde aus Metall und in der optischen Achse!
Meine Wünsche für nen richtigen Nachfolger (DP1s, Dp2 mit oder ohne S sind ja quasi nur Updates):
-eine gute Optik mit etwas Zoom, am besten wie bei der Samsung Ex1, 3x würde ausreichen. Wollte mit der Dp1 mal wieder Konzertbilder machen, allerdings war der Fotograben diesmal geschätzte 10 Meter breit (wer plant denn sowas, zudem bei den Bands die da spielten eh nur 3 oder 4 Fotografen da rumhampelten), da bekommt man selbst von der ersten Reihe keine schönen Aufnahmen von einem Bandmitglied hin, halt nur Totale ;-)
- Den Videomodus entweder verbessern oder ganz weglassen. die 320 x 240 sind ja heutzutage ein schlechter Scherz.
- Falls doch ein verbesserter AF kommt, dann auch den Druckpunkt am Auslöser etwas präziser gestalten, der ist mir ein wenig zu wabbelig
Ansonsten, mit dieser Kamera gilt es: Üben, üben, üben!
Wer in die Welt der Sigmas reinschnuppern will sollte jetzt bei der DP1 zuschlagen - schließlich ists erstaunlich das hier eine Kamera mit ner Bildqualität von großen Nikons (D300 aufwärts) bzw 2 stelligen Canon Bodys ja geradezu derzeit verramscht wird!










