has a 41mm (35mm equivalent) f/2.8 built-in lens and has a hot shoe so users can attach a flash or optical viewfinder.
Photo: Sigma’s Tom Sobey demonstrates the DP2 at PMA.
For details, read the Sigma press release:
Sigma announces the launch of a 14 megapixel high definition digital camera, packing the full spec of a DSLR into the body of a compact camera.
3-3-2009 — The Sigma Corporation (COO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the new Sigma DP2 compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 direct image sensor (2,652 × 1,768 × 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR.
Sigma introduced the DP1 with a direct image sensor as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR to the market in March 2008 as a “unique, groundbreaking, compact digital camera with all the power of a digital SLR”. The multi award winning DP1 has established strong support from a wide range of photographers both amateur and professional.
The DP2 incorporates “TRUE II” which is an improved version of “TRUE” (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine), the world’s first image processing engine suited for the three silicon embedded layer direct image sensor. The unique image-processing algorithm, which has been developed throughout the development of the SD series digital SLR cameras and DP1, is incorporated into “TRUE II”.
The size of the image sensor used in the DP2 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. 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 DP2 its high resolution and richly-graduated tones.
The DP2 is equipped with a pop up (manual) built-in flash. It is possible to use Normal Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash and Slow Synchro Mode. It also features flash exposure compensation in 1/3 stops increments.
Building on this success, the DP2 is equipped with a 24.2mm F2.8 lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, for increasing creative possibilities and superior image quality, improving handling and performance.
After the launch of DP2 camera, it enable users to continue to enjoy the image quality of the DP1 camera for wide focal length photography and also take advantage of the DP2’s standard focal length.
Specifications:
Format: FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
Image Sensor Size: 20.7×13.8mm (0.8 inch×0.5 inch)
Number of Pixels: Effective Pixels 14.06MP (2652×1768×3 layers)
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Focal Length: 24.2mm F2.8 (35mm equivalent focal length:41mm)
Lens Construction : 6 Groups 7 Elements
Shooting Range: 28cm??(Full Mode)
Storage Media: SD Card/Compatible with SDHC,Multi Media Card
Recording Format: Exif2.21, DCF2.0, DPOF
Recording Mode: Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit), JPEG(High, Wide, Medium, Low), Movie (AVI), Voice memo to still image (10 sec./30 sec.), Voice recording (WAV)
File Size: (Number of Pixels)
For Still Images:
RAW: High Approx. 15.4MB (2640×1760)
JPEG: High Fine Approx. 3.3MB (2640×1760)
Normal: Approx. 1.9MB (2640×1760)
Basic: Approx. 1.4MB (2640×1760)
Wide Fine Approx. 2.7MB (2640×1485)
Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (2640×1485)
Basic: Approx. 1.2MB (2640×1485)
Medium Fine Approx. 1.6MB (1872×1248)
Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (1872×1248)
Basic: Approx. 0.7MB (1872×1248)
Low Fine Approx. 0.8MB (1312× 880)
Normal: Approx. 0.5MB (1312× 880)
Basic: Approx. 0.3MB (1312× 880)
File Size/Movie: QVGA:320×240?30 Frames Per Second?, Approximately 30minutes is possible with a 1GB SD Card.
White Balance: 8 types (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom)
ISO Sensitivity: AUTO (ISO 100-ISO 200) : With Flash (ISO 100?ISO 400), ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection Type
AF Point Selection: Selection of 1point from 9points
Focus Lock : Shutter release halfway-down position (From Menu Settings AE Lock is possible by AE lock button)
Manual Focus: Dial Type
Shutter Type: Electronically controlled lens shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/2000-15sec.
Metering Systemv TTL Full Aperture Metering [1]Evaluative Metering, [2]Center Weighted Average Metering, [3]Spot Metering
Exposure Control System: [P]Program AE, [S]Shutter Priority AE, [A]Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual
Exposure Compensation: 1/3 EV Steps up to±3EV for Appropriate Exposure
Auto Bracketing: 3 pictures in appropriate, under and over exposure levels. It can be set in 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV.
Built-in Flash: Pop-up (Manual)
Guide Number: 6(ISO100/?)
Built-in Flash Coverage Range: 28cm?3m(ISO200)
External Flash: Hot shoe (X Sync. Contact, dedicated contacts)
Drive Modes: [1]Single, [2]Continuous (3 Frames/second), [3]Self Timer (2sec./10sec.)
LCD Monitor Type: TFT Color LCD Monitor
Monitor Size and Pixels: 2.5inches / Approx. 230,000 dots
LCD Monitor Language: English/Japanese/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese (Simplified)/ Korean/ Russian
Interfaces: USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL),Audio Out (Monaural)
Power: Dedicated Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, AC Adapter (Optional)
Battery Life: Approx.250 shots(25?)
Dimensions: 113.3mm/4.5″(W)×59.5mm/2.3″(H)×56.1mm/2.2″(D)
Weight: 260g/9.2oz. (excluding batteries and card)
DP2 Accessories:
Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, Lens Cap LCP-11, Neck Strap NS-11, Soft Case CS-70, Hot Shoe Cover HSC-11, USB Cable, Video Cable, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, Instruction Manual
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