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.
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\nPhoto: Sigma’s Tom Sobey demonstrates the DP2 at PMA.
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\nFor details, read the Sigma press release:<\/i><\/p>\n
\nSigma 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.<\/b>
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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 \u00d7 1,768 \u00d7 3 layers) as used in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR.
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\nSigma 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.
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\nThe 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”.
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\nThe 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 7.8\u00b5m. 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.
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\nThe 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.
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\nBuilding 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.
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\nAfter 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.
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\nSpecifications:
\nFormat: FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
\nImage Sensor Size: 20.7\u00d713.8mm (0.8 inch\u00d70.5 inch)
\nNumber of Pixels: Effective Pixels 14.06MP (2652\u00d71768\u00d73 layers)
\nAspect Ratio: 3:2
\nFocal Length: 24.2mm F2.8 (35mm equivalent focal length:41mm)
\nLens Construction : 6 Groups 7 Elements
\nShooting Range: 28cm??(Full Mode)
\nStorage Media: SD Card\/Compatible with SDHC,Multi Media Card
\nRecording Format: Exif2.21, DCF2.0, DPOF
\nRecording 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)
\nFile Size: (Number of Pixels)
\nFor Still Images:
\nRAW: High Approx. 15.4MB (2640\u00d71760)
\nJPEG: High Fine Approx. 3.3MB (2640\u00d71760)
\nNormal: Approx. 1.9MB (2640\u00d71760)
\nBasic: Approx. 1.4MB (2640\u00d71760)
\n Wide Fine Approx. 2.7MB (2640\u00d71485)
\nNormal: Approx. 1.6MB (2640\u00d71485)
\nBasic: Approx. 1.2MB (2640\u00d71485)
\n Medium Fine Approx. 1.6MB (1872\u00d71248)
\nNormal: Approx. 0.9MB (1872\u00d71248)
\nBasic: Approx. 0.7MB (1872\u00d71248)
\n Low Fine Approx. 0.8MB (1312\u00d7 880)
\nNormal: Approx. 0.5MB (1312\u00d7 880)
\nBasic: Approx. 0.3MB (1312\u00d7 880)
\nFile Size\/Movie: QVGA:320\u00d7240?30 Frames Per Second?, Approximately 30minutes is possible with a 1GB SD Card.
\nWhite Balance: 8 types (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom)
\nISO Sensitivity: AUTO (ISO 100-ISO 200) : With Flash (ISO 100?ISO 400), ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600
\nAuto Focus Type: Contrast Detection Type
\nAF Point Selection: Selection of 1point from 9points
\nFocus Lock : Shutter release halfway-down position (From Menu Settings AE Lock is possible by AE lock button)
\nManual Focus: Dial Type
\nShutter Type: Electronically controlled lens shutter
\nShutter Speed: 1\/2000-15sec.
\nMetering Systemv TTL Full Aperture Metering [1]Evaluative Metering, [2]Center Weighted Average Metering, [3]Spot Metering
\nExposure Control System: [P]Program AE, [S]Shutter Priority AE, [A]Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual
\nExposure Compensation: 1\/3 EV Steps up to\u00b13EV for Appropriate Exposure
\nAuto Bracketing: 3 pictures in appropriate, under and over exposure levels. It can be set in 1\/3EV stop increments up to \u00b13EV.
\nBuilt-in Flash: Pop-up (Manual)
\nGuide Number: 6(ISO100\/?)
\nBuilt-in Flash Coverage Range: 28cm?3m(ISO200)
\nExternal Flash: Hot shoe (X Sync. Contact, dedicated contacts)
\nDrive Modes: [1]Single, [2]Continuous (3 Frames\/second), [3]Self Timer (2sec.\/10sec.)
\nLCD Monitor Type: TFT Color LCD Monitor
\nMonitor Size and Pixels: 2.5inches \/ Approx. 230,000 dots
\nLCD Monitor Language: English\/Japanese\/German\/French\/Spanish\/Italian\/Chinese (Simplified)\/ Korean\/ Russian
\nInterfaces: USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC\/PAL),Audio Out (Monaural)
\nPower: Dedicated Li-ion Battery BP-31, Battery Charger BC-31, AC Adapter (Optional)
\nBattery Life: Approx.250 shots(25?)
\nDimensions: 113.3mm\/4.5″(W)\u00d759.5mm\/2.3″(H)\u00d756.1mm\/2.2″(D)
\nWeight: 260g\/9.2oz. (excluding batteries and card)
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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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