Overview:
The Sigma dp2 Quattro Digital Camera combines the 29MP Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor with the TRUE III image processing engine to create high quality images with an equivalent resolution of 39 megapixels due to the unique sensor design. This method uses layers of pixels to capture the color data of the red, green, and blue spectrums vertically, requiring no interpolation. This results in a sharper image with better color gradations.
With this technology is a 30mm lens that has an equivalent focal length of 45mm on the APS-C camera. It is relatively fast with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, making it useful in low light. Also, for composing and reviewing images, a 3.0" 920k-dot TFT LCD display is available on the back of the camera.
For low light shooting, the camera has an ISO sensitivity range of 100-6400 in 1/3 steps and it has P/S/A/M shooting modes for full control over your exposure. It even has RAW image capture at a max resolution of 5,424 x 3,616 for excellent editing capabilities. For focusing, there is contrast-detect autofocus or a manual focusing ring for your preference. And, the camera saves your images to an SDXC, SDHC, or SD card.
29MP Foveon X3 Quattro Direct CMOS Image Sensor & TRUE III Image Processing Engine
This camera utilizes the latest generation of this technology, named Quattro due to the 1:1:4 ratio of the pixel layers, with 20MP on the top layer and 4.9MP on each of the bottom two. This simultaneously reduces file size and increases resolution, making the camera faster and lowers the power consumption. This speed increase is also due to the third generation Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine, or TRUE III image processing engine. The processor is optimized for handling the complex image data recorded by the sensor and produces high quality imagery.
30mm f/2.8 Prime Lens
3.0" LCD Monitor
RAW Image Capture
Full Exposure Control
Auto and Manual Focusing
Color Modes
Technical Specifications:
Imaging:
Pixels |
Actual: 33 Megapixel Effective: 29 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution |
5424 x 3616 |
Sensor Type |
CMOS |
Sensor Size |
APS-C |
Image File Format |
JPEG, Raw |
Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
Image Stabilization |
None |
Lens:
Focal Length |
30mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 45mm) |
Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture |
f/16 |
Focus Range |
Normal 11.02" to Infinity / 27.99 cm to Infinity |
Optical Design |
8 Elements in 6 Groups |
Filter Size |
58 mm |
Exposure Control:
ISO Sensitivity |
100 to 6400 |
Shutter Speed |
1/2000 to 30 Seconds |
Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot |
Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance |
Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade |
Interval Recording |
Yes |
Self-Timer |
2/10-Second Delay |
Viewfinder and Monitor:
Monitor Size |
3" |
Monitor Resolution |
920,000 Dot |
Monitor Type |
Fixed LCD |
Flash:
Built-In Flash |
No |
External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe |
Interface:
Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Wireless |
None |
GPS |
No |
Physical:
Battery |
1 x BP-51 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
6.4 x 2.6 x 3.2" / 16.3 x 6.6 x 8.1 cm |
Weight |
13.93 oz / 394.92 g |
Packaging Info:
Package Weight |
1.2 kg |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7.8 x 7.1 x 6" |
In the Box: