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| Model Name: | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DP1 Merrill |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.00 |
| Street Price: | $849.00 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
13.8 oz
(391 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.6 x
2.5 in. (122 x 67 x 64 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.8 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | Full Color |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4704 x 3136
(14.8 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | No |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Sigma Lens; 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 19mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
100 cm to Infinity 39.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 9 points select mode, Free move mode; possible to change size of focus frame (Spot, Regular, Large) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional add-on optical type VF-11. |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | No scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16, 1/1600s at f/4.0-f/16 and 1/1250s at f/2.8-f/16. |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync., Redeye + Slow Sync (with compatible external flash unit) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.X3F), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | Combined USB/AV |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.68 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.84 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.88 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.8 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.49 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.081 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Speed Priority AF mode = 0.424s |
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 97 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-41 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Update of DP1x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 920K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors. |
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