Sigma DP2 14MP 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 7.8m. 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. 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 the DP1, is incorporated into “TRUE II”. The DP2 is equipped with a 24.2 F2.8 large aperture lens, equivalent to 41mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for the DP2. Two high refractive index glasses and two molded glass aspherical lenses provide superior image quality and allow compact construction. The Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting. SLR-sized image sensor and the large aperture of F2.8 combination provide natural shallow depth-of-field and attractive bokeh effect. The DP2 includes a RAW recording mode for retaining full i
Helpful consumer’s review
this is not an easy camera to use. I use a 5d and take a lot of photos. I wanted a go everywhere camera.The auto focus is slow – the manual focus is not so great because the lcd is not so great. Maybe the viewfinder will help. I’ll buy one soon because despite the faults this camera is worth keeping.
Dont buy this if you want to photograph people – the auto focus is too slow.
There is just something about the photos this camera can take. When the focus is bang on its great. But its more than that. These pictures don’t look like photos taken with other digital cameras.
I put them into photoshop and need to do nearly nothing to them – especially the B&W.
Use this camera if you can use an slr. Use this camera if you have patience. Don’t use this camera if you want a quick auto focus.
If you can be patient and if you can put up with slow(ish) write times you will like this. If you are used to an slr and want a walk aroud , you will love this.
This is a great point and shoot but not a point and shoot for somebody who can’t use an slr. In terms of sharpness etc it may not be better than some others – the panasonics/ leicas, the g10 etc. However, the photos this produces make it stand apart from them. The dymnamic range is great. But its something about the colour and the contrast. I have used all the named above so can make that judgement.
