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Sigma Announces DP1s

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Posted by Patrick on Oct 2, 2009 in Cameras

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Sigma has announced the DP1s, an update to the DP1, that keeps the Foveon X3 sensor and 16.6mm f/4 lens (28mm equivalent), but adds the ability to “allocate the QS (Quick Set) function” and improves the performance of the camera when shooting backlit subjects.

Specifications

Camera	Sigma DP1s
Sensor Type	Format FOVEON X3(R) Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
Sensor size	20.7_13.8mm (0.8 inch_0.5 inch)
Resolution	Effective Pixels 14.06MP (2652_1768_3 layers)
Aspect	3:2
Focal length	16.6mm F4(35mm equivalent focal length: 28mm)
Lens construction	5 Groups 6 Elements
Digital zoom	Approx. 3.0 times
Storage media	SD Card/Compatible with SDHC,Multi Media Card
File types	Exif2.21, DCF2.0, DPOF
Recording mode	Lossless compression RAW data(12-bit), JPEG (High, Wide, Medium, Low), Movie(AVI), Voice memo to still, images(10 sec.), Voice recording(WAV)
File size (RAW)	15.4MB (2640_1760)
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	AUTO(ISO 100-ISO 200)_With Flash(ISO 100_ISO 400),ISO 100,ISO 200,ISO 400,ISO 800
AF type	Contrast Detection Type
AF points	Selection of 1point from 9points
Manual Focus	yes
Shutter type	Electronically controlled lens shutter
Shutter speed	1/1000sec to 15sec (between F4 and F5.0), 1/1250sec to 15sec (between F5.6 to F7.1), 1/1600sec to 15sec (between F8.0 to F9.0), 1/2000sec to 15sec (between F10 to F11) : The maximum shutter speed is varied depending on F value.
Metering	Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot metering
Shooting modes	Auto Mode, [P]Program AE, [S]Shutter Priority AE, [A]Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual
Exposure compensation	Steps up to ±3EV for Appropriate Exposure
Auto bracketing	3 pictures in appropriate, under, over exposure levels. It can be set in 1/3EV stop increments up to ±3EV.
Flash	Built-in Flash Pop-up (Manual) , Guide Number 6 (ISO100/_) , Built-in Flash Coverage Range 30cm_2.1m(ISO200) , External Flash Hotshoe (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 , 2.5inches / Approx. 230,000 dots
Language	English/Japanese/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese (Simplified)/ Korean
Interface	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)_50.3mm/2"(D)
Battery	250g/8.8oz (excluding batteries and card)

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: SIGMA DP1s
2009.10.2

The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma DP1s compact digital camera featuring a 14 megapixel FOVEON X3® direct image sensor (2,652× 1,768× 3 layers). The new Sigma DP1s is an improved version of the DP1 which was introduced to market in March 2008.

It is now possible to allocate the QS (Quick Set) function, which has been adopted by the DP2 and SD14 DSLR, to the digital zoom buttons of the DP1s. This provides faster and more convenient operation of the camera. The DP1s is enhanced further by improved performance when shooting backlit subjects, aiding the cameras characteristics of superb resolution and richly graduated tones with a natural, three-dimensional feel.

There are many dedicated accessories available for the DP1s such as the VIEW FINDER VF-11, HOOD ADAPTER HA-11 and ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG.