Sigma DP2 Review at PhotoReview

In one of the first full reviews I’ve seen of the Sigma DP2, PhotoReview makes sure to emphasize several times that the DP2 is not your typical point and shoot, and yes in this case that’s a negative. The DP2 is going to be slower to autofocus, has a lower resolution LCD than most would like, and in general is more difficult to use than a conventional point and shoot.

The lack of an AF-assist lamp is also frustrating as, like the DP1, the DP2 is slow to focus in low light levels. In fact, overall autofocusing is noticeably slower than most digicams whatever the light level. (Fortunately, manual focusing is straightforward and quite effective, although the focus limit of 28 cm restricts the usefulness of this camera for close-up work.)

-PhotoReview

Personally, I’m attracted by the “challenges” of the DP2, but it will be important for consumers to realize, that the DP2 is a camera that will require quite a bit of manual input for optimal results, and I’m still confident that there’s a number of photographers that will be willing to make a tradeoff of camera handling for image quality.

Get the review here.

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   Elliot says:

   May 23, 2009 at 1:13 pm

   I think Sigma is dropping the ball, and you’re excusing too many handling problems in these units. I see that your earlier post is still getting comments, by the way.

   http://www.neutralday.com/sigma-dp2-review-gorgeous-image-quality

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     Patrick says:

     May 23, 2009 at 8:00 pm

     Yes, I’m making excuses, there’s no question…but in looking at the typical image quality on a compact camera…I keep thinking I’d be willing to make compromises for something better. I could be very wrong.

     Ideally, someone will put that micro 4/3 in small camera with point and shoot functionality and a sweet lens, but that hasn’t happened yet.

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   Elliot says:

   May 27, 2009 at 8:13 pm

   Ken Tanaka just posted a review of the DP2 over at theonlinephotographer.com Food for thought.

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   Basyl says:

   May 29, 2009 at 6:56 am

   Ken Tanaka is an asshole knowing nothing about digital photography. Don’t trust any word in his review of great Sigma DP2 camera!

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     Elliot says:

     May 29, 2009 at 7:05 am

     No, he is a good photographer (kentanaka.com) who is a longstanding participant in camera and video-related sites. He has a good reputation, unlike that of Sigma fanboys who insult and smear people who dare question anything about Sigma camera quality.

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