Sigma SD15 Review
August 23, 2010
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Gavin Stoker
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Sigma SD15 Specifications
| Format | Interchangeable lens SLR camera | ||
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| Compatible Lenses | SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses | ||
| Lens Mount | SIGMA SA bayonet mount | ||
| Angle of View | Equivalent to approx. 1.7 times the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras) | ||
| Image Sensor | FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) | ||
| Image Sensor Size | 20.7×13.8mm (0.8 inch×0.5 inch) | ||
| Number of Pixels | Total Pixels 14.45MP(2,688×1,792×3 layers) | ||
| Effective Pixels 14.06MP(2,652×1,768×3 layers) | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | ||
| Storage Media | SD Card/Compatible with SDHC, Multi Media Card | ||
| Still Image Format | Exif2.21, DCF2.0 | ||
| Recording Mode | Lossless compression RAW data(12-bit), JPEG(High,Medium, Low) | ||
| Color Mode | 7 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B&W, Sepia) | ||
| Number of Pixels (File Size) | RAW | High | 2,640 x 1,760 (Approx.15.4MB) |
| JPEG | High | Fine 2,640 x 1,760 (Approx.3.3MB) | |
| Normal 2,640 x 1,760 (Approx.1.9MB) | |||
| Basic 2,640 x 1,760 (Approx.1.4MB) | |||
| Medium | Fine 1,872?1,248 (Approx.1.6MB) | ||
| Normal 1,872?1,248 (Approx.0.9MB) | |||
| Basic 1,872?1,248 (Approx.0.7MB) | |||
| Low | Fine 1,312?880 (Approx.0.8MB) | ||
| Normal 1,312?880 (Approx.0.5MB) | |||
| Basic 1,312?880 (Approx.0.3MB) | |||
| White Balance | 8 types (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom) | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism SLR viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 98% vertical, 98% horizontal | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.9x (50mmF1.4- ∞) | ||
| Eye point | 18mm | ||
| Diopter Adjustment Range | -3dpt to +1.5dpt | ||
| Focusing Screen | Fixed, all matt screen | ||
| Mirror | Quick return | ||
| Depth of Field Preview | Depth of field preview button | ||
| Auto Focus Type | TTL phase difference detection system | ||
| AF Point | 5-points (center AF point:cross type) | ||
| AF Operating Range | EV 0 to +18 (ISO100) | ||
| Focus Mode | Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual | ||
| AF Point Selection | Automatic Selection, Manual Selection | ||
| Active AF point indicator | Superimposed in viewfinder | ||
| AF Assist Light | White Color AF Assist Light | ||
| Focus Lock | Shutter Release Halfway-Down position | ||
| Metering Systems | 77 segment Evaluative Metering, Spot Metering, Center Area Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering | ||
| Metering Range | EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4?ISO100) | ||
| Exposure Control System | (P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | AUTO(ISO 100-200) : With Flash (ISO 100-400) Equivalent to ISO100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 (ISO50 and ISO3200 with Extended Mode) |
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| Exposure Compensation | ±3EV (in 1/3 stop increments) | ||
| AE Lock | AE lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway | ||
| Auto Bracketing | With 3 frames bracketing : 1/3EV Stops Up to ±3EV With 5 frames bracketing : 1/3EV Stops Up to ±1.7EV |
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| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter | ||
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 – 30 sec., Bulb (up to 30 sec. With Extended Mode: 2 min.) | ||
| External Flash Sync. | X-Sync(1/180) | ||
| Flash Type | Manual Pop-up Built-in flash | ||
| Built-in Flash Guide Number | GN11 | ||
| Built-in Flash Coverage Range | 17mm lens angle covered | ||
| Flash Metering System | S-TTL Auto Flash | ||
| Flash Compensation | ±3EV(1/3 stop increments) | ||
| Compatible Flashguns | EF-530DG SUPER, EF-530DG ST, EM-140 DG | ||
| Sync Terminal | Available | ||
| Connectivity | Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact) | ||
| Top LCD | Shutter speed display, Aperture value display, Exposure meter display, Shooting capacity display, Exposure mode display, Battery status display, Remote controller mode display, Exposure compensation value display | ||
| Drive Modes | [1]Single, [2]Continuous, [3]Self-timer (2 sec./10 sec.), [4]Mirror Lock-up | ||
| Continuous shooting speed | 3 frames?second | ||
| Maximum number of frames for continuous shooting | 21 frames | ||
| LCD Monitor Type | TFT Color LCD Monitor | ||
| Monitor Size | 3.0" | ||
| LCD Pixels | Approx. 460,000 | ||
| Coverage | 100% | ||
| Reviewing Images | Single frame display, Multi display [9 frames], Zoom, Slide Show | ||
| Highlight Display | Available | ||
| Histogram | Available | ||
| LCD Monitor Language | English/Japanese/German/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese (Simplified)/ Korean/ Russian | ||
| Interfaces | USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL) | ||
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack BP-21, Battery Charger BC-21, AC adapter SAC-4(optional) | ||
| Dimensions | 144mm/5.7"(W) X 107.3mm/4.2"(H) X 80.5mm/3.2"(D) | ||
| Weight | 680g/24oz (without batteries) | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 - +40? | ||
| Operating Hunidity Range | 85% or lower | ||
| Accessories | Li-ion Battery Pack BP-21, Battery charger BC-21, USB Cable, Video Cable, Neck Strap, Eye Cap, Body Cap, Eyepiece Cap, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, SD15 Instruction Manual | ||
| Optional Accessories | Battery Grip?Power Grip PG-21 AC Adapter?SAC-4 Remote Controller?RS-31 Cable Release Switch?CR-21 Electronic Flash?EF-530 DG SUPER, EF-530 DG ST, EM-140 DG |
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