Sigma SD1 Review
December 6, 2011
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Matt Grayson
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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. 1.5 times the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras) | ||
| Image Sensor | FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) | ||
| Image Sensor Size | 23.5 x 15.7mm (0.9 inch x 0.6 inch) | ||
| Number of Pixels | Total Pixels 48MP | ||
| Effective Pixels 46MP (4,800x3,200x3 layers) | |||
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | ||
| Storage Media | CompactFlash (Type I,UDMA compatible) | ||
| Still Image Format | Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0 | ||
| Recording Mode | Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit,High,Medium,Low), JPEG (High,Medium,Low) | ||
| Color Mode | 7 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B&W, Sepia) | ||
| Number of Pixels (File Size) | RAW | High | 4,704 x 3,136 x 3 (Approx. 45 MB) |
| Medium | 3,264 x 2,176 x 3 (Approx. 24 MB) | ||
| Low | 2,336 x 1,568 x 3 (Approx. 12 MB) | ||
| JPEG | High | Fine 4,704 x 3,136 (Approx. 10 MB) | |
| Normal 4,704 x 3,136 (Approx. 5.6 MB) | |||
| Basic 4,704 x 3,136 (Approx. 4.2 MB) | |||
| Medium | Fine 3,264 x 2,176 (Approx 5 MB) | ||
| Normal 3,264 x 2,176 (Approx 2.7 MB) | |||
| Basic 3,264 x 2,176 (Approx 2 MB) | |||
| Low | Fine 2,336 x 1,568 (Approx 2.5 MB) | ||
| Normal 2,336 x 1,568 (Approx 1.4 MB) | |||
| Basic 2,336 x 1,568 (Approx 1 MB) | |||
| White Balance | 8 types (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom) | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism SLR viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Frame Coverage | 98% vertical, 98% horizontal | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x (50mmF1.4 - ∞) | ||
| Eye point | 18mm | ||
| Diopter Adjustment Range | -3.0 dpt - +1.5 dpt | ||
| 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 | 11 points twin cross sensor | ||
| AF Operating Range | EV -1 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 | Orange Color AF Assist Light | ||
| Focus Lock | AF button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway. | ||
| 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 | ISO 100-6400 | ||
| Exposure Compensation | ±3EV (in 1/3 stop increments) | ||
| AE Lock | AE lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway | ||
| Auto Bracketing | Three or Five frames (in 1/3 steps,Appropriate Exposure-Under Exposure-Over Exposure) | ||
| Shutter Type | Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter | ||
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000 - 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-610 DG SUPER, EF-610 DG ST, EM-140DG | ||
| Sync Terminal | Available | ||
| Connectivity | Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact) | ||
| Drive Modes | [1]Single, [2]Continuous, [3]Self-timer (2 sec./10 sec.), [4]Mirror Lock-up | ||
| Continuous shooting speed | High | 5 frames per sec. | |
| Medium | 6 frames per sec. | ||
| Low | 6 frames per sec. | ||
| Continuous buffer | High | Max. 7 frames | |
| Medium | Max. 14 frames | ||
| Low | Max. 14 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 | 145.5 mm/5.7" (W) x 113.5 mm/4.4"(H) x 80.0 mm/3.1"(D) | ||
| Weight | 700g/ 25oz | ||
| 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, SD1 Instruction Manual | ||
| Optional Accessories | AC Adapter?SAC-4 Remote Controller?RS-31 Cable Release Switch?CR-21 Electronic Flash?EF-610 DG SUPER, EF-610 DG ST, EM-140 DG |
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