Sigma DP1 Merrill Digital Camera

15 Megapixels15 MegapixelsHigh ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.VGA Video: 640 x 480 or more but less than 1280 x 720.VGA Video: 640 x 480 or more but less than 1280 x 720.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.

Digital Camera Description

The Sigma DP1 Merrill is a Medium Digital Camera with an APS-C sensor. Its 15 Megapixels CMOS sensor offers an ISO 100-6400 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 100-6400. This makes it possible to shoot hand-held in relatively low-light. With 15 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to 20" x 13" at 240 DPI.

This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/2000 to 15s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/2000, fast action can easily be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.

The Sigma DP1 Merrill features a 9-point Contrast-Detect AF system.

Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Sigma DP1 Merrill

Although this camera offers full manual controls, it does not have any control-dials to change exposure parameters directly. This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. There is no viewfinder on the Sigma DP1 Merrill and no provision to add one.

Model Specifications

BrandSigma ModelDP1 Merrill
Sensor 15 Megapixels CMOS *Foveon X3 full-color sensor has 46M photosites with 3 layers, often labelled as 46 MP, outputs images with 15 Megapixels. Sensor Size 24 x 16mm
Anti-Alias Filter Yes Sensor Aspect 3:2 Aspect-Ratio
Stabilization None Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 6400 Shutter-Speed 1/2000 - 15s
Lens28mm F/2.8Mininum Focus2cm
ZoomElectronicManual FocusWired ring
Filter Diameter Focus System 9-point Contrast-Detect
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Attachment Fixed Display Size 920K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene ModesNone
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto, Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Eye-Start Sensor No
HDR No Orientation Sensor No
Interval Timer Yes Multiple Exposure No
Image Formats JPEG RAW Flash Ports Hot-Shoe
Built-In Flash Yes (GN 6) Flash Sync
Video Capture 640x480 @ 30 FPS 4:3 Sound Input
Video Format M-JPEG WiFi No
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity GPS No
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life
Introduced 2012-08-31, DiscontinuedYES Construction Standard
Size 122 x 67 x 64mm (W x H x D) Weight 340g

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Sigma DP1 Merrill Highlights

Sigma DP1 Merrill
Medium digital camera

Sensor-Size: 24 x 16mm

APS-C Sensor

Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI

15 Megapixels Fixed LensISO 100-6400
Fixed 28mm lensShutter 1/2000-15s
640x480 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingFull manual controls
3" LCD 920K PixelsCustom white-balance
Spot-Metering
Hot-Shoe
Lithium-Ion Battery
Secure Digital Extended Capacity
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