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\nSigma DP3 Merrill features a 50mm f\/2.8 lens and a \u201846-million-pixel’ Foveon X3
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\nSigma DP3 Merrill completes this series of compact cameras by satisfying the
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Sigma Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased
Featuring a high performance 50mm F2.8 lens (a focal range equivalent to
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill completes this series of compact cameras by
[Key Features]<\/em><\/p>\n
1. 46 megapixel, 23.5\u00d715.7mm Full-color Foveon X3
The 23.5\u00d715.7mm full-colour Foveon X3 direct
2. Dual TRUE II image processing engine<\/em><\/p>\n
The dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate
3. Exclusively designed high performance 50mm
The high-performance 50mm F2.8 lens has the
4. Advanced User Interface<\/em><\/p>\n
The custom quick set menu and the metallic
5. Capable of 7 frames continuous shooting<\/em><\/p>\n
A large volume buffer memory enables the camera
6. Easy to use auto focus<\/em><\/p>\n
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill features a “9 point select
7. Manual Focus<\/em><\/p>\n
Manual Focus is available for use when autofocus
8. RAW+JPEG format recording<\/em><\/p>\n
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill features a RAW data
9. SIGMA Photo Pro<\/em><\/p>\n
The supplied image processing software, “SIGMA
10. Portable compact and lightweight body<\/em><\/p>\n
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill has compact dimensions of
11. SD card<\/em><\/p>\n
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill adopts the SD Card (SDXC
12. Large, highly visible 3.0″ TFT colour LCD
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill features a 3.0 inch TFT
13. Hot Shoe<\/em><\/p>\n
The SIGMA DP3 Merrill is equipped with a hot
14. Dedicated lens hood<\/em><\/p>\n
The dedicated bayonet lens hood (LH3-01) can be
* Lens hood and 52mm filters are sold
15. Movie Mode<\/em><\/p>\n
Movies can be recorded with VGA (640\u00d7480) size.
16. ISO Sensitivity can be set by 1\/3 Step<\/em><\/p>\n
ISO sensitivity can be set from ISO 100 to ISO
LAS VEGAS \u2013 Sigma has showcased its latest high-end compact camera, the DP3 Merrill, on the opening day of CES.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":10777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-10791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\nto announce the new SIGMA DP3 Merrill, featuring a 50mm F2.8 lens, will join
\nthe lineup of the “SIGMA DP Merrill” series. The SIGMA DP3 Merrill is the next
\ngeneration of high image quality compact digital cameras. Equipped with the
\nFoveon X3 image sensor, the DP3 Merrill ensures outstanding resolution and
\nnatural rendering with rich gradation as well as a three-dimensional feel.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\n75mm on a 35mm SLR camera), the SIGMA DP3 Merrill offers incredibly high levels
\nof optical performance and takes in every detail of the subject’s information.
\nThis state of the art lens also offers enhanced macro functionality as well.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nsatisfying the mid-telephoto and macro range shooting. The SIGMA DP1 Merrill is
\ndesigned for wide angle images, the SIGMA DP2 Merrill is for standard range,
\nwhile the DP3 Merrill rounds out the series with a camera for all shooting
\nsituations.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nMerrill sensor<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nimage sensor (Generation name “Merrill”), featured in the SIGMA DP3 Merrill,
\nincorporates 46 effective megapixels (4,800\u00d73,200\u00d73 layers) and 44 recording
\nmegapixels (4,704\u00d73,136\u00d73 layers). The Foveon X3 direct image sensor captures
\nall primary RGB colours at each and every pixel location with 3 layers,
\nensuring the capture of full and complete colour. Since colour moir\u00e9 is not
\ngenerated, the use of a low-pass filter is not required, meaning light and
\ncolour are captured by the 46 megapixel 23.5\u00d715.7mm full-colour X3 Merrill
\nsensor with a three-dimensional feel.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nEngine) II” image processing engine dedicated to Foveon X3 direct image
\nsensors improves the processing speed and overall quality of the final image.
\nBy incorporating two TRUE II processors, Sigma’s unique image-processing
\nalgorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images
\nwith richly graduated tones as well as a three-dimensional feel.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nF2.8 lens<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nequivalent angle of view as 75mm on a 35mm lens, and it has been designed exclusively
\nfor the SIGMA DP3 Merrill to maximizes the sensor performance. The use of
\nSpecial Low Dispersion (SLD) glass accompanied by aspherical lens elements not
\nonly compensates for a variety of aberrations, but also allows for a more
\ncompact size. The superior telecentric optical design improves image quality
\nthroughout the frame by passing on information about subjects to the sensor.
\nThe DP3 Merrill has a minimum focusing distance of 22.6cm (8.9″) and a maximum
\nmagnification ratio of 1:3, which can offer quality macro shooting. The Super
\nMulti-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring sharp, high contrast
\nimage quality even under severe conditions such as taking photos against or
\ntowards the sun.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\ncommand dial are incorporated to improve usability. The diaphragm, shutter
\nspeed and menu can be changed quickly using the command dial. The Quick Set
\n(QS) menu which consists of the most commonly used functions can be easily
\ndisplayed by pressing the QS button. It allows photographers to change the menu
\ncontent and the order depending on their preferences.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nto capture up to 7 RAW images per sequence in continuous shooting mode. Using
\nthe high speed data transfer and processing, the SIGMA DP3 Merrill features a
\ncontinuous shooting speed of up to 4 frames per second. In addition, depending
\non the situation, it is possible to capture up to 5 frames per second and up to
\n14 images per sequence in continuous shooting mode in Medium and Low image
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\nmode”\u00a0which can select the desires focusing point from 9 different frames
\nand “Free move mode”\u00a0which can move the desired point as you like. User
\nfriendly, the new “Face Detection AF”, prioritizes focus on the face of the
\nsubject when detected by the sensor. “AF Limit Mode” can adjust the range
\nof auto focusing and “Shutter Priority AF” offers faster focus adjustment
\nby stopping the live view to increase the speed of the auto focusing. The new
\nAF+MF mode adjusts the focus manually after verifying the AF by rotating the
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\nor focus lock is not desired. It is possible to use the focus ring for focusing
\njust like an SLR camera. It is also possible to magnify the display to ensure
\nprecise focusing.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nrecording mode for retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality
\ncaptured through the direct image sensor, plus a JPEG recording format for
\nconvenience. The RAW data format provides pure data for high-resolution images,
\nand uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data files.
\nThe RAW data format of the camera keep brightness and colour data in a 1:1
\nratio without relying on interpolation. When the image is processed in SIGMA
\nPhoto Pro, it will preserve the balance of the natural data for the best photos
\nwith the best image quality. It offers better usability as the RAW data and
\nJPEG data are recorded simultaneously in Monochrome Mode.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nPhoto Pro”, converts RAW data quickly and easily. It renders the full, 46
\nmegapixel data. While looking at the captured images, it is possible to achieve
\nthe desired photographic expression by moving the sliders from side to side. It
\nincorporates functions such as a loupe, exposure picker, print, JPEG
\nconversion, and batch white balance settings, highlight correction, noise
\nreduction and aberration correction mode. Moreover, Monochrome Mode makes it
\npossible to generate monochrome images fully optimizing the Foveon X3 direct
\nimage sensor capabilities.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\n121.5mm (W)\u00d766.7mm (H)\u00d780.6mm (D), 400g. The supplied neck strap provides
\nperfect mobility for candid photography.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\ncolour monitor which ensures great visibility even outside in the daytime. This
\napproximately 920,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing
\nangle, making it easy to capture detail and to check focusing and composition.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nshoe, allowing use of the dedicated external flashgun EF-140 DG (optional) as
\nwell as SIGMA electronic flashguns for SD series such as EF-610 DG Super
\n(optional) and EF-610 DG ST (optional).<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nattached to block out extraneous light. Attaching Sigma’s optional dedicated
\n52mm DG filters such as the DG wide circular PL to the camera body extends the
\nshooting possibilities.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nThe number of shooting frames per second is 30 frames.<\/em><\/p>\n
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\n6400. By setting the range to 1\/3 EV steps from the default 1 EV steps, it is
\npossible to set the sensitivity to ISO 125 or ISO 160. ISO AUTO, where the
\ncamera automatically sets the ISO sensitivity according to brightness of the
\nshooting environment enables you to set the upper limit and lower limit
\ndepending on your shooting style.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"