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I am very curious to see the reviews of this camera. I've been curious about it and checking progress for the last year. I am not in any rush for another small sensor camera and do like what I've seen from the GRD II and GX100. I am with you that f4 and ISO 800 could be a problem as I've used ISO 1250 and f2 with a slow shutter speed when out at a some restaurants/bars with friends. If I am stuck using the DP1 as a good light camera my d-lux3 works just fine for the sized prints I would need. I was looking for it to really shine where my other small sensor cameras don't in low light.Max ISO is 800, combined with max aperture of f/4, it's definitely somewhat limiting for darker scenes, at least for some people. Combined with its not being nearly as 'pocketable' as a GRD or even GX100... I'm thinking the GRD2 still might win out in the "take-everywhere-with-quality" stakes - though obviously not in terms of noise most likely. It's certainly going to be very interesting to see some samples & hear some feedback about the DP-1!!
Yes, me too. Chances are ISO/F will sink this otherwise interesting mini-brick for me.I was looking for it to really shine where my other small sensor cameras don't in low light.
Just marketing gibberish, or is there something I'm not seeing here? Is the Foveon more sensitive to light than regular CMOS/CCD?DP Review said:"16.6mm F4 lens designed exclusively for the DP1
The DP1 is equipped with a 16.6mm F4 lens, equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm SLR camera, which has been designed exclusively for DP1. The large-diameter of aspherical glass provides low distortion and high contrast images. It also offers superior peripheral brightness. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. It allows photographers to take pictures in difficult light conditions. This lens and SLR-sized image sensor provides natural shallow depth-of-field."
Possibly with a normal/tele adapter lens?I still do not understand how Sigma can claim shallow DOF tho.
Physics is physics.
Maggie, my understanding is that this *is* a serious release.I'll just point out that last year Sigma said all the same things (including a "Spring" release date) and had cameras in their booth and, well, it's still vaporware.
When Popflash has one in stock, I'll believe it.
That's what Sigma said last year, too.Maggie, my understanding is that this *is* a serious release.
No it won't be but we might as well discuss here anyway.If it's even half of what it promises to be, I'll be sorely tempted to get one. It might even make me forget about the Ricoh.
But it won't really be a small sensor camera, will it?
50 mm is 10 mm thicker than the GX-100 but still, I think, slim enough for a jacket pocket.I think pocketability could be an issue; it's over 50mm thick, according to the specs. The Height & Width are just 1mm larger in each direction compared to the GX-100... but the thickness could be a worry... it's about as thick as my SLR.
I did take notice of that and you're right- every single compact digital camera should have one. It made the DP1 all the more attractive.No it won't be but we might as well discuss here anyway.
Note the focus wheel, that's exactly what Ricoh, Leica, etc. should be doing with their compact cameras.
Cheers,
Sean
Marketing...ISO is ISO (give or take a 1/3 stop here and there).Yeah, it's on the previous page -- interesting what they say about the lens:
Just marketing gibberish, or is there something I'm not seeing here? Is the Foveon more sensitive to light than regular CMOS/CCD?
This is true but then the DP1 has only the focus wheel and no shutter and appreture and this I think would be more impotant.Note the focus wheel, that's exactly what Ricoh, Leica, etc. should be doing with their compact cameras.