First real review of the DPQ2

[G43]

I hate those digilloyd links... I bet most people cant view the content. and i wont subscribe to the whole page just for one test...

There's a lot alternatives to hate.

 

[foveon]

....From where in BIH is you wonderful picture?....

its near Jaice, there are 2 lakes and between them there is a lot of tiny mills or whatever there buildings are. They are historical,
Maybe we see in BIH, maybe I go to Serbia later this year, I havent been there for about 20 or 25 years.

 

[G43]

I have not exactly been in Jaice, but close. On the way from Sarajevo to Banja Luka.

Should you come to Serbia PM me.

 

[foveon]

Of course; here we are at the western end of Hungarian Plain, and you are at the south- east end, so I just have to cross the plain. I have in mind going to Woiwodina for some time, but my dude ( owner of a DP1m ) has had a bad bike accident 14 month ago where his leg got completly smashed and he is not real well yet.

 

[G43]

Uooops... no good for your Dude.

In 2012 I got hit by an idiot :loco: while I was slowly cruising at 40 km/h on my Wild Star. He passed the red light to make a quick left turn. Hit me so hard I smashed my pelvis and sacrum region. I did never recover well.

Pass auf if you dare to come to the wild east

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

I should get my DP2 Q tomorrow.

 

[darr]

I should get my DP2 Q tomorrow.

Can't wait to see your photos and hear your operating experience!
:clap: :clap: :clap:



:worthless:

 

[foveon]

I did never recover well.

sorry to hear that,
but so you have something to talk about with my dude, beside the DP1m.
What I understand you ordered all 3.
To the wild east we will go with a big landy discovery.

 

[G43]

Yes all 3 of them

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

Can't wait to see your photos and hear your operating experience!

:worthless:

Might take a few days. I have my DP2m and Sony. A7r for comparison.

 

[G43]

Quentin

Please let us know your verdict.

A7R is awesome and critical to shoot with.

 

[darr]

Might take a few days. I have my DP2m and Sony. A7r for comparison.

I understand, take all the time you need. What I am excited about is to see YOUR pics. Whether it is your street shooting or countryside landscapes Quentin, you are the DPMx shooter that got my interest in the Merrills. I was sadden to hear when your Merrill(s) were stolen and hope you have recouped from such a tragedy.

Kind regards,
Darr

 

[The Ute]

I am on the verge of purchasing a DP3M and am awaiting my EVF from China.

I might go for a DP1Q but only if the new lens makes a significant improvement over the DP1M.

Also awaiting my loaner DP2Q for testing.

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

I do hope I wont be disappointed...

 

[rjp85]

I ordered a 2M and 3M and a bunch of accessories. Should be here on Wednesday. Woohoo!

I also might go for the DP1Q, but then again, the Quattros seem more like high-megapixel Bayer images that have been sharpened, so perhaps I'll use an SLR system instead of spend the money on another DP. ISO 100 is way too noisy on the Quattros. I hope that changes.

The image quality of the Merrill cameras are unique enough that they're worth owning, no matter what, even if you have a full system that you prefer to use from Canon/Nikon/Sony/Pentax MF, etc.

 

[Quentin_Bargate]

The DP2M is the finest "panoramic" camera I have used. That includes not just genuine panoramas, but also multi row stitched image interiors. The ledge to edge sharpness, and lack of distortion makes very high quality stitching relatively easy. The end results can be amazing. It is also a very lightweight kit to carry around, including lightweight tripod and compact pano head.

 

[G43]

ISO 100 is way too noisy on the Quattros. I hope that changes.

What do you mean. I see zero noise at ISO 100.

The image quality of the Merrill cameras are unique enough that they're worth owning, no matter what, even if you have a full system that you prefer to use from Canon/Nikon/Sony/Pentax MF, etc.

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Indeed unique IQ.

The DPM series will top my Olympus EM1 system.

 

[octagone]

Quattro seems to me the apn (APSC, FF, MF for I have not seen enough pictures) that is closest to reality, regarding the photo essay (colors, materials, textures,. ..).

To me, this apn, marks a turning point in photographic rendering, compared to Bayers (APSC, FF).
The difference is not only from the point of view of numbers rendered details, but color rendering, velvety images from quattro (A bit like a yard on a beautiful matte paper), a cleaner overall appearance, more pure colors, without artifacts, less digital.



From my point of view, because of the vagueness of the bayer interpolation in color on photos from apn bayer sensor, I notice a big difference compared to the photographic rendering quattro.

This difference is made way well in these photos, at least for me I notice many (photos that I posted links):
Quattro:
http://www.yaotomi.co.jp/blog/walk/SDIM0058.jpg
This picture, if you accented it full of details that will emerge, even in the most distant trees, many more than what I was used to seeing the pictures of merrill.
SIGMA DP2 Quattro ? ??? ?? 2014 ?first on? - ??????

https://flic.kr/p/odPRvq

https://flic.kr/p/nVQCUY


D800e:
http://tashley1.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v45/p912550037.jpg
http://tashley1.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v43/p575706362.jpg


Pentax 645D :
http://photo1.ganref.jp/impression/0/366/645d_smp_01_l.jpg
http://photo1.ganref.jp/impression/0/369/645d_lens2_02_l.jpg



Based on imaging resource images, quattro returns an equivalent level of details sony A7R. Except in the tissues of bright red color.
Re: observation: Sigma Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Re: observation: Sigma Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Re: observation: Sigma Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
Re: observation: Sigma Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review


And even interpolating we keep a very fine detail reproduction.
Re: Quattro vs Bayers, rendered, details.: Sigma Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

A gallery with beautiful pictures made with quattro.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/grahamgibson/sets/72157645675562273/


The merrill, that the smallest details are very marked, and contrasted it loses realism, subtlety, as general report. And the colors are so subtle and precise as the quattro.

 

[PaulO]

The DP2M is the finest "panoramic" camera I have used. That includes not just genuine panoramas, but also multi row stitched image interiors. The ledge to edge sharpness, and lack of distortion makes very high quality stitching relatively easy. The end results can be amazing. It is also a very lightweight kit to carry around, including lightweight tripod and compact pano head.

Based on Quentin's pix and comments (and diglloyd reviews), I bought both a dp2m and dp3m. Since I don't shoot people (with a camera) I use the dp2m for panos when I want to go wider - works great.

 

[G43]

Panos done by the DPM's must be breathtaking.

I can't wait to get my cameras...