Sigma DP2 Merrill shots

[kgelner]

ISO 6400 B&W DP-2M crop (which was overexposed by two stops, I managed to recover all the highlights using the Exposure slider to -2.0 and adding +0.3-+0.4 fill light):

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[The Ute]

Since you all seem to like Monochrome.

 

[biglouis]

I can normally tell when spring is around the corner when the shrub at the end of my street puts on its display of blossom. I've photographed it many times over the years and I can honestly say the DP2M has surpassed all the other cameras I have used.

It was hard to choose a single frame, so here are four of them.

 

[The Ute]

I can normally tell when spring is around the corner when the shrub at the end of my street puts on its display of blossom. I've photographed it many times over the years and I can honestly say the DP2M has surpassed all the other cameras I have used.

It was hard to choose a single frame, so here are four of them.

Very nice. This camera is like the gift that never stops giving.

It will reward you each and every time you turn it on.

They should stamp every box "Top Secret".

 

[mezzoduomo]

I can normally tell when spring is around the corner when the shrub at the end of my street puts on its display of blossom. I've photographed it many times over the years and I can honestly say the DP2M has surpassed all the other cameras I have used.

It was hard to choose a single frame, so here are four of them.

Beautiful shots, biglouis.

I can't put my finger on it, and you all might think I'm crazy, but the bokeh (strongly out of focus areas) from the Merrill looks....'different' to me than with other cameras. Anybody else see it, or should I just go back into my cave?

 

[The Ute]

Mezzo-

Everything about this camera is "different".

And for me in a good way.

 

[biglouis]

Mezzoduomo, thanks for the comment. Personally, I think the bokeh is very Leica-like. Not necessarily the newer APSH lenses but definitely the more classic pre-asph lenses. I think I shot most of these on the lens sweet spot which for me is f3.2. It was my intention to have the old Georgian door frames and windows as 'hints' in the background, btw. And the bus shot was a pure grab shot.

Louis

 

[mezzoduomo]

Mezzo-

Everything about this camera is "different".

And for me in a good way.

That's for sure. I started with the 2, then bought the 1. So far, I have been able to resist clicking the BUY button on the DP-3. Not sure how long I can be this strong!

 

[The Ute]

That's for sure. I started with the 2, then bought the 1. So far, I have been able to resist clicking the BUY button on the DP-3. Not sure how long I can be this strong!

I had the 2 and just purchased the 1.

I'm waiting for the field reports on the 3.

Ultimately the 1 and 3 might be the perfect combo giving a 28-75 range.

But the allure of the image quality the 2 gives will make it hard to part with.

Might just wind up having all 3. I'm greedy.

 

[mezzoduomo]

Might just wind up having all 3.

This is inevitable....

 

[stevew50]

Hello all,

I just joined today. Bought a DP1M earlier in the month, thanks Quentin for hooking me. Bought a DP2M and received it on Monday. Now prices dropped $200 to $799, sucker!!!!! OH well, win some lose some. Cameras are awsome image quality. DP1M does have some CA that is difficult to deal with. I do find I have to use a focusing hood for composition.

 

[Michiel Schierbeek]

Looked through the fine stuff posted in my absence and scattered some likes around
Also have to look into the new DP3m....

Back from Cuba. No usable internet to upload anything from there.
Here are some of my first results. Loads of files of this fascinating and tiring country.
I will probably overload you and bore you to death with Cuba photos the coming weeks.

The first and the last are from the city Holguin and the middle one is from the little coast towm Gibara in the North East.

(I will also post on the Ricoh GXR thread on Cuba)

Michiel

 

[mezzoduomo]

Looked through the fine stuff posted in my absence and scattered some likes around
Also have to look into the new DP3m....

Back from Cuba. No usable internet to upload anything from there.
Here are some of my first results. Loads of files of this fascinating and tiring country.
I will probably overload you and bore you to death with Cuba photos the coming weeks.

The first and the last are from the city Holguin and the middle one is from the little coast towm Gibara in the North East.

Michiel

Spectacular shots....

 

[W.Utsch]

Good to have you back, Michiel.
We where missing you!
Cant wait to see more of your Cuba shots, the 1. posts are already fantastic!

 

[biglouis]

Michiel

Wonderful colours, especially the last shot.

LouisB

 

[Jim DE]

Michiel very nice images! Glad to see your back ...

 

[retow]

I had the 2 and just purchased the 1.

I'm waiting for the field reports on the 3.

Ultimately the 1 and 3 might be the perfect combo giving a 28-75 range.

But the allure of the image quality the 2 gives will make it hard to part with.

Might just wind up having all 3. I'm greedy.

Nothing wrong with having all three.

 

[stevew50]

Here are some DP1M shots on offshore platform where I work.

 

[Michiel Schierbeek]

Facinating Steve! I like industrial photography. Don't spoil any oil!

Thanks guys for your kind words!

Michiel

 

[biglouis]

Steve, great photographs - the DP2M brings out all the detail.

LouisB