{"id":5427,"date":"2010-02-22T21:05:01","date_gmt":"2010-02-22T19:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ylovephoto.com\/en\/?p=5427"},"modified":"2011-04-03T08:45:06","modified_gmt":"2011-04-03T06:45:06","slug":"sigma-sd-15-coming-slowly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ylovephoto.com\/en\/2010\/02\/22\/sigma-sd-15-coming-slowly\/","title":{"rendered":"Sigma SD15 coming&#8230; slowly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We heard already about the successor to the Sigma SD14, under the name of <strong>Sigma SD15<\/strong>, in 2008. Then, nothing or near to nothing. But here comes Sigma again with a new announcement about this camera. We will have to see if this will bring Sigma back in the light (the company was already considered as having left the SLR market).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5273\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ylovephoto.com\/fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/Sigma-SD15-top-front.jpg\" alt=\"Sigma SD15\" title=\"Sigma-SD15-top-front\" width=\"410\" height=\"420\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5273\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sigma SD15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Main features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foveon X3 sensor with 14 Mega-pixels<\/li>\n<li>True II processor already known on DPx models<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity: ISO 100-1600 (ext. ISO 50-3200)<\/li>\n<li>Continuous shooting: 21-RAW-image buffer at 3 frames\/s<\/li>\n<li>Exposure computed from a 77-segment sensor<\/li>\n<li>5-point autofocus<\/li>\n<li>Bracketing: 3 or 5 images<\/li>\n<li>Reliable and durable shutter with life cycle of over 100,000 exposures<\/li>\n<li>Dust-protection of the sensor<\/li>\n<li>Viewfinder: Pentaprism with 98% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 18mm eye point; With diopter settings<\/li>\n<li>Image stabilization: sensor displacement<\/li>\n<li>Flash: GN 11 at ISO 100 (covering the angle of a 17 mm lens)<\/li>\n<li>3&#8243; LCD screen with 460,000 dots<\/li>\n<li>Top control LCD<\/li>\n<li>Memory cards compatible with SD &#038; SDHC<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 680g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>SD15 special site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.SIGMA-SD.com\/sd15\">www.SIGMA-SD.com\/sd15<\/a><br \/>\nSD15 product page: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sigma-photo.co.jp\/english\/camera\/sd15\/index.htm\">www.sigma-photo.co.jp\/english\/camera\/sd15\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Press Release<\/h3>\n<p><strong>February 21, 2010:<\/strong> The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sigmaphoto.com\/\">Sigma Corporation <\/a>is pleased to announce the new Sigma SD15 Digital  SLR camera. This camera is the latest model in Sigma&rsquo;s SD  series. Powered by the 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor it can  capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location arranged in  three layers. The new SD15 incorporates the &ldquo;TRUE II&rdquo; image processing engine  which processes the large amount of data from the 14 megapixel direct image  sensor. <\/p>\n<p>          It also provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition  images with impressive three-dimensional detail, rich in gradation. The camera  adopts the SD card and incorporates a highly visible 3.0 inch LCD monitor,  77-Segment AE sensor and AFE (Analog Front End).&nbsp; It provides high image quality and user  friendly design.&nbsp; In addition, the  durable shutter mechanism, which has a life of over 100,000 actuations, is  ideal for the demands of digital photography.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Development<\/strong><br \/>\n            Since October 2002, Sigma has introduced three  digital SLR cameras, the SD9, SD10 and SD14.&nbsp;  In March 2008 Sigma also introduced a high-end compact digital camera,  the DP1, which uses the same large image sensor as featured in Sigma&rsquo;s digital  SLR cameras.&nbsp; The DP and SD series have  established a strong following from a wide range of photographers, both amateur  and professional.<br \/>\n            This new SD15 has been developed with the principle  of producing superior image quality from the direct image sensor, as well as  improved processing speed, operation and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Many dedicated accessories such as the  VIEW FINDER VF-21, HOOD ADAPTER HA-21 and ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG are  available for the DP2s.\n          <\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<br \/>\n      <\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong>X3 Full-color image sensor<\/strong><br \/>\n        The Foveon X3&reg; direct image sensor featured  in the Sigma SD15 digital SLR camera captures all primary RGB colors at each  and every pixel location, ensuring the capture of full and complete color.&nbsp; Using three silicon-embedded layers of photo  detectors, stacked vertically to take advantage of  silicon&rsquo;s ability to absorb red, green and blue light at different respective  depths, it efficiently reproduces color more accurately, and offers sharper  resolution, pixel for pixel, than any conventional image sensor.&nbsp; Since color  moir&eacute; is not generated, the use of a low-pass filter is not needed because full  information of light and color can be captured with a three-dimensional  feeling.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRUE II image processing engine<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 incorporates  the &ldquo;TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II&rdquo; image processing engine  which improves the processing speed and overall image quality. The unique  image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high  definition images with richly graduated tones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SD card<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 adopts the SD card (compatible with  SDHC) which is also used with the DP series of Sigma cameras, improving  convenience to users of both camera systems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21 frames can be captured continuously in RAW  mode<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 is equipped with DDR II buffer  memory which is twice as large in capacity as the SD14&rsquo;s buffer. The camera&#8217;s  high-speed image processing circuits are capable of handling the large data  files generated by the high-resolution 14 megapixel sensor. The SD15 features a  continuous shooting speed of 3 frames per second with up to 21 RAW Images that  can be captured in continuous shooting mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AFE<\/strong><strong>&#65288;<\/strong><strong>Analog Front End<\/strong><strong>&#65289;<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n        AFE (Analog Front End) converts the color  data, which full-color capture systems record, to a digital signal. This  enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images.<\/p>\n<p><strong>77-Segment AE Sensor<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 features a new 77-segment AE sensor  which allows advanced AE algorithms, improving exposure accuracy. Exact control  and collaboration with the AF point ensures the camera exposes accurately even  in difficult lighting conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Large, highly visible 3.0&rdquo; TFT color LCD  Monitor<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 camera features a 3.0 inch TFT color  LCD monitor.&nbsp; This 460,000 pixel  resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing angle, making it easy to  check focusing and composition. It is possible to review the captured images  with a Contact-Sheet View (nine thumbnail images), Single-Image View or  Zoomed-In View (it is possible to select the magnified area by using the 4-way  controller). While reviewing images, it is possible to display the detailed  shooting information such as shutter speed and F-value by pressing the INFO  button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New, intuitive user interface<\/strong><br \/>\n        The improved user  interface provides faster and more convenient operation of the camera.&nbsp; The Quick Set button activates the display of  the most commonly used camera functions such as Color Mode, White Balance,  Image Quality and Image Size on one screen.&nbsp;  The 4-Way Controller ensures faster operation of these features. The  FUNC button enables functions such as Flash Mode and Synchro Mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAW format recording<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 includes a RAW recording mode for  retaining full image capture detail of the utmost quality plus a JPEG recording  format for convenience.&nbsp; The RAW data  format uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data  files.&nbsp; The RAW data format of the SD15  keeps brightness and color data in a 1:1 ratio without relying on  interpolation.&nbsp; Each pixel location  captures the full color RGB data which, when processed in SIGMA Photo Pro, will  preserve the balance of the natural data for the best photos with the best  image quality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0 (supplied)<\/strong><br \/>\n        The supplied image processing software of  &ldquo;Sigma Photo Pro 4.0&rdquo; converts RAW data quickly and easily.&nbsp; Incorporation of a new noise reduction  algorithm reduces Chroma and Luminance noise when processing X3F files taken at  ISO400 or more.&nbsp; It is possible to adjust  the level of reduction for noise just by moving the slider in the control  pallet.<br \/>\n        This software is compatible with multi core  CPU&rsquo;s, ensuring high speed image processing.&nbsp;  It also incorporates functions such as Loupe, slideshow, Printing, JPEG  conversion and batch white balance settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reliable and durable shutter with life cycle  of over 100,000 exposures<\/strong><br \/>\n        The durable focal plane shutter mechanism has  a life cycle of over 100,000 exposures and dramatically reduces the amount of  dust and dirt from the shutter mechanism.<br \/>\n        The photographer can enjoy taking pictures  without worrying about dust and dirt adhering to the image sensor either from  inside or outside the camera.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dust Protector<\/strong><br \/>\n        Most digital SLR cameras are vulnerable to  dust entering the body.&nbsp; If the dust and  dirt adhere to the image sensor, it may appear in the pictures.&nbsp; The mount of the SD 15 is equipped with a  dust protector and the sealing parts are incorporated around the mount,  preventing dust from entering the body.&nbsp;  Even if dust adheres to the image sensor, the dust protector can be  removed easily for sensor cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bright viewfinder image by the incorporation  of a pentaprism<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 features a pentaprism viewfinder  with 98% (vertical and horizontal) coverage, 0.9x magnification and an 18mm eye  point.&nbsp; A diopter adjustment is also  equipped which can be adjusted from -3 to +1.5 dpt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ISO50 available<\/strong><br \/>\n        It is possible to select ISO sensitivity  value from 100 to 1600.&nbsp; When the camera  is in the extended mode, ISO 50 and ISO 3200 can be selected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5-point AF <\/strong><br \/>\n        The auto focus sensor features 5 focusing  points (center, left, right, up and down) ensuring consistently fast and  precise focusing. The AF metering features a cross type sensor in the center of  the screen. Selecting the AF point can be done manually or automatically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Four metering modes<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 is equipped with four metering  modes: 77-segment Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering, Center  Area Metering and Spot Metering.<\/p>\n<p>        When it is difficult to determine the  exposure setting due to variable light conditions, the Auto Bracketing function  enables the photographer to take a sequence of pictures of the same subject at  three or five different exposure levels.&nbsp;  The shift value can be set in 1\/3EV increments up to &plusmn;3EV(3  stops)\/&plusmn;1.7EV(5 stops).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improved Auto Bracketing function<\/strong><br \/>\n        In addition to the usual three frame  bracketing, five frame bracketing has now been added to the Auto Bracketing  function.&nbsp; It allows users to get a more  detailed and accurate exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two motor systems for the prevention of  camera shake<\/strong><br \/>\n        Two motor systems are driven by the  mirror-drive and shutter charge which lowers the vibration of the mirror  movement, preventing camera shake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mirror lock-up mechanism prevents camera  shake<\/strong><br \/>\n        The mirror lock-up mechanism raises the  mirror, preventing vibration when the shutter is released.&nbsp; This prevents camera shake and is especially  effective for macro photography or when using extremely long telephoto lenses.&nbsp; Use of the dedicated Remote Controller RS-31  (optional) also reduces the possibility of camera shake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Built-in flash with 17mm angle of coverage<\/strong><br \/>\n        The Sigma SD15 camera&rsquo;s built-in flash offers  an angle of coverage of 17mm (equivalent to 28mm with a 35mm camera) lens with  a guide number of 11.&nbsp; The Built-in flash  can be synchronized to a shutter speed up to 1\/180 sec.&nbsp; Incorporation of S-TTL automatic exposure  ensures the control of advanced flash photography.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Backlight top LCD panel <\/strong><br \/>\n        The top LCD panel allows the photographer to  quickly check camera information such as resolution setting, metering mode,  battery status and the number of images that can be recorded on the SD card. It  also incorporates an orange backlight, which enables the camera to be easily  controlled in low light conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dedicated rechargeable battery with a large  capacity<\/strong><br \/>\n        The dedicated BP-21 Lithium-ion battery is  supplied as standard with the SD15.&nbsp; It  is possible to shoot approximately 500 images on one full charge.&nbsp; The battery takes about 120 minutes to fully  charge with the supplied BC-21 Battery Charger.&nbsp;  The optional AC Adapter SAC-4 enables the Sigma SD15 to obtain power  from the main supply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Optional accessories<\/strong><br \/>\n        The SD15 can be used with over 45 Sigma lenses such as ultra-wide, ultra-telephoto, macro  and fisheye.&nbsp; In addition, other  accessories include dedicated flashguns (EF-530 DG SUPER, EF-530 DG ST and EM-140 DG) which offer  fully automatic S-TTL flash dedication, a Power Grip (PG-21), Cable Release  (CR-21) and Remote Controller (RS-31).<\/p>\n<p>      These many optional accessories are available  for the SD15 to complement the user&rsquo;s style of photography. 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