Sigma DP1s


The Sigma DP1s is a high-end compact digital camera introduced by the Sigma Corporation as an improvement of the Sigma DP1. It features a 14-megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, a fixed 16.6 mm F4.0 lens, a 2.5” LCD and a pop-up flash.
The Sigma DP1s is a large sensor digital compact camera announced by Sigma on October 2, 2009.
The Sigma DP1s was announced on November 17, 2009.
The enhancements are related to the user interface and the shooting of backlit subjects and reddish unbalanced pictures. The user interface introduces the Quick Step function that allows easy and quick modification of the main parameters. The picture quality is improved when shooting backlit subjects. The DP1 suffered from a high sensitivity to red light which has been corrected in the DP1s.
The Sigma DP1s was succeeded by the Sigma DP1x model.

Specification

The DP1s is very similar to the DP1.
Image SensorFoveon X3
Image Sensor Size20.7 × 13.8mm
Number of PixelsEffective pixels approx. 14.06 MP
Aspect Ratio3 : 2, 16 : 9
Lens16.6mm
Lens Construction5 groups, 6 elements
Shooting Range30 cm~∞
Storage MediaSecure Digital card / SDHC compatible / MMC
Recording FormatExif 2.21, DCF 2.0, DPOF
Recording ModeLossless compression RAW data, JPEG,
Movie, Voice memo to still images, Voice recording
White Balance8 types
Auto FocusContrast-detection type
AF Point9-Points
Focusing ModesSingle, 9-points multi
AF Point SelectionAuto and manual selection
Focus LockShutter release halfway-down position
Manual FocusFocus aid
Metering System8 segments evaluative metering, Center Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering
Exposure Control SystemAuto Mode, Program AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
ISO50,100,200,400,800,Auto
Exposure Compensation±3EV
Auto BracketingAppropriate, under, over; 1/3EV steps up to ±3EV for appropriate exposure
Shutter Speed1/2000sec. to 15sec.
Built-in FlashPop-up type
Flash Coverage Range30 cm-2.1m
External Flash Sync.Hotshoe
Drive Modes Single, Continuous, Self Timer
LCD MonitorTFT Color LCD Monitor
Monitor Size2.5 inches
LCD Pixelsapprox. 230,000 pixels
LCD Monitor LanguageEnglish/Japanese/German/Chinese/French/Spanish/Italian/Chinese /Korean
InterfaceUSB, video out, audio out
PowerLi-ion battery pack BP-31, battery charger BC-31, AC adapter
Dimensions113.3mm/4.5" × 59.5mm /2.3" × 50.3mm/2"
Weight240g /8.5oz

Software

Sigma Photo Pro

Postprozessing of RAW X3F and JPEG of all digital SIGMA cameras
Version 6.x is free Download for Windows 7+ und Mac OS Version 10.7+ . Actual Versions are 6.5.4 and 6.5.5.