When Sigma has a camera with interchangeable lenses and the feature set that most of todays cameras have with raw files that can be processed without turning me into a mental case then I would consider this as a serious camera.
When Sigma has a camera with interchangeable lenses and the feature set that most of todays cameras have with raw files that can be processed without turning me into a mental case then I would consider this as a serious camera.
Sigma may be better known as a supplier of affordable third-party lenses, but it has been developing digital cameras that make the most of its heritage and deliver digital SLR quality within compact casings.
One of a kind device; sharply focused, shallow depth of field images
Pricey; confusing menu system; occasional operational freezes; slow-to-respond AF system; stiff shutter release button; strange colour casts; low resolution video option only suitable for online
The DP2 Merrill ($999 direct) is one of a trio of fixed-lens cameras offered by Sigma. They all share the same image sensor, but the focal length of their f/2.8 lenses varies. The DP2 features a lens that produces a standard-angle field of view, perfect for shooters who eschew wide angles. The APS-C Foveon image sensor is a unique design that captures an incredible amount of detail, but requires special software for Raw processing. We liked it a bit better than the DP1 Merrill and DP3 Merrill( at Amazon). Its JPG engine outclasses the DP1 and it's speedier to focus than the DP3, which is slowed by its macro lens. The DP2 will reward you if you work within its limits, and it's the only camera of its type with a standard-angle lens. It doesn't oust the Ricoh GR($970.95 at Amazon) as our Editors' Choice for prime lens compact cameras. Photos taken with the pocketable GR don't require any special processing, but the lens captures a very different wide-angle field of view that isn't fo...
The Sigma DP2 Merrill features a fixed standard-angle lens and is capable of producing some amazing photos—but you'll have to work with Raw files to get the most out of it.
Very sharp lens; APS-C Foveon image sensor; 45mm field of view; Sharp rear LCD; Improved JPG engine
Cumbersome Raw workflow; No HD video support; No EVF option; Lens is a little slow for a 45mm design
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