Sigma DP2

The Sigma DP2 is a fixed-lens digital camera designed for amateur photographers seeking manual controls. It features a Foveon X3 direct image sensor with 14 million pixels arranged in three layers of 4.67 million pixels each, to measure Red, Green, and Blue light separately. In addition, the DP2 digital camera boasts a 2.5” TFT LCD monitor with a 150,000 resolution. As for imaging, the Sigma DP2 digital camera captures up to 2640x1760 JPEG images and 2640x1760 RAW images. Plus, the DP2 records QVGA AVI movies @ 320x240 (30fpm), and voice recordings in WAV format. All recorded materials (video, audio, and images) can be stored on a 1GB SD card (w/ SDHC compatibility) and then later played at convenience. The Sigma DP2’s defining factor is its incorporation of a ‘TRUE II’ image processing engine that provides high resolution power and reproduces HD images rich in graduation & 3D detail. The Sigma DP2 retails for $699.95 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.