Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sigma SD15 DSLR gets reviewed: unique, but not for everybody]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/sigma-sd15-dslr-gets-reviewed-unique-but-not-for-everybody/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/sigma-sd15-dslr-gets-reviewed-unique-but-not-for-everybody/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/sigma-sd15-dslr-gets-reviewed-unique-but-not-for-everybody/#comments Sigma's certainly managed to get plenty of photographers' attention with its line of Foveon sensor-equipped digital cameras, but it hasn't exactly always managed to meet expectations. According to Photography Blog, it looks like that's also the case for the company's latest: the SD15. While the camera is described as 'less of an obvious odd fish than its forebears," the site says that it's still best suited for photographers looking for a "challenge," and that you likely won't want to have it as your only DSLR. In particularly, Photography Blog found that while images exhibited less of the odd color casts and white balance issues of previous models, they still left quite a bit to be desired, especially at higher ISOs. On the upside, that Foveon sensor does still offer some capabilities that can't be found elsewhere, and the site says that the camera is unique enough that it can't bring itself to actively dislike it.

Sigma SD15 DSLR gets reviewed: unique, but not for everybody originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dslrfoveonfoveon x3FoveonX3reviewsd15sigmasigma sd15SigmaSd15slrMon, 23 Aug 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Sigma's mysterious SD15 DSLR finally ships to US, gets unboxed enthusiastically]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/sigmas-mysterious-sd15-finally-ships-to-us-gets-unboxed-enthus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/sigmas-mysterious-sd15-finally-ships-to-us-gets-unboxed-enthus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/sigmas-mysterious-sd15-finally-ships-to-us-gets-unboxed-enthus/#commentsWe've all waited close to two years for this day to come, and now that it has, just a single question remains: "Does your credit card have the space?" Sigma's SD15 -- which is outfitted with a 14 megapixel Foveon X3 sensor, 3-inch LCD, True II processor, an ISO range from 50 to 3,200 extended) and support for SD / SDHC cards -- is now available to order on American soil. Better still, both B&H Photo and Adorama show the beast as "in stock" for just under a grand ($989, if we're counting), and the fine folks over at Akihabara News have managed to wrangle one for a glorious unboxing. Dig into those links below if you're hungry for more, but don't blame us if you come away a fair bit poorer.

Sigma's mysterious SD15 DSLR finally ships to US, gets unboxed enthusiastically originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availablecameradigicamdigital cameraDigitalCameradslrfoveonfoveon x3FoveonX3now availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleproprofessionalsd15sigmasigma sd15SigmaSd15Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Sigma SD15 nabs a lofty price and near-term release date, at long last]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/sigma-sd15-nabs-a-lofty-price-and-near-term-release-date-at-lon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/sigma-sd15-nabs-a-lofty-price-and-near-term-release-date-at-lon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/13/sigma-sd15-nabs-a-lofty-price-and-near-term-release-date-at-lon/#comments All together now: "Finally!" Believe it or not, we first saw the SD15 glimmer back in September of 2008 -- practically an era ago based on what has transpired on our little planet since -- and we found out this February that Sigma was keeping the dream alive for the time being. According to a report straight out of Japan, it looks as if the long wait for a DSLR that's possibly past its prime by now is just about over. As the story goes, the SD15 (along with its famed Foveon X3 image sensor) will be shipping in at least some portions of the world by the month's end, with a body-only price of ¥120,000 / €1,199 (around $1,310 on a good day) and a kit price of ¥140,000 ($1,528). 'Course, we're still planning to wait for the first legitimate consumer unboxing before we commence celebrating, but at least the end of the tunnel is clearly marked.

Sigma SD15 nabs a lofty price and near-term release date, at long last originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameradateDSLRFoveonFoveon x3FoveonX3now shippingNowShippingpriceSD15shipship dateShipDateshippingshipssigmasigma sd15SigmaSd15x3Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/sigma-trio-espied-at-pma-coo-expresses-interest-in-supporting/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/sigma-trio-espied-at-pma-coo-expresses-interest-in-supporting/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/22/sigma-trio-espied-at-pma-coo-expresses-interest-in-supporting/#comments Still no word on price, but Sigma's recently-announced DP2s, DP1x, and SD15 cameras were on hand at PMA, just out of reach of our greasy hands. A shame, really, but at least we managed to at least stand in the trinity's presence, right? Perhaps more interesting comes from the mouth of Chief Operating Officer Kazuto Yamaki, who in an interview with Digital Photography Review predicts that zoom lenses are in the future for mirrorless camera systems -- which, for those not hip to his jive, apparently include Olympus' and Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds shooters, Samsung's "hybrid DSLR" NX10, and quite possibly Sony's new Alpha compact concept. Color us intrigued, but as Yamaki noted, it's all a matter of whether or not the market picks up. Let's hope -- those cameras featured above? Closer shots below.

Gallery: Sigma DP2s, DP1x, and SD15 hands-on

Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dp1xdp2shands-onmftmicro four thirdsMicroFourThirdsmirror lessMirrorLesspmapma 2010Pma2010sd15sigmasigma dp1xsigma dp2ssigma sd15SigmaDp1xSigmaDp2sSigmaSd15Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Sigma's new DP2s, DP1x and SD15 shooters could make you poor with the click of a shutter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sigmas-new-dp2s-dp1x-and-sd15-shooters-could-make-you-poor-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sigmas-new-dp2s-dp1x-and-sd15-shooters-could-make-you-poor-wit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/21/sigmas-new-dp2s-dp1x-and-sd15-shooters-could-make-you-poor-wit/#comments Perhaps it's unfair to peg as "pricey" a trio of cameras with as yet unannounced pricing, but Sigma's got a bit of rep in that department. It also has a reputation for cramming incredible sensors inside beautiful, minimalistic form factors, and that certainly doesn't seem to be changing. The DP2s (pictured) and DP1x compacts (followups to the DP2 and DP1s, respectively) share a tweaked rear design that should hopefully make the notoriously obtuse cameras a bit easier to operate, and the DP1x is also putting the "Quick Set" button and True II processor from the DP2 to bear on its wide-angle view. Both cameras also boast a new, faster auto focus algorithm, but at the root of it all is the same old 14 megapixel DSLR-level CMOS sensor. In fact, Sigma's also stuffing this DSLR-style sensor into a DSLR, the new SD15. It was originally announced way back in 2008, but it's apparently really happening this time. It includes the same True II processor, a larger 3-inch LCD, and all those fancy DSLR perks like swappable lenses and a 77-segment AE sensor. Unfortunately, there's no word on price or release dates for any of this trio just yet.

Sigma's new DP2s, DP1x and SD15 shooters could make you poor with the click of a shutter originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's one better than a Sigma SD14? Why the SD15, of course. Sigma's SD15 DSLR starts with the same 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct-image sensor found in the unimpressive SD14 (and compact DP1 for that matter) but ratchets-up the specs with a new True II image processor and 3-inch LCD. A worthwhile update to be sure but trivial by comparison to what Nikon and Canon have announced in recent weeks. Distracted by all the DP1 R&D were we Sigma?

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Sigma's SD15 DSLR: an SD14 with improved image processing and little else originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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