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Sigma Photo DP1 Merrill 46-megapixel compact digital camera with 19mm lens

Item # 366C77900

It takes a special sensor to elevate a compact camera to SLR-class photography.

It takes a special sensor to elevate a compact camera to SLR-class photography.

Item # 366C77900

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About the Sigma Photo DP1 Merrill

David Brown

Triple your resolution for outstanding color and detail

It takes a special sensor to elevate a compact camera to SLR-class photography. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has just such a sensor. This unique camera's namesake, Dick Merrill, co-developed the Foveon X3® Direct Image sensor used by the DP1 Merrill to capture superior amounts of color and detail. Typical sensors can only capture one primary color (red, green, or blue) at each pixel site. So Merrill developed the X3 with three stacked receptors to capture all three primary colors at each pixel. This effectively triples the camera's 15.4-megapixel resolution to what Sigma calls 46-megapixel resolution. The results are incredibly rich and vibrant colors, remarkable detail, and a sense of depth few cameras in any class can convey.

Triple your resolution for outstanding color and detail

It takes a special sensor to elevate a compact camera to SLR-class photography. The Sigma DP1 Merrill has just such a sensor. This unique camera's namesake, Dick Merrill, co-developed the Foveon X3® Direct Image sensor used by the DP1 Merrill to capture superior amounts of color and detail. Typical sensors can only capture one primary color (red, green, or blue) at each pixel site. So Merrill developed the X3 with three stacked receptors to capture all three primary colors at each pixel. This effectively triples the camera's 15.4-megapixel resolution to what Sigma calls 46-megapixel resolution. The results are incredibly rich and vibrant colors, remarkable detail, and a sense of depth few cameras in any class can convey.

High-performance wide-angle lens

Sigma took care in pairing a well-designed lens with its outstanding sensor. The fixed 28mm-equivalent wide-angle lens is made of nine elements in eight groups and features a nine-blade diaphragm with an f/2.8 aperture value. Sigma used its high-quality "F" Low Dispersion (FLD) glass for excellent light transmission to take full advantage of the sensor's ability to resolve subtle color detail. And the Super Multi-Layer lens coating minimizes reflections and flare. The combination of lens and sensor makes the DP1 Merrill ideal for shooting outdoor scenes, whether you're taking wide-angle shots of gorgeous landscapes or close-range shots of a beautiful flower. 

Manual controls and video shooting

In addition to these unique features, the DP1 Merrill features a manual focus ring as well as contrast-detection auto focus. Its manual and priority exposure modes provide plenty of options to play with this camera's unique approach to light and color capture. You can also shoot video and record voice memos, for a little extra versatility from this impressive camera. And because of its compact design, you can easily bring the DP1 along with your DSLR gear, though it could very well become your go-to camera whenever you're trying to capture the beauty and color of the outdoors.

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Highlights:

  • 46-megapixel effective recording (15.4MP x 3 layers)
  • APS-C size Foveon X3® sensor (23.5 X 15.7 mm) for incredibly vibrant colors, rich detail, and a dramatic sense of depth
  • fixed 19mm f/2.8 lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 28mm)
    • minimum focus distance: 20 cm
  • 3" high-resolution LCD screen (920,000 dot resolution)
  • "F" Low Dispersion (FLD) glass for excellent light transmission
  • Super Multi-Layer lens coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • manual focus ring
  • 9-point contrast detection auto focus
  • program auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, and manual exposure modes
  • auto exposure bracketing (3 frames)
  • 8 white balance modes (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom)
  • 7 color modes (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B&W, Sepia)
  • movie mode records VGA video
  • hot shoe for optional Sigma flashes and viewfinders
  • warranty: 1 year
File Formats and Storage:
  • image storage modes: JPEG, RAW, and RAW+JPEG
  • top JPEG/RAW resolution (pixels): 4,704 x 3,136 (3:2)
  • VGA movie files up to 640 x 480 resolution at up to 30 frames per second
  • records photos and video onto optional SD and SDHC memory cards
Connections and Dimensions:
  • high-speed USB interface
  • 5"W x 2-13/16"H x 2-9/16"D
  • weight (with battery and memory card): 13.5 oz.
Supplied Accessories:
  • rechargeable lithium ion battery and charger
  • lens cap
  • neck strap
  • USB and A/V cables
  • MFR # C77900

What's in the box:

  • Digital camera (black)
  • LCF-49II Front lens cap (installed)
  • HSC-11 Hot shoe cover (installed)
  • Two BP-41 Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries (3.6V 1250mAh 4.5Wh)
  • BC-41 Battery charger (4.2V 0.8A)
  • 5' USB cable (Type A USB on one end and proprietary connector on other end)
  • 5' AV cable (Composite video and mono audio RCA plugs on one end and proprietary connector on other end)
  • Neck strap
  • User's Manual
  • Sigma's America's Limited Warranty
  • Notice of Function Change
  • Warranty Sticker
  • Sigma Photo Pro software sheet

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More details on the Sigma Photo DP1 Merrill

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Features & specs

General
LCD Screen Size 3"
Adjustable-angle LCD No
Wi-Fi No
Touchscreen No
Waterproof No
GPS-enabled No
Lens 35mm Equivalent 28mm
Optical Zoom N/A
Digital Zoom N/A
Filter Diameter 49mm
Manual Focusing Yes
Manual Exposure Yes
Built-in Flash No
HDMI Output No
Memory
Internal Memory None
Memory Stick No
CFexpress Cards No
CompactFlash Cards No
SD Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
XQD Cards No
Image
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.7mm Foveon
Megapixels 46
Image Stabilization None
Highest Resolution 4704 x 3136
4K Video No
Video Resolution 640 x 480
Dimensions
Width (inches) 5
Height (inches) 2-13/16
Depth (inches) 2-9/16
Weight With Battery (ounces) 13.5
Warranty
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Battery Information
SIGMA Photo Pro

Features

Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor: The Sigma DP1 Merrill is a compact digital camera, equipped with the 46-megapixel, 23.5 x 15.7mm Foveon X3 Merrill Direct Image Sensor (CMOS). This technology was originally developed by Dick Merrill, a talented photographer and brilliant engineer.

Image Processor: The dual "TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II" image processing engine, specifically made for the Foveon X3 direct image sensors, improves the processing speed and overall quality of the final image. By incorporating two True II processors, Sigma's unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones as well as a three-dimensional field.

LCD Monitor: The DP1 Merrill has a 3" TFT color LCD monitor with 920,000 pixels. You can choose from 17 languages on the monitor, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian. The camera does not have a separate viewfinder.

Recording Media: You can record still images and movies on SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. Multi Media Cards (MMC) can also be used, but not recommended for recording movies or continuous shooting.

File Formats: The DP1 Merrill records still images and movies in the following file formats:

  • JPEG: You can record JPEG images in High (4704 x 3136), Medium (3264 x 2176), and Low (2336 x 1568) sizes in 3:2 aspect ratio. JPEG images can be stored at three compression ratios: Fine, Normal, and Basic.
  • RAW: The RAW file format records the image data as captured by the camera image sensor without further processing. The images show almost no deterioration in image quality, and are a higher quality than JPEG images. To view RAW images on your computer, you must first process the images with Sigma Photo Pro downloadable software. RAW images can be recorded in the same three resolution sizes as JPEG images.
  • RAW + JPEG: At this setting, one RAW image and one JPEG (Fine) image are recorded simultaneously. You can choose from High, Medium, or Low resolution.
  • Movies: Movies can be recorded in Standard Definition with monaural sound in AVI format. Movies are recorded at VGA 640 x 480 at 30 fps. The maximum recording data size for one movie is 2 GB. The recording will be terminated automatically when the recording data size exceeds 2 GB.

Lens: The DP1 Merrill is equipped with a 19mm fixed focal length lens (35mm equivalent 28mm), which has been designed specifically for this camera to maximize the sensor performance. The F2.8 - F16 lens has a shooting range of 7-7/8" (20cm) to infinity in normal mode, and 39.4" (1m) in Limit mode.

Quick Set Menu: The DP1 Merrill has a Quick Set Menu to let you quickly access and change the camera settings. Initially the Quick Set Menu 1 has the ISO setting, Metering Mode, Drive Mode, and Flash Mode, while Quick Set Menu 2 has White Balance, Image Size, Color Mode, and Image Quality. You can also change the menus to include the following functions: Bracketing Amount, AE Metering Mode, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, and Exposure Mode.

Grid Segment Display: To assist you in composing the picture, you can display grid lines with solid or dotted lines. You can choose 4 segments (2x2), 9 segments (3x3), or 16 segments (4x4).

Drive Modes: The Sigma DP1 Merrill features the following Drive modes:

  • Single Capture: The camera captures a single image each time the shutter button is fully pressed and released.
  • Continuous Shooting Mode: You can use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is fully pressed. The maximum number of frames and speed depends upon the image size: High (7 frames @ 4 fps), Medium and Low (14 frames @ 5 fps).
  • 10 second Self-Timer: The 10 second self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will activate approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed to allow the photographer time to get into the shot.
  • 2 second Self Timer: The 2-second self timer can be used to avoid camera shake. The camera takes the shot 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
  • Interval Timer: The camera can be set to take photos at a set interval. The interval can be set from 15 seconds to 60 minutes, and the number of exposures can be set from 2 to 99 times.
  • Unlimited Shooting: While holding down the shutter button, you can continue to shoot until the card is full. The image size is set to 1632 x 1088 and the image quality is JPEG Fine. The maximum shooting speed will be approximately 1.5 frames per second.

Exposure Modes: Using the Mode Button on the top of the camera, and the mode selection indicator on the bottom of the LCD monitor, you can select from numerous Exposure Modes:

  • Movies: Movies are recorded in AVI format with an image size of 640 x 480 (VGA) with monaural audio and a frame rate of 30 fps. You can record approximately 10 minutes of video for each 1 GB of available memory. Maximum file size is 2 GB per movie.
  • Manual (M): The aperture and the shutter speed are manually set. The aperture value (F-number) and shutter speed are displayed at the bottom of the LCD screen, along with the exposure meter. You can adjust the aperture and shutter speed until the exposure meter indicates +/-0.0 for the correct exposure. The exposure meter can display an exposure error of up to +/-3 stops from the correct exposure in 1/3 steps.
  • Shutter Speed Priority (S): When you set the shutter speed, the camera sets the aperture value according to shooting conditions. The shutter speed can be set between 1/2000 and 30 seconds.
  • Aperture Priority AE (A): After you set the aperture, the camera will determine the appropriate shutter speed according to shooting conditions. The aperture can be set between F2.8 and F16.
  • Program AE (P): The camera automatically sets an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture values. You can change the combination (Program Shift) by turning the top-mounted command dial. In one direction, the shutter speed increases as the aperture value (F-number) gets lower. In the other direction, the shutter speed decreases as the aperture value gets higher.
  • Custom Modes (C1/C2/C3): You can register commonly used shooting modes and settings to your preference. You can store the settings for Exposure Mode (M, S, A, P), the focus frame, exposure compensation, and all items in the Capture Settings menu. Up to three patterns can be stored (C1, C2, and C3).

Exposure Compensation: When shooting against a bright or dark background, you may need to correct the exposure so that the subject is correctly lit. You can adjust the exposure from -3 to +3 in 1/3-stop increments.

Auto Bracketing: The Auto Bracketing function lets you take a sequence of three photos at different exposure levels: Appropriate Exposure, Over Exposure, and Under Exposure. You can set the bracketing amount in 1/3-stop increments up to +/-3. Auto Bracketing can be used in the P, A, S, and M modes, and in Single, Continuous, 2 second and 10 second self-timer, and Infinite Shooting Drive Modes. The bracketing order can also be changed.

Focus Modes: You can toggle between Auto Focus and Manual Focus modes. In Auto Focus mode, the AF point is illuminated in green when focus is obtained and red when focus cannot be obtained. In Manual Focus mode, you can focus by turning the focus ring on the lens. There are two focus frames to choose from: 9 points select mode and Free Move mode. With Free Move mode, the size of the focus frame can be set to Spot, Regular, or Large.

Metering Modes: You can select from the following metering modes:

  • Evaluative: The screen is divided into 256 areas and the brightness of the scene is determined by independently measuring each area and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject under any lighting situation.
  • Center-Weighted Averaging: The camera will measure the average brightness of the entire scene with additional emphasis on the center area.
  • Spot: The camera meters the area within the center focusing point on the LCD monitor.

ISO Settings: The Sigma DP1 Merrill features Auto and Manual ISO sensitivity. The higher the ISO, the greater it reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations. ISO speed settings can be adjusted in 1/3 EV or 1 EV increments. The 1/3 EV and 1 EV (underlined) settings include: 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, or Auto.

External Flash: The camera does not have a built-in flash. The top-mounted hot shoe will accommodate an external flash. With an external flash attached, you can set the flash mode to: Normal, Redeye, Slow Sync, and Redeye + Slow. You can also set Flash Exposure Compensation from +3.0 to -3.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

White Balance: You can choose from the following white balance settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, and Custom.

Color Mode: You can select the desired Color Mode, depending on shooting conditions: Standard, Vivid, FOV Classic Blue, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B/W, and Sepia.

Play, Edit, and Print Functions

Sound Memo: The DP1 Merrill allows you to record a sound memo of up to 30 seconds and attach it to a stored image.

Quick Preview: After an image is recorded, it will appear in the LCD monitor for a preset number of seconds for reviewing. You can set the Quick Preview duration to 2 seconds (ECO), 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or Off (no preview image).

Contact Sheet: This feature allows you to view nine images at once on the LCD monitor so that you can search for an image quickly.

Image Magnification: When viewing a single still picture, you can magnify the image up to approximately 10x. The magnification changes as you turn the Command Dial as: x1.25, x1.6, x2.0, x2.5, x3.15, x4.0, x5.0, x6.3, x8.0, and x10.0. You can also pan around in the magnified picture by using the up/down and left/right buttons.

Slide Show: Images stored on a memory card can automatically be displayed one-by-one using the Slide Show function. Each image displays for a selectable duration (2, 5, or 10 seconds). The slide show can be set to repeat, if desired. You can play a slide show of All Images, Locked Images, or Marked Images.

Movie Playback: In addition to normal playback of your video clips the camera features fast-forward (2x, 4x, or 8x), fast-rewind (2x, 4x, or 8x), and slow motion playback.

Marking Images: Images can be marked for various reasons, such as to identify favorites, to select images for a slide show, or the select images to delete.

Locking Images: The Lock feature allows you to protect important images from accidental erasure. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be deleted. You can Lock or Unlock one image at a time or all images at once. You can also lock all Marked Images at once.

Viewing Images on a TV: You can connect the camera to a TV for viewing images and movies. Using the provided AV cable, you can connect the camera to the TV's composite video and RCA audio input. The video signal can be set to NTSC or PAL to match the TV's video system.

Connecting to a Computer: The DP1 Merrill camera can be connected directly to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The USB cable connects to the camera's USB/AV port. The camera is USB 2.0 compatible.

Battery Information

Power Requirements: The Sigma DP1 Merrill includes two BP-41 rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries (3.6V / 1250mAh / 4.5Wh). The battery packs can be charged in the supplied BC-41 battery charger in approximately 140 minutes. Estimated battery life is approximately 97 shots. For long periods of continuous use, or when connected to a computer, it is recommended that the camera be connected to the optional SAC-5 AC adapter.

SIGMA Photo Pro

Downloadable Software: SIGMA Photo Pro is an exclusive software package for displaying and manipulating your Sigma digital camera images on your computer. It can be downloaded from the Sigma photo website. SIGMA Photo Pro is compatible with the following Operating Systems:

  • SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5.2 for Windows: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP2)
    • CPU: Pentium 4 or higher (Core 2 Duo recommended)
    • RAM: 2 GB required (3 GB or more recommended)
    • Display Card: 24-bit
    • Monitor Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 required
  • SIGMA Photo Pro 5.5.2 for Macintosh: Mac OS X v.10.4 or later
    • CPU: Intel Core Duo Processor
    • RAM: 2 GB or higher (3 GB or more recommended)
    • Display Card: 24-bit
    • Monitor Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 or higher

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