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Sigma SD9 Digital SLRs

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  • Image Sensor TypeCMOS
    Resolution3.54 Megapixel
    Camera TypeSLR/Professional
    Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Camera Resolution3.54 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions756 x 504 • 2263 x 1512 • 1134 x 756
    Shutter Speed15 - 1/6000 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
    Frames Per Second2.5 Frames
    Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I • IBM Microdrive
    Compression ModesUncompressed
    Compression TypeJPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
    File Size (High Res.)8 MB (16 images on 128MB card)
    File Size (Low Res.)2 MB (about 64 images on 128MB card)
    ISO Speeds100 • 200 • 400
    Flash TypeExternal
    ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.8 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution130,000 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB • FireWire
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery Type4 x AA Batteries
    Self Timer2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
    Width6 in.
    Depth3.1 in.
    Height4.72 in.
    Weight1.78 lb.
    Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • AC Power Adapter • Strap
    MPNsgsd9
    Product ID20237138

Product Description

  • Interchangeable lens, digital SLR
  • Sensor: Foveon X3 3.43 megapixel
  • Max resolution: 2263x1512 pixels
  • RAW image capture capability
  • ISO 100, 200, 400
  • Uses Sigma SA mount lenses
  • Digital lens conversion: 1.7x
  • Storage media; CompactFLash Type I and II
  • EEE1394 & USB Interface


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    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by gzintlinc a Casual

    Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004

    Strengths:    vivid color, much detailed, strong built body(maybe a bit large for small hands and heavier)

    Weaknesses:    ISO 400 and long exposure quite noisy

    Bottom Line:   
    Good for studio and daylight picture.
    Software SPP2 is an excellent one.

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    Price Paid:    $990.00

    Purchased At:   Abes of Maine

    Similar Products Used:   Used Minolta XE-7, X-300, Maxium 5xi, Nikon N70, Nikon Coolpix 800


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by KMcamera a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: February 19, 2004

    Strengths:    excellant color, great value. Wide selection of lens. Shoots RAW. Encourages creative use of photo editing sw. Sturdy, heavy construction. Removable dust filter to reduce sensor dust common to DSLR's

    Weaknesses:    Lens limited to Sigma brand. By todays std noisy at higer ISO settings. Two battery types

    Bottom Line:   
    Great camera. The price with two zoom lens got me interested and the pictures posted on Pbase.com convinced me. Excellant color, easy to use. All controls are on the camera, not hidden away in sw menus.

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    Price Paid:    $790.00

    Purchased At:   Broadwayphoto

    Similar Products Used:   Oly C2100, C700, Canon D10, and tried out 300D. Pentax, Canon film SLR's


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by joris101 a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: January 2, 2004

    Strengths:    Image quality (detail + colour)
    Price-quality ratio (especially now with the SD10 around)
    Quick start-up time
    Good software

    Weaknesses:    - SA mount only

    Bottom Line:   
    After 2 months of using my SD9 I must say I am quite impressed. I think image quality is fantastic, much better than the 300d (Drebel) I have used a lot as well.

    Shooting RAW only was a limitation at first, but now I found it actually changes the way is shoot digitally. I take more care now in finding the right picture to shoot, deciding what images to keep and a lot of TLC with post-processing. I find I shoot better images now with my SD9 then I did with my Drebel or G3 I owned previously.

    The SD9 is in my opinion similar to my much-loved 35mm Contax G1. Both are cameras with limitations but with superior end results.

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    Price Paid:    $1000.00

    Purchased At:   Local retailer

    Similar Products Used:   Canon 300D/Drebel, Canon G3 (hated that one!)


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Jon a Intermediate

    Date Reviewed: November 23, 2003

    Strengths:    The pictures are with out a doubt the best I have ever seen from a digital camera.
    Price $900
    Software is easy to operate
    Raw files are also easy to work with

    Weaknesses:    Uses up the batteries

    Bottom Line:   
    Very nice camera overall. Orginaly I wanted a Cannon 10D but I was told by several stores localy and on the web that it would be some time till they came in. With that said I figured it could also lead to warrnty problems, so I took a chance with the SD9. I must say I have used the 10D(limited) and liked it. It has many nice features, but I cann't argue with the reuslt that the SD9 produces. Even with a cheap lens (S 28-135) I must say that the result are simalar to that of Velvia 50 slides. Overall would I buy it again? In a heartbeat.

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    Price Paid:    $900.00

    Purchased At:   www.abesofmaine.com

    Similar Products Used:   10D (limited)
    Minolta Max7
    Minolta Max5


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by cwolf_at_work a Casual

    Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003

    Strengths:    unbeatable Sharpness
    Low Price
    3.5M X3 Foveon Sensor
    Comparable resolution to 6M bayer sensor
    Powerful and easy to use software
    Solid features in the body.
    Large range of choices of Sigma lens (with low cost but high performance)
    Complete accessories for professional use
    X3F image format for the biggest ability to image process.

    Weaknesses:    Low ISO limitation (400)
    Poor performance in bad lighting condition
    Auto WB may be inaccurate (Personally not using it)

    Bottom Line:   
    Solid performance camera with unbeatable sharpness. Good color performance and resolution with very high quality. Easy to use body and powerful software

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    Price Paid:    $1100.00

    Purchased At:   Local Store

    Similar Products Used:   Canon D60



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    • Image Sensor TypeCMOS
      Resolution3.54 Megapixel
      Camera TypeSLR/Professional
      Interchangeable LensInterchangeable Lenses
      Focus TypeAutofocus
      Camera Resolution3.54 Megapixel
      Image Resolutions756 x 504 • 2263 x 1512 • 1134 x 756
      Shutter Speed15 - 1/6000 sec
      White BalanceAuto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
      Frames Per Second2.5 Frames
      Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I • IBM Microdrive
      Compression ModesUncompressed
      Compression TypeJPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
      File Size (High Res.)8 MB (16 images on 128MB card)
      File Size (Low Res.)2 MB (about 64 images on 128MB card)
      ISO Speeds100 • 200 • 400
      Flash TypeExternal
      ViewfinderOptical (Through-the-lens)
      LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
      LCD Panel Size1.8 in.
      LCD Screen Resolution130,000 pixels
      LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
      Interface TypeUSB • FireWire
      Video InterfaceVideo Out
      Battery Type4 x AA Batteries
      Self Timer2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
      Mp3 Built In
      Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
      Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
      Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
      Operating SystemApple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
      Width6 in.
      Depth3.1 in.
      Height4.72 in.
      Weight1.78 lb.
      Included AccessoriesSoftware • USB Cable • Video Cable • AC Power Adapter • Strap
      MPNsgsd9
      Product ID20237138
      Release Date6/2/2004


     

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