Foveon X3 sensor user thread

[incurable]

Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce that firmware SIGMA DP1 Merrill and SIGMA DP2 Merrill is available for download.

Benefits of the firmware update:

SIGMA DP1 Merrill firmware [Ver.1.03]
・Adds the Face Detection Mode
・It is possible to create B/W images in RAW or RAW+JPEG mode.
・It corrects the phenomenon that transferring an image using a USB cable fails occasionally.
・It is possible that non-SIGMA external flashguns can synchronize at a shutter speed of 1/125 second or slower.
・It corrects the phenomenon that JPEG images are not properly displayed in the Adobe RGB color space.

SIGMA DP2 Merrill firmware [Ver.1.04]
・Adds the Face Detection Mode
・It is possible to create B/W images in RAW or RAW+JPEG mode.
・It corrects the phenomenon that transferring an image using a USB cable fails occasionally.
・It is possible that non-SIGMA external flashguns can synchronize at a shutter speed of 1/125 second or slower.
・It corrects the phenomenon that JPEG images are not properly displayed in the Adobe RGB color space.

SIGMA DP1 Merrill firmware Ver.1.03 is available for download at the following site. SIGMA DP1 Merrill Firmware | SIGMA DP : Special Contents

SIGMA DP2 Merrill firmware Ver.1.04 is available for download at the following site. SIGMA DP2 Merrill Firmware | SIGMA DP : Special Contents

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thanks for the heads up bro.

 

[Zenten]

Got any FW release for SD1M?

 

[ageha]

Got any FW release for SD1M?

Why? I thought they are releasing the new SD1 with live view soon.

 

[Zenten]

Why? I thought they are releasing the new SD1 with live view soon.

..........faster AF if possible ....... they can tweak the FW
if they wanted to.

 

[ageha]

..........faster AF if possible ....... they can tweak the FW
if they wanted to.

No point if a new model is in the pipe.

 

[ManWearPants]

No point if a new model is in the pipe.

Is there announcement of new model?

 

[ageha]

Is there announcement of new model?

Of course not but rumors in Japan and no firmware update is a good indicator.

 

[ManWearPants]

Of course not but rumors in Japan and no firmware update is a good indicator.

Any rumour source? I didnt find anything other than the below
http://photorumors.com/2012/12/22/i...on-x-trans-sensors-nex-camera-all-full-frame/

 

[ageha]

Any rumour source? I didnt find anything other than the below
http://photorumors.com/2012/12/22/impress-magazine-2013-predictions-new-foveon-x-trans-sensors-nex-camera-all-full-frame/

I'm not searching through the threads now, sorry. Just use Google.

 

[tomcat]

How to get smoother portraits from Sigma DP Merrill cameras...

Smoother portraits - X3 magazine

 

[incurable]

just want to share about the Flipbac grips i bought for my DP1M/DP2M, they provide sufficient grip to improve the handling.

 

[tomcat]

just want to share about the Flipbac grips i bought for my DP1M/DP2M, they provide sufficient grip to improve the handling.

How much does it cost?

 

[incurable]

How much does it cost?

the G4 grip which fits nicely on the DPxM costs us$10.99 each, plus us$2.99 for shipping. there are other designs but because of the small raised dots on the DPxM's body only the G4 with a cavity behind can fit correctly.

here is their website:

http://flipbac.com/camera-grip-about.htm

i ordered from them directly as the local shops do not have them. shipping took only about 9 days by USPS mail.

 

[tengk]

What i really need is a customised cable release that does not take up the flash holder, maybe a bracket extending from the tripod socket. That way a flash and tripod setup can be used at the same time. Any ideas or source? TIA.

 

[incurable]

What i really need is a customised cable release that does not take up the flash holder, maybe a bracket extending from the tripod socket. That way a flash and tripod setup can be used at the same time. Any ideas or source? TIA.

am also looking for the same thing, and came across this:

Olympus E-PL1 REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE MECHANICAL - YouTube

i may be wrong but it looks like the whole assembly is mounted on the tripod socket.

with enough skills and materials, for me this might be a worthwhile project to look into.

 

[ManWearPants]

My SA 10-20, after sending for calibration to Sigma Japan. On SD15 @ 10mm f8

 

[MichaelLee]

My SA 10-20, after sending for calibration to Sigma Japan. On SD15 @ 10mm f8

why do u need to send for calibration ?

 

[ManWearPants]

why do u need to send for calibration ?

AF focusing issue lor .

 

[ManWearPants]

I'm not searching through the threads now, sorry. Just use Google.

Oic. SD1M LV?

 

[incurable]

sharing a snapshot with my DP2M during a recent trip.

100% crop, the whiskers are still incredibly sharp.

after all this while i'm still blown away by how much detail the Foveon sensor can produce, really awesome.