tomcat
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That shot was from the already obsolete DP2 way back in 2009, not the DP2M. If the output from the DP2 is so good, what would you expect from the DP2M?
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Sigma DP2M - A User's Review
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:think: Sure there are new cameras that come out all the time, but companies do not deliver their new products in the same manner, eg, Canon and Nikon vs Sigma, and of course some companies have bad track record ....
if one has use the DP2s and the DP2 Merrill, the Merrill sensor size alone would have give a much visible difference, so even though it may still be slow in saving an image, one must know the simple reason for that .... if one has a passion for something, then there will have to be expectation and more of it, so one would expect a company to get it right the very first time, settling for anything less becomes a compromise .... of course whether one sees photography as simply taking pictures or as art form is really up to oneself ....
I cannot imagine myself not waiting 6 months to see if there are changes coming, so yes I will buy it tomorrow if I have a compelling reason to do it, and then sell it after to get back into the waiting game .... and this is only the initial release .... so please do not for your own sake wait for the DP1000, just the DP1 Merrill will do ....
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Hey guys!
I got my DP2M from MS Color today! And since I got it within this month, they throw in the flash FOC too. For your information, it comes with 2 batteries. Just in case the salesman asks you to get another one, hold the horse. Most of them don't know that Sigma provides two batteries for this unit. Will show you guys the output soon!
I got my DP2M from MS Color today! And since I got it within this month, they throw in the flash FOC too. For your information, it comes with 2 batteries. Just in case the salesman asks you to get another one, hold the horse. Most of them don't know that Sigma provides two batteries for this unit. Will show you guys the output soon!
tomcat
Senior Member
Congrats. Hope you got it at a good price. The DP2M battery is the same as that for the Ricoh GRD4 for which cheap 3rd party batteries are readily available. Can always get those if you need more batteries.Hey guys!
I got my DP2M from MS Color today! And since I got it within this month, they throw in the flash FOC too. For your information, it comes with 2 batteries. Just in case the salesman asks you to get another one, hold the horse. Most of them don't know that Sigma provides two batteries for this unit. Will show you guys the output soon!
tomcat
Senior Member
My first panorama with the DP2M, Today's not a good day for shooting though as it was very hazy courtesy of the Indonesians and El Nino.
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Shenton Way Panorama photo - Steve photos at pbase.com
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Shenton Way Panorama photo - Steve photos at pbase.com
Hey guys,
Went to MacRitchie this morning and took some random shots. Not sure if I've chosen the best place to push this camera though. But anyway, here they are!
See full size (4704x3136) image here. When you're there, if the picture seems small, just click on it to see the original size.
100% cropped.
See full size (4704x3136) image here. When you're there, if the picture seems small, just click on it to see the original size
100% cropped.
Went to MacRitchie this morning and took some random shots. Not sure if I've chosen the best place to push this camera though. But anyway, here they are!
See full size (4704x3136) image here. When you're there, if the picture seems small, just click on it to see the original size.
100% cropped.
See full size (4704x3136) image here. When you're there, if the picture seems small, just click on it to see the original size
100% cropped.
Thanks Mr Khaw,
Not yet. Still pretty new to this camera. Trying to get used to its strengths and weaknesses. Right now, all I can say is despite its many quirks, after looking at the images it can produce, all is forgiven.
wstam
Member
Hi all,
I didn't know that there is a discussion of this camera in this section of CS. I am interested in this camera due to this thread:
Sigma DP2 Merrill shots - The GetDPI Photography Forums
Some nice photos and good discussions there.
Cheers.
I didn't know that there is a discussion of this camera in this section of CS. I am interested in this camera due to this thread:
Sigma DP2 Merrill shots - The GetDPI Photography Forums
Some nice photos and good discussions there.
Cheers.
Here's one converted to black and white using the default "Monochrome" WB setting in the Sigma Photo Pro software. Getting 3D pop in this camera seems to be a pretty easy thing to do.
You can take a look at the full size image here. The amount of details captured on his face is simply amazing!
You can take a look at the full size image here. The amount of details captured on his face is simply amazing!
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I cannot imagine myself not waiting 6 months to see if there are changes coming, so yes I will buy it tomorrow if I have a compelling reason to do it, and then sell it after to get back into the waiting game .... and this is only the initial release .... so please do not for your own sake wait for the DP1000, just the DP1 Merrill will do ....
did I said wait? ....
check out the sample photos of the DP1 Merrill here Sample Photo Gallery | SIGMA DP1 Merrill : Special Contents .... and a few hours ago, there were news that it will be release mid-Sept at usd999, and who knows, maybe good things come to those who wait ....
Fireemblem
New Member
Just interested to find out, how long does it takes to achieve focus in good light for taking a photo of the person 2-3 meters in front of you? since the primary limitation of this cam is the focusing speed so i think this information will be helpful
Thanks
Thanks
MichaelLee
Senior Member
tomcat
Senior Member
Good to hear that the DP1M is finally coming out.did I said wait? ....
check out the sample photos of the DP1 Merrill here Sample Photo Gallery | SIGMA DP1 Merrill : Special Contents .... and a few hours ago, there were news that it will be release mid-Sept at usd999, and who knows, maybe good things come to those who wait ....
The DP1M and DP2M are 2 totally different animals just like a 28mm prime lens and a 50mm prime lens are different and have different usage. The DP1M is great for street and landscape while the DP2M can be used for street and landscape and other closer up shooting. If users are only shooting strictly landscapes and street, and can only buy one camera, then the DP1M would be preferrable. The close-up lens AML-2 however cannot be used on the DP1M it seems.
I have both the DP1 & DP2 and finds the DP1 more useful when I go overseas on holiday for landscape shots. The DP1M is a big improvement over the DP1 especially in the lens department as the DP1M has a much brighter lens at f/2.8 while the DP1 only opens up to f/4.
Think I would be adding the DP1M to my arsenal when it comes out.
tengk
Member
Good to hear that the DP1M is finally coming out.
The DP1M and DP2M are 2 totally different animals just like a 28mm prime lens and a 50mm prime lens are different and have different usage. The DP1M is great for street and landscape while the DP2M can be used for street and landscape and other closer up shooting. If users are only shooting strictly landscapes and street, and can only buy one camera, then the DP1M would be preferrable. The close-up lens AML-2 however cannot be used on the DP1M it seems.
I have both the DP1 & DP2 and finds the DP1 more useful when I go overseas on holiday for landscape shots. The DP1M is a big improvement over the DP1 especially in the lens department as the DP1M has a much brighter lens at f/2.8 while the DP1 only opens up to f/4.
Think I would be adding the DP1M to my arsenal when it comes out.
Maybe we can get some heads up for the sigma dp1m and hopefully get sigma marketing to bring in the model earlier. Any other interested parties? I'm not sure if i can do this on the forum.
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