Sigma SD1 Merrill

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Model Name:	Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	SD1
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$2299.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2011-06-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	28.1 oz (796 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 4.5 x 3.1 in. (146 x 114 x 80 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Foveon X3
Total Megapixels:	48.0
Effective Megapixels:	14.8
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.11"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5
Color Filter Type:	Full Color
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4704 x 3136 (14.8 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 2336 x 1568 (3.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG , RAW (.X3F), RAW + JPEG
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	SIGMA SA bayonet
Kit Lens:	Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	26 - 75 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.90x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 - f/22 (W/T)
Normal Focus Range:	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	77mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase-detection with 11-point Twin Cross AF Sensor; Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual
Face Detection:	No
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -3 to +1.5 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	No
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	77-segment Evaluative, Center-Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot Metering; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4 : ISO100)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	S-TTL (17mm lens angle covered)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11 m / 36 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent.
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1
Memory Included (MB):
File System:
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional RS-31 IR Wireless, CR-21 Wired
Other Connection:	Wired Remote, DC Input jacks
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-21
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	Unknown
Software
Included Software:	Sigma Photo Pro 5.0
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	46-megapixel 23.5 x 15.7mm APS-C full-color sensor, weather-resistant magnesium alloy body, dual "TRUE II" image processing engines, 11-point Twin Cross AF sensor, CompactFlash Type 1 with UDMA support.

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