Sigma SD15 Review

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SD15 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Sigma SD15
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Photo Gallery URL:
Device Forum URL:
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	SD15
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:
Street Price:	$928.38
Date Available:	2010-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 3.2 in. (144 x 107 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Foveon X3
Total Megapixels:	4.8
Effective Megapixels:	4.7
Sensor Format:	0.98"
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.98"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.7
Color Filter Type:	Full Color
Self-Cleaning:
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9), 1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2), 1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F)
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:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	5-point phase-difference detection
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Yes
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.9x mag.
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (100-200), Auto with Flash (100-400), 50, 100, 200, 400, 800,1600, 3200 (*Extended mode)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	77-segment Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Center Area, Spot
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; Forced On, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	Microdrive / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, FireWire
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RS-31 Wireless, CR-21 Wired
Other Connection:	DC input
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:	250
Software
Included Software:	Sigma Photo Pro 4.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	14MP Foveon X3 Sensor, True II Processor.