Sigma SD1 46MP premium Camera availability and Pricing
October 13, 2011, Sigma of Germany is releasing a burl wood-veneered edition of the high-end SD1 DSLR. The 'Burl Wood version' places the emphasis on the upscale appeal of the cameral by adding a veneer casing made of Amboyna Burl, a decorative and expensive veneer made from the Red Curley Narra tree. The heartwood ranges from light yellow, into a brick red color. The Amboyna grain is wavy, crossed or interlocked and these abnormalities create mottle, curly fiddle-back, and ripple appearances.
To make the case requires around 60 hours for cutting, milling and polishing. This special limited edition will be shown in ten examples in a body-only, at a suggested €9,999 selling price
Sigma pricing on the SD1 15x3MP APS-C DSLR, stating it is targeting users currently photographing with medium format. The unique properties about this camera compared to other competitors is it's 15MP Foveon image sensor that employs 3 stacked sensors, allowing each image 46 million particles of color information, and not just one color for each pixel as employed in conventional, 'Bayer' devices.
This supposedly helps bestow sharper images, truer colors, and less artifacts as compared to traditional image sensors (but also creates 45MB Raw image files). The camera can capture images 5 fps, includes a 460,000 dot 3.0" LCD screen plus an 11-point autofocus system. The image sensor has to be out in orbit to rationalize shelling out almost $10,000 on a crop factor 1.5x APS-C 15MP DSLR camera, since photographers can obtain the Pentax 645D 40mp medium-format camera for the identical price.
This is Sigma's first step away from their 4.7x3MP image sensors employed in its current DSLR and DP model large sensor fixed lens compact cameras. SD1 cameras will begin shipping from the latter part of June and carry a price of $9,700 and will take over the title as Worlds Highest Pricied APS-C DSLR Camera
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Oct 13, 2011
SIGMA SD1 Digital SLR Camera, incorporating a 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor. The SIGMA SD1 is Sigma’s flagship digital SLR model, adopting a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy for its body and O-ring sealing connections to make a weather-resistant design throughout for use in harsh conditions.
The SIGMA SD1 incorporates a 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engines. The combination of the 46 megapixel sensor and dual TRUE II processing engines ensure the high resolution images are processed quickly with high definition and smooth and subtle graduation of colour. The SD1 is SIGMA’s latest digital SLR camera which meets high requirements of professional and enthusiast photographers for all types of photography.
Features
• Foveon X3 46MP Image Sensor
• Lightweight, Solid Magnesium Alloy Body
• Weather Resistant
• Large 3.0" TFT Color LCD Monitor
• True II Image Processing Engine
• Compatible With CF Card
Camera Includes
• Sigma SD1 Digital SLR Camera
• BP-21 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
• BC-21 Battery Charger
• USB Cable
• Video Cable
• Neck Strap
• Eye Cap
• Body Cap
• Eyepiece Cap
• SIGMA Photo Pro Disc
• SD1 Instruction Manual
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
