Sigma dp2 Merrill

Foveon sensor mastery in a compact body

Sigma dp2 Merrill
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 14
Performance 12
Durability 16
Price 18
Usability 19
Brand Sigma
Model DP2M

Key Features

SENSOR APS-C Foveon X3 direct image sensor, 46 megapixels (15.3MP x 3 layers)
PROCESSOR Dual TRUE II image processing engines
AUTOFOCUS 9-point contrast detection AF system
PHASE DETECTION None
VIDEO VGA (640x480) at 30 fps
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 4 fps, buffer depth of 7 RAW frames
VIEWFINDER None (Optional optical viewfinder accessory available)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 920k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, magnesium alloy body construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 97 shots per charge (BP-41 battery)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Sigma dp2 Merrill

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Mode selected via button
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Sigma dp2 Merrill

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Sigma dp2 Merrill Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Sigma dp2 Merrill

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C Foveon X3
Resolution 46 MP (15.3MP x 3)
ISO Range ISO 100-6400
Autofocus 9-point contrast detection
Shutter Speed 1/2000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 4 fps
Video 640x480 @ 30fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder None
LCD 3.0-inch 920k dot
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 97 shots
Weight 330g
Dimensions 121.5 x 66.7 x 59.2 mm