Sigma has announced the new DP1 Quattro fixed lens camera. The DP1 follows the DP2 Quattro, which was announced earlier this year. The DP1 features a 19mm f/2.8 lens, whereas the DP2 featured a 30mm f/2.8 lens.
The Sigma DP1 Quattro retains the unique body design of the DP2, as well as other key features like the 29MP Foveon sensor, which Sigma says matches the resolution of a 39MP Bayer sensor.
Sigma DP1 Key Features
- 29MP Foveon X3 Quattro CMOS Image Sensor
- TRUE III Image Processing Engine
- 19mm f/2.8 Lens (35mm Equivalent: 28mm)
- 3.0″ 920k-dot TFT LCD Screen
- ISO Range: 100-6400 in 1/3 Steps
- RAW Image Capture
- Max RAW Resolution of 5,424 x 3,616
- Contrast Detection Autofocus
- Manual Focus Ring
- P/S/A/M Exposure Control
The Sigma DP1 Quattro will be available in mid-October in the US. Pricing has yet to be released, but should be in the neighborhood of its sibling DP2 at $999. Check out the DP1 Quattro here at B&H Photo.
Manual focus is a good thing, but I’m not seeing a viewfinder. I’ll take a viewfinder over those back screens any day. I’ll pass on this one.