Sigma SD14

Price $1,519.99 - $1,549.99

Sigma SD-14 Body W/ 17-70 Lens

AUTO FOCUS DIGITAL SLR-14 MEGAPIXELS-2.5" COLOR LCD MONITOR-COMPACT FLASH OR MICRODRIVE STORAGE MEDIA-3 FRAMES PER SECOND CONTINOUS SHOOTING SPEED-USB INTERFACE-VIDEO OUT NTSC/PAL-BUILT IN FLASH-HOT SHOE FOR ADDITIONAL FLASH-MULTILINGUAL LCD MONITOR DISPLAY-LION BATTERY & CHARGER BODY ONLY

BODY W/ 17-70 F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO LENS

Description

The new Sigma SD14, powered by the 14 Megapixels Foveon X3 direct-image-sensor, can reproduce high definition images rich in gradation and impressive three-dimensional detail. The Sigma SD14 digital SLR camera features four JPEG recording modes, large and bright pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage, a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 11, 5-point AF system, a large 2.5 inch 150, 000 pixel resolution LCD monitor as well as high resolution and user friendly design.

The durable shutter mechanism has over 100, 000 cycle life and is ideal for digital photography.

The Foveon X3 direct image sensor featured in the Sigma SD14 digital SLR can capture all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel, insuring the capture of full and complete color.

The Sigma SD14 incorporates both RAW and JPEG image recording formats enabling photographers to capture the highest possible picture definition and small file sizes.

The Sigma SD14 camera's built-in flash offers an angle of coverage of 17 mm (equivalent to 28 mm with 35 mm full size) lens with a guide number of 11. Built-in flash can be synchronized to a shutter speed up to 1/180 sec. The built-in flash enables automatic S-TTL shooting, which allows simple, easy control of advanced flash photography techniques.

The new auto focus sensor features 5 focusing points (center, left, right, up and down) ensuring consistently fast and precise focusing.

Most digital SLR cameras are typically vulnerable to dust entering the body especially when the lens is removed for changing. The dust protector of the SIGMA SD14 prevents dust from entering and adhering to the image sensor.

The SD14 is equipped with three types of metering mode: 8-segment Evaluative Metering, Center Area Metering and Center Weighted Average Metering. This enables the photographer to select the metering mode depending on subject and situation. Exposure compensation function allows the photographer to override the exposure value set by the camera's exposure meter. Auto Bracketing function allows the exposure to be adjusted by 1/3 EV increments up to +/-3 EV from the exposure automatically set by the camera.

The SD14 camera features a large new 2.5 inch 150, 000 pixel resolution LCD monitor. The LCD monitor displays 100% of the image allowing the photographer to easily and accurately confirm the image composition.

The included Lithium-ion Battery BP-21 can shoot up to 500 images on one full charge. It takes about 120 minutes to fully charge with the included battery charger BC-21.

Features

14 megapixels Foveon X3 direct image sensor.

In-camera JPEG mode offers added convenience

Versatile and easy to use SIGMA Photo Pro 3.0 software

Fast and precise focusing with 5-point AF

Image Sensor Dust Protector

Easy to use multifunction interface

Reliable and Durable Shutter

High speed continuous shooting

Three types metering mode

Large and bright pentaprism viewfinder

Large 2.5" LCD monitor

Built-in Flash

Mirror lock-up mechanism prevents camera shake

Can be used with over 40 Sigma lenses such as ultra-wide, ultra-telephoto, macro, and fisheye

Included Lithium-ion Battery can shoot approximately 500 images on one full charge

Specifications

Format

AF / AE Digital SLR Camera

Storage Media

CompactFlash (Type I/II), Microdrive; (FAT32 compatible)

Image Sensor Size

20.7 x 13.8mm

Lens Mount

Sigma SA bayonet mount

Compatible Lenses

Sigma SA mount interchangeable lenses

Angle of View

Equivalent to approx 1.7x the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras)

Image Sensor

Foveon X3 direct image sensor(CMOS)

Number of Pixels

14.06 MegaPixels (2, 652 x 1, 768 x 3)

Aspect Ratio

3: 2

Still Image Format

Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0

Image Recording Format

Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit), JPEG (Super High, High, Medium, Low)

Capture File Size

RAW:

1) High: 13.3 MB

2) Medium: 6.6 MB

3) Low: 3.3 MB

JPEG:

1) Super High/Fine: 7.5 MB , Super High/Normal: 4.6 MB , Super High/Basic: 3.2 MB

2) High/Fine 3.3 MB , High/Normal: 1.9 MB , High/Basic: 1.3 MB

3) Medium/Fine: 1.6 MB , Medium/Normal: 0.9 MB , Medium/Basic: 0.6 MB

4) Low/Fine: 0.8 MB , Low/Normal: 0.5 MB , Low/Basic: 0.3 MB

Continuous shooting speed

3 frames/second

Maximum number of frames

High-6 frames

Medium-12 frames

Low-24 frames

Interfaces

USB (USB 2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL)

White Balance

8 types (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash and Custom)

Viewfinder

Pentaprism SLR viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

98% vertical, 98% horizontal

Viewfinder Magnification

0.9 x (50 mm F 1.4-infinity)

Eye point

18 mm

Diopter Adjustment Range

-3dpt to + 1.5dpt

Auto Focus Type

TTL phase difference detection system

AF Operating Range

EV 0 to +18 (ISO 100)

Focus Mode

Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual

Metering Systems

8 segment Evaluative Metering, Center Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering

Metering Range

EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4/ISO100)

Exposure Control System

Program AE (Program Shift is possible), Shutter Speed Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual

ISO Sensitivity

Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600

Exposure Compensation

+/-3EV (in 1/3 steps)

Auto Bracketing

3 different exposure levels: Appropriate, Under Exposure, and Over Exposure, in 1/3EV steps up to +/-3EV

Shutter Type

Electronically controlled focal plane shutter

Shutter Speed

1/4000 - 30 sec. + bulb (up to 30 sec.)

External Flash Synchronization

Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact)

Built-in flash

Guide Number of 11, coverage 17 mm focal length

LCD Monitor

2.5", low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor, approx. 150, 000 pixels coverage area 100% with white LED backlight

Reviewing Images

Single frame display, Multi display [9 frames], Zoom, Slide Show

LCD Monitor Language

Chinese / English / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Korean / Spanish

Power Source

Li-ion Battery Pack BP-21, Battery Charger BC-21, Optional AC adapter

Dimensions

4.2" (H) x 5.7" (W) x 3.2" (D)

Weight

1.5 lbs

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