Comments on: Sigma SD15 Release in February 2010? http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/ The latest in digital photography and camera reviews, news and rumors for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and more. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:57:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Josh http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/#comment-189674 Josh Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:19:02 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=9550#comment-189674 Worth noting, that while Sigma's claims of 14MP are misleading, the truth is that all camera makers are misleading when it comes to pixel counts. a 14MP Bayer camera records the same amount of information as 14MP SD14 -- the difference is that the Sigma doesn't make any guesses and gives you an image resolution of 4.6MP, where as the Bayer camera makes guesses and creates a 14MP image -- but 66% of that image is guessed at. Bayer cameras have image processors that are very good at interloping, and in many cases produce higher resolution pictures than the current Sigmas. However, in many cases, the Sigma captures more detail even at lower final resolution, especially in things with bands of red across blue or vice-a-versa (for example a bottle bush against a blue sky). My Sigma wish list for a future camera (not likely to be the SD15): * available with interchangeable lens mount -- I see the camera as a compliment to a bayer camera such as my D700, and it'd be great if I could use my Nikon mount lenses on it. * full frame with about 7.5MP final image size (22.5MP by Sigma marketing). This would make pixels that were slightly bigger, which would help with ISO sensitivity. * I'd like improved auto focus and metering, but the two features above are my big ones. Worth noting, that while Sigma’s claims of 14MP are misleading, the truth is that all camera makers are misleading when it comes to pixel counts. a 14MP Bayer camera records the same amount of information as 14MP SD14 — the difference is that the Sigma doesn’t make any guesses and gives you an image resolution of 4.6MP, where as the Bayer camera makes guesses and creates a 14MP image — but 66% of that image is guessed at. Bayer cameras have image processors that are very good at interloping, and in many cases produce higher resolution pictures than the current Sigmas. However, in many cases, the Sigma captures more detail even at lower final resolution, especially in things with bands of red across blue or vice-a-versa (for example a bottle bush against a blue sky).

My Sigma wish list for a future camera (not likely to be the SD15):

* available with interchangeable lens mount — I see the camera as a compliment to a bayer camera such as my D700, and it’d be great if I could use my Nikon mount lenses on it.

* full frame with about 7.5MP final image size (22.5MP by Sigma marketing). This would make pixels that were slightly bigger, which would help with ISO sensitivity.

* I’d like improved auto focus and metering, but the two features above are my big ones.

]]> By: Eug_player http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/#comment-186790 Eug_player Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:56:12 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=9550#comment-186790 if 6 mp * 3 layers and speed like nikon d90 or more high then i'd by it(1000$ +-200$) :) sorry fo my English if 6 mp * 3 layers and speed like nikon d90 or more high
then i’d by it(1000$ +-200$)

:)
sorry fo my English

]]> By: Alan Hyatt http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/#comment-186713 Alan Hyatt Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:55:04 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=9550#comment-186713 I hope the new SIGMA SD15 at least must be better specs than current Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D300. Adding a video mode is not a must but the price must be comparable to current SIGMA SD14 which is approx. USD$700.00 My wish of improvement in Sigma SD15 are: 1) Image resolution: 19 million total pixels 18 million effective pixels 2) Continuous shooting: 6.5 fps 3) 100% Pentaprism viewfinder 4) Auto focus: 11-Point 5) Add sensor auto-cleaning system 6) Add live view with AF such as face dectection mode 7) To have two options: one with HD 1080 Video and one without video 8) Equip with 3.0 " TFT LCD 920,000 pixels 9) Dual Card Slots- CF+ SD 10)Full magnesium alloy body with 100% weather proof and shutter life 150K cycles I believe with those features I mentioned above, it will enable Sigma SD15 to compete within the mid-range DSLR such as Canon 50D or Nikon D300/D300s I hope the new SIGMA SD15 at least must be better specs than current Canon EOS 50D and Nikon D300. Adding a video mode is not a must but the price must be comparable to current SIGMA SD14 which is approx. USD$700.00

My wish of improvement in Sigma SD15 are:

1) Image resolution: 19 million total pixels
18 million effective pixels

2) Continuous shooting: 6.5 fps

3) 100% Pentaprism viewfinder

4) Auto focus: 11-Point

5) Add sensor auto-cleaning system

6) Add live view with AF such as face dectection mode

7) To have two options: one with HD 1080 Video and one without video

8) Equip with 3.0 ” TFT LCD 920,000 pixels

9) Dual Card Slots- CF+ SD

10)Full magnesium alloy body with 100% weather proof and shutter life 150K cycles

I believe with those features I mentioned above, it will enable Sigma SD15 to compete within the mid-range DSLR such as Canon 50D or Nikon D300/D300s

]]> By: DaMan http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/#comment-186370 DaMan Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:51:30 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=9550#comment-186370 I think with "real" 4.6 Mega Pixel it is not a real competition - is the 14 Mega's not fooling to gullible? I think with “real” 4.6 Mega Pixel it is not a real competition – is the 14 Mega’s not fooling to gullible?

]]> By: Iris http://www.photographybay.com/2009/12/23/sigma-sd15-release-in-february-2010/#comment-186328 Iris Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:13:00 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=9550#comment-186328 This model has very small step-up from previous model SD14. I think Sigma doesn't make attemps enough. This model has very small step-up from previous model SD14. I think Sigma doesn’t make attemps enough.

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