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DP3 Merrill Compact digital camera

A Little Camera That Shoots Big

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Compact

Typical Photography: Travel, Family

Same Foveon X3 46megapixel Direct Image sensor as the SD1 DSLR camera
Exclusive fixed 50mm F2.8 lens (equivalent to a 75mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera)
Accessories: Neck strap, 2 batteries and charger (LH3-01 Hood is not included)

C79900

MSRP:

$1,400.00

Price:

$999.00*

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*Authorized dealer prices may vary

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Overview

The Sigma DP3 Merrill is a state-of-the-art compact digital camera, which utilizes the same Foveon X3 image sensor and TRUE II engine processor as its DSLR counter part, the Sigma SD1 Merrill. This elegant compact camera is capable of unparalleled image quality and color saturation and its sleek design make it easy to carry with you. The build of the camera is not only solid and durable but it has a fixed focal length Sigma lens of equal quality. The fixed 50mm F2.8 lens which is the equivalent to a 75mm lens on a 35mm SLR camera and ensures that an image can reach its true potential. The DP3 Merrill includes new autofocusing technology such as “Face detection” which allows for accurate focusing when a face is detected as the subject. The DP3 Merrill is a unique creation made by craftsmen of the trade, truly a little camera that shoots big.

Tech Specs

Image Sensor

Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)

Image Sensor Size

23.5×15.7mm

Color Photo Detectors

Total Pixels: 48MP

Effective Pixels: 46MP (4,800×3,200×3)

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Focal Length　

50mm

35mm Equivalent Focal Length

Approx.75mm

Lens F number

F2.8~F16

Number of Diaphragm Blades

7 Blades

Lens Construction

10 Elements in 8 Groups

Shooting Range

22.6cm ~ oo, LIMIT Mode (It is possible to choose Macro, Portrait and Scenery.)

Maximum Magnification Shooting

1:3

Storage Media

SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, Multi Media Card

File Format

Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit, High, Medium, Low), JPEG (High, Medium, Low), RAW+JPEG, Movie (AVI)

File Size

RAW	High	4,704×3,136×3 (Approx.45 MB)
	Medium	3,264×2,176×3 (Approx.24 MB)
	Low	2,336×1,568×3 (Approx.12 MB)

JPEG	High	Fine	4,704×3,136 (Approx.10 MB)
		Normal	4,704×3,136 (Approx.5.6 MB)
		Basic	4,704×3,136 (Approx.4.2 MB)
	Medium	Fine	3,264×2,176 (Approx.5 MB)
		Normal	3,264×2,176 (Approx.2.7 MB)
		Basic	3,264×2,176 (Approx.2 MB)
	Low	Fine	2,336×1,568 (Approx.2.5 MB)
		Normal	2,336×1,568 (Approx.1.4 MB)
		Basic	2,336×1,568 (Approx. 1 MB)

Movie

VGA : 640×480 (Image area 640×426)

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400 (1/3 steps for appropriate sensitivity), AUTO: High limit, low limit setting is possible between ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400. When using with flash, it changes depending on the low limit setting.

White Balance

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

Color Mode

8 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B&W, Sepia, FOV Classic Blue)

Auto Focus Type

Contrast Detection Type

AF Point

9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large.) Face Detection AF mode

Focus Lock

Shutter release halfway-down position (AF lock can be done by AE lock button from menu setting)

Manual Focus

Focus Ring Type

Metering Systems

Evaluative Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot Metering

Exposure Control System

(P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual

Exposure Compensation

±3EV (1/3 stop increments)

AE Lock

AE lock button

Auto Bracketing

Appropriate, under, over; 1/3EV steps up to ±3EV for appropriate exposure

Shutter Speed

1/2000* - 30sec. (*Depending on the aperture value, shutter speed changes)

Drive Modes

Single, Continuous, Self Timer (2sec. /10sec.) Interval timer, Unlimited Shooting

LCD Monitor Type

TFT color LCD monitor

Monitor Size

3.0 inches

LCD Pixels

Approx. 920,000 Pixels

LCD Monitor Language

English/ Japanese/ German/ French/ Spanish/Italian/ Chinese(Simplified)/ Korean/ Russian/ Chinese(Traditional)/ Nederlands/ Polski/ Português/ Dansk/ Svenska/ Norsk/ Suomi

Interfaces

USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL), Audio Out (Monaural)

Power

Li-ion Battery BP-41, Battery Charger BC-41,AC Adapter SAC-5 (with DC Connector CN-11) (Optional)

Battery Life

Approx. 97 (+25°c)

Dimensions

121.5mm/4.8"(W), 66.7mm/2.6"(H), 80.6mm/3.2"(D)

Weight

400g/14.1oz (without battery and memory card)

DP3 Merrill Accessories

Lens Cap,Hot Shoe Cover,Strap,Li-ion Battery BP-41 (2 pieces),Battery Charger BC-41 (It is included only when the type of Battery charger is “Inlet” type.),USB Cable,Audio Video Cable,Instruction Manual,Limited Warranty,Warranty Sticker

* The appearance, specifications and other aspects of this product are subject to change without notice for improvement purposes.

Accessories

Operations

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52mm DG Multi-Coated UV Filter

$23.00
AC Adapter SAC-5 for the DP Merrill bodies

$40.00
Battery Charger BC-41 for Li-Ion battery BP-41

$50.00
External Flash EF-140

$120.00
New!
LCF-52 III

$9.00
New!
Lens Hood LH3-01 for DP3 Merrill

$48.00
Li-Ion Battery BP-41 for DP Merrill cameras

$50.00

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