Thread: Sigma DP3M Sample Photos Now Online

Sigma published a full-resolution sample photo gallery from the new DP3 Merrill, which has a 50mm (75mm equivalent) f/2.8 macro lens.

As expected, the level of detail is stunning. Here is the MTF data from Sigma:




Link to the sample photo gallery: Sample Photo Gallery | SIGMA DP3 Merrill : Special Contents

via 1001 Noisy Cameras

wow, the textures it renders really make me drool wish I could afford to spend lots of money on not-particularly-versatile cameras!

Usual Sigma sharpness, but it will be harder to hand hold at lower iso's with longer range... Too bad they didn't do one DP with interchangeable mount so we can use faster lenses...

Wow, that pixel level detail is impressive.

Unfortunately, if the indoor and low light focus is as bad as the rest of the DP series then I think I'll pass.

I loved my DP2s ... when I was able to get autofocus to work or when I manually focused. The handful of reviews of the new DPM cameras that I've read suggest AF is still an issue. I just wish Sigma could figure out the secret sauce for better autofocus with the DP cameras.

Originally Posted by JJJPhoto

Unfortunately, if the indoor and low light focus is as bad as the rest of the DP series then I think I'll pass.

I loved my DP2s ... when I was able to get autofocus to work or when I manually focused. The handful of reviews of the new DPM cameras that I've read suggest AF is still an issue. I just wish Sigma could figure out the secret sauce for better autofocus with the DP cameras.

Someone over at rff said the dp2 and 1 Merrill's were a bit faster than the dp2, if I remember correctly. The dp2m is the first foveon sensor camera I have ever owned. I find it somewhere between te first and second firmware update of the Fuji x100 in terms of af speed. Low light af is not as good as the Fuji..

I been wondering if it is a CPU related issue as opposed to algo. That is a lot of info to process if there is no hw assist. Contrast detection af runs in a repeative loop style to narrow down to acceptable focus.

Gary

Wow. Now that's why I love the Foveon.

these are just stunning images.....
a DP3M, DP2M and X100S would make a pretty decent kit, I'd say..........

Images look great, I'd just be worried about usability in the real world.

You probably need a high shutter speed to prevent camera shake with a resolution that high and a slight tele focal length, so in anything but bright light it's going to be compromised for hand-held shooting.
At least for color, with the new B/W SPP you're probably fine going to ISO3200 which will help a lot.

Nice nice nice ... drool.