Thread: Okay, there have to be some DP shooters out there...

But that DR!!! The DP image looks like it's been exposure blended!....and that, I believe, is down to the Foveon sensor. Funny thing is on paper the DR range is much the same as any other compact. But in reality.....well look to Will's image for testimony.

Thank you for putting that into words, Mark. I was thinking those thoughts but didn't know how to put them into technical terms.

Great thread, you all.

Thank you for putting that into words, Mark. I was thinking those thoughts but didn't know how to put them into technical terms.

Schucks BB, thanks.
I should have added that, I believe the DP's superior DR capability - as witnessed by Will's shots - is down to both the Foveon sensor and SPP (Sigma Photo Pro)'s processing. Just to tether it back to the OP's original question.

Meanwhile,

It's the cameras for the Zen Shooter.

Thanks Don (aka Streetshooter). I truly believe this about the DP cameras, so couldn't agree more. However I was mindful that this moniker is normally reserved for Leica cameras. Now as someone who desperately wants one, but hasn't had the gumption to buy one, I was reticent in saying it. Now you have experienced both and so I'm glad that I didn't overshoot with this statement. Having said that, I'd still like to witness the Leica difference.....
I am struck by the fact that HCB shot with one and states that "The Zen of Archery" was key to his development as a photographer. Cracking photos by HCB - understatement!! - and a cracking read by Herrigal - in my subjective opinion anyway.

Oh, yeah Don, if you want a good home for that DP1s then I'm only a PM away!

I got that DP1s a while ago. It was on sale for $275.00 from Dell as a 1 day sale. about 7-8 months ago. I was pointed to it from some friends at DPI....
I'll let it sleep until I can't resist....but I ain't ever never forever selling it.....

Agree with others that you have to be very careful with ISO 50. And use SPP for processing. IME no other app works as well to get that Foveon look. If you need to you can process in SPP then save as a TIFF and process further in other apps. And use manual focus. Auto focus seems unreliable to me.

To me the DP cameras are best used on a tripod and with careful consideration. They are not fast and quick cameras, IME. But they have their own unique magic. Sadly, I don't use mine often enough as my photography time is so limited; more often than not I need a grab and go camera quick on its feet. I keep threatening to sell them but I never do.

Agree with others that you have to be very careful with ISO 50. And use SPP for processing. IME no other app works as well to get that Foveon look. If you need to you can process in SPP then save as a TIFF and process further in other apps. And use manual focus. Auto focus seems unreliable to me.

Agree with most of this Andrew. My work-flow is identical to yours - SPP for RAW processing and then LR3 for TIFF tweaks. However, I don't find the Sigma AF unreliable, just takes a little longer than a dSLR to be sure. But I've found once it locks it's target it locks it well and true. Having said that, and please forgive the repetition, but I love MF on the DP.

To me the DP cameras are best used on a tripod and with careful consideration. They are not fast and quick cameras, IME

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I agree the images from a tripod are top shelf but I certainly wouldn't limit my shooting to this. Also, from what I've read about the original DP1 vs. my experiences with the DP2s (and the DP1x with the similar TRUE II engine I assume) must be completely different beasts. My DP2s is plenty quick. People say the DP takes 6-7 seconds to write to the card, well my DP2s takes 2-3 seconds tops!....and I'm only using a Class 6 (Sandisk Extreme III - my fave!). Also I can still fire away another shot while it's writing from the buffer. This is quicker than what I could achieve with the LX5. Also I found the AF lock time comparable - well actually a little better - with the DP2s over the LX5. Also if you use the Sigma in MF mode there is almost zero shutter lag...which I cannot say was the case with other compacts I've used.

Anyway, I don't mean to be a Sigma apologist, but I would like to make very clear that the DP2s need not be tethered to a tripod. I've found it a great piece of kit and, with the viewfinder attached, love hunting with it on my feet.

Thanks for your reply, it's reignited my need for a DP1x... ....Thanks a lot!

Sadly, I don't use mine often enough as my photography time is so limited; more often than not I need a grab and go camera quick on its feet. I keep threatening to sell them but I never do.

Well mate give them another red hot go! If they don't suit your style, I'm hoping that this thread will spark others' desire to try one out....only boosting your chances of a decent sale price

What's a fair price for such a beautiful used DP camera?

There are some very persuasive arguments for Sigma DPs in this thread. Very dangerous. I thought I'd ticked off the majority of my list of cameras to try but it seems I can now add another one to it!

Loved my DP1.

The hospital where I trained for seven years (picture shot through thick glass):



Bunch of other snaps I haven't shown before:









Ceiling of the railroad museum:



Showing me an inchworm:

Very nice, Amin. I love the shot of the wooden ceiling.

Originally Posted by Amin Sabet

Loved my DP1.

The hospital where I trained for seven years (picture shot through thick glass):

And the one I was born in many years before your training!

-Ray