Sigma dp3 Quattro Digital Camera and LVF-01 LCD Viewfinder Kit
The Creme of the Crop
I have been using the dp1,dp2 & dp3 Quattro for a while now. Prior to the Quattro I used the dp Merrill series for several years. An UWA lens matched to a Foveon sensor is icing on the cake. And what a sweet lens this is. It's virtually distortion free with exceptionally low CA and vignetting. I can't think of any UWA camera set up under $ that can perform anywhere near as well as this camera. Yes, it has it's quirks, but it's much more user frie... Show More
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Great Wide Angle Lens
The latest iteration of the DP Quattro series is something of a unique beast. It is a compact camera with a quite large lens stuck on the front which makes it less than compact. It isn't big exactly, but it isn't nearly as compact as the DP Merrill series. First, what this camera isn't. It isn't for a DSLR user expecting lightning fast operation and ease of use. But if you're looking for a good landscape camera with fabulous image quality, then t... Show More
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Capable Camera
I bought this camera due to a short price reduction. What reviewers say about this camera is true - It is quirky (slow and questionable from an ergonomic standpoint) and the software, which allows the editing of RAW files, isn't too good. That said, it is saved by the image quality. AT 100-400 ISO, it produces very nice images that compete with 36MP FF DSLRs. If you are a landscape photographer and shoot from a tripod, but like to travel light, t... Show More
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Excellent image quality, fun to use
Foveon sensors in general deliver quite distinctive output, and the Quattro is no exception. Colour rendition is better than the previous Merrill generation, rendering of detail is a little different. Both the Merrill and the Quattro are excellent for monochrome work, but I have a very slight preference for the Quattro's output. The odd design of the body is actually quite good for stable two-handed holding, and the DP2 Quattro performs in a much... Show More
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u will love this camera
I've realized, after reading reviews of each of the Sigma DP cameras and owning them all (DP1, DP2, DP1m, DP3m), that the negative reviews are mostly written by people who don't actually own the cameras.The earlier reviewers pretty much covered the pros and cons (in well written reviews), no need to cover it all again. Here are a couple of pointers:1) The odd shape actually feels fine to use, there's a much better gripping area than any of the ea... Show More
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MF in a small package
Shoot mostly Landscape.Works great for that.If you use the Quattro within it's operating windowit's hard to beat.The image quality is on a par with cameras like the A7r and D800 for a fraction of the price.
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Awesome Image Quality
The camera body is an unusual shape.Holding seems rather foreign at first but after a little bit of use it fits the hand comfortably and naturally.The body is small enough to fit in a large coat pocket.By this means, a neck strap is not necessary though a hand strap is a must.The user interface is great.Easy and straightforward.Prolonged shooting makes all the dials and buttons very intuitive.AF is dead on.Fast (but not super fast).Image quality ... Show More
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Amazing image quality in a compact
The DP2Q is simply amazing. From the unique body style, to the outstanding image quality. The camera body initially feels foreign. However with use, it feels very comfortable. Very intuitive. Balanced. Not as small as other compacts, but it will fit in a large coat pocket. Hand strap is a must, neck strap may not be necessary. You have to know the Foveon sensor if you are considering the Sigma DP2Q. Sigma is currently the one camera company that ... Show More
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Incredible details and beautiful colors
I bought the camera to replace Canon 1DS Mark2 which I used for landscape photography along with 6X17 panoramic film camera. Simply put, it's an awesome camera with hardly any downside for me. I always use a sturdy tripod and use long shutter speed to get wide depth of field. So to me, this is a perfect camera. I have no problem holding the camera by its different looking grip either. In fact, it is quite comfortable so I don't really understand ... Show More
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Awesome camera, Beautiful appearance
I use this camera for everyday shooting. It has a pretty cool appearance. Really easy to use. Quality is very stick. Works better with a tripod.A great alternative for SLR camera. Performs not really well during the night or with high ISO. But still a good camera. Right choice for travel shooting.
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Excellent Image Quality
I'm not sure about Sigma's claim that this camera is 29 megapixels. It puts out a file that is 5424 x 3616 = 19.6 megapixels. But that's 19.6 very high resolving megapixels. It punches way above its weight, leaving my Canon 5D Mark2 w/24-70II in the dust for resolving detail. The lens is stellar. This camera is excellent for landscape work, or still work of just about any kind. But watch your highlights, dynamic range isn't huge, you have to watc... Show More
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The Best DP Yet
I've been using the DP2 Merrill (and DP1 & DP3 Merrill) for two years and have been using the Quattro for about a month now. Overall, the Quattro is a significant improvement in both usability and image quality. It's more responsive and feels much better in my hands. My biggest complaints with the Merrill are the poor LCD screen, slow write times and awful battery life. These have been addressed. The Quattro is not a fast camera, but it's no long... Show More
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Exceptional as a Specialized Tool
This is not a camera for everybody and wouldn't be a good choice for a single camera. It works well only in good light at low ISOs.However, it works so incredibly well in low light, producing absolutely beautiful image quality, that it seems worthwhile as long as you accept its limitations. The results show great resolution. Whether that great resolution is 29 megapixels or 39 megapixels, is subject to much debate. The short story is that the meg... Show More
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Medium Format Camera in your hand.
I made images from this and my EM5 with a 12-35mm 2.8l Panasonic lens to get as close a comparison as possible. In flat light the difference is hard to tell, there certainly is a little more resolution but my non photographic friends didn't pick up on it. When there is some tonal range like clouds at sunset the difference is impressive. The raw converter while slow puts Camera Raw and DXO with my Olympus to shame. Absolutely increditable. I am en... Show More
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