Sigma SD9 Digital Camera

Sigma SD9 Digital Camera

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  • Camera Type: SLR/Professional
  • Weight: 1.78 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 1.8 in.
  • Resolution: 3.5 Megapixel
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Sigma SD9 Digital Camera

The breakthrough Sigma SD9 camera features the FOVEON® X3TM image sensor which is the world's first image-sensor that features three layers of photo detectors. The layers are embedded in silicon to take advantage of the fact that red, green and blue light penetrate silicon to different depths allowing full-color to be measured at every pixel. The layers are positioned to take advantage of the fact that silicon absorbs different colors of light at different depths, so one layer records red, another layer records green and the other layer records blue, This means that for every pixel on a FOVEON® X3TM image sensor, there's actually a stack of three photo detectors, forming the first and only full-color capture system.

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Foveon Technology and the SD9

byantonio777 Dec 5, 2003
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Pros 10.2 Megapixel resolution, natural aesthetic to the images, Excellent build quality, AC...
Cons Not for low-light, iso 200/400 are noisy, Requires two sets of batteries
Recommended it? Yes

The Sigma SD9 is a specialty item for those seeking the highest quality images who are willing to work with limitations. The Foveon sensor of the Sigma SD9 offers a resolution higher than other 6Megapixel DSLR's but the camera suffers from lack of versatility. The only useable iso speed is iso100... Read full review »

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Best Value in Digital SLR's

byedwinmharris Jul 25, 2005
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Pros unmatched image quality, rich color, images scale well for poster output
Cons noise high at ISO 400, AF too slow for sports, no built in flash
Recommended it? Yes

The Sigma SD9 when used properly, produces the most colorful and three dimensional pictures I've seen in a camera under $4,000. Getting the best pictures requires skill with exposure and a familiarity with the camera, but many exposure errors can be corrected with the free bundled software. The... Read full review »

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Will give any Nikon or Canon a run for their money

byucsbgaucho May 17, 2005
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Pros Image quality, resolution, sharpness, price of camera, lens selection, X3F technology,...
Cons Lowlight noise, anything other than iso 100 isn't great, but that's it
Recommended it? Yes

I've had the SD9 for almost 2 years now, and I am completely happy with my choice, considering the cameras this one compares with in terms of image quality are at least 3-4 times as expensive. Don't be fooled by those who think if you aren't using Canon or Nikon you aren't a pro. What the SD9 lacks... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN SD9

Key Features

Camera Type SLR/Professional
Weight 1.78 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in.
Resolution 3.5 Megapixel

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 3.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Image Resolutions 756 x 504 • 2263 x 1512 • 1134 x 756

Lens

Focus Type Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses

Exposure Control

Shutter Speed 15 - 1/6000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Type External
ISO Speeds 100 • 200 • 400

Storage

File Size (High Res.) 8 MB (16 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • IBM Microdrive
File Size (Low Res.) 2 MB (about 64 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Uncompressed

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 130,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB • FireWire

Power Supply

Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP

Dimensions

Weight 1.78 lb.
Depth 3.1 in.
Height 4.72 in.
Width 6 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 085126919474
Product ID 20237138
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • AC Power Adapter • Strap

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