Sigma SD14 DSLR with 14 Megapixel Foveon X3 Sensor
Sigma has introduced their new SD14 digital SLR camera. The SD14 uses the new 14 megapixel Foveon X3 digital image sensor. Sigma appear to the the only digital camera manufacturer to currently use the Foveon sensor in a line dslr cameras. Canon, Nikon and the rest of the majors still use their own cmos or standard ccds.
The Sigma SD14 is the first Sigma camera to output to jpeg mode. While it does not have a dust removal system Sigma has designed a dust protector that covers it’s image sensor. Sigma uses a LiOn BP-21 battery with an optional ac adapter.
Accessories included in the package consist of Li-ion power battery BP-21, Battery charger BC-21, USB cable, video cable, neck strap, eye cap, body cap, eyepiece cap, SIGMA Digital Photo Pro 3.0 CD Rom, SD14 instruction manual.
Some key points from their press release.
The SD14 Digital SLR camera features four JPEG recording modes, a large and bright pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage, a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 11, 5-point AF system, a large 2.5” 150,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor as well as a new user friendly design. The durable shutter mechanism has over 100,000-cycle life and…
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