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DP2 High-Definition Digital Camera Now Available Through All US Sigma Authorized Dealers
Compact Camera's Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor Captures Detailed, Richly-Colored Images
| Source: Sigma Corporation of America
RONKONKOMA, NY--(Marketwire - May 20, 2009) - Sigma Corporation of America
(www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and
service provider for some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes,
is pleased to announce that the DP2, a 14 mega pixel, high-definition,
digital camera, is now available for $870 (MSRP) at Sigma's US authorized dealer
locations.
The DP2, a compact
and light-weight camera that packs the power of a DSLR, arrived at dealers'
stores throughout the country this week. Its Foveon X3 direct image
sensor, TRUE
II (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) upgraded image processing
engine and specially-designed 24.2mm F2.8 large aperture lens makes the DP2
a unique tool for photographers who are focused on image quality and enjoy the
creativity involved in capturing and editing RAW images.
"We are extremely proud of the engineering and design involved in the
creation of the DP2," said Mark Amir-Hamzeh, general manager of Sigma
Corporation of America. "The Foveon X3 sensor attracts pure, rich light and
provides full, RGB color capture in a single-pixel location for high
resolution and richly-graduated tones. The characteristics of the
impressive sensor and its standard, high quality lens combine to produce a
real-life, three-dimensional effect in images that is unparalleled by other
cameras on today's market."
In March of 2008, Sigma introduced the DP1 with its direct image sensor,
which is also present in the company's SD14 digital SLR. Since then, the
multi-award winning DP1 has earned respect among a wide range of both
amateur and professional photographers and has gained their ardent support.
Amir-Hamzeh said the DP1 will remain on the market so users can enjoy the
image quality of the DP2 camera for standard focal length photography,
while continuing to take advantage of the DP1's wider focal length.
Like its predecessor, the DP2 includes RAW and JPEG recording modes and
comes complete with Sigma Photo Pro software, a RAW image developer that
converts all RAW data quickly and easily for retaining full image capture
detail in the highest quality. The RAW data format offers lossless
compression for more compact, yet uncompromised, data files that maintain
brightness and color data in a 1:1 ratio, without relying on
interpolation.
The DP2 also features an easy-to-use interface and
electronically-controlled shutter with a speed of 1/2000-15 seconds. It is
now available for $870 MSRP in a number of stores nationwide.
To locate the closest authorized Sigma dealer, visit
www.sigmaphoto.com/where/where.asp. For information about Sigma Corporation
of America, visit www.sigmaphoto.com.
About Sigma Corporation of America
For more than 50 years, Sigma Corporation's expertise and innovation has
driven the company's core philosophy of "knowledge, plus experience, plus
imagination," with an emphasis on producing high-quality, high-performance
photographic technology at moderate prices. This family-owned organization
is the largest, independent SLR lens manufacturer in the world, producing
more than 40 lenses that are compatible with most manufacturers, including
Sigma, Canon, Minolta, Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax. Sigma Corporation
also produces digital SLR cameras and high-definition digital compact
cameras. The company is headquartered in Japan, with offices strategically
located throughout Europe, Asia and North America. For information, please
visit www.sigmaphoto.com.