Sigma releases SD1 flagship digital SLR

Photokina 2010:Sigma has announced the SD1 digital SLR, which utilizes a brand new 46Mp 1. x crop FOVEON x 3 sensor (3200 4800 x 3 layers). The SD1 is designed as the flagship of camera company, a weather-resistant magnesium alloy body, 3 "460 k dot LCD and new twin-cross 11-point AF system. Image processing is in the hands of a "True II" Dual engine that promises improved speed and image quality of the camera is compatible with the full range of Sigma lenses.
Press release:

 Flagship digital SLR with 48.1 megapixel FOVEON x 3 sensor 46 24 × 16 mm megapixel APS-C sensor but solid lightweight magnesium alloy body weather resistant o-ring sealing where connections Dual II image processing engines 11 Point Twin Cross AF sensor
The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new SIGMA digital SLR camera, SD1 in which a 46 24 mm × 16 megapixel APS-C x 3 direct image sensor. the SD1 is Sigma SIGMA digital SLR flagship model, aimed at establishing a lightweight yet robust magnesium alloy for his body and o-ring seal connections in a weatherproof design for use in harsh conditions.
The Sigma SD1 contains a 24 × 16 mm APS-C X 3 direct image sensor, and the duplicate information in the "TRUE (with three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II" image processing engines.The combination of the 46-megapixel sensor and double where II processing engines ensure the high resolution images are quickly processed with high definition and smooth and subtle graduation of color.The SD1 is the latest SIGMA digital SLR camera that meets the high demands of professional and enthusiastic photographers for all types of photography.
Special site: SD1 www.sigma-sd.com/sd1
46 24 mm × 16 megapixel APS-C X 3 full-color image sensor
The 46 megapixel (800 × 3, 4, 200 × 3 layers) × 16 24 mm APS-C X 3 direct image sensor featured in the Sigma SD1 captures all primary RGB colors in any location of the pixel, ensuring the inclusion of the full color. using three Silicon embedded layers-photo detectors, vertically stacked in order to take advantage of the Silicon ability of red, green and blue light at different depths, the respective reproduces colours more accurately and efficiently provides sharper resolution, pixel for pixel, than a conventional image sensor because moire color is not generated, the use of a low-pass filter is not required, which means that light and color, generated by the 46-megapixel APS-C X 3 direct image sensor, is caught with a three-dimensional feeling.
Double where II image processing engine
The SD1 includes a double "TRUE (with three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II" image processing engine that the speed and the overall quality of the final image improves. the unique-image processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with rich graduated tones.
CF card
The SD1 takes the CF card TYPE I. this camera is compatible with UDMA Mode 6, enabling fast processing of large amounts of data.
* It is not possible to Microdrives and type II CF cards.
11 point double cross sensor
The auto focus system is equipped with an 11 point double cross sensor. the moved two cross-type sensor improves the accuracy of.
Magnesium housing
The Sigma SD1 is a lightweight but solid magnesium alloy body designed to withstand rough use and shocks in difficult circumstances.
Weatherproof design
Keys and connectors take advantage of the o-ring gaskets to prevent dust and water in the camera body.
Large, clearly visible 3.0 "TFT color LCD monitor
The SD1 is camera has been equipped with a 3.0 inch TFT color display pixel resolution of 460,000. this LCD monitor has a wide viewing angle, making it easy to focus and composition.
Optional lensesThe SD1 can be used with more than 40 Sigma lenses such as ultra-wide, ultra-telephoto, macro and fisheyes that adoption of State-of-the-art technology such as FLD and SLD aspherical lenses, Sigma unique optical stabilizer function, Hyper Sonic Motor and Sigma Super multi-layer Coating. they meet the different requirements of all types of photographers.
FormatInterchangeable SLR lens camera storage MediaCompact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) compatible LensesSIGMA SA removable lensesViewfinder Magnification0.95x (with a 50 mm lens at infinity) Auto Focus TypeTTL phase difference detection systemFocus • single AF Mode
• Continuous AF (with af motion prediction function)
• Automatic selection of ManualAF Point selection •
• Manual selection Focus LockShutter Release half-down positionBuilt in Flash • Manual pop-built-in Flash
• GN11
• 17 mm lens angle coveredFlash ConnectivityHot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 seconds or less, with dedicated Flash linking contact) • 3 LCD Monitor.0 "TFT color LCD monitor
• Approximately 460,000 PixelsDimensions145.5 mm/5.7 (W) × 112.5 mm/4.4 "(H) × 80.0 mm/5."
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