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Abstract: Full-resolution burst shooting is possible at up to four frames per second, for seven raw frames. By switching to medium quality JPEGs, you can increase this to a rate of five frames per second for 14 frames. ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 6,400 equiv...
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Published: 2013-05-03, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Cumbersome Raw workflow. No HD video support. No EVF option. Slow autofocus
The Sigma DP3 Merrill packs a 46-megapixel Foveon image sensor and a fixed 75mm macro lens. It can capture amazing photos, but it's not a camera that will appeal to the masses....
Outstanding image quality at low ISOs, Great color quality from Foveon sensor, Optically superior 50mm lens
High ISO images are inadequate, Slow autofocus, Poor battery life, Expensive
I really do love the image quality from the Sigma DP3 Merrill. After spending time with three Sigma cameras: DP2 Merrill , SD1 Merrill and the DP3 Merrill, I really have become a major fan of the Foveon sensor. They produce some of the most beautiful ima...
Quality: I found the colour depth to be quite outstanding; sharpness was also excellent.Why you'd buy the Sigma DP3 Merrill: compact, good quality lens, big sensor.Why you wouldn't: fixed, longish focal length too restricting; slow and hesitant AF.Without...
The new DP3 Merrill completes Sigma's compact camera range by incorporating a 75mm equivalent lens and useful macro capabilities, with the DP Merrill family now offering 28mm, 45mm and 75mm lens options. As with its siblings, the DP3 Merrill is an equall...
Abstract: Forum Login In August 2012, SIGMA Corporation released a wonderful line of compact cameras, a mix between view cameras, great sensor and great lenses. Like all things on this planet, nothing is perfect and Michael pointed out very precisely what i...
Abstract: Sigma has added a new model to its DP Merrill line in the shape of the DP3 Merrill.The DP3 Merrill is designed along the same concept as the DP1 and DP2 before it, with the same Foveon X3 46MP Direct Image sensor on the inside, although here it's equip...
The DP3 Merrill is not for everybody. And, with a rated battery capacity of only 97 shots/charge, it's as well the camera is supplied with two rechargeable batteries, which are relatively quick to re-charge.But if you're after a compact camera with a 'por...
The Sigma DP3 Merrill is totally schizoid. On one hand you have exceptional still photo quality that comes close to full-frame editions. On the other you have a frustratingly slow, poorly featured camera that only a select group of photographers could l...
Published: 2013-08-13, Author: Ben , review by: reviewed.com
When we spoke to them at CES earlier this year, Sigma PR reps made a point of saying that the DP3 Merrill is not an easy camera to shoot with. It takes patience, they said, and conscious engagement with the photographic process. Having used it for a few m...
