Foveon
today announced an updated version of its X3 Pro 10M sensor, this new
sensor is used in the new Sigma SD10 which has also been announced today.
While the sensor has the same resolution as that used in the SD9 (2268
x 1512 x 3) Foveon has finally taken the step to calling this a 10.2 megapixel
sensor. The new sensor is said to have improved dynamic range and color
response as well as increasing sensitivity by utilizing a microlens over
each pixel location, sensitivity for the SD10 is up to ISO 100 to 800
with ISO 1600 available as an extended option.
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Foveon
today announced an updated version of its X3 Pro 10M sensor, this new
sensor is used in the new Sigma SD10 which has also been announced today.
While the sensor has the same resolution as that used in the SD9 (2268
x 1512 x 3) Foveon has finally taken the step to calling this a 10.2 megapixel
sensor. The new sensor is said to have improved dynamic range and color
response as well as increasing sensitivity by utilizing a microlens over
each pixel location, sensitivity for the SD10 is up to ISO 100 to 800
with ISO 1600 available as an extended option. 