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Sean C

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2 months ago I asked for advice on buying a DP1.
Thanks to all for the advice in particular Ann Chaikin, SandyF and Sigmachrome.

To say I am happy with my purchase is an understatement.

Here are 2 photos that were taken recently. (View with full image)

http://www.netweather.tv/forum/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=si&img=11084

http://www.netweather.tv/forum/index.php?autocom=gallery&req=si&img=11085

What i love about ithe DP1

The photos it produces.
The slowness of the write speeds.
The size.
The options to assigned 2 functions to the zoom switch
The quality of the lens.
Manual focus

Let me expand.
This camera has taken me back to my Contax T2 days.

This lens produces a quality like no other lens I have used on other brands. That includes Canon l series and top Nikon lens. There is no obvious distortion either.

The colors that it produces are amazing. As I am shooting in raw all the time (I think that this is a must with this camera) the processing options in the SPP software are great. It is so simple to use. The exposure latitude is 2nd to none and as I am really into HDR there is now no reason to shoot multiple images.

The slowness of the write speeds are really a god send. Now I have to think about my composition as I am going to be able to get loss shots in the same time frame as I would have with a Canon or Nikon. A side bonus is that instead of having to trawl through 300 images after an outing I only have to go through about 50 and there are more keepers percentage wise.

I love the manual focus. This really is super easy to use and gets rid on any shutter lag associated with auto focus. I highly recommend using this.

As you can see, I am a very happy photographer now.
Next on the list a DP2 or a SD15??

John
 
Thanks Markspan and Vitee.

I just had to share my delight with this camera with those who know what photography is really all about
 
Thanks LKeithR,

Just getting the feel for it and am looking forward to taking and posting more photos.
 
Sean C said:
This lens produces a quality like no other lens I have used on other
brands. That includes Canon l series and top Nikon lens.
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Are you sure? Which ones have you used?

The Foveon design makes them some of the least demanding sensors on the planet... probably it doesn't get much better than that for bitmap images.
Sean C said:
The slowness of the write speeds are really a god send. Now I have to
think about my composition as I am going to be able to get loss shots
in the same time frame as I would have with a Canon or Nikon. A side
bonus is that instead of having to trawl through 300 images after an
outing I only have to go through about 50 and there are more keepers
percentage wise.
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Grapes are sour :D
Sean C said:
I love the manual focus. This really is super easy to use and gets
rid on any shutter lag associated with auto focus. I highly recommend
using this.
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What shutter lag with AF?

GTW
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http://www.flickr.com/genotypewriter
 
genotypewriter said:
Sean C said:
This lens produces a quality like no other lens I have used on other
brands. That includes Canon l series and top Nikon lens.
Click to expand...
Are you sure? Which ones have you used?

The Foveon design makes them some of the least demanding sensors on
the planet... probably it doesn't get much better than that for
bitmap images.
Click to expand...
....
question in return, have you ever used a DP1? The lens is really excellent.

The detail capture is excellent, especially important for example for grass, leaves, foliage, rocks, pebbles, dirt... Seriously, re 'dirt,' I can see the detail of the red 'dirt' in some recent Sedona AZ photos of mine.

"least demanding sensors on the planet" your quote inclines me to believe you don't have any hands-on experience with the DP1. Right?

Best regards, Sandy
[email protected]
http://www.pbase.com/sandyfleischman
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandyfleischmann
 
Thanks Sandyf and Robert F.

I know when I am being baited and will not rise to the occasion.

Its not a qustion of which system is the best but what system best suits.

All I have to say is that the Sigma DP1 is a revelation and I love it.
 
SandyF said:
genotypewriter said:
Sean C said:
This lens produces a quality like no other lens I have used on other
brands. That includes Canon l series and top Nikon lens.
Click to expand...
Are you sure? Which ones have you used?

The Foveon design makes them some of the least demanding sensors on
the planet... probably it doesn't get much better than that for
bitmap images.
Click to expand...
....
question in return, have you ever used a DP1? The lens is really
excellent.
Click to expand...
Yes I have like many other cameras and lenses and I'm not questioning the images the DP1 produces...
SandyF said:
The detail capture is excellent, especially important for example for
grass, leaves, foliage, rocks, pebbles, dirt... Seriously, re 'dirt,'
I can see the detail of the red 'dirt' in some recent Sedona AZ
photos of mine.

"least demanding sensors on the planet" your quote inclines me to
believe you don't have any hands-on experience with the DP1. Right?
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I'm not sure how you deducted that hands on experience suddenly gives insight as to how things work. For example we're all living but how many of us can correctly explain why certain things happen in life?

That said... yes... DP1's sensor's spatial resolution is over 20 times less than that of a Canon G10, over 15 times less than a F100fd and it's around half or less than that of an average DSLR. So, yes... the DP1's lens could perform accordingly.

GTW
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http://www.flickr.com/genotypewriter
 
Excellent shots! Glad you are enjoying the DP1 and putting it to good use. And Prague is a great city to photograph.

I was amused by your praising the slowness. I began shooting 50 years ago with cameras that were really "manual." Nothing coupled at all. You used handheld range finders, light meters, etc. I remember how pleased I felt when I could set up a shot in under 30 seconds.

And you are correct, it did incline you toward more thoughful composition. The fact that every time I tripped the shutter I knew film, processing, etc., would cost at least $0.50 also slowed me down, especialy as a student.

I am not saying fast is not sometimes useful, but for much photography it is not needed and tends to lead to bad and sloppy habits, where people hope the quantity of shots taken will produice good results.

I look forward to seeing more from you!

Pete
 
Thanks for the kind comments Peter.

Yes, I too remember in the non digital days thinking carefully before pressing the shutter (economics often dictate). It took at least a few days before getting back the printed photos before viewing. Now in the digital era it can take seconds to minutes to get the same. If the DP1 takes 5 seconds longer to write to the card it is a tiny bit extra in the grand scheme of things.

I do look forward to posting more images. Ireland, where I live is generally dark and gloomy at the moment and its a question of grabbing the moment as it arises
 
Thanks Sandy,

It is nice to share with those who love photography.

Genotypewriter, I think Canon make great cameras and lens. Enjoy.

John
SandyF said:
Sean, very nice photos and thanks for sharing! Some of us who've used
the Sigma cameras for years are accustomed to the "resolution"
posts... still I should shrug them off more often (I replied above,
then read your post...).

Best regards, Sandy
[email protected]
http://www.pbase.com/sandyfleischman
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandyfleischmann
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