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Sigma SD9 review

Started Aug 21, 2008 | User reviews thread
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Ringwraith69
Ringwraith69 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,407
Sigma SD9 review

The SD9 was my first encounter with Foveon-based cameras, and it got me hooked!

Even today, the image quality of the SD9 is stunningly good íf you use the camera in apropriate conditions, with good light and without the need for using high ISO values.

As for the body itself: well built, very easy to use and without useless functions that detract from the real art of photography.

Problems:

The most serious issue that plagued the SD9 was the unreliability of the dual-battery system. You could never be certain about how long our batteries would last. The only certainty was the fact that it would always surprise you, in a positive or negative way.

The other main weakness of the SD9 was it's poor performance in low-light, high-ISO situations. It's just not the right camera for that type of shooting. Accept that and it's an inconvinience, not a problem.

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Sigma DP1 Fujifilm FinePix X100 Fujifilm X-S1 Sony RX10 II Sony RX10 IV +42 more
Sigma SD9
3 megapixels • 1.8 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Feb 11, 2002
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4.5
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4.5
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