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Sigma SD9 review

Started Dec 29, 2005 | User reviews thread
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mtheknife New Member • Posts: 2
Sigma SD9 review

The Foveon sensor takes in a staggering amount of detail, and everything about this camera feels substantial. After 2+ years of using it, I have the same lament about the auto-focus that it seems many have expressed, but find that it is generally on par with the few other DSLRs I've used. That it set me back less than $1200 with a good 30-70 f2.8 lens is, I think, unbeatable. When the time comes, I would happily opt for an SD10

Problems:

This camera is a power pig, so supplemental power is nearly mandatory and will get you around the klugy two battery on board system. Also, when the 123s run low, the camera often will lock up ahead of the battery meter indicating anything. ISO 400 is also limiting.

Sigma SD9
3 megapixels • 1.8 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Feb 11, 2002
mtheknife's score
4.4
Average community score
4.5
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