Sigma releases a compact semiprofessional DP1s camera

Sigma has announced its semiprofessional DP1s camera, introducing an updated version of DP1, which was launched last spring.

The new camera borrowed its 14-megapixel Foveon X3 sensor and TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) image processing engine from the original. As well as the previous version, DP1s is equipped with a 2.5-inch 230,000-resolution LCD display and is able to record 320X240-pixel video at the speed of 30 fps.

The camera is featuring a lot of useful innovations, like a simultaneous RAW and JPEG recording and Quick set function operated by digital zoom buttons, already tested on DP2 model. In order to provide faster and more convenient operation, the camera possesses a 16.6mm f/4 lens.

The camera package also includes Sigma Photo Pro software, allowing to process digital images.

As for the price and date of launching of Sigma DP1s model, there is no official information, however rumor has it that the new model will be delivered to stores as early as November this year.