Sigma SD10

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

usability, image quality, portability, price, design

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

'Single pixel resolution', pixel for pixel much better than Bayer Resolution of enlarged images virtually indistinguishable from six megapixel Bayer D-SLR Relatively good tonal balance although default curve can be a little contrasty Color accurate,...

No in-camera JPEG, storage implications of shooting RAW Very disappointing long exposure / night performance Gradual hue shift at higher sensitivities, softer images from ISO 200 upwards Heavier and bulkier than some of the competition (although never...

Anyone with experience of the SD9 will see a noticeable improvement from the SD10. Both Sigma and Foveon have clearly spent quite a lot of time fixing some of the SD9's shortcomings and adding other improvements which advance the overall package...

The Canon Digital Rebel ($999), which we previously reviewed in First Looks (October 28) is the product to beat in this space, and the SD10's lack of in-camera JPEG support is a major drawback for hobbyists looking for instant gratification. For those...

Shutter lag and cycle time: I measured the SD10's cycle time using three different memory cards: A Lexar 24x 256MB, a Lexar 24x 256MB "WA" (Write-Accelerated) card, and a SimpleTech 512MB. While the SD10 supposedly supports Lexar's Write Acceleration...

High-quality images free of most digital artifacts, Wide range of lenses, PhotoPro 2.0 image-processing software, Excellent histogram and in-camera image evaluation, Diopter correction

Performance, Some unfortunate design implementations, Mirror slap, No built-in flash or PC terminal

Testing and review of the Sigma SD10 came about because of a need for high definition and detailed documentation capability. As a professional photographer working in some rather unusual, and at times difficult conditions, I was seeking another...

full-featured camera with all of the capabilities we expect in a 35mm model targeting photo enthusiasts. Upgrades over the SD9 include higher ISO and longer shutter speed options, more reliable autofocus, especially in low light, plus support for...

Stunning image quality ; Robust performance ; FireWire and USB ports ; Uses AA batteries (instead of lithium-ion) ; Easy to use ; All the benefits of a D-SLR: lenses, flashes, and full manual controls ; Excellent Photo Pro software

Poor low light focusing without external flash ; Dust seems to be a problem ; Some of Sigma's lenses are not so great ; All images must be post-processed (this may be a good thing, depending on your point of view) ; Above average noise at high ISOs ;...

Since the SD10 uses Sigma SA-mount lenses, I recommend it mostly to those who either have a small lens collection, or for people who are buying their first D-SLR. For those with large investments in Nikon or Canon glass, it's hard to throw all that...

I'm not a fan of Sigma. Buy the far superior Canon Digital Rebel for $899, Nikon D70 for $899 or Canon 20D for $1,499 instead, since they have none of the problems I mention above and for my uses are far more productive and practical. I honestly see no...