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The Sigma SD14 DSLR camera became available on March 6th, five months after it’s debut at Photokina 2006. The SD14 is powered by the 14MP Foveon X3® direct-image-sensor. The camera features four JPEG recording modes, a large and bright pentaprism viewfinder with 98% coverage, a built-in flash with a Guide Number of 11, 5-point AF system, a large 2.5" 150,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor as well as a new user friendly design. The durable shutter mechanism has over 100,000-cycle life and is ideal for the demands of digital photography.

Main Features

1.) Choice of RAW or JPEG files. With a total effective 14.06MP pixel count, the SD14 lets you capture 12- bit RAW files of approximately 13.3MB and Super High/Fine JPEGs of 7.5MB. Sigma's exclusive Photo Pro 3.0 software will even let you delicately tweak the colors and textural tones of RAW image data using a single intuitive color wheel control.

2.) Dust Protector. A standard feature of all Sigma SD cameras, it prevents external dust and debris from adhering to the image sensor. In the SD 14 it can be installed and removed for easy cleaning with a single action. Removing the dust protector also enhances the SD14's performance when it's used for infrared photography.

3.) Five-Point Distance Measurement AF. It's a superior autofocus system based on measuring the subject distance at 5 points, left, right, top, and bottom, for maximum ease of use, and provides central crosshairs for improved accuracy and manual or automatic point selection.

4.) Big LCD, powerful built-in flash, mirror lockup. With a 2.5-inch, 150,000-pixel TFT LCD with new simplified control pad, powerful (ISO100 GN in feet 44) built-in flash, Quick Set Button for easy control access, and easy-to-use mirror lockup function.

5.) Lenses and accessories. Accomodates a full line of Sigma zoom and prime lenses ranging from 8mm fisheye to 800mm super telephoto, and a full range of dedicated Sigma accessories including the Power Grip PG-21, Remote Controller RS-31, and high powered flash units including the top-of-the-line Sigma EF-500 DG Super with auto-zoom, and S-TTL automatic flash metering with high-speed sync.

Pricing and Availability

SD14 D-SLR: March 6, 2007 $1,999.99 (US MSRP)
AC-Adapter SAC-2: March 6, 2007
Battery Charger BC-21: March 6, 2007
Battery Pack BP-21: March 6, 2007
Power Grip PG-21: Second half of April, 2007
Remote Controller RS-31: March 22, 2007
Cable Release CR-21: March 22, 2007

Reference

Visit the Sigma SD14 website. Complete specifications.

See all Sigma Lenses at Amazon.com.