Camera Classics: The DP2 Merrill

Sigma lived up to its name when producing these old Foveon and Merrill sensors. The imaging is one of a kind, and the shooting experience is for better or worse.
If you're looking for a camera that will give you beautiful images, the DP2 Merrill is a great choice. This camera is perfect for photographers who want to capture the beauty of the world around them. We'll take a look at the features of this camera and see what makes it a great choice for photo enthusiasts.
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[@FarrugiaJose]

Thanks for the explanation between the different types of sensors!

[@757joe]

Nice video!

[@chrisreggie1441]

Love these old Foveons ❤

[@lightcapturechronicles]

Great review! They are certainly not cameras meant for beginners but the more you use them the more you appreciate them. I’ve been using them for years. I agree that the jpgs are pretty good but I usually can get a little more out of the raw files. Luckily the cameras provide a jpg + raw option. I just posted a video about my experience using all 3 of them with lots of photos taken throughout the years

[@JJ-gm4ck]

irony is this is a better b/w camera then ever color.

[@shutterslaps4938]

Nice work man 💪 great shots too 👍

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Great video Matt! Always wanted to try one, but never decided to spend the money! Great shots!

[@MattsNotes]

I appreciate the support!

[@thedarkslide]

For sure get a grip for it. Also, I use a screen loupe as a viewfinder.

[@MattsNotes]

I snagged a grip! A loupe would be awesome. Have you tried the viewfinder for the DP2? I'm curious about those as well

[@LeviLoaded]

Quality content my boy!!!!

[@MattsNotes]

Thanks my dude 🙏

[@notachnace]

great vid homie !

[@MattsNotes]

Thanks man! Good to hear from ya!

[@GeertKuster]

Loved the output! I have one for a week now, so I’m very curious about your JPEG settings. The X3F files are pretty slow to edit in Sigmas software. When you select the blue layer in monochrome mode in SPP, the files are crisp and clean up to ISO 1600. Don’t forget to turn down noise reduction with the blue layer selected. Pure magic. I’ve got DP1 (original) incoming. These cameras are pretty addictive. Curious to learn about your JPEG setting!

[@MattsNotes]

Honestly I haven't touched the jpeg settings much, but I will have to try this! I plan on getting out with the ol' dp1 in the next few weeks. Thanks for this tip and comment!

[@suffocated]

800-1600 ISO? How? I haven't been able to use this camera over iso 100 without severe green artifacts

[@GeertKuster]

@@suffocatedyou’d have to use SPP for the black and white trick of the blue channel. Slide the color wheel in monochrom to 100% Blue, and turn off noise reduction.

[@suffocated]

Ohhh, this is only for B&W photography. I see@@GeertKuster

[@matangox]

Sigma is responsible for killing this camera with the demented build quality and terrible speed and battery. It's almost like they were selling the best sensor and worst camera combo.

[@johnm4498]

Totally. It could have been 25% bigger, cost 25% more, with a 50% more powerful processor .... and it might not have flopped as hard.

[@chocomonya]

そんな片手で持って気軽に撮れるカメラじゃないんだよなぁ。

[@niqvuk]

not worth all the negatives unfortunately.