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Reviews of the Sigma SD14

  • 5.4

    CNET Review

    June 26, 2007

    The Good: Removable IR-cut filter lets you use the SD14 for infrared photography and acts as a dust shield for the sensor during normal photography.

    The Bad: Slow performance overall; overly noisy images at ISO 800 and ISO 1600; poor control scheme; inelegant design and ergonomics.

    The Bottom Line: Sigma and Foveon fans, who have been waiting eagerly for this camera, might be interested in the SD14, but consumers can easily find more bang for their buck from other SLRs on the market.

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  • 8.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 7, 2008

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 72/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 42877 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 80/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    anandtech.com

    By Wesley Fink | June 19, 2008

    Review Summary: review, it seemed like an interesting idea to try to spend a vacation with this unique camera. It's a fact that almost no one would recognize the Sigma brand, and the new ultra-low pricing made the thought of losing the camera or having it stolen not such

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  • No Rating

    anandtech.com

    By Wesley Fink | June 3, 2008

    Review Summary: The Sigma SD14 is the current Foveon sensor Digital SLR, but since it has been on the market for almost a year it will not be dissected as a new model. The emphasis instead will be Foveon performance and SD14 workflow questions.  This is a closer loo

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  • 7.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Gavin Stoker, | January 22, 2008

    Review Summary: The results from the Foveon chip are certainly different, but those of the much cheaper Nikon D80 are more pleasing to the eye straight out of the Sigma SD14.

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  • 6.0

    macworld.co.uk

    By Gavin Stoker | January 19, 2008

    Review Summary: The results from the Foveon chip are certainly different, but those of the much cheaper Nikon D80 are more pleasing to the eye straight out of the camera.

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Manufacturer: SIGMA

Part number: Sigma SD14

General

  • Product Type Digital camera - SLR
  • Weight 1.5 lbs
  • Width 5.7 in
  • Depth 3.2 in
  • Height 4.2 in

Main Features

  • Resolution 14 megapixels
  • Sensor resolution 14 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Type X3 CMOS
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 14.6 megapixels
  • Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 1600, ISO 100
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
  • Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
  • X-sync Speed 1/180 sec
  • Exposure Metering Center-weighted
  • Exposure Modes Aperture-priority, Bulb, Automatic, Program, Shutter-priority, Manual
  • Exposure Compensation ?3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/3 EV step
  • White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
  • White Balance Presets Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Sunlight
  • Still Image Format JPEG, RAW
  • Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second
  • Color support Color
  • Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
  • Exposure Metering Zones 8
  • Remote Control Optional
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Image Storage Normal JPEG 2640 x 1760 - 1.3 MB, RAW 1776 x 1184 - 6.6 MB, Normal JPEG 1776 x 1184 - 0.6 MB, Fine JPEG 2640 x 1760 - 1.9 MB, RAW 2640 x 1760 - 13.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 1776 x 1184 - 1.6 MB, Fine JPEG 1776 x 1184 - 0.9 MB, Fine JPEG 1296 x 864 - 0.5 MB, Super-fine JPEG 1296 x 864 - 0.8 MB, Super-fine JPEG 4608 x 3072 - 7.5 MB, RAW 1296 x 864 - 3.3 MB, Normal JPEG 1296 x 864 - 0.3 MB, Super-fine JPEG 2640 x 1760 - 3.3 MB, Normal JPEG 4608 x 3072 - 3.2 MB, Fine JPEG 4608 x 3072 - 4.6 MB
  • Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash

Lens System

  • Type Autofocus, Manual focus
  • Lens System Mounting Sigma SA

Additional Features

  • Self Timer Yes
  • Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
  • Flash Terminal Hot shoe
  • Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, AF lock, Auto power save, AE lock

Camera Flash

  • Type Pop-up flash
  • Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Auto mode, Slow flash mode, Red-eye reduction
  • Red Eye Reduction Yes
  • Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Color support Color
  • Field Coverage 99 x 98%
  • Magnification 0.9 x
  • Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1.5
  • Frames Autofocus frame

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
  • Mounting Built-in
  • Resolution 150,000 pixels

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II

Lens Systems

  • Auto Focus TTL phase detection
  • Type Autofocus, Manual focus
  • Focus adjustment Manual
  • Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included USB cable, Video cable

Power

  • Power Device Battery charger - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Software

  • Type Drivers & Utilities

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page<\/ref> for information on how digital cameras are tested.
  • CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.5
  • CNET Labs Raw shot to shot time 0.9
  • CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 0.8
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.7
  • CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.4
  • CNET Labs Typical burst speed 2.3
  • CNET Labs Wake up time 1.8

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