The sd Quattro is a highly unique APS-C sensor mirrorless camera designed with the Foveon Quattro sensor. This sensor is renowned for its incredible image quality and color fidelity and produces imagery comparable to that of a 39MP DSLR with a Bayer-pattern sensor. Its new physical design touts a two mode autofocus system, utilizing phase detection and contrast detection for optimal performance while a dust & splash proof magnesium alloy body make this system rugged and ideal for harsh conditions. While in "Auto", a new 2.3MP viewfinder will toggle between the eye piece when the photographer raises the camera to their face and then toggle to the LCD screen as the photographer lowers the camera. The Super Fine detail mode takes full advantage of the Foveon sensor, capturing 7 different exposure in one click for the ultimate dynamic range (image can be extracted individually). The Sigma sd Quattro is manufactured to use the Sigma Global Vision lenses, renowned for their super IQ and performance. 29MP Mirrorless Camera Foveon Quattro Sensor Phase and Contrast Detection Dust and Splash Proof Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor delivers superior resolution and expressive power: An APS-C size sensor, it offers 39-megapixel-equivalent resolution in combination with an optimal file size and efficient image processing speed. With its balanced performance, the SIGMA sd Quattro series sets a new standard for high-end cameras that leverage the capabilities of outstanding interchangeable lenses. Super-Fine Detail exposure mode: Generate seven different exposures with one push of the shutter and create RAW data in the X3I file format. Get noiseless images with an extensive dynamic range using RAW data with the SIGMA Photo Pro software package. Combination of two AF detection methods: Phase detection AF is superior for speed performance, while contract detection AF is superior for focusing accuracy. Single AF mode is optimal for everyday photography. Continuous AF mode is optimal for focusing on a moving object. 9-Point Selection AF mode allows the user to select among nine focus frames. Dual TRUE III for high-speed processing of high-volume data: TRUE (Three-Layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) Ill is the dedicated image processing engine for the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor. Processes data without Loss of color detail or other image degeneration. Uses two separate TRUE Ill engines, allowing the camera to process data from the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor at extremely high speed.
