Chomping at the bit to get the new Sigma SD14 DSLR? Chomp no more. Sigma has finally announced the availability schedule for the new 14MP camera. Originally announced September 2006, the SD14 features Foveon X3 image sensors, that capture full color information at every pixel location providing a 4.69 effective megapixel resolution from 14.1 million photodiodes arranged in three layers, coupled to a Sigma SA bayonet mount. (4.69 x 3 = 14MP) There is a larger LCD display panel, Five-point AutoFocus, built-in flash, improved viewfinder and shutter mechanisms (including mirror lockup,) and of course the proprietary Li-Ion battery. Images are captured in both RAW and JPEG. Sigma Photo Pro 3.0 software is also supplied with the SD14.Production was delayed due to hardware issues, however Sigma has announced today that it will begin shipping the SD14 on March 6th. Some accessories will also be available on that date with more to be released over the following months. Specifics are listed below.
March 6th, 2007 – Sigma SD14 DSLR, AC-Adapter SAC-2, Battery Charger BC-21, and Battery Pack BP-21.
March 22, 2007 – Cable Release CR-21 and the Remote Controller RS-31.
Later part of April, 2007 – Power Grip PG-21
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