p.74 #1 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Im sorry but in this case i dont think its the card. I had the same issue (even worse but also green red halfs). It was also in the raw file and same in JPG.
I sent my camera to sigma. They couldnt reproduce the error but sent me a new one!
Have seen this more than once on the internet now.
And here a link to a similar problem with the DP3 (which is worthless for the most here cause you have to be registered to see it. You can see the color blocks even in liveview on that picture!): http://www.dslr-forum.de/showpost.php?p=10949788&postcount=5
p.74 #4 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Okay, but it's not outside the realm of possibility that the camera is writing the previously processed image to the card while it's starting to process the next shot. If there's a hiccup writing to the card, it's theoretically possible that it's corrupting the processing of the next shot (which would also impact the JPEG.)
Outside of the card, the only other item you really have control over is the battery...and I doubt that's it. Not sure there is much you can do, especially if you sent it back and got another. If it's an issue across all cameras, then maybe there will be a firmware update coming. I've never run into this so I've been lucky. If it's finicky about SD cards, then I would expect that some people would run into the issue and some may not....hence the suggestion. It very well be a wild goose chase though.
p.74 #8 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Maybe try to reset the camera to factory default and see if the problem persists?
If the problem is apparent on the LCD prior to shooting it could be the camera and if the problem is apparent when trying to view the pictures it could still be the camera - or the card. If the card is somehow mucked up it would affect both Jpeg and RAW I guess.
Have your tried the half and half with 3D-glasses on? Sorry couldn't resist. The other images look great though.
p.74 #10 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Thanks for all the advice, I will try with a new card and if that fails a factory reset.
The preview on the camera does not show this flaw, nor does it in the preview on SPP, it is only when it loads the file info from the hard drive.
I converted to monochrome and that line of demarcation is very clear on this.
Will let you know what happens.
If nothing gets better, time to use that warrantee from Sigma.
p.74 #11 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
ricardovaste wrote:
Why can't they just make these things quick/responsive ? It surely can't be that difficult I'm sure people would pay a little extra for a quicker processor.
Foveon sensor is different from Bayer Mosaic, and engineering art is not yet developed to handle these files quickly - Bayer Mosaic've been there a long time.
p.74 #12 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Kibsgaard wrote:
Foveon sensor is different from Bayer Mosaic, and engineering art is not yet developed to handle these files quickly - Bayer Mosaic've been there a long time.
Yes. And its much more data. Its not even slow. You can continue shooting while it works...
I wouldnt pay extra...
p.74 #15 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
GeorgW wrote:
Yes. And its much more data. Its not even slow. You can continue shooting while it works...
I wouldnt pay extra...
I would, and I also shoot with high MP/ Bayer-sensor, and it is much faster, so you have to get used to it, but because of the IQ I accept it, and are even thinking about buying one Merrill more.
p.74 #16 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
dovey wrote:
Thanks for all the advice, I will try with a new card and if that fails a factory reset.
The preview on the camera does not show this flaw, nor does it in the preview on SPP, it is only when it loads the file info from the hard drive.
This points to a computer problem in my experience. I have seen this before with software corruption and/ or hard drive issues (and SD problems). See if you can replicate the issue on a different system to rule out this variable.
p.74 #17 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
A couple more from the James River in Virginia. Taken with the DP2M. Still getting use to the color response. I have been looking at Canon files for so long not sure how to deal with it.
p.74 #18 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
Kibsgaard wrote:
I would, and I also shoot with high MP/ Bayer-sensor, and it is much faster, so you have to get used to it, but because of the IQ I accept it, and are even thinking about buying one Merrill more.
I wouldn't mind the cameras being faster, but I think Sigma have several higher priority issues to resolve. Improved post-processing workflow, reducing green/magenta splotching, an EVF, and better battery life to name a few.
p.74 #19 · Sigma DP2 Merrill: Have any of you tried it?
itai195 wrote:
I wouldn't mind the cameras being faster, but I think Sigma have several higher priority issues to resolve. Improved post-processing workflow, reducing green/magenta splotching, an EVF, and better battery life to name a few.
Agree, but the day they also have solved the slow "handling" then the Foveon could make Bayer to "history"
I am OK with the PP, I just do some minor things, then save as Tiff and work another place.
Sorry couldn't resist. The other images look great though. 