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Sigma DP3M
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Item condition
9 Shows signs of use, but very clean
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If you have one, I am interested. If you have additional accessories (grip, batteries, etc.) I am even more interested. Would like to spend something in the neighborhood of $5-550 for a used kit in very good shape.
Edited on Apr 07, 2014 at 12:27 AM · View previous versions
Apr 05, 2014 at 11:59 PM
p.1 #2WithdrawnSigma DP3M
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIGMA-DP3-Merrill-EXC-From-Tokyo-/271444479204?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item3f335a0ce4
or buy new from Japan for about $550-$600 with two day delivery...
The L-plate grip (see Ebay for Chinese sellers and the occasional used RRS one that comes up for auction) is worthwhile...and third party batteries (get two extra). The Carry Speed viewfinder for the LCD for about $105 is also worthwhile.
or buy new from Japan for about $550-$600 with two day delivery...
The L-plate grip (see Ebay for Chinese sellers and the occasional used RRS one that comes up for auction) is worthwhile...and third party batteries (get two extra). The Carry Speed viewfinder for the LCD for about $105 is also worthwhile.
Apr 06, 2014 at 05:05 AM
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Thanks rdcny. I had put that very one on watch last night 
. Debating whether to pull the trigger or wait and see if something better comes along.
You didn't mention it so I'd guess the answer is no, but, do you have any experience with the thumb grip that pops in the flash bracket? I only saw one from a chinese manufacturer, and don't know if others occasionally pop up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Thumb-Thumbs-Up-Grip-for-Canon-EOS-M-EOS-M2-Sigma-DP1-DP2-DP3-/151236477361?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item23366581b1
. Debating whether to pull the trigger or wait and see if something better comes along.You didn't mention it so I'd guess the answer is no, but, do you have any experience with the thumb grip that pops in the flash bracket? I only saw one from a chinese manufacturer, and don't know if others occasionally pop up.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Thumb-Thumbs-Up-Grip-for-Canon-EOS-M-EOS-M2-Sigma-DP1-DP2-DP3-/151236477361?pt=US_Camera_Straps_Hand_Grips&hash=item23366581b1
Apr 06, 2014 at 08:17 AM
p.1 #4WithdrawnSigma DP3M
I have not seen that one...I managed to find a used RRS L-plate (full side/bottom) "grip" for $90 on Ebay.
The Voigtlander viewfinder is expensive...and I find that the Carry Speed LCD viewer that locks into the L-plate (grip) makes the LCD a wonderful viewfinder...but it is large...for my purposes (shooting outdoors) it is worth it because I can see all the menu options on the side of the LCD...and I can use the Carry Speed on my 5D3 to do video. It is a well-made and functional item - much better than the Hoodman version.
One word on the Merrill 3 - it is maddeningly slow how long it takes that camera to write to the card (no need to get the fastest card because the Merrills just write slowly to any speed card). The camera (for me) works best in bright shade (even light...not contrasty sunshine). In such conditions, colors are quite nice and lots of detail...but dynamic range is not super (about the same as 5D2/5D3...perhaps slightly less). The camera is easy to use (not many menu options) - and fun. It is just so slow to write to the card...and the Sigma software to process raw files is no speed demon either...and limited on options on what to do on a Raw Sigma file - just get your file into Photoshop as a TIFF as quickly as possible - and go from there.
DP Review has a large Sigma Merrill section - with many users...good advice there too.
The Voigtlander viewfinder is expensive...and I find that the Carry Speed LCD viewer that locks into the L-plate (grip) makes the LCD a wonderful viewfinder...but it is large...for my purposes (shooting outdoors) it is worth it because I can see all the menu options on the side of the LCD...and I can use the Carry Speed on my 5D3 to do video. It is a well-made and functional item - much better than the Hoodman version.
One word on the Merrill 3 - it is maddeningly slow how long it takes that camera to write to the card (no need to get the fastest card because the Merrills just write slowly to any speed card). The camera (for me) works best in bright shade (even light...not contrasty sunshine). In such conditions, colors are quite nice and lots of detail...but dynamic range is not super (about the same as 5D2/5D3...perhaps slightly less). The camera is easy to use (not many menu options) - and fun. It is just so slow to write to the card...and the Sigma software to process raw files is no speed demon either...and limited on options on what to do on a Raw Sigma file - just get your file into Photoshop as a TIFF as quickly as possible - and go from there.
DP Review has a large Sigma Merrill section - with many users...good advice there too.
Apr 06, 2014 at 02:36 PM
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I found what looks like a decent knockoff of the RRS L plate for ~$60, and got the thumb grip, but am going to hold off on the hoods for now. One of the things I like about it is how small and light it is, and I usually have it slung over my shoulder, so the hood would be in the way, for me.
Looking forward to receiving it though. I did go kind of crazy on the file writes, but also, I was doing RAW+JPEG because I didn't download a raw converter, yet, so the double files didn't help with the write times either. All in all, a very fun camera, and super value.
Looking forward to receiving it though. I did go kind of crazy on the file writes, but also, I was doing RAW+JPEG because I didn't download a raw converter, yet, so the double files didn't help with the write times either. All in all, a very fun camera, and super value.
Apr 07, 2014 at 12:30 AM