Sigma DPMs - why would you need all 3?

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I think I have the DPM bug and will probably get one of the others to keep my DP2M company.

Apart from 'want' and the effects of 'GAS', would anyone really use all 3 regularly?

Lee
 
Sure, some would. I could imagine owning 2 of them, 3 for *me* would be a bit excessive, but if you like all 3 focal lengths, why not?
 
It's a problem ... because it is hard to stop at one! :D

In hind sight if I'd known how much I was going to like the look of the foveon sensor I may not have chosen the DP2M because I now want the DP3M for portraits but think the DP1M would be a better companion for that camera.

I think it is logical/beneficial to have all three cameras ... but that's a lot of money to cover three focal lengths when for a few hundred more I can get the SD1M and 24-70 f2.8 which will effectively give me 35mm to 105mm equivalent.
 
If you can afford it, and you really like the output of the DPxM's, why not? It's the same as having a few cameras of different brands. In fact, it has a few advantages, like they all have the same control interface, they all take the same battery and use the same charger, and you get a good range from wide to tele.
 
There's another direction - instead of going "certain shot needs certain focal length" route just go "one focal length fits all my needs" and that leaves one with a one DP.
I can see 1 and 2 as all-around cameras, but wouldn't be suprised if anyone could do everything with DP3. Just think, 98% of people can live with one car, only few can't live without truck/coupe or cabrio/wagon + minivan in their garages. I've owned coupe and cabrio as my only cars - that would be like DP3 as only camera, I guess.
 
btgc said:
There's another direction - instead of going "certain shot needs certain focal length" route just go "one focal length fits all my needs" and that leaves one with a one DP.
I can see 1 and 2 as all-around cameras, but wouldn't be suprised if anyone could do everything with DP3. Just think, 98% of people can live with one car, only few can't live without truck/coupe or cabrio/wagon + minivan in their garages. I've owned coupe and cabrio as my only cars - that would be like DP3 as only camera, I guess.
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I have found myself walking backwards into things since getting the 2M with its corrected focal length of 45mm ... I think the best all round focal length for a fixed lens camera is 35mm equivalent.

Which of course will be the DP1.5M when it becomes available! :D
 
Thanks for the replies. I realise the question was a bit of a tease as there's no right or wrong answer. My 'problem' is that I bought one of them at all. Beats my Fuji X output most of the time hands down and since buying the DP2M I seem to reach for it most of the time. I have a recent shot from the DP2M featuring distant trees and, wow, stunning ... and not just compared to the Fuji.

Lee
 
Cause each one weights and costs the same or less than a decent lens for an M-body (particularly at 75mm), and 28-45-75mm is very balanced with no redundance.
I carry an X1 instead of a 35mm equiv lens for the M8, and may do the same soon for 50mm with a DP2M.
 
Hi i dont need the three all but i have on dp2m and i´m so happy with it taht i want a newer one with a little zoom in it :D
 
I have the Fuji xp1/xe1..as well as dp1m, dp2m and sd1m. The way I use these cameras is Fuji x series for times I need high iso color or a focal length not covered by the sigma cameras.

I bought the dp2m first, followed about a month later by the dp1m (before the dp3m was announced). I eventually ended up w/ a sd1m as well when I decided that I wanted more lens versatility then what was available with having all three dp bodies.

Even though I now have the sd1m, I am keeping the dp cameras I already bought. The dp cameras don't make people look at u like a dslr does. They just look like a everyday p&s, so I can take it anywhere.

Even if I had all three dp bodies, I would only take two at most with me.

Btw I also tend to grab the sigma camera first as well these days..

Gary
 
Sapphie said:
Thanks for the replies. I realise the question was a bit of a tease as there's no right or wrong answer. My 'problem' is that I bought one of them at all. Beats my Fuji X output most of the time hands down and since buying the DP2M I seem to reach for it most of the time. I have a recent shot from the DP2M featuring distant trees and, wow, stunning ... and not just compared to the Fuji.

Lee
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pretty amazing, isn't it. i'm sure folks who haven't tried it think us sigma users are a bit cultish about the dp, lol. i have the dp2m, and then got the dp1m here on rff for a great deal. i expect to eventually get the dp3m as well once it goes down in price. i probably should just go the sd1m route but as gary mentioned part of the fun of the dp is that it looks like a point and shoot so people aren't wary of it. i regularly use a 3 prime setup with my dslr so i think a 3-dp setup will work well for me.
 
the problem with multiple merrills is that let's say you're not sure what you're going to capture on a trip, then a merrill has to be used with another camera that can do things like high iso color, slightly more reliable battery life and better flare resistance, built in flash if you need it etc.

in my books it would have to be however number of merrills + another camera. so far i'm on a DP2M and X100 set so far. although in ideal conditions the X100 gets destroyed by the DP2Ms pixel sharpness.
 
FA Limited said:
in my books it would have to be however number of merrills + another camera. .
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good point, in practice this is what i do, one of the merrills paired with an OMD. while i like the idea of a 3 dp setup, you're right, it would leave out, among other things, high iso color as an option.
 
The thing that amazes me when you consider getting all three Merrills is that it will still cost you less than the RX1 by a fair margin. :eek:
 
The reality is that I don't NEED any of them. But the Foveon sensors are very addictive. It is very difficult to purchase just one. I simply sold a lot of other gear to buy them.
 
It would have been interesting if Sigma had gone down the same route as the GXR Ricoh with interchangable lens sensor combinations!
 
I'm wondering if the 75/dpm3
might be more unusual & fun to work with ?????

or possibly more limited ;(
 
I must say it was very nice to log on this morning and find the main page littered with Sigma threads! :D
 
helenhill said:
I'm wondering if the 75/dpm3
might be more unusual & fun to work with ?????

or possibly more limited ;(
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Great camera but I wouldn't want it to be my only camera in the range ... I'm finding the DP2M a little 'tight' for a lot of situations.

From what I've seen I think the 3M produces the best files of all three cameras.
 
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