Specifications CAMERA: Sigma SD9 TYPE: AF digital SLR IMAGING ELEMENT: 3.54-megapixel 13.8x20.7mm Foveon X3 CMOS sensor with 3.43 effective megapixels IMAGE RESOLUTION: 2268x1512 (RAW 12-bit) pixels, 1512x1008 pixels and 1134x756 pixels IMAGE FILE TYPES: RAW with lossless compression STORAGE: CompactFlash cards Type I & II, Microdrives LENS MOUNT: Sigma SA bayonet FOCAL-LENGTH CONVERSION FACTOR: 1.7X FOCUSING: TTL phase-detection AF; AF range EV 2-18 (ISO 100); single-shot and continuous predictive AF modes, plus manual via focusing ring on lens METERING: TTL 8-segment evaluative, center metering and center-weighted average EXPOSURE MODES: Shiftable program AE, shutter- and aperture-priority AE, metered manual SHUTTER: Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter with speeds from 15 sec. to 1/6000 plus Bulb ISO SETTINGS: ISO 100, 200 and 400 ADVANCE MODES: Single-shot and continuous (1.9 fps for up to six frames at maximum resolution) FLASH: X-sync via hot-shoe; PC terminal for studio flash available via accessory PS Synchro Terminal Adapter ST-11; TTL flash with Sigma DG-series flash units; maximum flash-sync speed 1/180 (up to 1/6000 with EF-500 DG Super SA flash unit in FP mode) VIEWFINDER: Fixed eye-level pentaprism type shows approx. 98% of actual image area, 0.77X magnification with 50mm lens at infinity; 18mm eyepoint, built-in eyepiece correction from -3 to +1 diopters VIEWFINDER INFORMATION: Focus status, exposure status, flash status, shutter speed, aperture, auto bracketing, and AE lock below the image area; AF frame and center metering area superimposed on the image area EXTERNAL LCD PANEL: Displays all pertinent shooting data LCD MONITOR: 1.8-inch TFT color LCD displays exposed images (100% of actual image area), setting info SELF-TIMER: Electronic, 2- or 10-sec. delay (cancelable) POWER SOURCE: Two CR-123A lithium batteries (for camera functions) plus two CR-V3 lithium or four AA alkaline or NiMH batteries (for digital functions); AC via supplied adapter DIMENSIONS: 5.9x4.7x3.1 in. WEIGHT: 28.3 oz. STREET PRICE: $1800 DISTRIBUTOR: Sigma Corp. of America, 15 Fleetwood Ct., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779; 631/585-1144; www.sigma-photo.com Camera: Sigma SD9 Category: AF digital SLR AF Performance *** Metering Performance **** Feature Set **** Ease of Use **** Ergonomics **** Value ****