Dual Sigma dp0 Quattro Aperture Series: Backlit Bristlecones + Bristlecone Log
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See also the review of the Sigma dp2 Quattro.
The Sigma dp0 Quattro extends the focal length range of the Sigma dp Quattro line. Its 14mm f/4 lens is equivalent to a 21mm f/5.6 on a full frame camera.
These two demanding scenes are perfect ETTR exposures that max-out the dynamic range of the Sigma dp0 Quattro.
Sigma dp0 Quattro Aperture Series: Backlit Bristlecones
Sigma dp0 Quattro Aperture Series: Bristlecone Log, Frontlit
Sharpness is assessed in shadow areas in particular. Discussion of depth of field and appropriate aperture are included, along with a discussion of diffraction-mitigating sharpening.
Also shown are the Sigma Photo Pro processing settings, RawDigger histogram, and Photoshop adjustments following conversion to 16-bit TIF. Includes color and black and white for both images. Entire-frame images at sizes up to full resolution from f/4 - 7.1 - 9.