Nevermind all that is known about the slow pace of the recordings, the short battery life etc ...: For those who think that only the result counts, it's a great device! The sharpness is worthy of an SLR or better. The test is indicative of the foliage. Frankly when I compare scenery shot with my Sony Alpha 900 (full sized) and the same with the Sigma DP1 is the dp1 wins and far to the sharpness and the color of beauty. Anyway, when you're not rushed and we love the beautiful photographs (black and white is gorgeous), we put it in his pocket and left SLR at home.