Hulyss Bowman
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around 999$ launch date start or middle summer 2014.I only have two questions:
1. How much?
2. When?
LouisB
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around 999$ launch date start or middle summer 2014.I only have two questions:
1. How much?
2. When?
LouisB
That official?around 999$ launch date start or middle summer 2014.
Hi Quentin,In short, I don't see how this can be described as higher resolution sensor when the total number of pixels across the three layers is lower.
The turd must feel good in the hand, too (I can't believe I just said that)!I really do not like the design but it could look like a turd in a punchbowl as long as it performs well and the price is reasonable.
SO, wow, a lower res camera from the old model. Only Sigma would have the courage to do this and I now suspect it signals a better IQ image from the DPxQs. Why would they do this? unless there is something to gain in IQ. Could it be they have realised you don't need more pixels for the enlargements we make, just better pixels!So to review where we are (rounded numbers):
Old Foveon: 15 + 15 + 15 mp = circa 45mp
New sensor: 20 + 5 + 5mp = circa 30mp
What I am not sure about is how much influence the blue (20mp) layer will have with predominantly red or green images. One of the problems with mosaic (Bayer) sensors is the relative lack of red pixels. With the revised "Foveon" design, are we not looking at the exact same problem?
Once one moves away from the pure foveon RGB design, I can see issues with interpolation and possibly with aliasing etc.
In short, I don't see how this can be described as higher resolution sensor when the total number of pixels across the three layers is lower.
The discovery that luminance information is more important has been done a long time ago. Texture compression of graphic processors relies on this fact to keep reasonably good detail while compressing images for textures.Hi Quentin,
And it just may turn out that what Sigma may have discovered is that the color information does not need to be nearly as etched as the luminance information in order to achieve a stunning image as was done in the previous generation of Foveon sensors.
Again, only time and testing will tell.
P
A slightly disappointing article, as it is unnecessarily condescending.Thom Hogan has an interesting blurb on this, after some contacts:
What Should We Make of Sigma? | Gearophile | Thom Hogan
Skip to : "Update: after talking to several..."
- Ricardo
I agree. But it is good that bloggers make the buzz everywhere. Talking about SIGMA, in good or bad, is always good for SIGMA.A slightly disappointing article, as it is unnecessarily condescending.
I agree with you. I too most always use a tripod and have found workarounds for the camera. The biggest issue I have is the LCD display. I use a Hoodman when necessary, and switching the camera to portrait position sometimes is extra difficult for me to see. I equate using a DPM like a tiny 4x5" without movements. I would like an EVF, but that does not seem to be on table. What I always do prior to purchasing something new that I am interested in, is to wait for the initial buyers experience, look at their work and see if it is worth the money and effort. Right now I am encouraged by Sigma and hope their data collection might nudge them to look at adding an EVF, otherwise I will not give $1000 to something that I pretty much already use effectively.I'm a proud owner of 2 Sigma Merrill's. A DP1 and 2.
I love both and they are my primary cameras.
I have found workarounds for all of their shortcomings.
Being primarily a Landscape shooter I rarely have a need to increase sensitivity beyond
400 ISO.
If I want to shoot in lower light I just increase my exposure time and use a tripod.
In fact I always use a tripod with these cameras.
Unless there is a significant improvement in image quality and the price is under $1000
I see no need to purchase another one.
The Merrill's are selling for around $500.
Let's say this one goes for around a $1000.
Will it be twice as good ?
greetings Darr-I agree with you. I too most always use a tripod and have found workarounds for the camera. The biggest issue I have is the LCD display. I use a Hoodman when necessary, and switching the camera to portrait position sometimes is extra difficult for me to see. I equate using a DPM like a tiny 4x5" without movements. I would like an EVF, but that does not seem to be on table. What I always do prior to purchasing something new that I am interested in, is to wait for the initial buyers experience, look at their work and see if it is worth the money and effort. Right now I am encouraged by Sigma and hope their data collection might nudge them to look at adding an EVF, otherwise I will not give $1000 to something that I pretty much already use effectively.
Darr