biglouis
Well-known member
I decided to post this here rather than the L mount forum in the spirit of the history that this sub-forum is where a dedicated and stubborn group of users used to post Sigma DPxM photos. IIRC we were a quirky bunch of owners who had a love/hate relationship with our Sigma cameras.
This is the latest update on a full frame Foveon sensor.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/69956...on-x3-sensor-will-be-ready-sometime-this-year
I abandoned all my Sigma DP cameras (DP2M, DP3M and DP0Q) when I purchased the Fuji GFX50S (followed later by the 50R). After all, it seemed pointless to own a theoretical 40mpx camera when I actually owned a true 50mpx sensor camera.
I don't regret it. Although I really liked the DPxMs, and especially the DP3M which I still contend was actually the best of the whole bunch. But their downright difficult-to-work-with characteristics were even more highlighted by the Fuji MF cameras - even if they were a lot smaller in size and weight.
Given that you can now buy ridiculously high megapixel FF and even APS-C cameras I do wonder why Sigma continues to pursue the Foveon dream. I think the three layer sensor was 'of its time' but hardly makes sense any more.
Just my two cents
LouisB
This is the latest update on a full frame Foveon sensor.
https://www.dpreview.com/news/69956...on-x3-sensor-will-be-ready-sometime-this-year
I abandoned all my Sigma DP cameras (DP2M, DP3M and DP0Q) when I purchased the Fuji GFX50S (followed later by the 50R). After all, it seemed pointless to own a theoretical 40mpx camera when I actually owned a true 50mpx sensor camera.
I don't regret it. Although I really liked the DPxMs, and especially the DP3M which I still contend was actually the best of the whole bunch. But their downright difficult-to-work-with characteristics were even more highlighted by the Fuji MF cameras - even if they were a lot smaller in size and weight.
Given that you can now buy ridiculously high megapixel FF and even APS-C cameras I do wonder why Sigma continues to pursue the Foveon dream. I think the three layer sensor was 'of its time' but hardly makes sense any more.
Just my two cents
LouisB