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Now that Sigma has announced its plans for the DP* series, we know that there won't be either a zoom model or a super wide model.

In despair, I actually spent last night having a look at Sigma's Foveon-based dSLR bodies and their WA options. 😱

As alluring as they may be, most of what I'd like to shoot with a WA are remote landscapes, rockscapes, skyscapes, etc. in places where the last thing I want to lug around is 1.3 kg of DSLR+lens.

:bang:
 
am using SD15 and 10-20 f3.5 lens and while am pleased with results, it takes some effort to lug it all day long.
 
gavinlg said:
GR digital + 21mm converter is quite good..
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(throws tantrum) "But I want my Foveonnnn!!!"

Gary has shown some photos using the GR wide adapter on the DP1M. Not bad, but the image degradation was noticeable, at least on screen. I haven't seen anybody talk about prints, however, so that would be interesting to know at what size print the image degradation becomes noticeable.
 
noimmunity said:
Now that Sigma has announced its plans for the DP* series, we know that there won't be either a zoom model or a super wide model.

In despair, I actually spent last night having a look at Sigma's Foveon-based dSLR bodies and their WA options. 😱

As alluring as they may be, most of what I'd like to shoot with a WA are remote landscapes, rockscapes, skyscapes, etc. in places where the last thing I want to lug around is 1.3 kg of DSLR+lens.

:bang:
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Remind me not to take you on hikes when I have my 8x10 with me.

In all seriousness, I have a pretty high tolerance for being encumbered, and I realize many others take a superleggera approach to photography equipment. But here's an idea: Why not find a really good WA front-converter such as the one for the GR, and put it on your Sigma?

If no such suitably sharp adapter fits a Sigma DP, I think the 1.3kg option might be all you have left. But compared to 8-10 pounds of tripod, bags, film holders, meters, loupes and dark cloth for my 8x10, that's practically a pocket camera. 😀
 
unixrevolution said:
Remind me not to take you on hikes when I have my 8x10 with me.

In all seriousness, I have a pretty high tolerance for being encumbered, and I realize many others take a superleggera approach to photography equipment. But here's an idea: Why not find a really good WA front-converter such as the one for the GR, and put it on your Sigma?

If no such suitably sharp adapter fits a Sigma DP, I think the 1.3kg option might be all you have left. But compared to 8-10 pounds of tripod, bags, film holders, meters, loupes and dark cloth for my 8x10, that's practically a pocket camera. 😀
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To give you an idea, I'm going on thru-hikes often for several weeks at a time. My base pack weight (shelter, sleep system, pack, clothing, gear) is around 4 kg. 1.3 kg. is the equivalent of about two days of food.

Maybe I should try out the GR WA converter on the DP2M myself and see what the difference looks like at large printing sizes.
 
noimmunity said:
To give you an idea, I'm going on thru-hikes often for several weeks at a time. My base pack weight (shelter, sleep system, pack, clothing, gear) is around 4 kg. 1.3 kg. is the equivalent of about two days of food.

Maybe I should try out the GR WA converter on the DP2M myself and see what the difference looks like at large printing sizes.
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That is a lot more remote and a lot further to go than I thought you'd meant...yeah, I can definitely see your point.

Superleggera all the way in that case!
 
noimmunity said:
To give you an idea, I'm going on thru-hikes often for several weeks at a time. My base pack weight (shelter, sleep system, pack, clothing, gear) is around 4 kg. 1.3 kg. is the equivalent of about two days of food.

Maybe I should try out the GR WA converter on the DP2M myself and see what the difference looks like at large printing sizes.
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You can kill your own food with the SD1 and lens 😱
 
Outside of a sd1m or using the gw3 adapter from Ricoh.. Leica monochrome or find someone that can convert a camera to monochrome by removing the Bayer or xtran array and then use "accuRaw Monochrome".

Btw those gw3 shots were around 200% crops. To me, the normal pics are acceptable, but ynnv.

Gary
 
Guilty as charged

Guilty as charged

noimmunity said:
LOL!!!

Was that you who posted on the Sigma forum at DPR about buying your last DSLR ever (the SD1)?
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Indeed - if the postal god (Postalus?) treats me nice it should be delivered tomorrow. Otherwise Friday.

/Xpanded
 
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