Sigma getting in on the game?

[chrishayton]

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10022210sigmainterview.asp

Could be very interesting with the foveon sensors

 

[RayPA]

Definitely worth watching! The DP1 and the DP2 were both nice cameras that seemed to have a bad rap for slow operation. However, I saw where Sigma issued follow-up cameras for the DP1 and the DP2, both with improved AF. That should help. At this point they have to be on their toes to compete against the m4/3 cameras.


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[NickTrop]

I think this is evidence of the "planned obsolescence" of the digital camera industry. Why did it take so long, really, for digital camera manufacturers to ditch the mirror? The compact zoom I bought in 2004, you use the EVF to frame the lcds were much smaller then. I really believe - always did, that DSLRs were an imposed "link" in the evolution of digital cameras. First buy your entry level digital, then perhaps one or two more with "more megapixels"... then step up into a DSLR, now the "mirrorless hybrids". This is why I sat it out more or less, until the imposed/artificial DSLR "step" ran its course. And, hey, they milked it for how long? 6-7 years?

 

[NickTrop]

Sigma also knows how lazy "enthusiasts" are with their toys, and how little many know. Gimme a zoom! What's that funny f5.6-f8 mean on the side of the lens? Get those fast primes for these cameras while they're still available on the relative cheap.

 

[RayPA]

I think this is evidence of the "planned obsolescence" of the digital camera industry. Why did it take so long, really, for digital camera manufacturers to ditch the mirror? The compact zoom I bought in 2004, you use the EVF to frame the lcds were much smaller then. I really believe - always did, that DSLRs were an imposed "link" in the evolution of digital cameras. First buy your entry level digital, then perhaps one or two more with "more megapixels"... then step up into a DSLR, now the "mirrorless hybrids". ...?

I can't argue with the planned obsolescence theory. The makers would probably tell you that they were/are bringing the consumer along gently, not wanting to shock the system with anything too revolutionary. That was pretty much the argument for why the G1 has a 'hump'. 🙂

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