Sigma SD Quattro-H interchangeable lens, APS-H sensor

They've haven't announced a price yet. I would think they learned their lesson from the original sd1 price fiasco. CP+ is going on now in Japan. I hope they announce price and availability by end of show.. When I looked last night on b&h, no price yet, but the other items they announced like the mc-11 already had a price.

Gary
 
Between $1200 and $1800 would be reasonable ... I'd be interested.

Over two grand .... not so much!
 
Same..here.. But I'd also wait for a used one at the right price if the reviews look good. The normal apsc doesn't interest me, just the APS-h version.

Gary
 
I have great doubts about another Sigma DSLR now that the SD Quattros have arrived. They use the Sigma SA mount and functionally replace a DSLR.

My preference would have been for them to use an aps-c sensor with a m43 mount. This is entirely possible, as a JVC video camera employs this exact strategy and can still shoot in Super 35 resolution with appropriate lenses. Sigma is a member of the m43 group, and make a number of m43 lenses. They could have bundled this with a Sigma SA adapter, so existing SA lens users can benefit from it. It would also allow people to use almost every lens with the right adapters.
 
Wow:

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And that shutter button appears to be a long way forward from the viewfinder. I recall a few people expressing some concern that the proximity of the finder and shutter release may be a problem.

It is a Sigma after all so we expect some quirks! :D
 
Keith said:
And that shutter button appears to be a long way forward from the viewfinder. I recall a few people expressing some concern that the proximity of the finder and shutter release may be a problem.
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Can you explain Keith? I've never thought of this.
 
The future is here... wow!

Odd placement of the viewfinder though? where does your nose go?
 
Doesn't look like a lightweight mirrorless. :)

W/ the battery pack, kind of reminds me of a medium format rf camera in terms of size and shape.. I like the look myself.

Gary
 
I hope they put a corresponding battery in it. A foveon sensor and its processor suck juice like nothing else. With even more pixels and an evf it will need a large battery. Right now I'm happy if I get 30-40 shots with a single battery on the DP1m.

It looks larger than the Bronica RF645 and in a way very similar. And that one has good ergonomics.
 
Ah right full spectrum capable :)

Ah right full spectrum capable :)

https://mobile.twitter.com/dpreview/status/702886738880933888

They retained the removable dust cover which also doubles as the ir filter.. Removing this diva the latches u c in the same way as the sd1m, give u full spectrum capability. The issue w/ the sd1m was if u want to shoot ir, one could not get an accurate focus due to no evf or live view. This is because of the difference is wave lengths of visible light vs infrared.

What would be nice if there was a full spectrum glass cover replacement so u didn't have to shoot bare sensor (dust and possible scratches caused by cleaning).

Gary
 
GaryLH said:
https://mobile.twitter.com/dpreview/status/702886738880933888

They retained the removable dust cover which also doubles as the ir filter.. Removing this diva the latches u c in the same way as the sd1m, give u full spectrum capability. The issue w/ the sd1m was if u want to shoot ir, one could not get an accurate focus due to no evf or live view. This is because of the difference is wave lengths of visible light vs infrared.

What would be nice if there was a full spectrum glass cover replacement so u didn't have to shoot bare sensor (dust and possible scratches caused by cleaning).

Gary
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I am under the impression that the sigma sensor still has a cover glass layer?

In any case, interesting camera, but the mount ruins the appeal. Buying into the SA mount seems like a poor decision, and the flange range prevents anything from being adapted other than Nikon and Leica R lenses.
 
YYV_146 said:
I am under the impression that the sigma sensor still has a cover glass layer?

In any case, interesting camera, but the mount ruins the appeal. Buying into the SA mount seems like a poor decision, and the flange range prevents anything from being adapted other than Nikon and Leica R lenses.
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Did not remember about that detail. U could be right.

Nikon and Leica r lenses have been adapts to sd cameras in the past.. Same SA mount and flange distance as far as I am aware of. There limited success though from what I heard. Generally better to stick to nativ mount.

Gary
 
Keith said:
Between $1200 and $1800 would be reasonable ... I'd be interested.

Over two grand .... not so much!
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If you do the usual conversion to euro that would be between 1500 and 2000 euro. Might be reasonable. Until add an Art lens and compare it to a set of DPq cameras. You'd have 2 DPq cameras (and some change) for a SDq-H and a single lens. You gain a stop or 2, sure. But you gain a lot of weight and not everyone wants such a narrow dof.

And then you cannot have an equivalent for the DP0q or the DP1q.

No, unless they got a set of lenses they don't talk about on the roadmap I can't see what they want to achieve.
 
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