Image courtesy: Imaging Resource.
Sigma claimed that the new Sigma DP Quattro sensor can outresolve current 36 megapixel Full Frame sensor. And there are more interesting info you can read at the Q&A session at Imaging Resource. There is also an interview at DC.watch (google translation here).
You can preorder the Sigma DP Quattro at BHphoto (Click here) and at Adorama (Click here).
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Very interesting news. Please Sigma, launch an ultra wide 21 mm eq. quattro camera for big format landscape prints and dramatic effects photography.
There could be a chance they update SD1 with Quattro sensor – you could use Sigma’s wide lenses on it. There will be again only 3 DP cameras – 18, 30 and 50mm. According to Sigma, DP1 Quattro will feature redesigned lens.
I know, but I was interested in this small and relatively cheap camera for artistic photography, mainly landscape. It is not a fast camera and even lacks a tiltable screen, but for this kind of photography and at this price and size it would be a great deal. But 28 mm equivalent is way too narrow, 21 mm would be perfect.
What is the next camera Sigma Quattro going to outresolve, Pentax 645D?
Really, is this all that Sigma has to offer? I mean, it’s cool, but how often do you find that the detail your D800 is not good enough for large prints? I would much rather hear about a Foveon sensor that does not produce total cr*p beyond ISO400.
Interesting, have just worked on some files shot at 800 and 1600. What Foveon based camera do you use?
Not everyone wants high ISO capability. Sigma offers something for those that don’t care about high ISO. Even with the D800 you lose resolution, image quality, etc, shooting at high ISO. Nothing is free.
Foveon can show a larger difference between colored transitions, which is most real world photographs. B&W test charts are great if you shoot B&W, but Bayer sensors will have lower resolution depending on what colors are forming an edge. Bayer will do best with green, and worst with red and blue.
Cool. I really want Foveon to catch up and catch on.
Does anyone know if the color bleed problem has been solved completely? I could look it up myself, but…