Sigma US finally announced the Sigma Dp2 Quattro pricing and you can already preorder it at Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
The DP2 Quattro camera will differ from earlier generations of the DP cameras as it will feature:
The new Foveon X3 Quattro Direct Image Sensor that delivers images equivalent to 39MP output from a conventional sensor
1) Increased resolution from the DP Merrill cameras A Fixed 30mm 2.8 Lens specifically designed for the new sensor
2) The TRUE III Image processor, providing ultrafast processing of an immense volume of image data without any deterioration of the final image
3) Better high ISO performance with one to two stops of improvement
4) Improved 3A performance: Auto Exposure, Auto Focus and Auto White Balance
5) Enhanced Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, FOV Classic Blue, and Monochrome color modes, and new Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, and FOV Classic Yellow color modes
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Hrmm… not sure why they are putting out a 45mm equiv lens first. Should go with a true 30 or 24mm first for the landscape folks and then an 85mm or 105mm equiv for the portrait folks. Still, a unique camera and I’m interested to see how it fairs in testing.
Still curious if Foveon and Sigma have fixed some of their AF sluggishness and if the ISO performance is at least competitive with an average APS-C of today. I hope it’s close.