Sigma DP2

[Radiohead]

I've been looking around at compact options again. Spoilt by the D3/D700 I find the G10 a great camera but there's just something missing in terms of the IQ.

The Sigma DP2 intrigues me, as the IQ seems the first consideration - these shots give an idea of just how much:

http://www.rytterfalk.com/2009/04/20/initial-dp2-review-with-full-size-shots/

Has anyone yet used one?

 

[springtide]

Been very tempted at the Sigma myself.. sorry, have no experience with it though..

But, I think I'm holding out for:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/22/olympus-drops-jaws-with-retro-micro-four-thirds-concept/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/15/olympus-micro-four-thirds-throwback-set-to-launch-early-july/

http://us.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=126414
http://us.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=101729

I'm also wondering whether Panasonic will release an LX3 style camera also based on Micro Four Thirds?

 

[Radiohead]

That Oly is gorgeous isn't it

 

[bakedbeans]

What's the price tag on the Olympus? Does anyone know?

 

[ShawWellPete]

I've got a DP-1 and it's has pros and cons

Pros
Great IQ for a compact, particularly for landscapes
small
Good dynamic range

Cons
- expensive
- foveon censor is it 4 megapixels or 12?, you can interpolate up with the software provided and get images that are 12 meg but out of LR they are 4 Megapixels which doesn't give you a lot of room to crop
- Foveon censor acts a bit strangely when pointed into the sun
- Annoying noise handling is not great, surely that's one of the points of a bigger sonsor?
- build quality is very poor
- camera firmware is dated

It looks like there are a lot more cons than pros, but I still love it. Havind said that, I don't use it as often as I should.

 

[springtide]

That Oly is gorgeous isn't it

That is exactly what I thought when I first saw it. I really think these HQ Rangefinder style cameras will be a big thing for 4/3 (or should I say, micro 4/3)