Surprise! Sigma announces the Sigma SD Quattro and SD Quattro H SA mount mirrorless cameras!

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Sigma made a surprising announcement today! They announced the SD Quattro mirrorless system cameras with Foveon sensor and SA mount:

The Sigma Quattro SD:

  • Two mode Autofocus system
  • Mirrorless system, Dust & Splash magnesium alloy body
  • Resolution equal to 39MP Bayer sensor on resolution testing
  • Compact design similar to dp Quattro cameras
  • SA mount

The Sigma SD Quattro H:

  • Larger APS-H sensor
  • Resolution equal to 51MP Bayer sensor on resolution testing
  • Designed to take advantage of SGV lenses with great IQ
  • SA mount

There is yet no info about price and shipment date of the camera. Here is the press text and some mroe images:

Ultimate image quality. Ultimate camera.

In developing any product, SIGMA always has a primary objective in mind: fundamental performance that gives everyone the opportunity to take the perfect photograph. Offering breathtaking resolution, rich gradations and colors, and exceptional realism, the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor is a symbol of this never-ending pursuit of excellence. It delivers image quality so distinctively intense that even the temperature, humidity, and scent of a scene seem to impress themselves upon the viewer.

Presenting the ultimate digital camera experience, the new SIGMA sd Quattro series leverages the image quality of the Foveon X3 Quattro direct image sensor to build a complete system compatible with all SIGMA GLOBAL VISION high-performance interchangeable lenses. The sd Quattro series allows photographers to express themselves with even more freedom and precision.

Believing that the lens is the key to the photograph, SIGMA has created a new camera for the true photographic artist that leverages the power of high-quality lenses. Test its performance with your own hands and eyes—and be amazed.

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Nikon will announce three new 1 inch sensor compacts

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Nikon will soon announce three new compact with 1 inch sensor:

Nikon DL24-85
– Sensor: 1 inch BSI CMOS sensor
Lens: 24-85mm F1.8-2.8
Size: 105.4 x 61.5 x 50.0 mm
Weight: 350g
Nikon DL18-50
– Sensor: 1 inch BSI CMOS sensor
Lens: 18-50mm F1.8-2.8
Size: 105.5 x 62.5 x 56.6 mm
Weight: 350g
Nikon DL24-500
– Sensor: 1 inch BSI CMOS sensor
Lens: 24-500mm F2.8-5.6
Size: 122.5 x 89.9 x 139.4 mm
Weight: 830g

via Digicameinfo.

Sigma underlines the commitment to APS-C with a new 30mm f/1.4 E-mount and MFT lens!

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That’s good news for Sony E-mount and MFT mount folk: Sigma is launching a $450 30mm f/1.4 lens on Feb. 23! We long worried if Sigma would continued to develop DN APS-C lenses for mirrorless system And that’s really the positive answer we hoped to get. The only drawback is that the lens will not be available for Fuji and Canon camera owners yet. But Sigma could fix this in the near future…

via Digicameinfo

Sigma announces a new Sony E-mount electronic adapter and new dp Quattro firmware update

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Sigma officially started to compete in the electronic adapter world by announcing their new MC-11. The adapter comes in two different versions for Canon EF or Sigma SA lenses. It mounts on all E-mount cameras and transmits full electronic info for aperture, autofocus and IBIS control.

And DPquattro camera owners got a firmware update. Full info here: sigma-photo.co.jp/english/new/new_topic.php?id=559

Canon G7xII gets announced

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Today Canon announced a bunch of new cameras including the G7XII. Those are the cameras key features:

  • 20.1MP 1″ CMOS Sensor
  • DIGIC 7 Image Processor
  • 4.2x Optical Zoom f/1.8-2.8 Lens
  • 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot Tilting LCD Touchscreen
  • Full HD 1080p Video Recording at 60 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC
  • Expanded ISO 25600, Up to 8 fps Shooting
  • Intelligent IS Image Stabilization
  • Manual Control Ring, Time Lapse Movie

And here is the press text:

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