Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, David Kachel <david@...> wrote:
>
> It looks like it's set up to only take Sigma lenses but I've tracked down a
> lens plate for Leica R lenses and their is apparently someone doing a camera
> rework that will let one use Nikon AIs lenses.. If I could get the body to
> accept my lenses I'd honestly be tempted maybe. Anyway I'm just trying to
> understand more right now.. You can't import the files from the SD1 into LR
> ..  The whole thing is kinda weird as Sigma makes lenses for virtually any
> camera maker  but this with thing their keeping it in a box or so it seems.
> 
> Their real 15 (claimed 45) megapixel sensor will outperform other
> manufacturers real 15 megapixel cameras, or so I have heard. The problem is
> that you can buy four or five real 25 megapixel cameras for what one of
> their 15 megapixel cameras costs, with change left over. AND(!) you have to
> use overpriced, low quality Sigma lenses to boot! I looked and looked at
> these cameras a few years ago and could not find justification for buying
> one. And, I just went to their web site and it appears they haven't changed
> their marketing plans at all.
> 
> 
> David Kachel
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I've been using a Sigma SD15 Foveon sensor camera for over a year now, modified for my Nikon lenses with the excellent conversion kit purchased form Sigmcumlaude.com, which provides similar kits for use of other brand lenses with certain Sigma Foveon cameras, i.e., Leica M-mount lenses.