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Re: [Digital BW] Foveon camera

2002-03-17 by Jerry Olson

IF the foveon chip performs as it should, I think a few people at nikon and canon are going to be looking for new jobs. This chip has been written about in Discover and Science magazines as well as Photo Magazines. It sounds and looks Great.

Don't dismiss Sigma to harshly. I've used many sigma lenses over the years and they are every bit as sharp as nikon and canon, if you get their pro glass. They are NOT, of course made to the same high standard as Nikon and Canon in their build quality, but the lenses are great as far as sharpness is concerned, in their pro line.

If this chip can triple the resolution of any current 6 megapixel chips at half the price, I think a lot of people will be jumping on Sigma's bandwagon. And Canon and Nikon will probably pay Sigma through the nose for licenses.

Jerry

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