I had stopped shooting about 12 or so years ago as everything was going digital and I didn't like the images that digital was providing. Then, one day about 6 months ago I came across an image created by the Foveon sensor and Sigma SD14 that intriqued me. So, I did some research.
Having come from the family of another manufacturer noted for it's glass and ability to capture on film, in a previous era, I was very hesitant as it was our belief then that Sigma was only for rank beginners and certainly not the quality needed for those of us shooting professionally.
I have now purchased an SD14 with the 18-200 DC OS lens and a couple of EF 500 Super flashes. While I am finding that not everything works quite as well as the manual would have me believe, I am very impressed with the final images being created. I have no problem working around the "quirks" that the Sigma products (the electrical components) have presented me in order to get the wonderful photos.
I look forward to increased quality control and even better cameras in future. One day I may even purchase a DP1
Norm
Having come from the family of another manufacturer noted for it's glass and ability to capture on film, in a previous era, I was very hesitant as it was our belief then that Sigma was only for rank beginners and certainly not the quality needed for those of us shooting professionally.
I have now purchased an SD14 with the 18-200 DC OS lens and a couple of EF 500 Super flashes. While I am finding that not everything works quite as well as the manual would have me believe, I am very impressed with the final images being created. I have no problem working around the "quirks" that the Sigma products (the electrical components) have presented me in order to get the wonderful photos.
I look forward to increased quality control and even better cameras in future. One day I may even purchase a DP1
Norm