DPQ unofficial, rogue and pragmatical review

Your "review" is not a review, as we generally understand the term, and it is needlessly contentious. In my view it is too early to write bitter comments regarding the camera, or to criticize Sigma management.

For me the Foveon "look" is the look of the SD9/10 through SD15, not just the Merrill, and the older cameras gave smooth color transitions and sharp, crisp pixels. That's what the q does. I know you complained about what the M did to skin tones and colors. I am reasonably sure the q will not do that, and it should provide a much better look in such images.

I never bought a DP2M. I like the small size of the DPM, but I am not so old or weak that I cannot carry the DP2q, and I think increased functionality is a good trade for the size required. And it is an improved camera in terms of being better in use and more versatile. As with the older models, I am pleased that the q does not interpolate spatial data. We all know it has to calculate colors. I fully intend to buy a DP2q.

As I see this, the DPM series is meant for consumer and occasional professional use, and the q sensor would work well in a DSLR. Sigma already has the 18-35 and 50MM lenses, among others, to work on that version of the camera. What is missing in the Sigma line-up is a FF Pro version with a double size q or M type sensor.

Meanwhile, I know the Fuji is excellent for fast jpgs. I am not entirely ruled by the time is money problem in my limited photography, although time is always part of the equation in life. So if your argument and situation is that the Fuji is better for your work, or most of it, who could or would argue with that?

Richard