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I'm not convinced that Sigma actually wants to sell cameras . .

Started May 7, 2015 | Discussions thread
richard stone Veteran Member • Posts: 3,472
Re: I'm not convinced that Sigma actually wants to sell cameras . .
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I certainly am not privy to any internal or even external discussions by Sigma people, but I doubt if Sigma thought that the DP series would be the "hit" that it turned into. For them. In relative terms. As I see it, Sigma wanted to get people to buy a Foveon camera for cheap, as an experiment, and get the system and sensor exposed as a way to get more people aware of the technology and the results. And as a way to show off the quality of their lenses.

It worked. To the point where now the SD1 looks a little unnecessary.

But my recollection at the time was that Sigma was not going to invest a fortune into the DP series. It was supposed to be modestly priced. It was not designed to last for many years or suit all needs. It is a fragile, unexpected classic.

I can understand the frustration with the limitations of the camera and "system." But it didn't happen in a vacuum.

Richard

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