The next Foveon camera?

egk4260 wrote:

Scottelly wrote:

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BTW, would you agree that Leica makes niche cameras? If so, do you think Leica just doesn't know what they're doing?

Not at all meant to denigrate the cameras, but why do users of systems with very limited appeal so frequently use Leica as a parallel? Leica cameras have broad appeal with a storied name and history, and are intentionally in a niche as an unattainable object of envy. Remember when Sigma tried that in releasing the SD1 at about $10000 before issuing apologies, free lenses to early adopters, rosewood cases, rapid price cuts to about 20% of original, and replacing the model in less than 18 months as SD1M? That is not at all reminiscent of Leica. There is a difference between being resigned to accepting the designation of “niche” as a means of survival, and actively seeking to foster that designation as a distinctive.

Yamaki knows exactly what he is doing as he strives to produce quality lenses, a current line of bodies with a more broad appeal, and hopes of eventually maintaining the Foveon dreams of his father. That aside, we will not know for another 100 years if “Sigma” can achieve the “Leica” aura.

I don't know where you got the idea that I'm suggesting Sigma is "parallel" with Leica . . . though they do use the Leica L mount now, making lenses for use on Leica cameras AND making cameras in native Leica L mount, which can be used with Leica L mount lenses.

My reply was about the fact that niche doesn't mean bad.