Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

Does anyone here have experience with a Sigma Quattro camera? Now that Adobe's raw file converter recognizes Sigma's raw files, I'm considering rental of a DP0 Quattro, or, if that's not available, a DP1 Quattro for a trip to Yosemite. Looking at the video review from "The Camera Store," I see that highlights can get blown out, but if you underexpose slightly you can bring out shadow details in post processing. I recognize that the Quattro cameras are not comfortable to use, that they require a tripod, and that bracketing is recommended. I also recognize that the cameras are quirky, and that people either love them or hate them. I'd like to hear from people who have made good or great images with a Sigma Quattro, whether they love or hate the software.

Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

Evidently no one here has had experience with Sigma Quattro cameras. I think I'll rent a Sigma DP0 Quattro anyway this coming spring and post a sample image or two here. I have an unquenchable curiousity about the Foveon sensor images.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Look here for info, pictures:

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/sigma-lounge

And this site is Sigma shooters, mostly the DSLRs converted to use Leica and other lenses:

http://www.sigmacumlaude.com/

Detailed review with pictures:

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2014/08/18/got-iq-the-sigma-dp2-quattro-review/

Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

Thanks for your response. I did not find the Steve Huff review nearly as helpful as the Chris Nichols video review of the DP1 from "The Camera Store." If I look ahead and see some snow in my weather forecast, I may rent a DPO Quattro and experiment at the State Park on Lake Erie near here. The site you mentioned using Leica lenses is not helpful at this point for me. Sigma's DSLRs are first- and second-generation cameras using Foveon sensors. The Quattro series is different, with fixed lenses and a significantly improved sensor design. If I like the results of this new sensor, I will look for a DSLR or mirrorless interchangable camera from Sigma in the future.