Sigma sd Quattro Mirrorless Camera Review:

I have a confession: I review a lot of different cameras but the Sigma sd Quattro has been one camera that I’ve particularly had my eye on for quite some time.  The reason for this is in many ways, it really stands out from the rest of the mirrorless world.  Not only does it have, shall we say, unique aesthetics, it also has Sigma’s Foveon sensor technology.  Plus, at $799, the price is quite reasonable when compared to the competition.  They’ll even throw in a 30mm f1.4 lens in a kit for $999.  Of course, like many other Sigma cameras, the sd Quattro also comes with its fair share of quirks.  In many ways, you’ll really have to work for your image but in the end, it is most definitely worth it. [continue reading…]

 Sigma sd Quattro Review Coming Today:

Hey everyone!  I hope all of you had a great weekend.  Here’s just a quick update: I am posting my Sigma sd Quattro review today, and it has plenty of images to accompany it.  It also has 100% crops, so you can see all the little details that this camera can retrieve.  I’ll tell you this much; this is one unique camera but I’m sure many of you already know that :).  It also has its quirks but truthfully, this is one of my favorite cameras that I’ve reviewed so far.  You’ll see what I mean in the review.  The above picture is a sample taken with the Sigma sd Quattro.  As you can see, it produces very sharp images!

Here’s some stuff that’s coming next: I will be writing up a review for the new Fuji XF 23mm f2 R WR lens.  I also thought it would be great to test some of the older lenses on the X-T2, so I will be reviewing the XF 50-140mm f2.8 as well.  This should be a really fun lens to use on the X-T2 :).  For Leica users, there will be a fantastic guest post up about London Fashion Week using an M 240 and a 50mm Noctilux 0.95!  I’m also finishing up a review of a classic: the 35mm Summicron v4 or as some refer to it as “the Bokeh King”.

So, stay tuned!  The sd Quattro review will be up in a few hours.  Thanks for stopping by!

Fujifilm X-T1 Cameras and Kits on Sale $400 Off!:

The great thing about a new model being released is that the previous model is usually discounted for a short time.  In this case, the previous model is still an excellent camera.  So, if any of you are interested in trying the X Series for the first time or want a fantastic body in general (maybe even as a second camera), this is a great time to buy an X-T1.

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Fuji X-T1 Body B&H Photo, Amazon or Adorama

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Fuji X-T1 Graphite Body B&H Photo, Amazon or Adorama

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Fuji X-T1 and 18-55mm Kit B&H Photo, Amazon or Adorama

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Fuji X-T1 and 18-135mm Kit B&H Photo, Amazon or Adorama

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If you want more details about the X-T1, you can read my review or if you want to compare it to the X-T2, you can read that review as well.  Thanks for stopping by!

Fuji X-T2 Review: Redefining the X-T Series of Cameras:

I’ve owned and reviewed almost every X Series camera, and pound for pound, at least for me, I felt the X-T1 was the best out of the bunch.  Many must have felt the same way because it was a huge hit for Fuji.  To top it off, the X-T1 only improved with time thanks to the numerous, and useful firmware updates by Fuji.  Even to this day, it’s still a camera to be reckoned with in my opinion.  I did review the X-Pro2 when it was first released, and at the time, I assumed a lot of the tech from that camera was going to find its way into the new X-T2.  The funny thing is, even with all the new tech, I wasn’t as excited as I thought I would be when the X-T2 was officially announced.  That’s because the X-T1 had pretty much everything that I was looking for in a mirrorless camera.  I was even okay with the 16 MP sensor vs. the X-Pro2’s 24 MP.  I was really happy with the camera, and I couldn’t imagine Fuji improving it that much more where I would notice significant differences, especially since the X-T2 is a few hundred dollars more than its predecessor.  Well, I’ve been using the X-T2 since its release date, and I have to say, I am mighty impressed. [continue reading…]