Sigma Foveon updates, new Sony 16-25mm and more | DPReview Newsletter

Everything photography, delivered weekly [View in Browser]( [Top DPR Masthead Image]( [DPReview Title Image] April 19, 2024 Welcome to another week of the best camera news on the Internet! This week, we caught up with Sigma on the progress of the Foveon sensor, tried out a new Sony 16-25mm, and took a nature tour of Madagascar. There are also some new camera launches and new news about Fujifilm's plan to raffle off the rights to buy limited edition X100VI cameras in the US. Lots going on, so let's get to it. — Shaminder Highlights [Full-frame Foveon sensor ]( [Full-frame Foveon sensor "still at design stage" says Sigma CEO, "but I'm still passionate"]( "We have not made any significant progress since last year," says Sigma owner and CEO Kazuto Yamaki, when asked about the planned full-frame Foveon camera. But he still believes in the project and discussed with us what such a camera could still offer. [Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G sample gallery]( [Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G sample gallery]( We took the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G to the streets of Seattle. And then to the library when the rain robbed us of sunshine. [A nature photography tour of Madagascar, Part 1: Andasibe]( [A nature photography tour of Madagascar, Part 1: Andasibe]( In this first article of a new series, globetrotting landscape and nature photographer Erez Marom takes us to the island nation of Madagascar, sharing his experience photographing lemurs and chameleons. News Updates [Fujifilm US opens raffle to purchase Limited Edition X100VI]( [Fujifilm US opens raffle to purchase Limited Edition X100VI]( Fujifilm US's free-to-enter raffle is now open, offering the chance to purchase a Limited Edition X100VI. [Blackmagic Design announces Ursa Cine 12K, teases 17K version]( [Blackmagic Design announces Ursa Cine 12K, teases 17K version]( The Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K is available now, starting at $14,995. Question of the Week Do you have a question you'd like to see in this section? [Email me.](mailto:newsletter@dpreview.com?subject=QofWeek_Suggestions) Last week we asked you what was the perfect portrait lens, and here's what you had to say: - "A 42.5 or 45mm prime; these will render the subject very much as the eye does... I like to see pictures of people as I remember them!" - "100mm" A reader of few words, very direct. - Shaminder - "Nikon 135mm F2 ... great, natural-looking facial perspective, not too elongated, not too flat ... easy to control what's in/out of focus ... fast enough on an Df to shoot in low light ... provided a friendly distance between subject and photographer ... plus, a very useful lens for all photography." - "RF 85mm f/1.2 L Reasons: Focal length, bokeh, quality, exquisite sharpness at F1.2, build quality" - "The lens(es) on my old Rolliecord" Here's our next question of the week: If you could update one camera from the past and bring it back to the market, what would it be? [Let us know; click here to e-mail me.](mailto:newsletter@dpreview.com?subject=past_cams) [DPReview Wonders - send us a question]( [DPReview Wonders - send us a question]( Why is it called an F-stop? How does a flash work? What is the oldest camera in history? No question is too big or too small. What do you wonder about photography, video, history, culture, gear or creating? Submit your questions to our survey and we'll investigate the answers in upcoming articles! [Blackmagic Design announces Pyxis modular full-frame video camera]( [Blackmagic Design announces Pyxis modular full-frame video camera]( Blackmagic Designs has announced the Pyxis, a $3000, 6K full-frame (36 x 24mm) modular video camera. It will be available with PL, locking Canon EF or Leica L mounts. [A load of old pixel shift. Why I just don't care for high-res modes]( [A load of old pixel shift. Why I just don't care for high-res modes]( Who wouldn't want to use the IS mechanism they've paid for to squeeze a bit more resolution our of their camera? People like Richard Butler, who question the effort/reward balance they offer. DPReview 276 5th Avenue, Suite 704 - 3126 New York, NY 10001 You received this email because you subscribed to the Digital Photography Review weekly newsletter. To update your preferences, [click here](. To unsubscribe, [click here](. Alternatively, log into dpreview and visit your [user profile settings,]( the Newsletter Subscription checkbox, then click on Save changes. Click [here]( to forward to a friend. If you're new to this newsletter, you can subscribe [here](. [Preferences]( | [Advertise]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Do Not Sell My Personal Information]( 2024 DPReview. All Rights Reserved.