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 |
| | ![Full-frame Foveon sensor]() | | "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. | |  | | 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. | |  | | 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. | | | Fujifilm US's free-to-enter raffle is now open, offering the chance to purchase a Limited Edition X100VI. | | | | The Blackmagic Ursa Cine 12K is available now, starting at $14,995. | | | | Question of the Week
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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?
| | | | 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 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. | | | | 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. | | | | | |
