This is a modern mirrorless camera with an APS-C sized sensor. But its also so much more than that.This camera is truly unique. And without breaking the bank.
Damian Browns review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDKTySe6MBw
You can buy it here:
Sigma SDQ + 30mm,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1261907-REG/sigma_zl900_sd_quattro_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/20174/KBID/14247
Sigma SD Quattro H,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1234172-REG/sigma_sd_quattro_h_mirrorless.html/BI/20174/KBID/14247
Video recorded with:
Fujifilm X-Pro2,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210892-REG/fujifilm_16488618_x_pro2_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/20174/KBID/14247
Fuji 23mm f2.0,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1275473-REG/fujifilm_16523169_fujinon_23mm_f_2_r.html/BI/20174/KBID/14247
Manfrotto Befree,
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1273964-REG/manfrotto_mvkbfr_liveus_befree_live_video.html/BI/20174/KBID/14247
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Price: $679.00
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon
F1.8 maximum aperture F16 minimum Ring-type ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, 72mm filter size Minimum focusing distance 28 cm/ 11.0 in. USB Dock compatible, MC-11 compatible. Available in Canon EF (EF-S), Sony Alpha (dot), Nik... (as of September 15, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price:
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Sony E (402965)
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Price: $289.00
Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Sony E
SONY E-mount With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design Perfect paring of high performance and pricing, Contemporary compactness, Art line Image Quality Accessories Included: Lens Hood, Rear and Front Cap For APS-C M... (as of September 15, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $1,049.95
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art Lens for Canon
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You and Damian have some of the best review videos out. Very real, tasteful and honest. Production value is great as well!
Do you know the meaning of “quite affordable”?
I’m a Sigma user since 2007, and that’s because of the special sensor. The sd Quattro might be the best Sigma camera ever, but the new sensor is a failure. It’s not a true 1:1:1 Foveon sensor anymore. The legendary micro contrast and clarity of the previous generations is gone and there is already lots of noise at ISO 100. Sigma adds a lot of noise reduction to overcome this issue, which results in smearing of textures.
A true Foveon-lover’s heart must be bleeding. Mine does. The legendary 3D pop is gone, the legendary rendering of clouds: gone
I have no idea how people can like the output of the Quattro and consider it as special.
goddamn camera ! . why this is’nt popular like the others?
It’s amusing how us photo nuts can get so caught up in photography we forget to mention the first thing someone should know about whatever subject we’re talking about. Unless someone had watched your other videos, they might not realize that Sigma cameras have special sensors that pull out primary colors using stacked pixels (like film) compared to every other camera that uses bayer sensors which pull the primary colors from side-by-side pixels. So the reason the Quattro is like film isn’t because of it’s “iron” body, but it’s unique sensor which no other manufacturer uses because, like you say, it only works well in ISO 100. A full color pixel from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, one’s cell phone, are pretty much the same. A Foveon pixel is different. Not better different always, like you say, but different, different 🙂 I enjoy all your videos, but you seem a bit burnt out. Maybe you need to widen things out, interview your dog or something 😉
mattias hurling you made a comment about using Sony with an adapter, but didn’t give any specifics and I can’t find anything supporting this claim. Could please provide some specifics?
Bought one a week ago, image quality is simply stunning!
Great review, do you find the modern sigma glass provides better image quality than the vintage m42 glass? I’m hesitating which one to invest in.
I was excited for the eventual DP4 review. That camera looks really unique.
Can you throw some Pentax K lenses on there and let us know how it goes? The bayonet is mechanically identical but the flange distance is shorter (same as Canon EF). This means you should be able to use PK lenses at the expense of minimum focus distance (and infinity on the lens would be past infinity).
Bomb proof!!! Classic in the making.
people (in japan) have been complaining about the dust problem in both sd q and sd q H, what do you think about it? Im quite interested to play with this camera and considering either getting sd Q and 30mm lens kit or just go with dp2 q…
Im a avid user of this and the sdqh, if you want the view of a professional portrait photographer check out my ig – birdisthename
“Quite affordable and very special” sounds like my type of girl.
For filming, it would be great to get your aperture down. The shallow of depth and non-sharp lens makes it difficult to watch the video during the product shots.
Legend!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot man, that was super kind. (Gonna finish the video before the next bit!)
Really enjoyed this video, all round quality review and not to mention the recommendation which has made my day! (technically it’s now Thursday so that’s me set!)
good timing with this video. I was actually considering getting this camera after your other Sigma camera reviews.
the flower picture at 7:58 is incredible!! super
for 1k$ a6300 is better imo! nonetheless sigma sd quattro is beast!
Amazing review, so cooool
sigma camera is very interesting, it seems like mirrorless but you have to treat it like a medium format.
Stop making these videos. I had to sell one of my kidneys to fund my last camera.
An enjoyable and informative review as always. Thanks!
One thing also worth mentioning is that there is no band-pass light filter on the Foveon chip – so you get really sharp detail when using a high specked native lens and compared to a similarly mega pixeled bayer chip based camera.
Definitely a very sweet review for such a underrated tool. Love using this camera for portraits and traveling/landscape. It just shines and produces great images color as well black and white. Once you can get over the quirks when compared to other cameras, then you’ll be able to skill it and know when and how to apply this tool for a situation. Thanks for the review!
Just another digicam. I much prefer film cameras. You have the most shot French Bulldog in existence.
This camera somehow reminds me of the Mamiya 7, a big and sturdy brick.
Wait, did that say 45 megapixels?!
Colours are great another camera that I want! Great video
please make a comparison video between sigma sd quattro & fuji
Finally a good review of this camera
Thanks for confirming my Sigma fan boy tendencies, great review!.