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Weblog:   Glimpse into Digital Photography's Future
Subject:   Now what do I do?
Date:   2004-02-16 07:33:27
From:   username1
Thanks for the update for the new technology. It all sounds so exciting. Unfortunately I had my heart set on upgrading from my Olympus ultra zoom to a Cannon Rebel digital. I enjoy taking pictures and I want to keep improving my skills. I like the Cannon because I take lots of family pictures so I want the best picture quality because I want things to look nice 20 years from now.


But after reading your weblog I don't see spending $1,000 on a camera that uses CCD technology when the Foveon technology sounds so much more impressive. But is this all marketing hype or is it really better? As much as I like my Olympus I get too much pixelation in low light conditions.


How long do you think the Foveon technology will take to reach low end digital SLR's like the Cannon Rebel and is it worth waiting for?

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  • Re: Now what do I do?
    2004-02-16 09:01:29  derrick [View]

    I hear what you're saying, and others have echoed similar thoughts. But I think you're first inclination was the correct one.

    Canon's Digital Rebel is the best value in digital photography right now, especially if you have access to Canon glass. Their CMOS sensor with Dig!c processing enhancement is outstanding.

    Foveon isn't being embraced by camera makers as fast as I thought it would. It's a good technology. Maybe manufactures are reluctant to abandon their existing investment in CCD and CMOS and switch to Foveon. But at the moment, the Sigma SLR (with Foveon) doesn't pack as much overall punch as the Digital Rebel.

    Lots of things could happen in the next few years. But right now, the offerings from Nikon, Canon, and Olympus seem most tempting on the SLR front.
    • Re: Now what do I do?
      2004-02-17 01:04:35  terrywedd [View]

      But it is false economy. Crippled software you can work around but cheap build quality will eventualy shine through.

      If you are tied to Canon because of lenses, it's worth saving for the 10D. If not, the E-1 is a beautiful camera to use and the build quality is comprable to flagship products from the big 2.
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