Sigma plans Micro Four Thirds rival
updated 04:55 pm EST, Tue February 23, 2010
Sigma to out own Micro Four Thirds camera, lenses
Photography camera and lens maker Sigma has plans to produce a mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses in the near future, according to COO Kazuto Yamaki. Speaking to DPReview, Yamaki revealed the camera will sport the company's own Foveon sensors. At the same time, indicated Sigma would consider producing lenses for the Micro Four Thirds cameras out on the market at this time. While prime lenses are currently popular for the category, Yamaki believes future demand will turn to zoom lenses.
While photo enthusiasts are currently the main buyers of Micro Four Thirds cameras, zoom lenses will be more sought after once the market share of the cameras increases, Yamaki said. Sigma currently builds lenses for full-frame and APS-C cameras, but will wait to see where market goes in terms of demand for micro four thirds lenses before committing to a specific lens lineup.
Both Panasonic and Panasonic and Olympus make Micro Four Thirds cameras, with the GF1 and E-P1, respectively, as their flagship examples. Samsung's top-level entry is the NX10 and Sony has also expressed interest in the format.
