I need a weblink with sample pictures where a digital camera using the
new foveon photo sensor (www.foveon.com) (such as the Sigma SD9 cam)
is compared to a leading digital cam in the same price range(something
like Canon, or Nikon). There are test pictures out there where the
foveon sensor is compared to a "regular" cam without specifying this
regular cam anyfurther, or there are test pictures out there where the
Sigma is compared to a differently priced model. I dont want this. I
also dont want the Beta-Version of the Sigma or Foveon. I want the
real retail model.
So important is
1) Same price range / and exact model specification
2) Same sample shot
3) no Beta Vesion.

I know how the sensor works and what it does and how it compares
mathmatically to regular Megapixels. What I want is to see for myself
how the sample shots compare and whether this foveon sensor in this
camera is really better then similar priced regular models.

Hello bnc_user-ga

At DPreview you can find a review based on a production Sigma SD9,
Firmware Version 1.3.0.1040 by Phil Askey
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/

The sample pages are here:
ISO Sensitivity / Noise levels vs Canon EOS-D60
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/page15.asp

Compared to the Canon EOS-D30
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/page18.asp

Compared to the Canon EOS-D60
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/page19.asp

Resolution Chart Comparison vs Canon D60, Nikon D100, Fuji S2 Pro
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/page23.asp

Sigma SD9 sample image gallery
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigmasd9/page25.asp

Yes it is an awesome sensor, with incredible resolution and sharpness!
I hope that helps, if you need any clarification of the answer just
ask.

kind regards
lot-ga

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Clarification of Answer by lot-ga on 12 Dec 2002 22:13 PST

Hello bnc_user-ga 

I initially thought Steves Digicams had a pre-production Sigma SD9 but
the samples *are* from a production model
The sample pages contain some similar, though not exactly the same
images as the other SLR sample pages, it at least offers some
comparison.

Sigma SD9
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/sd9_samples.html
Nikon D100
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/nikon_d100_samples.html
Nikon D1x
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/nikond1x_samples.html
Nikon D1h
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/nikond1h_samples.html
Nikon D1
http://www.steves-digicams.com/d1_samples.html
Kodak DCS 760
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/dcs760_samples.html
Canon EOS D60
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/d60_samples.html
Canon EOS 1D
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2001_reviews/canon_eos1d_samples.html
Fuji S2 Pro
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2002_reviews/s2_samples.html

Search strategy:
Personal knowledge of these sites.

kind regards
lot-ga

excellent work - exaclty what I have been looking for - thank you