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New Gear: Sigma DP1 Camera

Ever since I read about the Foveon sensor, I’ve wanted to own one. I have strange attraction to weird and off kilter gear (really of any kind). Finally won an auction for one on ebay (an original Sigma DP1). There is are more modern versions like the DP1 Merrill.

Sigma DP1

A few observations:

  • This thing is slow!
  • It will not focus up close; needs like 12 to 20 inches
  • The controls are not intuitive, but surprisingly not hard to use
  • The output looks noisier than I expected as ISO400

I like how the pictures look in black and white. Here is an example picture shot in RAW and processed in Perfect B&W.

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Iron laces

The laces on my Meindl boots destructed over the summer. I’m trying out a new brand I found on Amazon called Iron Laces. The manufacturer warranties these laces for life. I’m really skeptical on this. To me this sounds like a calculated bet that the shoes won’t last as long as the laces.

Upon receipt, these look like normal laces–I almost expected to see steel or kevlar reinforcement. That would be suiting for the places I’ve taken these boots.

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On a side note, I really like the Meindl boots. I’ve never had a pair that were so comfortable. I’ve treat them about every six months with Granger’s Paste Wax to protect the leather. I’ve read that Meindl will not warranty shoes unless you use Meindl brand care products or Granger’s Paste Wax.