Harry: January 2008 Archives

Our latest object of techlust, the Sigma DP1 was reannounced at PMA 2008 (it was supposed to ship Spring 2007, now its Spring 2008). Please be real, and real good. Now it's a toss up, Canon G9 now or wait for the Sigma DP1...

"The DP1 has a sensor around the size of those found in most DLSRs - although it is greatly different in terms of design - and aims to offer equivalent image-quality and specification in a compact format. In common with Sigma's DSLR offerings it utilizes Foveon's direct-image-sensor technology which detects three colors at each of its 4.6 million pixels (collecting the same amount of color data as a conventional 14 megapixel sensor).". Via dpreview.

We've heard there can be a lot of turnover in start-ups, but this... Turning the Place Over is an oscillating ovoid that is cut in the façade of a building and turns in 3 directions, triggered by light. The pivoting "window" turns the building inside out and is set on a giant rotator designed for industrial use. This piece, commissioned for the Liverpool Biennial, got underway almost a year ago and will run through the end of 2008. For once I don't want the window.