Dale Baskin

1 week ago | dpreview.com | Dale Baskin

“Yeah, of course," Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki replies when we ask if Sigma is still working on a full-frame Foveon sensor. "It takes a long time, so after we brought the project from the US to Japan, we had to start from scratch."It's the kind of direct answer we've come to expect from Yamaki, who is famously forthcoming when speaking to the media.

1 week ago | dpreview.com | Dale Baskin

Forget about technical specs. The most intriguing aspect of Sigma's newest camera, the BF, might be the philosophy baked into its name, which CEO Kazuto Yamaki says stands for "beautiful foolishness," reflecting a deliberate design philosophy rooted in Japanese culture and aesthetics. Where did this concept originate? And how did a bottle of Chanel No. 5 perfume influence the camera's design?

3 weeks ago | dpreview.com | Dale Baskin

On a recent trip to Japan, I found myself in one of those situations universally dreaded by travelers: showing up for an international flight with a pocketful of unspent local currency and nowhere to spend it except a duty-free shop. I was swimming in a Scrooge McDuckian sea of unused Yen. The idea of bringing home yet another Toblerone bar, that triangular brick of duty-free despair, was soul crushing. I desperately searched for something – anything – else to needlessly throw my money at.

1 month ago | dpreview.com | Dale Baskin

March Editors' photo challenge: Water The theme for our March Editors' photo challenge was 'Water'. We asked you to show us the essence of water in its many forms. DPReview photographers rose to the occasion as usual, flooding us with stunning submissions. We were awash in incredible photos – many more than we can present here. Our top picks on the following pages are presented in random order. Want to participate in some other photo challenges?

1 month ago | dpreview.com | Dale Baskin

The theme for our March Editors' challenge is 'Water'. Show us the essence of water in its many forms, from the roaring power of the ocean to a gentle rain, reflections on a lake, smooth waterfalls, frozen ice, or even fine art. The possibilities are endless, so let your creativity flow and show us your best photos that revolve around water. Our favorites will be featured on the DPReview homepage later this month. This challenge is open to photos taken at any time.