Sigma has updated us on the status of the DP1, a product they announced over a year ago. As most of you know, the alleged DP1 is groundbreaking in that it is a compact digital camera with a large sensor. While I'm pleased to learn that Sigma hasn't scrapped the idea entirely, I refuse to get excited about a product that has been delayed this long. If the fixed 28mm f/4 lens were a 35mm f/2.8 lens instead, I'd probably manage a bit more enthusiasm. That said, even with total light-gathering ability similar to a small sensor camera with a fast lens, the large Foveon sensor should provide really nice dynamic range and color, likely best-in-class amongst compact cameras.

Someone wake me up when this thing is on the shelves, okay?