On behalf of the Kalpanika team, thanks to everyone for their interest in our work. Please note that Roland, Erik and Mark are developers, and all hold PhDs. On the other hand I'm merely the team's trouble maker, as the existing workflow became a personal thorn in my side
Kalpanika's goal was to communicate our sensitivity to the workflow challenges facing Sigma/Foveon camera users, with the hope of producing a sustainable business concern, one that would reward the development team for their incredible efforts across the past year. This was all performed through the incredibly complex task of reverse engineering, especially with the Quattro imager, as task no one else was willing to perform. Dave Coffin and Brian Griffith have made notable contributions toward the same, and it is my understanding that both are now engaged in full time (read: paying) jobs.
We are proud of our efforts to date, but at this point, it is merely a hobby - perhaps charity work benefiting the vendor.
This is a talented team (referring to my 3 colleagues above), and IMHO it would be a shame if they could not be rewarded for their contribution, and further, be able to develop Kalpanika into a sustainable business concern. There are many complex problems in the imaging space, and I know each of these scientists would love nothing more than to be able to work full time toward their passion.
Should anyone have suggestions on how they might be able to achieve a balance between the first and later goal, I'm sure they would appreciate hearing your thoughts. Sigma makes a niche and affordable camera system, and under the right conditions, they can be amongst the most potent tools available for the job.
I too wish I could commit my time to this project, as I am utterly passionate about the capabilities of the Vertical Color Filter imager, but most tend the business of selling images and prints.
These 3 are very worthy IMHO, and are continuing to resolve know issues and advance the state of the VCA imager. Stay tuned.
Blue Skies,
Scott
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Scott Roberts
Business Development (Volunteer)
Kalpanika
Sturgeon Bay, WI USA
+1 920 606 1903