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  | sent on 05 Agosto 2026 Pros: When handled with infinite care Cons: It depends if you don't know how to contextualize it. Opinion: No ibis, no mechanical shutter, no doors, no physical buttons, no tiltable monitor. As there are no components that can break, it can last a lifetime. Play another league. In addition to the design, it invites you to a reasoned photo, which does not make it for everyone. It can be used for professional purposes with continuous light and in contexts where it can give its best. She is definitely not a sports photographer, but at those levels I would perhaps rent her for the long term. I will buy it shortly. |
 | sent on 12 Giugno 2026 Pros: Crazy design, image quality, construction materials, ease of use. Cons: ergonomics, battery life, iso not up to the level of the Sigma FP. Opinion: Yet another blindfolded purchase... Taken with trade-in of my beloved Sigma FP, quite high cost, but it is a real piece of design. In general, I see several improvements compared to FP, starting with an autofocus that finally works as it should. The DNG file is great, clean even in low light situations. Maybe a step backwards compared to the ISO tightness of the FP, but I assume that this thing can be improved with the next firmware updates. With a bracket the machine is much more manageable, unfortunately design and ergonomics almost never go hand in hand. The new color profiles are very nice, but I'm sorry that they eliminated the "Duotone" profiles which in my opinion were very funny. The battery does not last very long but recharges very quickly, and the machine also allows complete operation even when it is committed to a battery pack. The menu and the basic settings, really reduced to the bone, are unsettling at the first turn on but then once you get into the philosophy, also thanks to the second mini display, you go great. Few options that, however, are enough to do everything, without getting lost in settings that in the end are almost never used. I also used it for some work (photos of apartments and interviews) doing bursts, long exposures and hdr. With its fixed F2 lenses the files are wonderful. |
 | sent on 22 Maggio 2026 Pros: Design and construction: aluminum monobloc, solid, compact, with a "Beautiful Foolishness" aesthetic that encourages you to always carry it with you. Ergonomics better than expected: semi-rough rear and front thumb rest give a surprisingly decent grip for the format. Image quality: balanced files, convincing colors (WB Auto + standard/neutral profile), realistic greens, good workability with minimal PP. High sensitivity: much more usable in low light than the Foveon, with manageable night shifts and interiors. AF, fairly performing. Interface: Essential software, short menus, few distractions. Cons: Autonomy: it is energy-intensive, requires at least a second BP-81 and a minimum of management (sleep/auto-off, no waste). "Dense" weight: not very light body; the monoblock can be felt, and with heavy Sigma lenses in front it can become challenging. Ergonomics not for everyone: absence of real front grip; With large and long lenses it is not the ideal camera for hours of continuous shooting. Closed battery system: use only the BP-81, no cross-compatibility with Panasonic/Leica as in the BP-51 world. Minimal but not refined software: essential yes, but far from the more mature mirrorless menus in refinement and completeness. Comparison with the Foveon: those who are in love with it know that the Foveon remains unbeatable in some "slow and reasoned" situations. Opinion: After a few "real" releases I can say that the BF is exactly what the name promises: a beautiful foolishness. A camera that does not aim to be rational or universal, but to make you want to go out and photograph. The live BF looks more like a design object than a camera. It is an aluminum monoblock, thin and very clean, with a flat top and very few controls. The idea of the body made from a single block is fascinating and gives a feeling of remarkable solidity / stability; It is not an empty "box", but a small metal brick that appears dense in the hand. It is not very light, forget the 250 g pocket compact, the marketing idea that would like this Sigma to compete with the iPhone seems absurd to me. It is still compact, especially in thickness, and this makes it very portable in a backpack or crossbody. The ergonomics are better than it looks. Looking at it in the photo it seems almost anti-ergonomic, in reality in use the situation is less extreme. The grip is still decent thanks to the small right thumb rest on the back (a real integrated thumb rest) and the semi-rough texture on the right half of the front, which offers a minimum of friction to the hand. With these two things, plus a wrist strap or neck strap, I ride it quietly. It is not a "work" camera designed to mount heavy zooms and stay in the hand all day, but for street, city-scape and use "as an urban flâneur" I find it pleasant. I'm using it with the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm BF, which makes a lot more sense to me than with a Sigma heavy zoom. The 18-40 is compact, light, and gives you a real range for the way I photograph (street in a broad sense, cityscape, some ambient portraits). With an important Sigma lens in front of me, I imagine that the overall weight grows a lot and the balance loses its minimalist elegance. Having also an SD Quattro, the comparison with the Foveon was inevitable, but I must admit that comparing the two cameras does not make much sense. The Foveon remains unique for micro-detail, three-dimensionality and the way it draws certain lights, the BF itself offers balanced files, very usable already in JPEG, kept at high ISO. For real use, BF+Lumix produces files for me that I really like and on which I expect minimal PP. The autofocus of the BF, although not a sporty mirrorless top, is fairly performing, it hooks, it makes its mistakes, but overall it allows you to focus on the scene instead of fighting with fire. A painful chapter, as per tradition for Sigma, is the drums. The BF is energy-intensive by nature (screen always protagonist, full frame, no SD slot and all on internal memory). In summary, the BF is not the right camera for everyone, and probably does not even try to be. It's a minimalist full-frame, a bit crazy, which makes sense if you care more about the shooting experience than having all the possible functions, accept a modest autonomy in exchange for portability and tactile pleasure, you want clean, balanced files, with convincing colors already out-of-camera. Even for those coming from Sigma Foveon, in my opinion the BF is a valuable machine, less extreme character, but a modern, manageable and versatile rendering, which requires little post-production. In summary, if you are looking for a rational full frame, with infinite autonomy, traditional ergonomics and menus full of options, the BF is not for you. If, on the other hand, you are curious about the idea of an aluminum "tile" that combines radical design, portability, good image quality and a certain dose of beautiful foolishness, coupled with a light street lens (for me the Lumix 18-40 is a pleasant surprise), then it is a machine that can give a lot of satisfaction. |
 | sent on 26 Luglio 2025 Pros: Materials, graphic consistency between menus, optics and machine design, quality optics, sensor, files Cons: Lack of viewfinder, lack of Stacked sensor (or mechanical shutter), attachment for the shoulder strap Opinion: A small, full-frame, beautiful camera built with quality materials. Among the various aspects, what I appreciated most is that Sigma has been attentive not only to the design of the camera but also to the design of the optics (quality) and above all to the graphic consistency with the menu. Obviously the camera is capable of providing quality files with a look almost like that of Leica. I, who am not a professional photographer but shoot for passion, really appreciated this initiative by Sigma that reminded me a lot of the first Fuji xt. For my way of photographing, I am not interested in the 60 mpx of the sensor, the burst or even superfast AI AF tracking algorithms. I look for a camera to shoot every day, at my own pace and since I do it for passion, I can spend even more if I am provided with a tool that is not only performing but also beautiful to look at and touch. Unfortunately, however, in my opinion two fundamental points are missing to make it really usable as a single camera, the first is the electronic viewfinder which is missing and cannot be added even as an option, the second is the problem of rolling shutter. Let's be clear, it has improved a lot compared to FP but we are not there yet. Personally, I use a camera of this type for family photos, to have fun during my outings and I find it unacceptable to have problems in dynamic shots just because the mechanical shutter is missing. As far as I'm concerned, the camera is rejected for these two shortcomings, I appreciate Sigma's effort and I want to say that if it hadn't had these shortcomings that are fundamental to me, it would have been my ideal camera and I would have kept it even if it had cost 500-600€ more. I hope sigma will adjust the shot with a BF more attentive to the needs of photographers or a new FP with a modular design but consistent with the new line of products just presented. Too bad really, it is an incomplete masterpiece. |
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| sent on 26 Giugno 2025 Pros: Beautiful files very nice handy a great object Of design... Cons: Battery lasts nothing ... after 20 minutes of shots it's over ... camera after a few minutes of work heats up a lot Opinion: Good camera... Great design object good files both RAW and jpeg... but the camera to take photos every day is not this .., it's okay if it's the 5 or 6 camera .. and it's a beautiful game ... I've been using it for 3 weeks but when I want to take photos I go back to my Leica or my Nikon |
 | sent on 02 Maggio 2025 Pros: handling, sensor, L-mount, menu, preset filters (really not negligible, well thought out and customizable), design. Cons: The only real flaw is the lack of a second slit for the shoulder strap, forcing you to mount the Peak Design cleat underneath or hold a wrist strap. - Battery lasts short - lack of real pancakes Opinion: Spectacular car, at least for me. I was lucky enough to receive it in Tokyo during the presentation and, after a few months of use, I can say that it represents a completely different concept of camera, and this is the thing I appreciate the most. The criticisms that have been leveled at you, in my opinion, should be scaled down after real use in the field. 1. Absent viewfinder: for a young and non-professional audience, it is not a problem at all. I come from the world of professional photography and I understand its importance in certain areas, but those who choose this camera do not do so for work use. If you think you're using it professionally, you're probably looking at the wrong product. 2. Built-in memory: Great choice. It is easier and more immediate to connect the machine via USB-C (now standard everywhere) and access photos directly, even from iPhone. I never ran out of space, even shooting in RAW. On the road I lost tickets several times or I forgot the reader: here this problem does not arise. 3. Fixed screen: it might seem like a limitation, but personally I have never had the need to tilt it. I imagine that the choice was also dictated by the aluminum unibody construction, which makes it difficult to integrate a mobile mechanism without increasing costs. 4. Battery: yes, it doesn't last long. But it charges like a smartphone, even from a powerbank, so the problem is easily circumvented. Just have a spare battery if you plan to use it heavily. 5. Touchscreen and menus: touch is not active everywhere, but the menus are so simple and direct that you will immediately learn how to use them. It's all designed for a non-technical audience, and that's why it's quick to manage. 6. The IBIS is missing: true, but it is not a machine designed for video. It holds up well to high ISOs, mounts the classic 24MP Sony sensor and, after using it, I can say that in the vast majority of situations it is not needed. Adding it would only drive up the price even further. 7. A single ring: here too, a consistent choice. It is enough if you understand how the interface works. It's not a machine for professionals, and it doesn't want to be. 8. No flash shoe: I never felt like a lack. If I need the flash, I use another camera. 9. Electronic shutter: some see it as a limit, but introducing a mechanical would only have complicated the construction without bringing real benefits for the users it is aimed at. It is a machine clearly designed for young people, accustomed to smartphones, who want to move on to something more serious but simple. I myself made my girlfriend try it: she is not a photographer, but she has some basis. She usually shoots with the iPhone, but she immediately got along very well with it. For you, it's perfect: excellent quality, intuitive operation and beautiful design. This camera has everything to become an icon, or at least the beginning of a new iconic line. I understand the criticism of those looking for pro characteristics, but I invite everyone to look at it with different eyes, those of those approaching photography for the first time. That's how I lived it, and that's how I'm enjoying it every day. |
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