{"id":372774,"date":"2025-02-26T00:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T23:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/?p=372774"},"modified":"2025-03-11T03:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T02:31:19","slug":"sigma-bf-announced-a-new-kind-of-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cined.com\/jp\/sigma-bf-announced-a-new-kind-of-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30b7\u30b0\u30de\u304cBF\u3092\u767a\u8868"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sigma has announced yet another impressively designed camera – the SIGMA BF. This new compact full-frame reimagines the way a camera can interact with us. The BF offers an innovative, modern, barebones operational experience aimed at simplifying workflow down to the core of camera work. The new camera offers a 24-megapixel full-frame sensor encased in a body carved from a single block of aluminum. With 230GB of internal storage, no memory card slot is included, and in\/out interface is reduced to a single USB-C port. 6K video capture is onboard as well, but this camera is not about the spec-list. Let’s dive in.<\/strong><\/p><372774-inline-buylinks\/>\n\n

In a world of conservative camera design<\/a>, where most cameras still follow the same design philosophy dictated by 35mm film cameras, SIGMA’s innovation is much appreciated. The company has a respectable tradition of innovation regarding design and user experience. While it won’t necessarily sway the masses, this approach challenges the rest of the market, rattling the boat and making us all rethink what could have been.<\/p>\n\n

\"\"
SIGMA BF. Image credit: SIGMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

What exactly is the SIGMA BF?<\/h2>\n\n

One can try to put the SIGMA BF in the compact full-frame camera’s box. It will fit the premium product box nicely as well, with its all-metal, sleek aluminum body. The lack of a mechanical shutter may be too much for hardcore photographers, but it’s becoming somewhat of a common feature among hybrid cameras. However, the BF will hardy fit that box with no mic or headphone jack to be found. As with its most direct predecessor, the SIGMA fp<\/a>, this camera occupies a segment of its own.<\/p>\n\n

\"\"
SIGMA BF 5-axis machining process. Image credit: SIGMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The bare specifications<\/h2>\n\n

The SIGMA BF spec list may not be leading-class, but it’s still quite impressive, especially considering the compact body housing it. The camera will be able to shoot 6K videos at up to 30P and FHD at up to 120P. The camera will have HEVC support and SIGMA’s L-Log on board. No other settings have been disclosed yet, and I wouldn’t get into gambling with such a unique camera. A 24-megapixel BSI CMOS is at the heart of the SIGMA BF. This one comes with PDAF sensors, so it should provide decent autofocus for both stills and video capture (as always – we’ll have to test it and see). The sensor has no mechanical stabilization, but the camera does have electronic stabilization for video.<\/p><372774-mzed-course\/>\n\n

\"\"
SIGMA BF autofocus. Image credit: SIGMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Innovative user experience<\/h2>\n\n

The SIGMA BF features somewhat of a “closed-loop” design, with next to no ports, doors, or slots. The camera uses an internal 230GB memory, taking a page from Hasselblad, Leica, and Zeiss’ book, but unlike them, SIGMA completely omitted the card slot, so no direct backup can be made on the go. The battery bottom plate doubles as the battery door to minimize moving parts. The rear control buttons are touch-sensitive, haptic panels with a metal dial on top. Controls have been simplified to the essentials, with a deeper menu available if you wish to dive into it. The SIGMA BF is all about intuitive, streamlined operation guided by decisive design choices.<\/p>\n\n

\"\"
SIGMA BF control layout. Image credit: SIGMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
\n