9/19/2023 0 Comments Sigma fp photographyI was thinking of it as a smaller camera that I can use with an m lens or one of the smaller sigma lenses (45mm, maybe 35 f2 when it is available), and also the 20-60 panasonic lens that I have (got it with the S5). The more I use the fp, the more it becomes obvious that it's a formidable video camera that also shoot stills. I wouldn't use the fp as a walkaround camera for M lenses, unless you are good at estimating your focus and framing (something I do all the time with a 24 or 21). You will probably get issues with lights that fluctuate at a high frequencyĦ. I find that it can be quite hard to focus manually in bright light, so it's probably not the best pairing for M lenses (unless you are adept at scale focusing).ĥ. Don't get the fp if you absolutely need a viewfinder. Some people need a viewfinder, and some prefer to look at a bigger screen. I use the small Sigma grip, and it's OK.Ĥ. It's not a point-and-shoot like a TL or CL.ģ. It's small but chunky and dense, so it feels heavier than it is. In other words, it's like a number of similar "almost M-compatible" cameras: it will work with one lens, but not another, and it will never be as good as an M or SL.Ģ. It's soft in the corners with some M lenses, compared to my SL. I suspect they are the same Sony sensor family, but Leica seems to get more from it.ġ. In low light, I find the SL2-S superior in noise management and colours. The only matter where I am surprised at your comments is in low light capability. Personal opinion.others i guess would say otherwise The next iteration of the fp im quite sure will be a hit, or at least more accessories to make it more photography friendly. Had it an external accessory to allow for a lagless evf ( and not the silly ovf - photography pov not videography) then i would of sold my leica and just used primarily the fp. However the shutter button lacks the tactile feel of the M Its hefty and solidly built like a tank and water resistant. Focus peaking is spot on when i tried with my leica m lenses through an adapter. The only issue is its global shutter isnt great for panning action shots as there is rolling shutter distortion. The main advantage are its dual gain and ridiculous low light capability. I would say in some respects better than the sl2-s which is also 24 mp video centric camera. Pity, because I always look for smaller size, but, as you said, the TL2 is a better option. Thank you very much for your detailed post. Would I buy it just as a stills camera? No. Better, more logical than Leica's IMO.Įdit. The bolt on additions: hot shoe mount (to which you can also bolt a clamp for a Samsung T5 SSD card) grip. The battery (the same as in the CL etc) is too small for extended video. Dummy battery option, allowing you to run it from mains or battery pack. The fp just becomes part of my L family with the SL2-S and CL. L-mount lenses, which means I had no extra costs for lenses for video. Small size, combined with direct recording via USB to an external SSD. The pluses of the fp system that make it worthwhile for me are: I have not yet used it handheld, though, when I get a chance, I intend to use it with a separate monitor on a gimbal. On a tripod the absence of an EVF is not a limitation. I bought the fp mainly for video, initially with M lenses for static shooting on a tripod, but now always with L-mount lenses. I'd rather compromise the sensor size and get a TL2, where the design in the hand and UI is better, and you can use the add-on EVF. It only makes sense if you use AF lenses, and even then I wouldn't use it. The main improvement I saw with f/w updating was eliminating a major bug in the UWC connection (direct streaming as a webcam via the USB-C port).įrankly the notion of buying a Sigma fp for stills with M lenses is daft - using a LCD for framing is bad enough without having to manually focus as well. Fine, but I didn't have a problem with it at launch. It depends on what sort of photography you do, and what sort of lighting you shoot in.Ħ. No better, no worse than most other cameras. Lack of IS is unimportant - especially if, like me, you've been without it for most of your life!ĥ. The lack of an EVF is the biggest problem, which affects everything else. It's not great: you would be better off with one of the attractive wooden grips you can find.Ĥ. It's too fat for the pocket IMO, though otherwise it is small.ģ. The lack of a viewfinder is a major limitation. The problem is focusing them accurately on the LCD.Ģ. I have only used it a bit with M lenses, and nothing wider than 35mm.
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