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The tripod socket’s rotating mechanism uses bearings for smooth rotation with an optional click/de-click mechanism for each 90° angle. The tripod socket foot is compatible with Arca-Swiss clamps, but can easily be removed and replaced with different-fit tripod sockets. There is a drop-in holder for standard 40.5mm filters, but Sigma has developed a new drop-in circular polarising filter and variable ND filter that can be adjusted by up to seven stops while inside the lens. Sigma’s optic features a function ring with two selectable modes. In Focus Preset mode, turning the function ring left or right instantly shifts the focus to a pre- registered position. Option two is Power Focus, which adjusts focus at a constant speed – ideal for video, allowing for smooth focus shifts during shooting and minimal movement when handheld. The focusing speed has two adjustable levels. The lens boasts AFL buttons in four different locations, a focus mode switch, a focus limiter switch, a two-position stabilisation mode switch, as well as a custom mode switch. The L-Mount version of the lens is also compatible with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. sigma-global.com “There is a drop-in holder for standard 40.5mm filters, but Sigma has a new drop- in circular polarising filter and variable ND”
STYLE FOR SMILES! Where most manufacturers tend to focus on the latest tech, then make mirrorless cameras that all have a similar look and feel, Sigma has made a statement with its new BF. With minimal controls and a
sleek, all-aluminium unibody that comes in silver or black, the new Sigma BF is built to be a fresh and simple mirrorless camera that’s more intuitive than ever. Featuring pressure-sensitive haptic buttons and dial, it is built to be a joy to use. That’s not to say it lacks in spec, as it boasts a 24-megapixel BSI full- frame sensor and phase detection AF with subject detection modes. There is 230GB of internal memory, capable of storing more than 2.5 hours of video at the highest-quality 6K setting, with the USB-C port offering fast charging and data- transfer speeds. The BF is the first camera to feature a true unibody for rigidity and a sleek look. Each camera is carved from a solid block of aluminium over seven hours, yet it costs just £1969/$1999. It is compatible with L-Mount lenses. The user interface features a completely new structure compared to conventional cameras, with main shooting settings stored on the live view screen, secondary settings in the optional menu and more detailed
options in the system menu. The default live view screen displays only the minimum information but can be adjusted to show no information, allowing full focus on composition and the subject. 6K video is supported in up to 30fps but goes up to 120fps in HD, with recording up to an hour on one charge. There is L-Log recording to maximise dynamic range. The camera also has a built-in mic for scratch audio, though an external mic and headphones can be used. There are 13 different colour modes built in, such as Teal and Orange, Powder Blue, Warm Gold, Rich, Calm and 709 Look. Of course, it’s unlikely to be your first choice for a workhorse camera, but as a stylish tool for L-Mount users, it’d be a cool camera to own.
ratio of 1:2 at 70mm, 1:3 at the wide end and 1:4 at the telephoto end. Its minimum close focusing distance is 17cm/6.7in at 16mm. The lens features a zoom lock switch at the wide end to prevent extension, is dust- and splash- resistant with a water-repellent coating and includes one FLD, four SLD and four aspherical elements. It’s designed to suppress focus breathing.
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