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Final word
Verdict Despite some handling and
performance issues, Sigma’s unique design has plenty going for it. It wouldn’t be far off themark to call it charming, in a peculiar sort of way. It’s small and light, and proved a streamlined package with the included 45mm f/2.8 lens we tested. Though the 422g weight will inevitably rise if you want to use a handgrip, it won’t be bymuch.Themodular designmeans it lacks an EVF, but after a week with the camera, this didn’t troubleme. Nor did the lack of tilt to the LCD, though I don’t use that featuremuch on cameras.The fp’s image quality is excellent, with highly detailed, low-noise images easy to attain.With lots of support coming down the road from the L-Mount, lens options will be numerous.The lack of on-chip phase-detect AF and buffer limit mean it’s not a sports or action beast, but a pleasure to use for landscapes, and portraits with the face and eyeAFmodes. Its video options are unique in this class, so if you are planning on becoming a hybrid shooter, it’s worth a look.
FEATURES Lots of good
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stuff, but several ommissions, too.
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HANDLING Very boxy, but not unpleasantly so. Optional grip will improve it. PERFORMANCE Inconsistent battery life, and small buffer. VALUE FOR MONEY £1999 feels OK, but there are cheaper full-frame mirrorless bodies out there. OVERALL A very interesting camera, particularly for hybrid stills and video shooters
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83 /100
PROS Image quality, size and weight, video spec CONS No EVF, hotshoe or grip, boxy handling and inconsistent battery
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