Sigma kicks off CP+ week with the launch of the ‘radically simple’ BF camera, a stunning 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports Lens, and APS-C all-in-one zoom lens.
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B&H is pleased to share, Sigma is getting an early start on CP+ with the launch featuring a brand-new mirrorless camera, two new zoom lenses, and a re-release of the much-loved I series of compact primes. The BF mirrorless camera goes for a "radically simple" design with an aluminium unibody and refined set of controls to make the most of the 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS sensor. The other part of today's release are two zooms: a stunning 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports optimised for professional shooting and an APS-C oriented 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary all-in-one for everyday shooting. Finally, with a new camera design Sigma has decided to give their I series lenses a facelift, including a silver version for L-Mount.
Just looking at the Sigma BF camera will reveal an appealing aesthetic that is unmatched by anything else in the industry. It features a true aluminium unibody—the first full-frame camera to ever offer such as design—that is incredibly rigid. To even make the body requires seven hours of machining from a single, solid block of aluminium. The size and weight balance wonderfully with Sigma's renewed I series optics.
A sleek body is nothing without a sleek set of controls and Sigma has refined the control scheme in the BF. It has a completely redesigned interface that breaks down main functions, secondary settings, and management settings across three menus. The main display is a 3.15" touchscreen which serves as your usual live view while a status monitor provides at-a-glance information. When combined with the rear dial you can quickly and intuitively get to the exact setting you need.
With minimal controls, just three buttons, one dial, and a shutter release, the BF is designed to let photographers focus on what matters—the photographs. It also features haptics in the dial and buttons to minimise physical wear and create a modern experience.
The camera also features internal storage—230GB to be exact—which supports up to 14,000 JPEGs, 4,300 RAW photos, or 2.5 hours of the highest-quality video. A fast 10 Gb/s USB-C port makes it easy to offload data and charge the camera.
Now, time to talk about the image quality. The BF camera features a 24MP BSI CMOS sensor—a standard for modern imaging. This sensor updates from Sigma's past with a hybrid autofocus system that blends phase-detect and contrast-detect tech for fast, accurate focus. The camera will even record up to 6K video at up to 30p and offers L-Log for maximum dynamic range.
A powerful imaging pipeline and a streamlined design aim to deliver the simplest and most frustration-free shooting experience you can find today.
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