Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens & Accessories Kit

nikoli707

Jan 28, 2022 08:31 PM

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nikoli707Jan 28, 2022 08:31 PM

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Quote from zacharyj7

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How does this compare with the Sony a7iii?

This is a photo camera, not a hybrid. If you have no interest in video and you have experience and or like manual control then this can be a performer. Otherwise it has trash autofocus and for anything video, other than maybe in a studio environment, there are many better options.

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vaspat

Jan 28, 2022 09:40 PM

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vaspatJan 28, 2022 09:40 PM

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Quote from zacharyj7

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How does this compare with the Sony a7iii?

i have both, what would you like to know, they are different cameras

Toe

Jan 29, 2022 03:42 AM

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ToeJan 29, 2022 03:42 AM

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Quote from seanleeforever

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an engineering miracle: a full frame camera that's smaller than the smallest MFT.
make you wonder what Olympus and pansonic could have done.

Quote from violian

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Couldn't have been smaller than my MFT Lumix GM1 - that thing was literally smaller than a Sony RX100 point-and-shoot without lens.

Yeah, it's small, but not THAT small. The Sony A7C is a reasonable comparison in terms of size - both full frame cameras.

https://camerasize.com/compact/#491,825,858,ha,f

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InstanceNoodle

Jan 29, 2022 04:33 AM

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InstanceNoodleJan 29, 2022 04:33 AM

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Quote from zacharyj7

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How does this compare with the Sony a7iii?

It doesn't. Two different beasts. I think if you have to ask, then you should get the sony instead.

a7iii is treated as a high-end hybrid shooter. Easy to use, fast auto focus, more battery life, able to use slower cards (ish).

sigma fp is treated as "low end" cinema camera. More incamera settings, slow auto focus, less battery life by itself, difficult to use without accessories.

a7iii max bitrate is 100 mbps while the sigma fp can go up to 2500 mbps. You need external ssd (1tb per hour).

Last edited by InstanceNoodle January 28, 2022 at 09:28 PM.

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TravisB3211

Jan 29, 2022 05:31 AM

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TravisB3211Jan 29, 2022 05:31 AM

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Quote from nikoli707

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This is a photo camera, not a hybrid. If you have no interest in video and you have experience and or like manual control then this can be a performer. Otherwise it has trash autofocus and for anything video, other than maybe in a studio environment, there are many better options.

I disagree. This camera is most definitely used for video. It can record at VERY high bit rates, too.

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nikoli707

Jan 29, 2022 05:38 AM

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nikoli707Jan 29, 2022 05:38 AM

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Quote from TravisB3211

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I disagree. This camera is most definitely used for video. It can record at VERY high bit rates, too.

In a studio on a tripod, absolutely. Not run and gun vlogs like people use the a7iii for.

InstanceNoodle

Jan 29, 2022 06:28 AM

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InstanceNoodleJan 29, 2022 06:28 AM

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Quote from nikoli707

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This is a photo camera, not a hybrid. If you have no interest in video and you have experience and or like manual control then this can be a performer. Otherwise it has trash autofocus and for anything video, other than maybe in a studio environment, there are many better options.

It is advertised as a hybrid camera. It is definitely NOT photo oriented as it has slow auto focus and small megapixels count. I think there might be a few who like to use this as b cam for their higher end cinema camera.

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InstanceNoodle

Jan 29, 2022 06:45 AM

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InstanceNoodleJan 29, 2022 06:45 AM

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Quote from nikoli707

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In a studio on a tripod, absolutely. Not run and gun vlogs like people use the a7iii for.

Vlog are usually fast and easy edit. Might as well buy an iPhone and a selfies stick at this price. Smaller sensor makes everything in focus. Edit on the phone, upload the video and save the finish version on a usbc stick.

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pfluger

Jan 29, 2022 09:27 AM

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pflugerJan 29, 2022 09:27 AM

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They are also selling a kit with the 45mm lens and an Atomos Ninja V for $1,899. That's only $300 for the Ninja V (if the Peak strap and SD card of the posted kit have no value to you).

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violian

Jan 29, 2022 03:40 PM

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violianJan 29, 2022 03:40 PM

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Quote from pfluger

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They are also selling a kit with the 45mm lens and an Atomos Ninja V for $1,899. That's only $300 for the Ninja V (if the Peak strap and SD card of the posted kit have no value to you).

That's a smokin deal because I paid $550 for my Ninja V from someone. If you sell off the Ninja V, you'll bring it down to ~$1300. IMO, the Ninja V is kinda pointless with the Sigma fp because the fp can record ProRes Raw, etc and you can have the fp record directly to an SSD. The reason I got a Ninja V was to be able to record directly to an SSD and record in ProResRaw to edit in Final Cut Pro X since my Fujifilm lacks those features.

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mike93704

Jan 29, 2022 11:41 PM

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mike93704Jan 29, 2022 11:41 PM

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Also on sale for the same price at B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...amera.html

EDIT: Whoops! Sorry. The B&H deal does NOT include the accessories kit! (probably worth about $100?)

Last edited by mike93704 January 29, 2022 at 03:53 PM.

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MrNice

Jan 30, 2022 04:16 PM

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MrNiceJan 30, 2022 04:16 PM

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Love how this camera can be used as a webcam plug and play. My colleagues are blown away by my video quality when we do Teams meetings.

MrNice

Jan 30, 2022 04:21 PM

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MrNiceJan 30, 2022 04:21 PM

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Quote from orsetto

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Love it. Just got the Sigma 150-600mm Sport for the fp! Sometimes I miss having a viewfinder. The new attachment looks interesting.

Same here, I found the 150-600mm for $1167 for sale somewhere so I had to jump on it. Now waiting for a deal on the evf-11 viewfinder. Will try to use this for wildlife photography. I previously had the Sigma 100-400mm but its not enough reach.

orsetto

Jan 30, 2022 08:45 PM

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orsettoJan 30, 2022 08:45 PM

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Quote from MrNice

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Same here, I found the 150-600mm for $1167 for sale somewhere so I had to jump on it. Now waiting for a deal on the evf-11 viewfinder. Will try to use this for wildlife photography. I previously had the Sigma 100-400mm but its not enough reach.

Wow that is a great deal for the lens! If you don't mind, which store had it on sale at that price?

I bought the magnifying viewfinder for that retro feel but have yet to use it with the tele. Still have to get better at tracking moving subjects at 600mm. I think the EVF would be more convenient being on the side than adding more length to the setup

MrNice

Jan 30, 2022 11:20 PM

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MrNiceJan 30, 2022 11:20 PM

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Quote from orsetto

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Wow that is a great deal for the lens! If you don't mind, which store had it on sale at that price?

I bought the magnifying viewfinder for that retro feel but have yet to use it with the tele. Still have to get better at tracking moving subjects at 600mm. I think the EVF would be more convenient being on the side than adding more length to the setup

Here you go! They just shipped mine and it arrives tuesday.
https://prophotosupply.com/produc...3262097485

Yeah tracking can be a problem. L mount bodies doesn't have the best autofocus but I'm willing to give it a shot.

Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Lens & Accessories Kit

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