Sigmaâs new $2,000 camera is missing so many features that you might not take the product seriously. The Sigma BF has no tilt or flip-out screen, hot shoe or cold shoe, any type of viewfinder, mechanical shutter, 4K 60, microphone port, or in-body stabilization. There isnât even a link to connect your shoulder strap. The list of missing features is long, and as someone who is used to professional âdo-it-allâ cameras, it was a lot to let go of.
But I think you should try. After a few weeks of using it, the Sigma BF won me over with its bold design, clever controls, clean software, and ability to create stunning photos. Itâs a lot to get used to, but the results are worth it.
The camera looks unlike anything else on the market. Its body is made from a single block of aluminum, and its controls have been pared down to just a few buttons. The result is a surprisingly easy-to-operate camera you can take almost anywhere â as long as anywhere doesnât include professional work. I canât see myself using this in a studio or as a video camera. But as a high-end point-and-shoot, the camera gets incredible results without overthinking it.
The bodyâs minimalistic and bold …