LocalHero1953 Posted October 26, 2019 Share #101 Posted October 26, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Can you say more about the viewfinder experience. I haven't decided whether to get one yet. Edited October 26, 2019 by LocalHero1953 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Athornton Posted October 26, 2019 Share #102 Posted October 26, 2019 Hi Paul, The viewfinder feels like a large bright EVF. Whilst it obviously makes the camera much larger, with the small handle it is really comfortable to hold to the eye and the whole set-up feels sturdy. The viewfinder incorporates buttons to replicate those blocked on the back of the camera. The downsides are that you are unlikely to take it off in the field once it is on and you start shooting, and it doesn’t flip down if you need to use the touch screen. I was in 2 minds but am glad I got it. Time will tell how much use it gets as it rather contradicts the rationale for buying a small camera... Best regards Andrew 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 26, 2019 Share #103 Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks, @Athornton. Are you also in a position to answer this question? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted October 28, 2019 Share #104 Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) How is it when using M lenses ? Problems at the edges and corners with critical wide angles ? Or just fine ? With a M 28mm Elmarit lens it would be a really small FF combo for travel... Or with a WATE and maybe a small external finder (from Zeiss) using zone focus. With the small handgrip it is about the size of a Fuji camera, but with FF sensor. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/cameras/news/sigma-fp-camera-launch-full-frame-sensor-worlds-smallest-mirrorless-camera-2068568 For video I just found this. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bKai6Vfz4H8 And here a comparison with the M240, but no word about M lens performance. I am more interested in using it for stills than for video. Any tests/experiences ? For longer sessions in studio there is an accessory to connect to mains power via usb. No need to worry too much about battery life. Edited October 28, 2019 by caissa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 28, 2019 Share #105 Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) I will be using it for video, fixed on a tripod initially for full-stage theatrical/musical recording, so will start with my remaining M lenses: Summilux 35FLE, Summicron 50AA and Summicron 75 AA. I made the mistake for selling my Elmarit 28mm Asph (when I sold my M240), which would make it pocketable. I have a Summaron 35mm f/2.8, but that is too 'characterful' for regular use. I may have to buy it* again. Edit: I mean the Elmarit 28mm Edited October 30, 2019 by LocalHero1953 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted October 29, 2019 Share #106 Posted October 29, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 2:27 AM, Athornton said: Make sure those CL batteries are fully charged and ready to go for when your camera arrives. mine arrives in the morning...are you saying it uses the same battery/chg as the CL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 29, 2019 Share #107 Posted October 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, digitalfx said: mine arrives in the morning...are you saying it uses the same battery/chg as the CL? See here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted October 29, 2019 Share #108 Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) Here a list of accessories for more power options (for long time shooting). https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp-series/accessories/ Or https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/the-sigma-fp-is-a-modular-camera-and-here-are-9-accessories-to-get-you-started Edited October 29, 2019 by caissa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted October 29, 2019 Share #109 Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: See here That is excellent news...I have several chargers and batts Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 29, 2019 Share #110 Posted October 29, 2019 Ditto! 3 batteries (+1 coming with the fp) and 2 chargers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted October 29, 2019 Share #111 Posted October 29, 2019 fp just arrived and with Leica SL 35mm Summicron attached the camera locks up. Have to pull battery to restart. Not functional on fp, I guess we are waiting on FW? Good news is M lens with Leica M- Adapter L work fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted October 29, 2019 Share #112 Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, digitalfx said: fp just arrived and with Leica SL 35mm Summicron attached the camera locks up. Have to pull battery to restart. Oh dear.. not a good start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted October 30, 2019 Share #113 Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, digitalfx said: fp just arrived and with Leica SL 35mm Summicron attached the camera locks up. Have to pull battery to restart. Not functional on fp, I guess we are waiting on FW? Good news is M lens with Leica M- Adapter L work fine Can you be more specific ? Does the M adapter work fully and give lens info to camera ? And which M lenses did you try ? Any wide-angles ? And how is resolution/quality in corners/at borders ? (The general “works fine” without details is not really very helpful.) Edited October 30, 2019 by caissa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted October 30, 2019 Share #114 Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) On 10/28/2019 at 5:29 PM, LocalHero1953 said: I will be using it for video, fixed on a tripod initially for full-stage theatrical/musical recording, so will start with my remaining M lenses: Summilux 35FLE, Summicron 50AA and Summicron 75 AA. I made the mistake for selling my Elmarit 28mm Asph (when I sold my M240), which would make it pocketable. I have a Summaron 35mm f/2.8, but that is too 'characterful' for regular use. I may have to buy it again. What do you mean by characterful ? I thought the Summaron was very sharp and more or less without distortion and also with excellent contrast ?! (Just as good as the modern lenses, only slower.) Edited October 30, 2019 by caissa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 30, 2019 Share #115 Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, caissa said: What do you mean by characterful ? I thought the Summaron was very sharp and more or less without distortion and also with excellent contrast ?! (Just as good as the modern lenses, only slower.) A bit lower contrast, a bit of flare to highlights wide open that takes away a bit of 'bite', though still sharp. I like it as a tiny lens but it bears no comparison to, say, the Summilux-M 35 FLE, which I also have. I bought it as a small '50mm' to use with my TL2, but have not used it that much. Seeing the experience of others on this forum, I have looked to see if mine is fogged, but can see no sign of it. Nevertheless, as so many others praise this lens for the qualities I don't see, I might send it off for CLA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted October 30, 2019 Share #116 Posted October 30, 2019 @caissa I have shown examples from the Summaron here (avoiding diverting this thread), explaining my comments with a bit of evidence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
verwackelt Posted November 3, 2019 Share #117 Posted November 3, 2019 Are there any FP-RAWs (stills not video) for download in the www? I only fond some not so appealing shots showing some planes in hangar… thanks for a link… Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 3, 2019 Share #118 Posted November 3, 2019 My fp should arrive on Tuesday....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
verwackelt Posted November 3, 2019 Share #119 Posted November 3, 2019 I am very curious 😉 esp how the sensor will handle leica M wideangle-lenses… Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 3, 2019 Share #120 Posted November 3, 2019 The widest I have left is the Summilux 35 FLE - I sold my SEM 21 and Elmarit 28 Asph. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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