Is Sigma fp-L viable ?

[o2mpx]

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For photos only as a secondary camera for a lighter weight kit with Sigma lenses. 

Is the lcd screen usable under daylight as most pictures will be landscape taken at mid apertures. 

[Chris W]

I found the rear screen quite unusable in brighter daylight. This was as a travel camera. Taking landscape you have more time and things aren't moving, so I think you would have better luck. In the end I bought the (expensive) EVF.

The FP-L is a lovely camera that takes fantastic images. I dislike Sigma's obsession with screen only cameras however.

[LocalHero1953]

If I was looking for something without a viewfinder, I'd be more likely to consider the Sigma Bf, because it's prettier.

[BernardC]

8 hours ago, o2mpx said:

For photos only as a secondary camera for a lighter weight kit with Sigma lenses. 

Is the lcd screen usable under daylight as most pictures will be landscape taken at mid apertures. 

I've had no issues using the fp in daylight, but it's an experience more akin to using a smartphone (except for the quality which is much better).

Panasonic's Lumix S5 and S9 are also very compact. The S9 has a movable LCD screen, which might help in very bright light. The S5 and S5ii have an EVF as well as the flip screen.

[andy3009]

I also have few issues with the fp L in daylight.  I recently used both the Sigma fp L and the Lumix S9 in bright sunlight, I found the Sigma screen clearer.  Also whilst on paper the size difference doesn't seem much, the fp L feels much more compact.  I originally bought it as a second camera for apsc lenses from the Leica CL.

[Chris W]

The smartphone difference is you point it at the subject, it focusses itself. There are no aperture and shutter speeds to consider.

My issue with the Sigma screens is you can see the subject, but confirming it's in focus, let alone trying to read the aperture and shutter values is very hard in broad daylight.