Sigma EVF

[BTM_Pix]

So, as per reports today, Sigma have registered an EVF in Korea..

Might suggest a new Fp is on the way but I'm wistfully imagining that they've pulled a rabbit out of the hat and made one that side mounts to the current Fp like the hot shoe attachment does.

[Andrew Reid]

Yeah looks like a separate add-on, another "11" model like the MC-11 adapter. I reckon side mounted block, makes it like a rangefinder or X-E4 style body, bit wider, maybe with a passthrough for HDMI and USB C. Something like that would make a lot of sense.

Good old Sigma. Sony would just make is all buy the new $3000 Mark II model the next year instead.

[BTM_Pix]

5 minutes ago, Andrew Reid said:

I reckon side mounted block, makes it like a rangefinder or X-E4 style body, bit wider, maybe with a passthrough for HDMI and USB C. Something like that would make a lot of sense.

A 21st century Viewcam 🙂

 

[Andrew Reid]

Hope they add the pivot!

[Emanuel]

3 hours ago, BTM_Pix said:

A 21st century Viewcam 🙂

 

Some other day see it used as prop in an Aaron Spelling's TV series to shoot Tori, his daughter... Missed those years and felt how innovative such cam designers were back in those times so pre-HD revolution... And where DJI received inspiration for their Pocker series! LOL :- )

[BTM_Pix]

On 2/4/2021 at 1:49 PM, Andrew Reid said:

Yeah looks like a separate add-on, another "11" model like the MC-11 adapter. I reckon side mounted block, makes it like a rangefinder or X-E4 style body, bit wider, maybe with a passthrough for HDMI and USB C. Something like that would make a lot of sense.

Good old Sigma. Sony would just make is all buy the new $3000 Mark II model the next year instead.

Yeah, this is the sort of solution I could imagine for it 

So it would lock into the side and bring all of the ports out and possibly convert them too so you can have full size HDMI as above but also mini XLR from the audio jack. There is even a convenient connection point for it for it of course and I'm fairly sure one of those pins carries power so it could be run without an external power source.

The stork would then extend up the side to a tiltable EVF on the top like the Leica Visoflex 020

I still very much doubt it will happen though unfortunately.

[Anaconda_]

Wow, that would be amazing! 

One thing to consider though, how much would an EVF coming from that connection affect the internal battery life?

Looking forward to seeing what they come up with.

 

[BTM_Pix]

25 minutes ago, Anaconda_ said:

One thing to consider though, how much would an EVF coming from that connection affect the internal battery life?

With the Visoflex on the Leica T its swings and roundabouts as it has an eye sensor that automatically cuts the LCD display so it actually saves a lot there but the Visoflex also has an internal GPS so that probably makes it about even.

I still don't think this is what Sigma will be doing with their new viewfinder so its still very much wishful thinking on my part !

 

 

[tupp]

Here is a leaked photo of the EVF prototype, which employs an old Sigma loupe:

 

[BTM_Pix]

1 minute ago, tupp said:

Here is a leaked photo of the EVF prototype, which employs an old Sigma loupe:

Don't forget the articulating arm that gave it that extra flexibility and showcased my intricate gaffer taping work.

[BTM_Pix]

So it seems Sigma have registered a camera called the fp L.

Let the guessing games about what the 'L' stands for commence.

 

 

 

[Marcio Kabke Pinheiro]

5 hours ago, BTM_Pix said:

So it seems Sigma have registered a camera called the fp L.

Let the guessing games about what the 'L' stands for commence.

 

 

 

"Lite"? Maybe a box version of the FP?

[BTM_Pix]

21 minutes ago, Marcio Kabke Pinheiro said:

"Lite"? Maybe a box version of the FP?

Yep, that would tie in with the EVF and would be very interesting .

I was also thinking maybe "Lens" as well if they've made a fixed lens version like a Leica Q or their own DP series.

 

[MrSMW]

If you squint, really hard, an L can look like a 2?

[Anaconda_]

Maybe it's a version with no raw options, and it stands for 'Loaf - all the colour is baked in'

 

 

[Alt Shoo]

Honestly idk how I would feel if it’s a whole new fp. I literally purchased the Sigma fp a week ago with the pl adapter, SmallRig cage, handle, ninja v, the whole shebang! I also have some pl lenses coming in too! Lol. 
 

I’m very interested to see what is in store. 
 

 

[alanpoiuyt]

I did the Power Chung flip screen mod last week on my FP. That, with the GSS Viewfinder is a sweet combination. The loupe retracts and the viewfinder becomes a hood.

[pixelpreaching]

1 hour ago, alanpoiuyt said:

I did the Power Chung flip screen mod last week on my FP. That, with the GSS Viewfinder is a sweet combination. The loupe retracts and the viewfinder becomes a hood.

This is super cool. What is that viewfinder that looks like a waist level finder from a Hasselblad or Bronica? The GSS I thought was a loupe and doesn't look like that. Maybe I'm missing something.

[alanpoiuyt]

14 minutes ago, pixelpreaching said:

This is super cool. What is that viewfinder that looks like a waist level finder from a Hasselblad or Bronica? The GSS I thought was a loupe and doesn't look like that. Maybe I'm missing something.

It's called the GSS Ocular.

https://mktradingco.com/product/ggs-s1-black-lcd-ocular-a7-ii-a7-iii-a9/

[mechanicalEYE]

L-rumors site says anonymous source says the Sigma fp L will possibly have IBIS, Sigma customized 60MP, Mechanical shutter.