Forgive me, for I have Been Foolish

[xaviergut]

Here we go, a new handgrip for the Sigma BF (400€):

HeBF Handgrip for Sigma BF - LIMITED EDITION — Helium | Design Lab

Designed for the Sigma BF , our Helium BF camera grip is the culmination of everything we’ve learned since launching our very first anti-theft, no futz grip in 2024 to wide acclaim. As with our other grips, it offers a unique combination of functionality, industrial design, ergonomics, and bui

www.heliumlab.design

 

[AlanC]

Here we go, a new handgrip for the Sigma BF (400€):

Yuck, what an abomination.

I suppose that if someone is determined to put larger lenses on the camera then it might help, but to me that defeats the purpose of buying such a small camera in the first place.

 

[AlanC]

Some photos from the church of St. John the Baptist with the 24/3.5. These are all DNGs processed using Iridient Developer with the DNG camera profile.

The Norman south doorway (built 1150 to 1170):

• Sigma - Sigma BF
• 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021
• 24.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/60 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

• Sigma - Sigma BF
• 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021
• 24.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/400 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

• Sigma - Sigma BF
• 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021
• 24.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/80 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

 

[AlanC]

And here's the in-camera JPEG version (using the standard colour mode) of the last photo:

• Sigma - Sigma BF
• 24mm F3.5 DG DN | Contemporary 021
• 24.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/80 sec
• Pattern
• Auto exposure
• ISO 100

 

[DataRacer]

Got the black one.
Like the embedded color profile as well. Even nicer than that of my SL2-S...

Now waiting for spare batteries... ;-)

 

[AlanC]

Got the black one.

Nice to see someone else with one!

 

[dirk]

guys, you are killing me....

No, I need to reduce my camera equipment, I will not look at it, I will fight against it, I stay cool, I am totally bored, It does not attract me at all, I do not hear voices on my shoulder, I am alone in the room....

 

[DataRacer]

First I thought I would send it back. But after I looked at the RAW files and compared to my beloved Leica, the rendering and colors are nearly perfect (to my taste and for 24MP).

 

[Markuswelder]

Yuck, what an abomination

My thoughts exactly. It's beyond me why people buy a sleek, gorgeous, beautifully engineered piece of art, then proceed to add the ugliest looking warts and protrusions, to make it "better"
Seriously, just buy a camera with a proper grip.

 

[PJD]

My thoughts exactly. It's beyond me why people buy a sleek, gorgeous, beautifully engineered piece of art, then proceed to add the ugliest looking warts and protrusions, to make it "better"
Seriously, just buy a camera with a proper grip.

In general, I agree with you, but hey: I think my S5iiX is gorgeous as-is, but sometimes ya gotta do what you gotta do ...

 

[RuleOfThirds]

In general, I agree with you, but hey: I think my S5iiX is gorgeous as-is, but sometimes ya gotta do what you gotta do ...
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That is not a dead cat anymore, a whole bison

 

[Markuswelder]

In general, I agree with you, but hey: I think my S5iiX is gorgeous as-is, but sometimes ya gotta do what you gotta do ...
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Yeah I get that. But I suspect that you bought your S5 primarily as a functional tool. Where function comes first.
But I certainly don't see that being the case for someone who buys a BF. You buy a BF for the style and aesthetics.
Of course, people are free to do whatever they wish with their purchases, I'm certainly not trying to dictate what they do -or don't do, with their toys, I just don't get it, is all I'm saying.