Josh Cameron: Lumix S9 Lover’s Take On The Sigma BF
Josh Cameron dives into a unique comparison between the Sigma BF and the Lumix S9, reflecting on design, usability, and purpose. He praises Sigma’s history of creating unconventional, artistic cameras—from the DP Quattros to the FP series—and now the BF, which he describes as “beautifully foolish.”
The Sigma BF is a minimalistic full-frame camera made from a solid block of aluminum, with a 24MP sensor, 230GB of internal memory, no SD slot, and just a single USB-C port. There’s no EVF, no hot shoe, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and a fixed screen. Despite all this, Josh compares it to a luxury watch—beautiful, well-crafted, and intended for those who value form over function.
In contrast, the Lumix S9 is called his favorite camera ever. It’s affordable, has a fully articulating touchscreen, mic input, micro HDMI, cold shoe, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SD card slot, IBIS, and stunning out-of-camera JPEGs. The S9 is considered the better tool, while the BF is the elegant statement piece.
Josh admits the Sigma BF has many limitations, including the lack of touch functionality except for AF point selection, no stabilization, and quirky color science in some picture profiles. Still, he deeply appreciates the experience, the tactile feel, and the originality of the BF. He encourages viewers to see it as a collector’s piece—something special in a sea of lookalike cameras.
His final verdict? The Lumix S9 is the best EDC camera. The Sigma BF is a love letter to design nerds and camera enthusiasts who want something different, even if it means sacrificing practicality.
