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Means I can also leave my diffusion filters at home 😄 I don't think its that bad actually.

It's quite funny how Sigma made the perfect zoom lens for the S9, but it's not viable for video on the FP because it lacks stabilization. On the other hand Panasonic made the 28-200 WITH stabilization and it is perfect on the FP. I love the long focal range but I'd probably trade the 70-200 for the 2.8 aperture in most situations. On the other hand It is also a lot of fun to use the very high apertures of the 28-200 past F16 (highest is F45 on the long end). I actually sold my voigtländer 40mm 1.2 for the zoom. Shooting at F32 and never carrying around ND filters anymore. 😄

HDMI connector with seperate USB power arrived today and solves the flicker. It seems like once the EVF has had enough power to start it runs fine because I can just disconnect the USB after starting the camera. It also works with the USB Output of my NPF Battery while thats powering the FP. Not sure how I feel about all the cables but it really is amazing to use this EVF on the FP. Thanks again for making this thread! Another option would be to just use a really small power bank to "turn on" the viewfinder.

I am using a loupe on the FP. It works well and is very light. I also thought about modifying one of those foldable coffee cups to have one thats not as bulky. 😄 I tried the EVF on the FP again but put it through a HDMI splitter with a separate power supply. Works without a problem... Guess if I'll want to use this reliably on the FP I need to get a HDMI cables with USB power.

I ordered the EVF thanks to this great thread. Shipping took around 3 weeks to Germany and I had to pay 20€ extra. 215€ total. Thats not even half the price of the Sigma FP EVF. Unfortunately it does not work 100% with the Sigma FP. The camera screen flickers when I plug the EVF in and once in a while a frame appears on the EVF. After switching the settings of the HDMI Output in the menu a couple of times it eventually always works. Sometimes it takes 1 minute, sometimes 10 seconds, but after I switch off the camera it's always the same issue again. At first I thought it wouldn't work at all and that the HDMI power of the FP was not strong enough but once the EVF works it does so without a problem until I power off the camera. For focus the image is nice and mirroring the camera display works great, with peaking, false colour, magnification, etc. The blacks are crushed (and have a green tint), so for exposure it is not as useful. If it wouldn't be for that annoying connectivity issue this thing would be perfect. Paired with the 28-200 this finally makes my stripped down "Bolex FP" complete. Being able to adjust the EVF freely and keep the camera close to my chest is really comfortable and the Lens Stabilisation makes the FP viable for handheld while still being compact and light. Think I'll be using this for slow paced personal projects or when I am filming constantly and dont turn off the camera a lot. The form factor and not having to think about extra batteries is great. For photography in sunlight I'll still have to use my diy loupe for the backscreen because waiting up to a minute for the EVF to finally work is just to cumbersome. @Clark Nikolai Do you know if the buttons on the back have any functionality apart from the one that changes brightness?

Thats so sad.. I spent a lot of time on vimeo a few years ago. You can still access your Watch Later List, Favorites and Collections but not even being able to go to the page of people you're following sucks.

No, FHD is not a full readout. In my experience it has visible aliasing and moiré, both in S35 crop and Full Frame. This was one of my first tests, FHD internal, although it is mostly 24p and higher framerates are probably worse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPKwcveDwVs

Just a cheap chinese DMW-DCC8 coupler.

I'm using a Baxxtar NP-F970 and it definitly works. So far I only got the battery and no charger, once that arrives I will test for how long it will run, continuosly recording.

Could you share the email adress that you use to contact Sigma? I've emailed the support in Germany but I'm a bit skeptical if and when these reports reach Japan.

I just shoot something dark and turn up the shadows in resolve. It's pretty obvious. Just did a quick test with 320 ISO 8bit 25fps and it flickers. Strange that the flickering ISO values seem to be different for everyone

My flicker is still there as well, I am only using dumb lenses so thats not the issue. Was really hoping they would fix this and the audio timecode not being embedded in the wav correctly.

The GSS Viewfinder seems to be very nice. This guy uses it in his video: https://youtu.be/phFyPS_uX4w?t=662 I thought about printing a smaller viewfinder frame in combination with a regular magnifing glas to get something more compact. It's really convenient that Sigma releasd the 3D Models for the FP and all acessories. Since I can 3D print for free at my University I think I will try some more stuff, currently working on a handgrip between the size of the small and large one from Sigma.

I am only using adapted lenses with no electronics as well so I don't think that causes the problem.

Yes, I am on the latest firmware. The notes only mention that they fixed the first frames being enlarged. I have 3D printed a cheap viewfinder attachment that works with a 3.2" Display Loupe you can find on ebay for 20€. I don't know how long it will last but right now it sits pretty tight. It locks into the small vent holes at the top and you can still use all the buttons. If anyone is interested, message me and I can send you the blender file.