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For early builds I’d definitely go closed beta first, either via Play Console testing tracks or a direct APK to a small group here. With something this hardware-dependent, a quiet test phase will save you a lot of messy public feedback from devices with broken/limited Camera2 implementations. Play Store closed testing is useful if you want crash reports, device spread and smoother updates, but an APK alongside a simple feedback template might be faster at the very beginning. I’d ask testers to include phone model, Android version, Camera2 level, RAW support, storage used, resolution/FPS, dropped frames and a short sample/log. That will make comparisons much easier.

The Fp really did feel like Sigma was deliberately avoiding the usual “cripple hammer” logic. Tiny body, full frame, RAW options, SSD recording, director’s viewfinder it’s a very odd mix on paper, but in a good way. The big question for me was always how practical it would be once rigged: heat, battery life, SSD mounting, monitoring and AF all matter once you move beyond the spec sheet. But as a statement from Sigma, it was refreshing — much more adventurous than most first attempts at a serious video/stills hybrid.

Lovely vibe to it, very easy to watch, and Thassos really does half the work for the camera, doesn’t it? The A7 IV and Tamron combo looks like a great travel setup: small enough to actually carry around, but still with that full frame look when the light gets nice. The GoPro shots blend in better than I’d expect too, always handy for the bits where you don’t want to risk the main camera. And yes, that music choice definitely adds a bit of “summer holiday from another lifetime” feeling. Nice way to say goodbye to the season.