SIGMA BF USER GUIDE: Beginner’s & Advanced Photography Manual for Using the BF Mirrorless Digital Camera to Capture Pictures & Videos + pro tips on Lens, Buttons, Settings, Shooting Modes & Menus

by Amelia Jones

Take full control of your SIGMA BF mirrorless digital camera—a revolutionary tool built for bold creators and minimalists alike. Whether you're a first-time user or a seasoned photographer, this in-depth manual walks you through everything from quick-start basics to professional-grade tips that unlock the camera’s full potential.

With crystal-clear explanations, hands-on guidance, and rich illustrations, this book turns confusion into confidence—fast.



WHAT YOU’LL LEARN GETTING STARTED THE RIGHT WAY Explore the clean, minimalist design of the SIGMA BF.Learn the purpose of every screen, button, and port—with visual references.Navigate the simplified, dial-free interface with touchscreen and haptic controls.Understand unique features like the dual-screen system and header view access. SET UP AND SHOOT FAST Step-by-step Quick Start Guide for powering on and capturing your first shots.Master the mini LCD screen, strap ergonomics, and haptic button functionality.Get up and running with video shooting and quick menu access. KNOW YOUR CAMERA INSIDE OUT Detailed walkthrough of every physical part—lens mount, buttons, ports, battery, and more.Complete guide to the dial and operation buttons, including power, playback, and directional functions. FULL CAMERA SETUP Learn to properly attach lenses, charge the battery, and optimize handling.Configure essential first-time language, time zone, date, distance units, and more.Read and interpret battery levels, sleep mode indicators, and touchscreen gestures. SHOOT LIKE A PRO Take stunning stills and smooth video with exposure settings for aperture, shutter speed, ISO, shutter angle, and more.Master drive single, continuous, bracketing, interval, and timer modes.Access professional tools like exposure assist, zebra patterns, AE lock, and false color. PRECISION FOCUSING Use and customize Autofocus modes (AF-S, AF-C, AF-Ct) and Manual Focus.Unlock powerful tools like subject tracking, focus peaking, AF+MF, and focus limiter.Adjust focus ring control and AFL button for your shooting style. ADVANCED VIDEO & FILE CONTROLS Choose recording formats, frame rates, resolutions, and tailor video with L-LOG and gamma review.Fine-tune white balance and customize color modes like Teal & Orange, Powder Blue, Cinema, and more.Dive into image file options, DC Crop Mode, DNG conversion, and aspect ratio controls. TECH TOOLS FOR CREATORS Set up image stabilization (in-lens and electronic).Configure audio input/output, wind noise reduction, and sound levels.Connect external mics or headphones and monitor audio via USB.

335 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2025

About the author

Amelia Jones is an American art historian, art critic and curator specializing in feminist art, body/ performance art, video art and Dadaism. Her written works and approach to modern and contemporary art history are considered revolutionary in that she breaks down commonly assumed opinions and offers brilliantly conceived critiques of the art historical tradition and individual artist's positions in that often elitist sphere.

Amelia Jones studied art history at Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania. She received her Phd from UCLA in 1991.

Jones has taught art history at UC Riverside and is currently the Pilkington Chair of the art history department at Manchester University.

Jones received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2000.

Amelia Jones is the daughter of Princeton Psychology professor Edward E. Jones.