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The camera Apple should've made

The camera Apple should've made

With its sleek aluminum design, the Sigma BF focuses on the joy of photography.

Lewis Wallace
April 19, 2025

The iPhone takes fantastic photos — but what if Apple made an actual camera? It might look (and work) something like the new Sigma BF.

The camera’s minimalist design looks like it sprang out of Jony Ive’s uncluttered mind. Cult of Mac writer D. Griffin Jones calls it a “work of art.” Read his Sigma BF review (or watch the video version) to find out what makes this camera so special.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

We also reviewed the Espresso 15 Pro, which “offers everything Apple users want in a high-end portable monitor,” and the GameBaby, an iPhone game controller/case that ramps up the retro gaming fun, among other cool new products.
If you haven’t already set up a recovery contact for your Apple Account, you should probably do that right now.
New rumors shed light on a cheaper Apple Vision “Air” headset and the folding iPhone we’ve been anticipating for so long.
For your weekend shopping pleasure, Cult of Mac Deals just rolled out a new batch of refurbished Apple gear, including an M2 Mac mini, an M1 MacBook Air and AirPods Pro 2. (Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale at its lifetime low price, too.)
And finally, Apple Watch fans can reap rewards both digital and physical next week on Global Close Your Rings Day.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

Sigma BF is an Apple-esque camera for the pure joy of photography [Review]

The Sigma BF is a full-frame camera with a beautiful design that focuses on the pure joy of old-school photography.

How-tos

Save your iPhone and Apple Account by setting up a recovery contact

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Deals

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Grab a grade-A refurbished M2 Mac mini for excellent performance in a compact design at a big discount. Stock is limited.

Plus, more deals on Apple gear:

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