The world's smallest and lightest “pocketable full-frame” camera is here.
The environment that surrounds shooting and art creation is undergoing radical changes. In this day and age when one user may have both a high-performance interchangeable lens camera and a smartphone camera, using them flexibly according to specific purposes and settings, SIGMA stopped and questioned the inherent value of a digital camera. As a result, SIGMA set itself to develop a user-oriented digital camera that reflected the idea of “how a camera can be” in a more flexible and true-to-life manner, without conforming to manufacturers’ ideas of camera-centric categories and hierarchy.
Development Background
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Superior performance. A wide range of lenses to choose from. Possibilities for creating just the image you want with the highest quality. Full-frame interchangeable lens cameras have it all. Extremely portable and can go anywhere you go. A sophisticated UI that is highly intuitive to use.
With the quantum improvement in image quality achieved through advanced technology, smartphones have now solidified their position as the go-to everyday camera. An open system that is highly customizable from a wide range of equipment. As the growing need for more pixels and higher resolution pushes towards large format cameras, increasingly more cinema cameras are becoming both more high-performance and scalable. “
Digital cameras” have thus become differentiated into different categories, within which they are becoming more optimized and advanced. In each category, individual models are put in order according to their respective highly specialized purposes and grades, and from there users choose one that suits their style and level: still or video, beginner or advanced, business or pleasure, and so on.
In a way, cameras can be a symbol that signifies one’s attributes, social class, and orientations. But should they? That was the question we wanted to ask ourselves again. In the real world, barriers between different genres such as videos and stills are decreasing, while the standards for image quality and usability are increasing for every category of camera. Also, it is becoming more and more common for one to have both a high-performance interchangeable lens camera and a smartphone camera, using them flexibly, without being strictly limited to one single purpose, for work or for fun.
Meanwhile, tools are not keeping up with the reality of “shooting” which keeps evolving. What we need is a camera that can meet unrecognized needs of real photographers and filmmakers, namely a “digital camera capable of adapting to the one who shoots” in a true sense. Starting with this belief, we set ourselves to break down the inherent value and challenges of the cameras as we knew them, extrapolate only the most essential aspects, put them under scrutiny, and build a camera from scratch.
Our goals were to combine the “smallest and lightest body possible” that you can take along with you wherever you go, to shoot whenever you want, with a “full-frame sensor” that makes it a perfect camera for serious occasions with without compromising on image quality, as well as to create something that is highly intuitive to use, is an “open and liberal system” that lets you to pair the camera with not only SIGMA lenses but also other lenses and accessories from other brands using a variety of attachments, and represents “ultimate versatility and scalability” that makes the camera adaptable to any scene and any need.
We also strived for something that gives it “seamless shifts between shooting functions” that allow you to go from stills to videos and back with just one finger. We wanted our new camera to have all of these all at once—no trade-offs, no either/or.
To make this happen, we would have to pick and choose only the features and elements we needed for our purposes with absolutely no compromise, and use the latest technology available to raise the potential in image shooting and art creation.
It was through this “pursuit of ideals,” the basic stance of SIGMA’s, that provided a basis for the creation of the SIGMA fp. It’s a camera body that changes its shapes with great flexibility centered around the user. It’s a tool that gives the user the joy of a new camera life that they themselves are yet to discover. It’s a new system camera that will overturn the paradigm of “digital cameras.”
fp Development Concept
Seamless
Full-fledged, liberating shooting functions
A “highly intuitive UI” that allows one to move between full-fledged still and video shooting modes with just one finger, making for a “seamless and truly creative tool” that goes beyond style and genre differences.
Pocketable Full-frame
Impressive portability and power
The “smallest and lightest body possible” with which one can express their creative ideas whenever they want, combined with a “full-frame sensor” that is suitable for serious occasions without compromising on image quality, and “superb build quality” that makes the camera the perfect linchpin of a high-performance lens system.
Scalable
Versatile scalability
An “open system” that allows one to pair the camera with not only SIGMA lenses but also other lenses and accessories, whether from SIGMA or other brands, using a variety of attachments, complete with “ultimate versatility and scalability” that makes the camera adaptable to any scenes.
7 shooting style suggestions with the SIGMA fp
Making it a top priority to realize these three concepts all at once and without requiring any trade-offs, SIGMA selected only the elements and mechanisms that were truly needed with no compromise to create the SIGMA fp as the embodiment of an “entirely new digital camera that SIGMA can offer to the world right now.”
It’s a camera body that changes its shapes with great flexibility centered around the user. It’s a tool that gives the user the joy of a new camera life that they themselves are yet to discover. It’s a new system camera that will overturn the paradigm of “digital cameras.”
The SIGMA fp is here to broaden the potential of “image shooting” ad infinitum.
L-Mount
L-Mount* is a mount optimized for mirrorless cameras, characterized by a short flange focal length, large diameter, and superior durability. In 2018, Leica Camera AG, Panasonic Corporation and SIGMA launched the L-Mount Alliance, and announced that the three companies were to develop their own camera systems based around the same L-Mount standard. As an L-Mount camera, the SIGMA fp can be used with various L-Mount lenses offered by Leica and Panasonic, in addition to SIGMA lenses. The L-Mount realilzes a camera system that goes beyond the boundaries between manufacturers, with unprecedented levels of scalability and possibilities. * The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Expanded lens compatibility
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 | The SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 is a converter that enables the use of the SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount interchangeable lenses on L-Mount cameras. Use of the MC-21 increases the compatibility and broadens the choice for L-Mount cameras and lenses, thus greatly enhancing the scalability of the L-Mount system.
Dimentions
112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm
Weight
370g * Without battery and card
Image sensor
35mm Full size Effective 24.6 million pixels Bayer sensor
World’s smallest & lightest | With overall dimensions of 112.6×69.9×45.3mm and a body weight of 422g, battery included, the SIGMA fp is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera*. Small enough to take along for casual use, it is a perfect camera with which to enjoy full-frame quality images in everyday snaps. * As of July, 2019 by SIGMA
Full-frame sensor | Equipped with a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels, the SIGMA fp is capable of taking high-resolution still and moving images.
Large heat sink | Designed and inspired by those used on professional cinema cameras, a large-size heat sink is mounted between the LCD and camera body. Combined with a heat dissipation coating applied to the outer surface, the SIGMA fp achieves highly effective heat dissipation. It prevents overheating at high temperatures or in long hours of use.
Dust- & splash-proof structure | The SIGMA fp is protected with the dust- and splash-proof sealing on a total of 42 points over the camera body. When combined with a dust- and splash-proof lens, the SIGMA fp is capable of shooting in rain, sandstorms, and other challenging conditions.
Same screw threads for strap fittings and tripod | The SIGMA fp is fitted with 1/4-inch threads for both the strap holder on either side of the body and a tripod. This provides greater freedom in how one use the camera, from mounting it on a tripod in portrait orientation with the fixing removed, to attaching a strap for use in portrait orientation after screwing the fixing into the hole on the base.
Robust & lightweight aluminium body | A body covered with die-cast aluminium on the front and the back ensures superior robustness and heat dissipation while keeping the body weight light.
Electronic shutter for a variety of settings
Full-time electronic shutter | Shutter shock, sound, and lags: these are disadvantages of mechanical shutters. The SIGMA fp is designed to minimize them in pursuit of a system to adapt to a variety of different shooting scenes. Shooting that requires precision where even the tiniest shake is to be eliminated; shooting without ruining the ambience of the scene; and shooting with good response, without missing the perfect shot. These types of shooting will open new horizons in video creation. Furthermore, the absence of a mechanical shutter makes the SIGMA fp’s camera structure simpler, which in turn improves its reliability as a camera.
Superior options in artistic picture & video creations
Standard
Teal & Orange
Colour mode “Teal and Orange”
Colour grading is a process of altering the colour of a video and is an important step in filmmaking that will change the “mood” of a film or other types of work significantly. One colour grade style that has been widely used in Hollywood films has inspired a new colour mode introduced in the SIGMA fp, called “Teal and Orange.” This new colour mode is about creating high contrast between orange colours, which are found in human skin tones, and teals (cyan blue), which are their complement, for visuals that are highly vibrant and deeply dramatic. It can be used in both the Still mode and Cine mode.
Fill Light
A function formerly available only in SIGMA Photo Pro, SIGMA’s proprietary image development software, Fill Light has now been incorporated into the body of SIGMA fp. Using Fill Light allows adjustment of the brightness of an image by adding extra light energy into the shadow regions without altering the exposure of highlight regions. This provides greater control in producing an image with great details, even with areas that are hard to control using the exposure adjustment settings. The adjustment range, which was formerly ±2.0, has been expanded to ±5.0, making it possible to fine-tune the brightness even more. Note: Still mode only
Tone Control & Color mode
The Tone Control menu now has a manual setting option in addition to the two auto options available in previous models (Strong/Mild), which allows users to adjust the tone curve by themselves. The SIGMA fp is also the first SIGMA camera to come with an “effect” slider in its colour mode menu. It can be used to set the strength of an effect to apply in 11 levels, from -5 to +5, which enables the fine-tune of the colour mode. It has also newly introduced “TONE” and “COLOR” buttons for a quick access to the tone control and colour mode menus. With these enhanced functions and a variety of operation elements, the SIGMA fp makes it simple and easy to create an image, in-camera with great details, be it still or video.
Advanced picture & video generating technologies
HDR shooting | The HDR shooting takes advantage of an electronic shutter to take multiple pictures of different exposures (3 frames for still photography and 2 frames for video) at once, which can then be merged into a single picture or video with a great dynamic range that could not have been achieved in normal shooting.
Cinemagraph | SIGMA fp comes with a feature to make “Cinemagraphs”, which are animations that are a hybrid between still photography and video. With this function, the SIGMA fp is capable of creating unique imagery, where parts of a still image keep moving, in-camera. Note: The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Face/Eye Detection AF | The Face/Eye Detection AF function allows the SIGMA fp to focus automatically on the eyes of a human subject. It can bring the eyes of the model into focus instantly and precisely, even when shooting portraits using a large-diameter lens with a shallow depth of field.
Focus peaking | The focus peaking function highlights the edges of the parts of a scene that are in focus in a particular colour. It is designed to help focusing the lens manually.
Supports full-fledged filmmaking
Accessories and compatibility | In addition to genuine accessories designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp, the camera supports cinema camera-like user interfaces. It has solid compatibility that makes it a perfect camera that fits right into filmmaking settings.
Director’s viewfinder | The SIGMA fp has a director’s viewfinder function that allows the user to simulate different angles of view and how an image looks on cinema cameras. It supports cameras by major manufacturers commonly used in filmmaking. It supports not only the latest large format cameras such as ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K but also film cameras and anamorphic lenses as well.
Supports RAW video data recording | Aside from professional cinema cameras, the SIGMA fp is the first DSLR camera that supports external recording in 12-bit CinemaDNG format. With up to 4K UHD/29.97fps recording, it produces video data that can be used even in filmmaking. It also supports All-I (All-Intra) recording, which makes it possible to maintain high image quality while reducing file size, allowing light data available for recording and editing. The record format that best suits the purpose of the video can be selected.
* The CinemaDNG logo is either a registered trademark or trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Special functions comparable to professional cinema cameras | The SIGMA fp’s Cine mode comes with a variety of special functions that are comparable to those of professional cinema cameras. From shutter angle display and waveform display for exposure and colour information, to zebra patterning, it comes with the functions and screen displays that can be used in the same way as with conventional cinema equipment.
Seamless transition between Still and Cine modes
UI optimized for different shooting modes | Preserving the distinctive “feels” of SIGMA cameras including dials and QS (Quick Set) buttons, the SIGMA fp has a specially designed operation system and displays for each of the Still mode and the Cine mode. At the flick of a special switch, it can move back and forth between the two modes. This presents a new shooting experience that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional cameras that are designed either for stills or videos.
STILL
STILL MODE
World’s smallest & lightest
With overall dimensions of 112.6×69.9×45.3mm and a body weight of 370g, the SIGMA fp is the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera equipped with a full-frame sensor. * As of July 2019, our investigation
Full-frame sensor
Employs a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame image sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels.
L-Mount*
The SIGMA fp uses the L-Mount, characterized by a short flange focal length, large diameter, and superior durability. Thanks to the L-Mount Alliance, L-Mount lenses from Leica Camera AG and Panasonic Corporation can also be used on the SIGMA fp, realizing a camera system with great scalability. Furthermore, SIGMA SA mount lenses designed for previous lines of SIGMA cameras from one’s lens investment on the L-Mount by applying the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21. * The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Independent UIs
Going instantly from the Still mode to the Cine mode at the touch of a switch. Each mode comes with a dedicated control system and screen display, making it possible to check information and displays on the screen that is necessary for specific scenes.
LCD screen
The 3.15-inch (3:2) liquid-crystal display is complete with a touch screen, for intuitive operation.
Large heat sink
Designed and inspired by those used on professional cinema cameras, a large-size magnesium heat sink is mounted between the LCD and camera body. This achieves highly effective heat dissipation and prevents overheating at high temperatures or in long hours of use.
QS button
Camera functions that one use most often can be allocated to the Quick Set menu, complete with the QS (Quick Set) button to access the menu.
TONE button
This button gives a quick access to the Tone Control menu.
COLOR button
This button gives a quick access to the Color Mode menu.
No low-pass filter
Because the SIGMA fp does not have a low-pass filter, it is able to capture images without losing the resolution of the sensor.
Dust- & splash-proof structure
The SIGMA fp is protected with the dust- and splash-proof sealing on a total of 42 points over the camera’s body. When combined with a dust- and splash-proof lens, the SIGMA fp will be ready for shooting in any environments.
Aluminum body
A body covered with die-cast aluminum on the front and the back ensures superior robustness and heat dissipation while keeping the body weight light.
External power supply
By using a DC connector (CN-21) (sold separately), the SIGMA fp can be powered from an AC power adaptor or a V-mount battery plate.
Full-time electronic shutter
The SIGMA fp employs a full-time electronic shutter, enabling to shoot virtually without sound, and no camera shake due to shutter shock. Even when shooting in quick succession at a frame rate of 18 frames/sec., it eliminates the tiniest of shakes. In addition, as opposed to conventional mechanical shutters, it does not cause irregularities on the screen display in a high-speed shutter setting. Furthermore, the absence of a mechanical shutter makes the SIGMA fp’s camera structure simpler, which in turn improves its reliability as a camera.
New lenses specially designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras
SIGMA announced three new lenses that are designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras:
Large choice of dedicated accessories
The SIGMA fp is complemented by a wide choice of dedicated accessories, expanding the possibilities of how one use the camera. Go to Accessories page
More L-Mount lenses to come
SIGMA will be adding a series of L-Mount interchangeable lenses for SLR cameras. SIGMA Interchangeable Lenses for L-Mount
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
By using the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21, SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount interchangeable lenses can also be used on an L-Mount camera body. SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
Photography function
High-precision AF
The SIGMA fp employs high-precision contrast AF, available in three modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, and Manual Focus. There are 49 AF points to choose from, as well as Free Movement mode, and tracking AF modes.
Face/Eye Priority AF
In addition to Face Priority, the SIGMA fp also has Eye Priority AF. The camera will automatically detect the eyes of a human subject, allows bringing them into focus instantly and precisely.
Low light AF
The SIGMA fp incorporates the low light AF, which enables AF to work even in a low light condition.
Electronic image stabilization
Comes with the electronic image stabilization (EIS) function. Taking advantage of the electronic shutter, the SIGMA fp is capable of instantaneously taking three frames, comparing them, and creating a composite image into a still image or video with minimum blur.
Enhanced ISO
The SIGMA fp’s native ISO settings range between 100 and 25600. With the enhanced ISO settings, an even larger choice of sensitivity with ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200 and 102400 is available.
ISO Auto
In ISO Auto mode, the lower and upper limit of the ISO range can be set at will.
Dual Base ISO 100, 3200
Features Dual Base ISO 100 and 3200. Even with a high ISO, shooting with little noise and great dynamic rage is possible.
Flicker-free shooting
The SIGMA fp detects and controls image flickering, a phenomenon that can occur when shooting with artificial light sources.
Large choice of color modes
“The SIGMA fp offers as many as 13 different color modes. Color modes available: Standard; Vivid; Neutral; Portrait; Landscape; Monochrome; Cinema; Teal and Orange; Sunset Red; Forest Green; FOV Classic Blue; FOV Classic Yellow”
Color mode adjustment
The SIGMA fp offers a selection of color modes, where color tone and contrast tuned to best suit different shooting scenes. It has also newly introduced the “effect” slider to its adjustment menu. It sets the strength of an effect to apply in 11 levels, from -5 to +5, enabling the fine-tune for the color mode effects.
Tone control
Optimizes a tone curve to adjust an image with natural tones even in a high contrast scene. In addition to the two already available options (Strong/Mild), a manual setting option has newly been introduced, which allows users to adjust the tone curve by themselves.
HDR shooting
Taking advantage of an electronic shutter to take multiple pictures of different exposures (3 frames for still photography and 2 frames for video) at once, which can then be merged into a single picture or video with a great dynamic range and a natural look, all in-camera.
Fill Light
The SIGMA fp has within its body a “Fill Light” function, which is useful to adjust the brightness of an image by adding extra light energy into the shadow regions without altering the exposure of highlighted regions. The adjustment range, which was formerly ±2.0, has been expanded to ±5.0, making it possible to fine-tune the brightness even more.
Cinemagraph
The SIGMA fp can be used to create cinemagraphs in-camera, which are animated MOV data, in which parts of a still image keep moving. Cinemagraph tutorial
DNG format
Supports DNG (Digital Negative) format for raw data recording in the Still mode. Data can be edited on SIGMA Photo Pro and a number of other DNG-compatible image development software.
14-bit processing
IGMA fp can record lossless compressed 14-bit RAW (DNG) files for still photography. It can also shoot in RAW+JPEG simultaneously.
High-speed shutter
The SIGMA fp is capable of taking pictures at shutter speeds of up to 1/8,000 sec.
Focus peaking
The focus peaking function highlights the edges of the parts of the scene that are in focus in a color (of the choice from among 4colors). It quickly identifies which parts of the subject are in focus.
Multi-aspect
The SIGMA fp has a wide range of aspect ratios to choose from. With the newly introduced “A size” mode, it shoots in √2:1, which is the A size standards. Aspect ratios available: [21:9] / [16:9] / [3:2] / [A size (√2:1)] / [4:3] / [7:6] / [1:1]
Auto-bracketing
Has an automatic bracketing function with settings for ±3 EV.
APS-C crop
When using one of DC lenses (SIGMA’s APS-C lenses), the SIGMA fp has the option of cropping the shots automatically to the APS-C angle of view.
Zebra patterning
The SIGMA fp has a zebra pattern display, which shows areas of the image that are of specified brightness levels in stripes. This helps to check for overblown highlights and adjust exposure accordingly.
Camera Control
Supports camera control in USB mode*
* The SDK(Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is Scheduled to be available in early July, 2020.
Instruction message
Instruction message appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menu.
CINE
CINE MODE
Full-scale animation photography
Supports 12-bit Cinema DNG
The SIGMA fp can record raw video at UHD/30, 25, 24fps in a 12-bit format, and UHD/30, 25, or 14 fps in a 10- or 8-bit format. Note: The feature of playing Cinema DNG footages in-camera is to become via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
Dynamic range of 12.5 stops
With a dynamic range of 12.5 stops, the SIGMA fp enables video shooting with a great dynamic range. * Setting of 12bit CinemaDNG
Supports UHD 4K/24, 25 & 30 fps
Capable of shooting UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) videos at 24, 25 or 30 fps.
Supports FHD/60 & 120 fps
Capable of shooting high-speed FHD (1920 × 1080) video at max.120 fps.
Supports ALL-I recording
Supports All-I (All-Intra) recording which helps make data smaller in size and easier to edit at the same time.
Director’s viewfinder
Comes with a director’s viewfinder function that allows the user to simulate different framings of cinema cameras from select manufacturers. Cinema cameras supported: [ARRI] ARRICAM / ARRIFLEX, ALEXA LF, ALEXA Mini LF / ALEXA SXT / ALEXA Mini / AMIRA / ALEXA 65 / ALEXA XT / [SONY] VENICE [RED] MONSTRO 8K / HELIUM 8K / DRAGON 6K / EPIC MX 5K / GEMINI 5K *
Shutter angle display
The SIGMA fp can display the shutter angle, a feature commonly found on professional cinema cameras.
Zebra patterning
The SIGMA fp has a zebra pattern display, which shows areas of the image that are of specified brightness levels in stripes. This helps to check for overblown highlights and adjust exposure accordingly.
Waveform display
The SIGMA fp has a waveform display that shows video data to check the video in a numerical manner based on its signal information.
Supports BWF format
Video and Audio can be synchronized with video editing software that supports data with time cord information added to audio(WAV files).
Supports time code
In the Cine mode, the SIGMA fp supports time code recording, which is useful in video editing. It offers either “Free Run” or “Rec Run,” and also switch between “Drop frame (DF)” and “Non-drop frame (NDF),” which allows the camera to send time code via HDMI output.
Supports UVC (USB Video Class)
By simply connecting it to a PC via USB, the SIGMA fp can be used as a webcam. It is capable of recording audio while shooting a video. It will bring a full-frame camera quality to live streaming.
Supports external SSD recording
With a built-in USB host inside the camera, the SIGMA fp supports high-speed recording to external SSDs.
Supports ATOMOS Open Protocol
The SIGMA fp supports the ATOMOS open protocol, with which allows the user to start or pause recording on an external recorder, directly on the camera’s side.
SIGMA CINE LENS
The SIGMA CINE LENS line of lenses, which are SIGMA’s interchangeable lenses for video shooting, are compatible with the SIGMA fp. It also supports T value-based transmission (Information transmission and display in T value). CINE LENSES * SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 for SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-31 is required. T-value communication is supported only by SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21.
Dual Base ISO 100, 3200
Features Dual Base ISO 100 and 3200. Even with a high ISO, shooting with less noise and large dynamic range is possible.
Supports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI RAW output
Supports compressed RAW over HDMI recording with Atmos Ninja V monitor- recorder. Supports compressed RAW over HDMI recording with Blackmagic video Assist 12G monitor-recorder. * Firmware update of the corresponding device is required.
Camera movement control compatible with gimbal
Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebell S gimbal. *Firmware update of the corresponding device is required.
Camera control
Supports camera control in USB mode. * The SDK (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is scheduled to be available by early July, 2020.
Still image capture from movie files
Still image capture from movie files is available.
World’s smallest & lightest
With overall dimensions of 112.6×69.9×45.3mm and a body weight of 370g, the SIGMA fp is the world’s smallest and lightest interchangeable lens camera equipped with a full-frame sensor. * As of July 2019, our investigation
Full-frame sensor
Employs a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame image sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels.
L-Mount*
The SIGMA fp uses the L-Mount, characterized by a short flange focal length, large diameter, and superior durability. Thanks to the L-Mount Alliance, L-Mount lenses from Leica Camera AG and Panasonic Corporation can also be used on the SIGMA fp, realizing a camera system with great scalability. Furthermore, SIGMA SA mount lenses designed for previous lines of SIGMA cameras from one’s lens investment on the L-Mount by applying the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21. * The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
Independent UIs
Going instantly from the Still mode to the Cine mode at the touch of a switch. Each mode comes with a dedicated control system and screen display, making it possible to check information and displays on the screen that is necessary for specific scenes.
LCD screen
The 3.15-inch (3:2) liquid-crystal display is complete with a touch screen, for intuitive operation.
Large heat sink
Designed and inspired by those used on professional cinema cameras, a large-size magnesium heat sink is mounted between the LCD and camera body. This achieves highly effective heat dissipation and prevents overheating at high temperatures or in long hours of use.
QS button
Camera functions that one use most often can be allocated to the Quick Set menu, complete with the QS (Quick Set) button to access the menu.
TONE button
This button gives a quick access to the Tone Control menu.
COLOR button
This button gives a quick access to the Color Mode menu.
No low-pass filter
Because the SIGMA fp does not have a low-pass filter, it is able to capture images without losing the resolution of the sensor.
Dust- & splash-proof structure
The SIGMA fp is protected with the dust- and splash-proof sealing on a total of 42 points over the camera’s body. When combined with a dust- and splash-proof lens, the SIGMA fp will be ready for shooting in any environments.
Aluminum body
A body covered with die-cast aluminum on the front and the back ensures superior robustness and heat dissipation while keeping the body weight light.
External power supply
By using a DC connector (CN-21) (sold separately), the SIGMA fp can be powered from an AC power adaptor or a V-mount battery plate.
Full-time electronic shutter
The SIGMA fp employs a full-time electronic shutter, enabling to shoot virtually without sound, and no camera shake due to shutter shock. Even when shooting in quick succession at a frame rate of 18 frames/sec., it eliminates the tiniest of shakes. In addition, as opposed to conventional mechanical shutters, it does not cause irregularities on the screen display in a high-speed shutter setting. Furthermore, the absence of a mechanical shutter makes the SIGMA fp’s camera structure simpler, which in turn improves its reliability as a camera.
New lenses specially designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras
SIGMA announced three new lenses that are designed specifically for full-frame mirrorless cameras: 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art, 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art, 45mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
Large choice of dedicated accessories
The SIGMA fp is complemented by a wide choice of dedicated accessories, expanding the possibilities of how one use the camera. Go to Accessories page
More L-Mount lenses to come
SIGMA will be adding a series of L-Mount interchangeable lenses for SLR cameras. SIGMA Interchangeable Lenses for L-Mount
SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
By using the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21, SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount interchangeable lenses can also be used on an L-Mount camera body. SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
Photography function
High-precision AF
The SIGMA fp employs high-precision contrast AF, available in three modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, and Manual Focus. There are 49 AF points to choose from, as well as Free Movement mode, and tracking AF modes.
Face/Eye Priority AF
In addition to Face Priority, the SIGMA fp also has Eye Priority AF. The camera will automatically detect the eyes of a human subject, allows bringing them into focus instantly and precisely.
Low light AF
The SIGMA fp incorporates the low light AF, which enables AF to work even in a low light condition.
Electronic image stabilization
Comes with the electronic image stabilization (EIS) function. Taking advantage of the electronic shutter, the SIGMA fp is capable of instantaneously taking three frames, comparing them, and creating a composite image into a still image or video with minimum blur.
Enhanced ISO
The SIGMA fp’s native ISO settings range between 100 and 25600. With the enhanced ISO settings, an even larger choice of sensitivity with ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200 and 102400 is available.
ISO Auto
In ISO Auto mode, the lower and upper limit of the ISO range can be set at will.
Flicker-free shooting
The SIGMA fp detects and controls image flickering, a phenomenon that can occur when shooting with artificial light sources.
Large choice of color modes
The SIGMA fp offers as many as 13 different color modes. Color modes available: Standard; Vivid; Neutral; Portrait; Landscape; Monochrome; Cinema; Teal and Orange; Sunset Red; Forest Green; FOV Classic Blue; FOV Classic Yellow, OFF
Color mode adjustment
The SIGMA fp offers a selection of color modes, where color tone and contrast tuned to best suit different shooting scenes. It has also newly introduced the “effect” slider to its adjustment menu. It sets the strength of an effect to apply in 11 levels, from -5 to +5, enabling the fine-tune for the color mode effects.
Tone control
Optimizes a tone curve to adjust an image with natural tones even in a high contrast scene. In addition to the two already available options (Strong/Mild), a manual setting option has newly been introduced, which allows users to adjust the tone curve by themselves.
HDR shooting
Taking advantage of an electronic shutter to take multiple pictures of different exposures (3 frames for still photography and 2 frames for video) at once, which can then be merged into a single picture or video with a great dynamic range and a natural look, all in-camera.
Cinemagraph
The SIGMA fp can be used to create cinemagraphs in-camera, which are animated GIFs, in which parts of a still image keep moving (Length of up to 5 seconds).
Focus peaking
The focus peaking function highlights the edges of the parts of the scene that are in focus in a color (of the choice from among 4colors). It quickly identifies which parts of the subject are in focus.
Multi-aspect
The SIGMA fp has a wide range of aspect ratios to choose from. With the newly introduced “A size” mode, it shoots in √2:1, which is the A size standards. Aspect ratios available: [21:9] / [16:9] / [3:2] / [A size (√2:1)] / [4:3] / [7:6] / [1:1]
APS-C crop
When using one of DC lenses (SIGMA’s APS-C lenses), the SIGMA fp has the option of cropping the shots automatically to the APS-C angle of view.
Instruction Message Display
Instruction message appears when attempting to use grey-out items in SHOOT mode.
SIGMA STAGE OnlineーSIGMA fp Firmeware Ver. 2.0 Update Cine Functions Introduction
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| Format | |||||||||||||||||
| Type | Interchangeable-lens Mirrorless Type Digital Camera | ||||||||||||||||
| Storage Media | SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card(UHS-Ⅱ supported) / Portable SSD (USB 3.0 connection, USB bus power supported) | ||||||||||||||||
| Lens Mount | L-Mount | ||||||||||||||||
| Image Sensor | |||||||||||||||||
| Type | 35mm full-frame (35.9mm x 23.9mm) Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor | ||||||||||||||||
| Camera effective pixels / Total pixels | Approx. 24. 6MP (6,072 x 4,052) / Approx. 25.3MP (6,104 x 4,142) | ||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Color, filter System | RGB Primary color filter | ||||||||||||||||
| Still Image File Format | Lossless compression RAW(DNG) data12/14 bit, JPEG(Exif2.3), RAW(DNG)+JPEG:recording is possible | ||||||||||||||||
| Image aspect ratio | [21:9] / [16:9] / [3:2] / [A Size (√2:1)] / [4:3] / [7:6] / [1:1] | ||||||||||||||||
| File Size | |||||||||||||||||
| RAW | HIGH：6000×4000 (3840×2560) LOW：3008×2000 (1920×1280) *() In DC Clop Mode | ||||||||||||||||
| JPEG |
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| Crop | Equivalent to approx.1.5times the focal length of the lens (on 35mm cameras) | ||||||||||||||||
| Color Space | sRGB / Adobe RGB | ||||||||||||||||
| Movie Recording Format [Camera Internal Record] | |||||||||||||||||
| Movie Format | CinemaDNG（8bit / 10bit/ 12bit） / MOV：H.264 (ALL-I/ GOP) | ||||||||||||||||
| Audio Format | Linear PCM (2ch 48kHz/16bit) | ||||||||||||||||
| Recording Pixels / Frame Rate | 3,840×2,160 (UHD 4K) /23.98p, 25p,29.97p, FHD(1,920×1,080) /23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 59.94p, 100p, 119.88p | ||||||||||||||||
| Recording Limits | |||||||||||||||||
| Continuous recording time | Up to 2h | ||||||||||||||||
| Cinema DNG recording media limits | SD card: UHS-II UHD 8bit under 25fps, FHD 12bit under 60fps Portable SSD：UHD 12bit 30fps, FHD 12bit 100fps or less, 10bit and 8bit 120fps or less*,
* When using our recommended recording media |
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| Movie Recording Format [HDMI External Output] | |||||||||||||||||
| Movie Format | HDMI Loop out “External recorder record: ATOMOS Ninja Inferno, Blackmagic Video Assist 4K supported. HDMI RAW output External recorder record: ATMOS Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist 12G supported | ||||||||||||||||
| Audio Format | Linear PCM (2ch 48kHz/16bit) | ||||||||||||||||
| Recording Pixels / Frame Rate | 4,096 x 2,160 (DCI 4K) 12bit RAW 24fps 3,840×2,160 (UHD 4K) /23.98p, 25p,29.97p, FHD(1,920×1,080) /23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 59.94p, 100p, 119.88p |
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| Focus | |||||||||||||||||
| Auto Format / Focus Mode | Contrast detection system, Single AF, Continuous AF (with moving object prediction function), Manual Focus | ||||||||||||||||
| AF Measurement DistanceDetecton Range / AF mode | -5EV～18EV(F1.4：ISO100) / Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face/Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode | ||||||||||||||||
| AF Lock | Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button | ||||||||||||||||
| Other Focus Functions | AF+MF, MF Assist, MF Guide, Focus Peaking, Release Focus Function, AF-ON, Quick AF, Pre-AF, AF during Image Magnification | ||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Control | |||||||||||||||||
| Metering System | Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted Average | ||||||||||||||||
| Metering Range | -5～18EV (50mm F1.4: ISO100) | ||||||||||||||||
| Still Image Shooting Mode | (P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual | ||||||||||||||||
| Movie Shooting Mode | (P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual | ||||||||||||||||
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-25600, Expanded sensitivity ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 | ||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Compensation | ±5EV (in 1/3-stop increments) | ||||||||||||||||
| AE Lock | Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button (setting change required). | ||||||||||||||||
| Exposure Bracket | 3-frame/5-frame stage exposure 3EV (1/3 Step, Standard→Underexposure→Overexposure) (Sequence changeable) | ||||||||||||||||
| Image Stabilization | |||||||||||||||||
| Image Stabilization System | Electronic system | ||||||||||||||||
| White balance | |||||||||||||||||
| Settings | 12 types ( Auto, Auto[Lighting Source Priority], Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3 ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Shutter | |||||||||||||||||
| Shutter Type | Electronic shutter | ||||||||||||||||
| Shutter Speed | 30 – 1/8,000sec., Bulb | ||||||||||||||||
| Self-Timer / Remote control | 2sec. / 10sec. (Self-Timer) | ||||||||||||||||
| Drive | |||||||||||||||||
| Drive Modes | Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Interval shooting | ||||||||||||||||
| Continuous shooting speed | HI：18fps, MED：5fps, LO：3fps | ||||||||||||||||
| Maximum number of shots | HIGH: 12frame, MED: 12frame, LOW: 24frame | ||||||||||||||||
| Monitor | |||||||||||||||||
| Type / Coverage | TFT color LCD monitor Aspect Ratio 3:2, 3.15, Approx. 2,100,000 dots / Electrostatic capacitance system touch panel / Approx. 100% | ||||||||||||||||
| Flash (when to use external flash) | |||||||||||||||||
| Light Emission Mode | S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission Flash (when to use external flash) | ||||||||||||||||
| Flash Mode | Red-eye effect reduction / Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain synchronization | ||||||||||||||||
| Exposure correction | Max. ±3EV in 1/3EV-step increments | ||||||||||||||||
| Flash Tuning Speed | Max. 1/30sec. * 1/15 sec. or less at 14bit | ||||||||||||||||
| External Flash Support | Available when the Hot Shoe Unit HU-11(supplied with this product) is mounted. * S-TTL, Wireless support, Xcontact | ||||||||||||||||
| Interval shooting | |||||||||||||||||
| Interval shooting | Available | ||||||||||||||||
| Color Mode | |||||||||||||||||
| Color Mode | 13types ( Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome ). OFF | ||||||||||||||||
| Other Functions | |||||||||||||||||
| Recording Mode | STILL Mode: FillLight / Shading Correcton / HDR shooting CINE Mode: Still image shooting during movie shooting / HDR shooting / Director’s view finder | ||||||||||||||||
| Playback Mode | STILL: Mode In-camera DNG Development CINE Mode: Cinemagraph / still image cut-out | ||||||||||||||||
| Built-in Microphone / Speaker | |||||||||||||||||
| Type | Stereo microphone, Monaural speaker | ||||||||||||||||
| Language | |||||||||||||||||
| Display Language | English / Japanese / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / Korean / Russian / Dutch / Polish / Portuguese / Danish / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish | ||||||||||||||||
| Interface | |||||||||||||||||
| USB | USB3.1 GEN1 Type C | ||||||||||||||||
| HDMI | Type D (Ver.1.4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Release Terminal
Time cord |
Also used as an external microphone terminal
Also used as an external microphone terminal |
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| External Microphone | Available (Plug-in power support) | ||||||||||||||||
| Headphone output | Unavailable | ||||||||||||||||
| Flash-synchro Terminal | Dedicated terminal (with hot shoe unit HU-11 (supplied with this prodct) mounted) | ||||||||||||||||
| Power Source | |||||||||||||||||
| Power | Li-ion Battery BP-51 *USB power supply available (when the power is turned off) | ||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions and Weight | |||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3mm | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 422g(including battery and SDcard), 370g(Camera Body Only) | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Environment | |||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0～+40℃ | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 86%or less * no condensing | ||||||||||||||||
| Accessories / Optional Accessories | |||||||||||||||||
| Accessories | LI-ION BATTERY BP-51, Strap, Strap Holder, USB AC Adapter UAC-11, USB Cable (A-C) SUC-11, HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11, Body Cap, Instruction Manual, Warranty, Warranty Sticker | ||||||||||||||||
| Optional Accessories | HAND GRIP HG-11, LARGE HAND GRIP HG-21, LCD VIEW FINDER LVF-11, BASE PLATE BPL-11, CABLE RELEASE CR-41, BASE GRIP BG-11, DC CONNECTOR CN-21, BATTERY CHARGER BC-71, AC ADAPTER SAC-7P, ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630, MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 | ||||||||||||||||
Dedicated Accessories
Below is a list of the dedicated accessories available for the SIGMA fp camera. CLICK HERE for a list of recommended accessories listed on the Sigma Global Vision site.
Base Grip BG-11
When it is attached to the screw hole on the bottom surface of the camera, it allows handgrip-style of shooting. It is compact and convenient and therefore very easy to carry. The bottom part of the Base Grip BG-11 has a screw hole so that it can attach directly to a tripod.
UPC Code : 00-85126-931445
£39.99
BP-51 Li-ion Battery
Dedicated Li-ion battery, supplied with the SIGMA dp Quattro
£29.99
ELECTRONIC FLASH：EF-630 SA-STTL
With the high-power EF-630 flash mounted, the SIGMA fp is capable of S-TTL auto shooting.
£399.99
SIGMA AC ADAPTER SAC-7P
An adapter designed exclusively to power the SIGMA fp from a household power outlet. Ideal for use when shooting for long hours, playing images, and connecting the camera to a PC. It comes with the SIGMA DC CONNECTOR CN-21.
£59.99
SIGMA BASE PLATE BPL-11
Barcode No.: TBD A base plate designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp. In addition to mounting an LCD VIEWFINDER LVF-11 to the body, it can also be utilized to attach standard accessories commonly used for video shooting by using 3/8-inch threads.
£79.99
SIGMA BATTERY CHARGER BC-71
A battery charger set designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series. Includes battery charger, USB and mains charger.
£99.99
SIGMA CABLE RELEASE CR-41
A cable release designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp. It comes with a φ3.5mm stereo mini plug to connect the microphone.
£44.99
SIGMA DC CONNECTOR CN-21
A connector that connects the SIGMA fp to an AC adapter or external power supply source.
£17.99
SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11
The SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 is an external EVF designed exclusively for use with the SIGMA fp series. With its 0.5 inch, approx. 3.68 M dots OLED panel, this high-resolution, high-luminance viewfinder will help users feel more deeply immersed in their photography and make creating photos a more enjoyable experience. SIGMA’s attention to detail is …
£599.99
SIGMA HAND GRIP HG-11
A grip designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp for an improved hold.
£59.99
SIGMA HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 (Supplied)
£139.99
SIGMA LARGE HAND GRIP HG-21
A large grip that further enhances a secure hold, designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp.
£99.99
SIGMA LCD VIEW FINDER LVF-11
Barcode No.: 0085126937355 A viewfinder designed exclusively for use with the SIGMA fp. It can be mounted over the LCD monitor and cuts out extraneous light. With a 2.5x* magnification, it helps photographers to check the focus and decide on composition. The specially designed, high-performance lens and special coating secure great visibility. * The value …
£289.99
SIGMA USB AC ADAPTER UAC-11 UK (Supplied)
This is an AC adapter supplied with the SIGMA fp.
£59.99