Please refer to the following page for information on recommended media for use in video shooting in CinemaDNG format: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/special/fp/acc_recommend/
What is the feature called Timecode available on the fp?
The fp has features that support full-fledged video shooting, and Timecode is one of them. It is used to synchronize the time of multi-camera shots. This is used to synchronize not only for video but audio as well.
What is Shutter Angle, one of the settings on the fp in CINE mode?
Shutter angle is one of the ways to set the time of exposure for video. With the fp, it is the STILL mode shutter speed. This represents the time of exposure as a percentage of the time per frame, which is determined by the frame rate (e.g. 1/30 second at 30 fps) expressed as an …
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Does the fp support log shooting?
No, the fp does not support log shooting.
What is Cinemagraph on the fp?
Cinemagraphs are animated GIFs where only a part of the images moves. You can create a cinemagraph using video files you have taken on the fp The cinemagraph feature is supported in firmware Ver. 2.00 or later. SIGMA fp Firmware download
I don’t seem to be able to select the electronic image stabilization setting.
You can select the electronic image stabilization on the fp only when the in-lens optical image stabilization is turned off. In addition, it may not be available to choose with certain settings, such as when shooting DNG or at extended ISO settings. When you place the cursor over an grayed-out item on the menu, a …
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What should I keep in mind when using the electronic image stabilization on the fp?
Because the electronic image stabilization corrects camera shake by compositing multiple images in a single release, it is not available for shooting a moving object or flash photography.
Can the lens firmware be updated in-camera with the fp?
The firmware can be updated in-camera. All L-Mount alliance lenses support firmware updates in-camera. SIGMA fp Firmware download
What is the feature called Colour Shading on the fp?
The feature is used to correct a phenomena where a shift in colour occurs near the edges of an image (i.e. colour shading). When you are using an L-Mount lens, colour shading is automatically corrected, although you can fine-tune it manually. The colour shading correction feature is also available with a lens attached using a …
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Is the fp compatible with L-Mount interchangeable lenses from Leica and Panasonic?
Yes, the fp is compatible with L-Mount lenses. https://l-mount.com/
Can an SA mount interchangeable lens be used with the fp?
Yes, you can use any of the Art, Contemporary, or Sports lines of lenses and use all the features by using the MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21. Find out more: Mount Converter MC-21
What is the Director’s Viewfinder feature on the fp?
Director’s viewfinder is a feature that allows users to check different angles of view with different lens combinations in videography. With the fp, when you choose the name of the brand, camera model, and other settings, you can simulate shots achieved with the settings chosen.
What is the L-Mount Alliance?
Named the L-Mount Alliance, this is a partnership of an unprecedented nature that particularly benefits customers who use the partner companies’ products. This alliance allows Panasonic and SIGMA to develop their respective products using the L-Mount standard initially developed by Leica and offer cameras and lenses using this lens mount. L-Mount Alliance official website: https://l-mount.com/
What formats does fp series’ RAW recording for videos support?
Cinema DNG is the only RAW that can be recorded directly with the camera. Prores RAW and Blackmagic RAW are supported for RAW recorded by external devices via HDMI.
What is the Save / Load Settings function on fp series?
It is a function that you can save the shooting settings and camera settings in the QR code and share it on social media etc.
Is it possible to supply power to fp L while delivering (shooting) via the Web?
It is possible. However, it depends on the amount of current supplied from the USB terminal of the PC used.
Does fp L support Wi-Fi?
No, it does not.
Does fp L have a time-lapse function?
The fp L does not have a time-lapse function. You need to use interval shooting and synthesize it like a movie with commercial software.
I want to check the sound recorded during video recording at fp L.
Monitoring is possible with the optional SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11.
What is the shutter speed that can be synchronized with fp L when shooting with a flash?
The shutter speed for flash photography at fp L is 1/15 second or less. However, when 14bit DNG (default DNG setting is 14bit) is selected, it will be 1/10 second or less.
Is it possible to charge fp L with a mobile battery?
A mobile battery that complies with the USB BC standard is available. However, we cannot guarantee products that have not been verified by us.
Can ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 be used on SIGMA fp?
On June 3rd, 2021, we released firmware Ver3.0 that allows you to use ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 with SIGMA fp. Please see the following page for details and download of the firmware. SIGMA fp firmware download page
Can fp series be used as a camera control or webcam with the ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 attached?
It can not be used. The ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11’s USB-C terminal is for SSD connection only.
How can I access the SIGMA fp Dial/Button Conversion Service?
Please contact your nearest SIGMA Service Station listed at the link below:
Are the external parts replaced in the SIGMA fp Dial/Button Conversion Service now going to be fitted as standard to all future SIGMA fp cameras?
The original external parts incorporated in the SIGMA fp will not change in future production. The SIGMA fp Dial/Button Conversion Service is a customization service introduced to meet customers’ requests. Customers wishing to have these parts replaced with those of the SIGMA fp L will still need to use the service.