The Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera delivers high-spec functionality for stills and video in an extremely compact body that weighs under one pound. Driven by a full-frame 24.6MP BSI Bayer CMOS sensor, 14-bit color depth, electronic image stabilization, and Leica's L-mount lens interface, the fp and its fully electronic shutter provide a maximum resolution for raw and JPEG files of 6000 x 4000 and a shooting rate of 18 fps, while its focus system employs contrast detection and a 49-point selection mode for AF measurement distance, as well as face detection, eye detection, and focus peaking. A base sensitivity of ISO 100-25600 can be expanded to ISO 6-102400, and its video recording capabilities allow for UHD 4K recording at up to 30p, while Full HD recording can be captured at up to 120p. For raw video data, 12-bit CinemaDNG internal recording is supported. To help shooters fine tune their video content, Sigma's "Teal and Orange" mode is inspired by the color grading techniques of Hollywood and creates high contrast between orange colors, which are found in human skin tones, and teals (cyan blue), which are their complement. So that users may easily switch between still and video modes, there is a switch on top of the camera.

Also available for video shooters in a "Director's Viewfinder" function, which allows for the simulating of different angles of view and how an image looks in a cinema camera. It supports cameras such as the ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K, as well as other commonly-used digital cameras, film cameras, and anamorphic lenses.

Compose and review your shots with a 3.15" 2.1m-dot LCD touchscreen, and media is captured internally to a UHS-II SDXC card slot. Thanks to an effective heat sink and a 42-point seal for dust- and splash-proofing, the fp will function well for long hours of use in a wide variety of environments. If you need to connect to external peripherals, there is a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port and a micro-HDMI port.

Firmware Version 3.00

Introduced Features

Adds new color modes "Powder Blue" and "Duotone"
Adds the "Save/Load Settings" function saves and loads camera settings using a QR code
Adds compatibility with the Sigma Electronic Viewfinder EVF-11
Adds the "Automatic switch to the LCD monitor display" function to preview images and operate the menu on the camera's LCD monitor while using the View button, MENU button, and QS button
Adds the "Quick Focus Frame Shift" function to the Rear Dial's direction buttons to directly move the focus frame
Adds "Custom Buttons" able to assign their desired functions such as "Exposure Compensation" and "Depth of Field Preview" to the AEL button, Rear Dial (direction button), Tone Control button, Color Mode button, and MODE (Shooting Mode) button
Adds "LCD Off Mode" to the Display Mode settings whereby the LCD monitor turns off during shooting or when the camera is not in operation
Adds a "Screenshot" feature to save any screen displayed on the LCD monitor as a still-image file
Enables focus frame to be moved even when the image is enlarged during shooting in AF or MF
Adds 24 and 48 fps frame rates (only at FHD resolution) in the Movie Record Setting
Adds "KOMODO 6K" by RED Digital Cinema in the Director's Viewfinder mode
Adds a "Custom Frame" option to the Frame Guide function, to select any desired aspect ratio or absolute size value on the image sensor
Enables the "Color Temperature" setting to be adjusted in "White balance" in custom 50K increments
Improved AF operation to achieve better accuracy, stability, and followability
Enhanced "Flicker Control" function
Improve JPEG file image quality
Launched 2021.06.03

Firmware Version 2

Introduced Features

Cinemagraph creation and playback
CinemaDNG footage playback
Still capture during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode
Still image capture from CinemaDNG and MOV movie files
HDR in movie shooting
Still and movie shooting in Director's Viewfinder mode
Supports DCI 4K 12-bit with raw output over HDMI
Supports raw over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V recorder
Supports recording Blackmagic RAW codec over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models
Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebill S gimbal
Supports camera control in USB mode with forthcoming Software Development Kit

Updates and Enhancements

Supports Dual Base ISO at ISO 100 and 3200
Supports CinemaDNG at 25 and 29.97 fps for UHD 4K 12-bit shooting
Supports CinemaDNG at 100 fps for FHD 12-bit shooting
Supports CinemaDNG 100 and 119.88 fps for FHD 8-bit and 10-bit shooting
Exposure adjustment now available in QS Menu
Tone control setting now available during movie shooting
Supports USB Video Class (UVC) setting adjustments while the fp is connected to USB
Supports time code generation
Compatible with BWF format
Supports file size changes at aspect ratio 7:6
Optional shutter sound effect

General Features

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.

Robust & Lightweight Aluminum Body

A body covered with die-cast aluminum on the front and the back helps ensures robustness and heat dissipation while keeping the body weight light.

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 helps prevent overheating at high temperatures or in long hours of use.

Splash and Dustproof Structure

The Sigma fp is protected with a splash and dustproof seal on a total of 42 points over the camera body. When combined with a splash and dustproof 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"-20 threads for both the strap holder on either side of the body and for a tripod. This provides greater freedom in how one uses 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.

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 ambiance of the scene; and shooting with good response, without missing your shot. These types of shooting will open unique 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.

"Teal and Orange" Color Mode

Color grading is a process of altering the color of a video and is an important step in filmmaking that will change the "mood" of a film or other types of work. One color grade style that has been widely used in Hollywood films has inspired a new color mode introduced in the Sigma fp, called "Teal and Orange." This color mode is about creating high contrast between orange colors, 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.

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 also has an "effect" slider in its color 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-tuning of the color mode. Additionally, "TONE" and "COLOR" buttons allow for quick access to the tone control and color 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.

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 greater dynamic range that could not have been achieved in normal shooting.

Cinemagraph

The Sigma fp comes with a feature to make "Cinemagraphs," which are animated GIFs 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.

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 color. It is designed to help focusing the lens manually.

L-Mount

L-Mount is a mount optimized for mirrorless cameras, characterized by a short flange focal length, large diameter, and improved durability. As an L-Mount camera, the Sigma fp can be used with various L-Mount lenses offered by Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma.

Supports Raw Video Data Recording

Aside from professional cinema cameras, the Sigma fp supports internal recording in 12-bit CinemaDNG format. With up to 4K UHD recording at 24 fps, 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.

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 large format cameras such as ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K, but also film cameras and anamorphic lenses.

Supported cameras include ARRI's ARRICAM/ARRIFLEX, ALEXA LF/ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA 65, and ALEXA XT; Sony's VENICE; and RED's MONSTRO 8K, HELIUM 8K, DRAGON 6K, EPIC MX 5K, and GEMINI 5K.

Functions Comparable to Pro 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 color 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.

UI Optimized for Different Shooting Modes

Preserving the distinctive "feels" of Sigma cameras including dials and QS (Quick Set) buttons, the Sigma fp has specially-designed operation systems and displays for Still and Cine modes. At the flick of a special switch, it can move back and forth between the two modes. This presents a shooting experience that goes beyond the boundaries of traditional cameras that are designed either for stills or videos.

UPC: 085126937300

Sigma fp Specs

Key Specs

Lens Mount	Leica L
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.38 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor	35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization	Digital
ISO Sensitivity	100 to 25,600 (Extended: 6 to 102,400)
Continuous Shooting	Up to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw) Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw) Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
Internal Recording Modes	CinemaDNG 8/10/12-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/48.00/59.94/100/120 fps H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/59.94/100/120 fps
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 at 24.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O	1 x Micro-HDMI 1.4 Output
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
Wireless	None
Display Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type	1 x Sigma BP-51 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh

Imaging

Lens Mount	Leica L
Sensor Resolution	Actual: 25.38 Megapixel Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor	35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS
Image Stabilization	Digital
Built-In ND Filter	None
Capture Type	Stills & Video

Exposure Control

Shutter Type	Electronic Shutter
Shutter Speed	Electronic Shutter 1/8000 to 30 Seconds Up to 300 Seconds in Bulb Mode
Bulb/Time Mode	Bulb Mode
ISO Sensitivity	100 to 25,600 (Extended: 6 to 102,400)
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-5 to 18 EV
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade
Continuous Shooting	Up to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw) Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 12 Frames (Raw) Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for up to 24 Frames (Raw)
Interval Recording	Yes
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay

Still Image Capture

Image Sizes	16:9 JPEG 6000 x 3376 4240 x 2392 3008 x 1688 3:2 JPEG 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832 3008 x 2000 4:3 JPEG 5344 x 4000 3776 x 2832 2672 x 2000 1:1 JPEG 4000 x 4000 2832 x 2832 2000 x 2000
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:9
Image File Format	JPEG, Raw
Bit Depth	14-Bit

Video Capture

Internal Recording Modes	CinemaDNG 8/10/12-Bit 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/48.00/59.94/100/120 fps H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/59.94/100/120 fps
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 12-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit via HDMI 4096 x 2160 at 24.00 fps 3840 x 2160 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
Recording Limit	Not Specified by Manufacturer
IP Streaming	None
Built-In Microphone Type	Stereo
Audio Recording	2-Channel 16-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Interface

Media/Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Video I/O	1 x Micro-HDMI 1.4 Output
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Control Input (Shared with Mic/Line Input)
Wireless	None
Mobile App Compatible	No *As of September, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)	None

Monitor

Display Size	3.15"
Resolution	2,100,000 Dot
Display Type	Fixed Touchscreen LCD

Focus

Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
Autofocus Points	Contrast Detection: 49
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5 to +18 EV

Flash

Built-In Flash/Light	No
Flash Modes	Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
Maximum Sync Speed	1/30 Second
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Dedicated Flash System	S-TTL
External Flash Connection	Shoe Mount

Environmental

Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

General

Battery Type	1 x Sigma BP-51 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh
Shoe Mount	1 x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) 2 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
Material of Construction	Aluminum
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.43 x 2.75 x 1.78" / 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm
Weight	14.89 oz / 422 g (With Battery, Recording Media) 13.05 oz / 370 g (Body Only)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	2.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.5 x 6.5 x 5.1"

Sigma fp Reviews

Exceptional camera and lens

By Richard

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2023-09-16

I just received the Sigma fp with 45 mm lens. I spent DOZENS OF HOURS on the B&H website sesrching for a second camera, to add to my Olympus OM D M5 Mark II. I examined throughly Nikon, Canon, Pentax, Fugi, Panasonic, Sony and Sigma. I looked at used cameras as well. I looked at medium format, DSLR, mirrorless, point and shoot, in all sensor sizes. I started with a all metal body Canon F1 in 1975, and stayed witj Canon until the Olympus. My underlying concern was I wish there was a camera, preferably in full frame, which had a simple, button free front. I bought a Sigma 70-200 mm f2.8 lens years ago for my Canon. That is when I switched to Sigma. The Sigma fp with lens caught my attention. The simple exterior layout, small size and Sigma quality. When I saw the previous price of about $2,200 for the Sigma fp and lens, it was a true value. I continued to review and look at cameras. When the price was reduced, the camera and lens was a TRUE VALUE when compared to other cameras. So I.boughr the Sigma fp and 45 mm lens. When I set up the camera, and began trial exposures the quality, simplicity, and value was obivious. The operation of the camera, as well as making selections is so much simpler and less intimidating than other cameras. As cameras have progressed, the size of a full frame camera has become.smaller. A side by side comparison of my MFT with the Sigma fp reveals no large differences between them. After using a MFT for six years, I'm ready to return to a full frame camera.

Hidden gem of the full-frame camera world

By Korhan

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-12-10

This camera is the hidden little gem of the camera world. Its only real weakness is the auto-focus system, which is not phase-based but contrast-based. This leads to slow auto-focus performance. Also, there is no in-body image stabilization, like the Sony A7 series. Those are the main complaints. Everything else is amazing. Superb color science and IQ, cinema-grade video, phenomenal low-light performance. I moved over to the fp from a Sony A7iii, which was a fine camera. But this camera...I just have fallen in love with it. It has changed my photography game drastically. I expect the Mark II will use a phase-based auto-focus system, fixing the major weakness with this platform. For IS, you have to rely on IS lenses.

Broke Attaching SSD

By Steven

Rated 1 out of 5

Date: 2022-11-30

Purchased along with Delkin Juggler 1TB SSD, as recommended by Sigma. SSD's 1/4 bolt pierced (!) the bottom 1/4 mount, cracking the sensor glass. Sigma refused to repair, despite this being normal operation of recommended accessory.

As any other

By Jesus

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-09-16

It is worth it, the best choise I could take, awesome cam!

I love the combo!!

By gustavo

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-09-14

This camera is just amazing!! Large format, ful frame mirrorless, 12 bit raw, 4k, everything in a small body., cheap!!!! I have no objections.

Tiny beast

By Patrick

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2022-08-05

The size, modular expansion capabilities, and color science were what attracted me to this camera. I have no real need for the raw output, but it's amazing a camera in this price range has it. I especially like the menu system on the fp - it's very quick to find what I want. This isn't my primary system, but the ability to add/remove components let this transform for all types of uses. I've also been pleased with the performance of the i series lenses I've tried. If the next Sigma Foveon camera also uses L mount I could see myself going all-in on Sigma for both stills and video.

Love this camera. bargain price

By Kerry

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2023-03-29

This is a powerhouse of a camera at a bargain price. The footage from this camera + 45mm lens simply can't be beat. Absolutely love this camera. There is somewhat of a learning curve but taking the time to master the fp is well worth it. Highly recommend.

Quirky, but outstanding image quality

By David

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2023-02-14

Many seem turned off by the design approach of this camera...stripped to the bare essentials, electronic shutter only, heavy video emphasis. I rented this camera to try it out, and was blown away by the still image quality, especially in low-light situations. Definitely not a sports or wildlife camera, but if your subject is slow-moving or stationary, you'll love the image quality and the color rendition. The bundled 45mm lens is great, small and light, and super-sharp resolution. The menu system is straightforward and I found it intuitive. The camera and lens are a great small combo, easy to grab on your way out the door and carry with you. It's not for everyone, but if you're on the fence, rent one and see for yourself.

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