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Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm Lens

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Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm Lens
Key Features
  • 24.6MP Full-Frame BSI Bayer CMOS Sensor
  • UHD 4K30p Video with 12-Bit CinemaDNG
  • 3.15" 2.1m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
  • 49-Point AF System
Pairing the sleek cine-optimized camera with an equally svelte lens, the Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm Lens bundles the fp full-frame camera body and the normal-length, L-mount 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.
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Sigma fp Overview

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Pairing the sleek cine-optimized camera with an equally svelte lens, the Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera with 45mm Lens bundles the fp full-frame camera body and the normal-length, L-mount 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens.

Sigma fp Mirrorless Camera

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 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L

Designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, the fast and versatile Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens is a normal-length prime that optimizes size as well as weight while rendering notably smooth bokeh with rounded out-of-focus highlights in both the foreground and background. Coupled with its ability to soften the periphery of blurred images while enhancing the three-dimensional impression of an object, its 9.5" minimum focusing distance makes it suitable for snapshots to tabletop photos, or any imagery where you wish to make your subject stand out.

Though full-time manual focus is available, this lens is equipped with a stepping motor that enables smooth, high-speed autofocusing that is notably quiet whether utilizing features such as Face/Eye Detection AF or during video shooting. A rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to the smooth bokeh, and a lens hood is included, which can protect the front element as well as prevent stray light from causing flare.

As part of the Contemporary line within Sigma's Global Vision series, this lens is designed to achieve a balance between convenience and performance, and meshes a compact, lightweight build and versatile handling with notable optical attributes.
Created for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, this prime, normal-length lens is designed to deliver excellent image quality while optimizing size and weight. It is also suitable for APS-C models where it provides a 68mm equivalent focal length.
Optical design controls spherical aberrations to help endure large, soft, rounded bokeh while enhancing the three-dimensional impression of the subject.
Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is well-suited for working in available light conditions and provides greater control over depth of field.
A stepping AF motor benefits both photographers and videographers with its fast, precise, and near-silent performance. Full-time manual focus control can also be selected.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
The bayonet mount is constructed from brass for ensured accuracy and durability. Additionally, rubber sealing is incorporated in the mount design to render it dust- and splash-resistant.
UPC: 085126360696

Sigma fpSpecs

Key Specs
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.38 Megapixel
Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS
Image Stabilization
Digital
ISO Sensitivity Range
100 to 25,600 (Extended: 6 to 102,400)
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
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input (Shared with Audio Input)
Wireless
No
Display Type
Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Battery Type
1x Sigma BP-51 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh
Imaging
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 25.38 Megapixel
Effective: 24.6 Megapixel (6000 x 4000)
Image Sensor
35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full-Frame) BSI CMOS
Sensor Crop (35mm Equivalent)
Crop Factor: 1x
Additional Modes: 1.5x
*Additional Crop Occurs in Select Video Modes
Image Stabilization
Digital
Built-In ND Filter
No
Capture Type
Stills & Video
Exposure Control
Shutter Type
Electronic Rolling Shutter 
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/8000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb/Time Mode
Bulb Mode (Up to 300 Seconds)
ISO Sensitivity Range
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 Maximum Resolution for up to 12 Frames (Raw)
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Still Image Capture
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
Fast-/Slow-Motion Support
Slow-Motion Only
Recording Limit
Up to 120 Minutes
IP Streaming
No
Built-In Microphone
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
1x Micro-HDMI Output
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
Power I/O
1x USB-C Input/Output
Other I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Remote Input (Shared with Audio Input)
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)
No
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
General
Battery Type
1x Sigma BP-51 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh
Shoe Mount
1x Hot Shoe
Tripod Mounting Thread
1x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
2x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
Material of Construction
Aluminum
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C up to 85% Humidity
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 fpSpecs

Key Specs
Focal Length
45mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
51.3°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.45" / 24 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.25x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:4
Optical Design
8 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
55 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.52 x 1.82" / 64 x 46.2 mm
Weight
7.58 oz / 215 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.045 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.5 x 4.4 x 4.1"

Sigma fp Reviews

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Can I shoot with an aspect ratio of 1x1 and still ...

Can I shoot with an aspect ratio of 1x1 and still shoot raw?
Asked by: Barbara
According to Sigma's specifications, 1:1 is only Jpeg.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-11-11

Can I use canon lenses on this camera with ...

Can I use canon lenses on this camera with adapter? Also could I use Sony lenses?
Asked by: Leanne
For Canon lenses you will need Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter/Lens Adapter (Sigma EF-Mount Lenses to L-Mount Camera) B&H # SIMC21C and there is no Sony E mount to this camera adapter
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-02-10

Is there an adapter to use with Nikon F mount?

Is there an adapter to use with Nikon F mount?
Asked by: Trihuy
Not from Sigma yet. There have started to be other companies making adapters to get their lenses in the FP. I do not recall seeing the F being mentioned.
Answered by: Arthur
Date published: 2020-09-15

How well does the camera accept lens conversions? ...

How well does the camera accept lens conversions? Are there image issues like fringing, cropping, Softness, incompatibilities, etc with certain lens mounts or converters that youve noticed?
Asked by: Gabriel
We've had no reports of any issues regarding fringing, cropping, softness or any incompatibilities when adapting other brands of lenses to the Sigma fp.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2022-04-29

Can the fp shoot stills tethered? I need the ...

Can the fp shoot stills tethered? I need the camera to save a jpg file directly to a folder on the hard drive of a computer.
Asked by: Gerald
Currently Sigma Capture Pro does not support the FP. Sigma Photo Pro supports the FP but is only for RAW processing.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-04-13

Is there an adapter for using sigmaa e lens ?

Is there an adapter for using sigmaa e lens ?
Asked by: ry
Unfortunately, Sigma lenses with a Sony E mount cannot be adapted to the L mount on this camera.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-12-10

is the grip optional?

is the grip optional?
Asked by: Fred
I am not aware of a grip for the Sigma fp.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-11-28

Can you record or push video in "director's ...

Can you record or push video in "director's viewfinder" modes?
Asked by: Jonathan
No.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-10
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