SIGMA is at it once again, trying to redefine what a digital camera is and how it should be used, especially trying to incorporate ALL into one ultra-compact, lightweight body. With the fp, you get a 24.6 MP full-frame sensor. The body is weather-proof, using Leica’s L-Mount which opens up a whole world of quality Leica, Sigma and other L-Mount lenses and, using the appropriate mount converters, access to Canon’s DSLR and Cine lenses. The fp has only an electronic shutter. It supports full-fledged film making and promises a seamless transition between Still and Cine modes. A couple of the cine features are still under development and will be available later through a firmware update.
SIGMA fp: Image grab from video below
PRESS RELEASE
SIGMA announces the “SIGMA fp”, the world’s smallest and lightest mirrorless digital camera* with a full-frame image sensor
SIGMA Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of “SIGMA fp,” the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless digital camera*. The SIGMA fp incorporates a 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels in a compact body, and boasts great versatility and scalability that allows mixing-and-matching of a variety of interchangeable lenses and accessories. It is a camera that is casual enough to take anywhere, anytime, and high-spec enough for serious still and cine shooting in the highest image quality, all in a robust and classy body.
The following video presents SIGMA fp – Nueva cámara mirrorless full frame from Sigma Cine Lens España on Vimeo:
“La cámara full-frame mirrorless más pequeña y ligera del mundo ya esta aquí.
Prestaciones de cine:
· 12 bit Cinema DNG.
· 4K UHD/24fps.
· Salida de vídeo USB 3.1.
· Estilo Teal and Orange en grabación.
· Modo Cine Director entre otros.
Prestaciones fotografía,
· Sensor Bayer de 24MP sin filtro de paso bajo · Montura L
· 100 a 25.600 ISO
· RAW de 14 bits (DNG)
· Obturador electrónico“
Translation by Google
“The smallest and lightest mirrorless full-frame camera in the world is here.
Movie performance:
· 12 bit Cinema DNG.
· 4K UHD / 24fps.
· USB video output 3.1.
· Teal and Orange style in recording.
· Cine Director Mode among others.
Photography features,
· Bayer 24MP sensor without low pass filter · L mount
· 100 to 25,600 ISO
· 14-bit RAW (DNG)
· Electronic shutter“
Regardless of the differences in shooting scenes and styles or genre boundaries between stills and videos, this new camera is set to expand the freedom and possibilities in image shooting and art creation further than ever before. A “pocketable full-frame” camera: SIGMA fp, is now available.
＊As of July, 2019.
SIGMA fp
SIGMA’s take on an entirely new system camera.
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.
#sigmafp #sigma
[Development concept]
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.
SIGMA fp (left to right): Left side and right side
Scalable│Versatile scalability
SIGMA fp: Versatile scalability
An “open and liberal system” that allows one to pair the camera with lenses and accessories, whether from SIGMA or other brands, using a variety of attachments, complete with “versatile scalability” that makes the camera adaptable to any scenes.
Seamless│Full-fledged, liberating shooting functions
A “highly intuitive UI” that allows one to move between full-fledged still and cine shooting modes with just one finger, making for a “seamless and truly creative tool” that goes beyond style and genre differences.
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 configuration 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.
For more about concept, please refer to the link: https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp-series/
[Key features]
1. World’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera
With overall dimensions of 112.6×69.9×45.3mm and body weight of 370g, without battery and card, the SIGMA fp is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera*. It employs a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels for high-quality images. Covered on the front and back sides with die-cast aluminum alloy for its superior robustness and thermal conductivity, the compact body of the SIGMA fp is built with a signature heat sink structure and sealing on 42 points for a dust- and splash-proof structure, making it a perfect camera to use for long hours under all types of environments. With its small body and great adaptability, the SIGMA fp enhances the joy of full-frame image quality, no matter what one’s shooting settings may be.
＊As of July, 2019.
The following video presents SIGMA fp | Large Heat Sink (Multi-languages):
“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.“
2. Electronic shutter for a variety of settings
“Able to shoot whenever you want, wherever you want”―to realize this concept, the SIGMA fp incorporates a construction without a mechanical shutter for quiet shooting. This allows shooting without worrying about noise in a situation where one would have hesitated with a conventional camera because of its shutter sound. It gives no shutter shock even when shooting in quick succession at a frame rate of 18 frames/sec. eliminating even the tiniest shakes.
SIGMA fp Electronic Shutter: “Able to shoot whenever you want, wherever you want”: Image Courtesy of Sigma
In addition, the absence of a mechanical shutter, whose performance level can change through continuous operation, means that the SIGMA fp is a camera with improved reliability.
3. Superior options in artistic picture & video creations
The SIGMA fp is a frontrunner in incorporating functions that help exploring the photographic and cinematic creations.
SIGMA fp: “Teal and Orange” mode has a slider that enables adjustment of the strength of the effects to apply: Image Courtesy of Sigma
For instance, in addition to a number of different color modes, the SIGMA fp has newly introduced the “Teal and Orange” mode, inspired by the color grading technique commonly used in Hollywood films. Each mode has a slider that enables adjustment of the strength of the effects to apply, providing even greater control in one’s creations.
SIGMA fp (left to right): Color Mode, Fill Light Mode, Tone Control Mode: Images Courtesy of Sigma
The SIGMA fp is the first SIGMA camera to employ a tone curve adjustment function in addition to “Fill Light”, a special adjustment function of SIGMA Photo Pro, and they are both available in-camera. It has also newly introduced “TONE” and “COLOR” buttons for a quick access to each of 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.
SIGMA fp (left to right): Tone Control Mode, Color Mode: “TONE” and “COLOR” buttons for a quick access to each of the tone control and color mode menus: Images Courtesy of Sigma
4. Advanced picture & video generating functions
The SIGMA fp employs a number of advanced technologies for image and video generation.
SIGMA fp: Auto HDR function: Image Courtesy of Sigma
The Auto HDR function 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.
The Cinemagraph function, meanwhile, achieves a hybrid between still photography and video in the form of animated GIFs in which parts of a still image keep moving. With this function, the SIGMA fp is capable of creating Cinemagraphs in-camera.
Note: The Auto HDR function in the Cine mode and the Cinemagraph function are to become available via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
5. L-Mount
The SIGMA fp uses the L-Mount*, characterized by a short flange focal length, large diameter, and superior durability. For interchangeable lenses, in addition to the wide-ranging choices of SIGMA lenses, other manufacturers’ lenses can also be an option through the L-Mount Alliance with Leica Camera AG and Panasonic Corporation. With the SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21, SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount lenses can be used, making the best out of one’s lens investment.
*The L-Mount Trademark is a registered Trademark of Leica Camera AG.
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.
6. Supports full-fledged video production
For raw video data, the SIGMA fp supports 12-bit CinemaDNG external recording. With 4K UHD/24fps recording, it produces video data that can be used even in filmmaking. It also supports ALL-I recording which is optimal for editing H.264 compressed videos.
For video output, it uses USB3.1(GEN1), which allows a smooth data transmission to an external recording unit. As it also supports cinema camera-like user interfaces, the SIGMA fp is a camera that can be taken straight to video production settings.
SiGMA fp supports cinema camera-like user interfaces
Note: The feature of playing CinemaDNG footages in-camera is to become available via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
7. Seamless transition between Still and Cine modes
Going from the Still mode to the Cine mode at the flip of a switch. Each mode comes with a specially designed operation system and displays, making it possible to concentrate on shooting in each mode, stress-free. For more about other features, please refer to the link : https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp-series/main-feature/
SiGMA fp: Still mode
SiGMA fp: Cine mode
[Dedicated accessories]
SIGMA fp: Accessories
- SIGMA AC ADAPTER SAC-7P
- SIGMA DC CONNECTOR CN-21
- SIGMA BATTERY CHARGER BC-71
- Li-ion BATTERY BP-51
For more about other features, please refer to the link : https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp-series/accessories/
[Specification]
Product name SIGMA fp
Interchangeable-lens SLR 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×23.9rnrn) Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor Camera effective pixels/Total pixels Approx.24.6MP(6,072×4,056)/Approx. 25.38MP (6,104×4,142) Aspect ratio 3:2 Color filter System RGB Primary color filter Still Image File Format Image 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 6,000×4,000 (3,840×2,560) *():In DC Crop Mode LOW 3,008×2,000 (1,920×1,280) JPEG [21:9] HIGH 6,000×2,576 (3,840×1,648) MED 4,240×1,824 (2,736×1,168) LOW 3,008×1,288 (1,920×824) [16:9] HIGH 6,000×3,376 (3,840×2,160) MED 4,240×2,392 (2,736×1,536) LOW 3,008×1,688 (1,920×1,080) [3:2] HIGH 6,000×4,000 (3,840×2,560) MED 4,240×2,832 (2,736×1,824) LOW 3,008×2,000 (1,920×1,280) [A判 (√2:1)] HIGH 5,664×4,000 (3,616×2,560) MED 4,000×2,832 (2,560×1,824) LOW 2,832×2,000 (1,808×1,280) [4:3] HIGH 5,344×4,000 (3,408×2,560) MED 3,776×2,832 (2,416×1,824) LOW 2,672×2,000 (1,712×280) [7:6] HIGH 4,672×4,000 (2,992×2,560) MED 3,312×2,832 (2,112×1,824) LOW 2,336×2,000 (1,488×1,280) [1:1] HIGH 4,000×4,000 (2,560×2,560) MED 2,832×2,832 (1,824×1,824) LOW 2,000×2,000 (1,280×1,280)
Crop Equivalent to approx.1.5 times 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 HDMI External Output Movie Format HDMI Loop out “External recorder record: ATOMOS Ninja Inferno, Blackmagic Video Assist 4K supported Audio Format Linear PCM(2ch 48kHz /16bit) Recording Pixels / Frame Rate 3,840×2,160 (UHD 4K) / 4:2:2 8bit 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p 1,920×1,080 (FHD) / 4:2:2 8bit 119.88p / 100p / 59.94p / 50p / 29.97p / 25p / 23.98p
Focus Auto Format / Focus Mode Contrast detection system, Single AF, Continuous AF(with moving object prediction function), Manual Focus AF Measurement Distance Detection Range / AF mode -5~18EV(F1.4:IS0100) / 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
Exposure Control Metering System Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted Average Control 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 (Recommended exposure value) ISO 100-25600, Expanded sensitivity ISO6,12,25,50,51200, 102400 Exposure Compensation ±5 EV （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 System Electronic system
White Balance 12 types(Auto, Auto(Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3)
Shutter Shutter Type Electronic shutter Shutter Speed 30 to 1/8,000 sec., Bulb Self-Timer / Remote control 2 sec./10 sec. (Self-Timer)
Drive Drive Modes Single shooting, Continuous shooting, Self-timer, Interval shooting Continuous shooting speed HI: 18 fps, MED:5 fps, LO: 3 fps Maximum number of shots HIGH：12-frame、MED：12-frame、LOW：24-frame
Monitor Type/ Coverage TFT color LCD monitor Aspect Ratio3:2, 3.15″, Approx. 2,100,000 dots / Electrostatic capacitance system touch panel /Approx.100%
Flash (when to use external flash) Flash Light Emission Mode S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission
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, X contact)
Interval shooting Available
Color Mode 12 types( Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome)
Other Functions Recording Mode STILL Mode Fill Light / Shading Correction / 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 Stereo microphone, Monaural speaker
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 Also used as an external microphone terminal. External Microphone Available (Plug-in power support) Headphone output Unavailable Flash-synchro Terminal Dedicated terminal (with hot shoe unit HU-11 (supplied with this product) mounted)
Power Power Li-ion Battery BP-51 *USB power supply available (when the power is turned off)
Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 112.6×69.9×45.3mm Weight 422g (including battery and SD card), 370g (Camera Body Only)
Environment Temperature 0～+40℃
Operating Humidity 85% or less (no condensing)
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
The following video presents SIGMA新製品発表会｜07112019｜山木和人:
- Sigma fp Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Accessories
- SIGMA AC ADAPTER SAC-7P and Accessories
- SIGMA ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 and Accessories
- SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 and Accessories