Sigma fp body

Sigma fp body

Better known as an optics manufacturer, Sigma rarely releases cameras, and these cameras always have a special idea. The Sigma fp is a very small full-frame mirrorless camera with top-notch video capabilities.

The camera's Cinema - Still switch allows you to choose whether you are using a digital system with a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor or a cinema camera recording 12-bit 4K RAW video.

Video performance in abbreviated form:

• Cinema DNG RAW 4K 12bit video directly to USB-C drive (e.g. Samsung T5)
• 4K RAW 8bit or FullHD Cinema DNG RAW 4K 12bit video directly to memory card

The 4K raw video recorded directly to the memory card is astonishing in its quality, the 8-bit color depth is surprisingly enough if you take care of the exposure during the shooting phase (i.e. don't underexpose by 4-5 stops).

The quality of the video can be judged by the size of the recorded video file, for example the very popular Sony A7 III records 4K video at a bit rate of 100Mbit/s. The Sigma fp records video to the memory card at 1632Mbit/s and to an external drive at a bit rate of 2400Mbit/s. If you intend to do post-processing and the goal is the best possible image quality, the Sigma fp offers a very interesting option.

The camera has standard tripod threads on three sides, which can be used to attach the camera or attach additional equipment. The camera weighs only 400 grams, which means you can use a Canon EF adapter and heavier lenses with it, and a Zhiyun Weebill S is a great choice for a gimbal.

The manufacturing material is metal, and there are openings behind the screen for air circulation. The amount of data recorded by the camera is enormous and even in professional use the camera does not overheat. Sigma is also courting film professionals with the Directors viewfinder feature, which simulates film cameras such as Arri and RED and different settings. The idea is, for example, to preview exactly how the material would look before renting the device or on the day of the shoot.

We recommend using Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-II memory cards and Samsung T5 SSDs.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: L-Mount
  Sensor: full-frame CMOS, 24 megapixels
• Sensitivity: ISO 100-25600 (6-102400 expanded)
• Autofocus: 49 focus areas, contrast detection
• Shutter speeds: 60 - 1/8000s, electronic shutter
  
• flash sync: 1/30 s
• Continuous shooting: 18 fps, (frame buffer: 12 RAW)
• Video recording: 4K, 8bit RAW internally, 12bit RAW to external disk. FullHD 120P
• 8.1cm touchscreen
  
• SD (HC/XC) memory card slot with UHS-II support
• Microphone jack: 3.5 mm
  
• HDMI D (micro), USB Type-C
  
• Size: 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3mm
• Weight: 370g