Tag: Sigma fp

Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 Released

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 4.00 for Sigma fp  mirrorless camera. The new Sigma fp Firmware Update Ver.4.00 now available for download.

$400 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00

[Benefits of the update]

  • ・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
  • ・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or nonlinear.
  • ・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.
  • ・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
  • ・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
  • ・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.

【For Blackmagic Design Video Assist 12G Series users】Blackmagic RAW recording using the HDMI output of SIGMA fp updated to Ver.4.00 may not perform correctly without updating the Video Assist firmware. This issue has been corrected in the “Video Assist 3.5.2 Update” released by Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd on February 16, 2022, so please update your software accordingly.

Download link:

Sigma fp Firmware Version 4.00

Sigma fp L Firmware Update Version 2.00 Released

Sigma released the new firmware version 2.00 for the  Sigma fp L mirrorless camera.

Download link: Sigma fp L Firmware Version 2.00

[Benefits of the update]
Ver.2.00
・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or non-linear.
* 1 Only for compatible lenses.
* 2 To use this function, it is necessary to update the firmware of the compatible lens to the latest version.
・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.
* The following settings are affected: Shooting Mode, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, ISO Sensitivity
・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.
・It improves the correction algorithm for Color Shading Correction.
・It improves the operation of “Pre-AF” in STILL mode and “Constant AF” in CINE mode.

To update the firmware, please refer to the following link:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fpl/?tab=support&local=firmware

Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 adds EVF-11 compatibility

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 3.00 for Sigma fp  mirrorless camera. The latest firmware v3.00 update for the Sigma fp camera adds compatibility with the EVF-11 from the fp L and other new features.

$200 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

You can download the Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 below. Continue reading “Sigma fp firmware update v3.00 adds EVF-11 compatibility”

61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Priced at $2,499

Sigma has announced the new Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount. The new Sigma fp L comes with a 61mp Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor, phase-detection auto focus and 10fps continuous shooting.

Sigma fp L can capture UHD 4K 30p video internally and can output 12-bit Cinema DNG Raw to an external SSD. It can also output a Raw video feed over HDMI that can be encoded as ProRes RAW or Blackmagic RAW, depending on what type of recorder you attach. High speed FullHD recording at up to 120 fps is supported, though with a crop.

Price and Availability

The Sigma fp L will be available in mid-April for $2499 body-only, or $2999 with the EVF. The EVF-11, as it is officially known, will be sold on its own for $699, and is compatible with the original Sigma fp.

  • Sigma fp L body: $2,499 USD
  • Sigma fp L with EVF: $2,999 USD
  • EVF-11 viewfinder: $699

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61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Coming

The 61MP Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount will be announced tomorrow, March 25th. According to latest reports the price of the Sigma fp L camera will be $2,499, the fp L EVF kit will be $2,999, and the EVF-11 will be $699.

The camera looks pretty much the same as the original Sigma fp. Here are a few more updates before the launch. Continue reading “61MP Sigma fp L Mirrorless Camera with L-mount Coming”

Sigma fp L to Feature 60MP Sensor, Coming on March 23rd

Sigma fp L camera will use a 60MP sensor and the full frame mirrorless model is reportedly to be announced on March 23rd.

Finally, we got confirmation that the upcoming Sigma camera uses a 60-megapixel full-frame sensor made by Sony. The model code of the sensor is IMX 513BQR.

The camera looks pretty much the same as the original Sigma fp. The question remains, of course, what the “L” stands for in the Sigma fp L name. The addition of a new letter on a product name often signifies a minor upgrade or feature swap, as opposed to a completely new model.

$200 off on Sigma fp body: $1,699 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

More Sigma fp L details after the break!

Continue reading “Sigma fp L to Feature 60MP Sensor, Coming on March 23rd”

Sigma fp L Rumored to be Announced Soon

The Sigma fp L mirrorless camera with L-mount is rumored to be announced at “SIGMA STAGE Online”, which is scheduled around 21:00 on March 23rd. It is reported that the Sigma fp L is expected to be equipped with a 60-megapixel full-frame CMOS image sensor, with body anti-shake function and mechanical shutter design.

The successor to the original Sigma fp model has been revealed in a series of official-looking product images ahead of the next Sigma Stage presentation that will take place virtually next week.

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Sigma fp Firmware Update Version 2.02 Released

Sigma has released the new firmware update version 2.02 for Sigma fp mirrorless camera.

$100 off on Sigma fp body: $1,799 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Benefits of this firmware update

Ver.2.02 

  • Corrected the bug*1 related to Compressed RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos NINJA V monitor-recorder.
  • Corrected the bug related to the electronic image stabilization system in CINE mode*2

*1 ISO metadata reported in Final Cut Pro X may occasionally be incorrect if using 1/3 EV ISO adjustments on the camera. Note: Requires the firmware of NINJA V to be Ver.10.53 or later.*2 Video footage appears distorted in the following conditions. Stopping the video recording using the shutter button when the electronic image stabilization system is turned “ON” and the shutter button function is set to “REC” in CINE mode.

Download link: Sigma fp Firmware Version 2.02

Atomos updates Ninja V for Sigma fp, Fujifilm GFX100

Atomos has released new firmware updates for the Ninja V that adds new raw video recording capabilities for the Fujifilm GFX100 and Sigma fp cameras.

On a GFX 100 running firmware version 2.01 or later, the Ninja V can now record 12-bit 4K ProRes RAW video at up to 30p over HDMI. This marks the first time users can capture Raw footage on the large format camera.

As an alternative to Raw video, the Atomos firmware update also enables 10-bit 422 ProRes and DNx 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) capture up to 30p or 4K DCI (4096 × 2160) at up to 24p. Multiple monitoring modes have also been added for viewing and playing back Raw footage.

The Atomos Ninja V update now enables Apple ProRes Raw video recording over rHDMI with the Sigma fp at 4k DCI p24 or 4k UHD up to p30 directly from the camera’s full-frame sensor.

You can download the 10.53 firmware update from the Atomos Ninja V support page. Continue reading “Atomos updates Ninja V for Sigma fp, Fujifilm GFX100”

Sigma fp Full-Frame L-mount Mirrorless Camera

Sigma fp  is an ultra compact full-frame  mirrorless camera. This L-mount camera features a 24.6 BSI-CMOS sensor with a traditional Bayer color filter, a contrast-detect AF system and fully electronic shutter.

Sigma fp can shoot bursts as fast as 18 fps and offers an Auto HDR mode for both stills and videos. The camera can record 12-bit Cinema DNG video to an external recorder, as well as UHD 4K internally.

The camera is designed to be modular, with optional grips, flash brackets, an ‘LCD viewfinder’ and more. Sigma has opened up the system so third party manufacturers can get in on the action. Continue reading “Sigma fp Full-Frame L-mount Mirrorless Camera”