SIGMA fp L
A big canvas for big moments
Unleash your imagination with SIGMA fp L, a new member of the SIGMA fp series of the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame digital single-lens mirrorless cameras. Featuring the highest resolution presented by SIGMA and equipped with a Back-illuminated 35mm full frame Bayer sensor with approximately 61 effective megapixels. Thanks to this 61MP image sensor, the SIGMA fp L boasts outstanding resolving power, while remaining true to the SIGMA fp development concepts, namely the “world’s smallest and lightest pocketable full-frame camera,” “seamless STILL / CINE switch,” and “excellent customizability and scalability.” Designed to provide extremely high-resolution capability and improved usability for photographers, the fp L also includes new features for video creators, making this camera an impressive all-in-one imaging tool.
With an excellent crop zoom that capitalizes on its ample megapixels, it offers users levels of image quality and creative range that are only possible with an ultra-high pixel camera. It also comes with an array of new features and accessories, which will make shooting more user friendly, including hybrid autofocus (AF) that combines contrast- and phase-detection, and USB charging while the camera is on. In addition, a long-awaited external electronic viewfinder for the SIGMA fp series, EVF-11, is included here to suit your particular shooting needs. With the new SIGMA fp L, SIGMA presents you another option in the fp series, which offers a joy of taking pictures and shooting movies with just the features that you truly need—nothing more, nothing less.
Highlights:
• 35mm full size effective 61megapixels Bayer sensor
• Contrast detection autofocus + Phase detection autofocus
• Dimensions (W x H x D)112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in.
• World's smallest and lightest full-frame camera
• Robust & lightweight aluminum body
• Dust and splash proof structure
• Supports 12-bit Cinema DNG
• Electronic image stabilization
• Full-time electronic shutter
• Supports USB power supply
• HDR Shooting
SIGMA fp development concepts and its three keys
Breaking down ideas of camera-centric hierarchies and categories, SIGMA makes a point of questioning what the genuine value of a camera is. What is essential to photographers? How can we make a camera that not merely meets the need, but makes your life more fulfilling and fun? By asking these questions, SIGMA has brought the SIGMA fp to life. Endlessly flexible and adaptable, a user-oriented camera for people who know what they want to shoot and what they want to create. Making a camera such as this a reality relies on three key concepts that represent the SIGMA fp series identity.
Pocketable Full-Frame
Small in size, big on quality. Perfect for carrying anywhere.
The SIGMA fp: world's smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless camera you can take with you anytime, anywhere.
Scalable
From vintage lenses to modern gadgets, up to professional movie setup. Creating your own style has never been so easy. Customize your fp just the way you want it, to suit what you want to do.
Seamless
Capturing your best moment. Photo or video? The choice is yours.
Change shooting modes with just a flip of a switch. Capture the moment whether it's video or stills, beyond the boundaries of style or genre.
The new fp L makes the fp a family of two
The fp, the series' concept model, is now joined by the fp L that takes full advantage of high-resolution, giving the world's smallest and lightest "pocketable full-frame" lineup a boost.
61 megapixels. The highest resolution presented by SIGMA.
Leveraging our knowhow of image processing technology on Foveon sensors.
Thanks to the ultra-high resolution, SIGMA fp L is able to unleash your imagination and feature a low-pass filter to make a further contribution to the optical performance.
The SIGMA fp L features a Bayer sensor with approximately 61 effective megapixels, higher than any other SIGMA camera before it. In addition to images with fine details, the fp L is capable of creating images that are high-definition and rich in color, thanks to its ultra-high pixel count and SIGMA's experience in developing cameras with a Foveon sensor, are renowned for both the exceptional resolving power and nuanced color gradients due to the unique nature of the X3 sensor. Furthermore, for its image quality that are in principle free of color artifacts, the Foveon sensor legacy was also behind the decision that the fp L should have a low-pass filter to reduce moiré to minimum levels. The use of a low-pass filter was a choice that made sense for a camera with an ample megapixels such as the SIGMA fp L.
Crop Zoom
Higher resolution. Greater freedom. Every shot is your dream shot.
A high pixel count means that images can stand extreme zooming or cropping. This was one aspect of an ultra-high pixel camera that led SIGMA to give the fp L a crop zoom feature that works in both the STILL and CINE modes. Thanks to its ample (approximately 61 effective) megapixels, the fp L can record in full HD quality even at its maximum 5x zoom; because this is accomplished simply by cropping with no digital enhancement, the image quality will not suffer. To use it in a more intuitive way, you can pinch to zoom on the LCD touch screen.
Hybrid Autofocus
Never miss your moment.
In addition to high-precision contrast AF, the SIGMA fp L features fast image plane phase-detection AF. This hybrid AF allows users to enjoy smooth autofocus that is high-precision, fast, and excellent at tracking a moving subject, whether they are shooting stills or video.
Unlimited power supply
Long hours of worry-free USB-C cable power supply.
The SIGMA fp L supports USB charging while the camera is on. You can shoot without interruption while charging the camera using a mobile battery, even outdoors or where you have no access to a power outlet. When using it as a webcam, just connect the fp L to a PC via USB and it works as an audio and video input device while getting its power supply from the PC. This means that you can use it for long hours without having to worry about the battery dying on you.
What is the situation like? Who is using it? The SIGMA fp L is flexible and adaptable to suit whatever the photographer wants. Here are what make it so.
• A still camera for stunning pictures
• Back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with approx. 61 effective megapixels that supports image plane phase-detection AF
• 15 Color Modes to choose from: Two additional modes newly available*
• Save / Load Settings*
• Smooth autofocus: Hybrid AF
• External Electronic Viewfinder EVF-11 Included
*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
Webcam for communication with quality image
Turn the SIGMA fp into a webcam with just a USB-C cableThe SIGMA fp series supports the USB video device class. Simply connect your camera to PC via USB and it sends audio and video to the PC, and works as a webcam.
Hybrid AF: Tracks your subject smoothly and keep them in focus even when streaming online
Save / Load Settings*: Loads a webcam setting fast using a QR code
Change camera settings even when connected: Exposure compensation; shutter speed; ISO sensitivity; Color Mode; white balance
15 Color Modes to choose from*: Create a streaming video look the way you like it
*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
Cinema camera as a powerhouse in a shoot
Supports 3 RAW file formats
Supports camera control with a gimbal
Hybrid AF: Supports recording using a gimbal and one-person operation
Supports different frame rates*: Supports frame rates commonly used in filmmaking
Saving & Loading Settings*: Perfect for sharing camera settings in a multi-camera shoot
*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
Director's viewfinder essential tool for a film director
Director's viewfinder*: Simulates shooting ranges of cinema cameras by major manufacturers
Frame guide*: Supports custom frame lines
Selection of external viewfinders*: Choice of electronic and optical viewfinders
Screenshot*: Capture what's on your screen in a single image
Saving & Loading Settings*: Batch save complicated settings using QR code to store or load them at will
*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via firmware update scheduled at a later date.
Specifications:
Format
Type
Interchangeable-lens Mirrorless Type Digital Camera
Memory Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (UHS-? supported) , Portable SSD (USB 3.0 connection, USB bus power supported)
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Image Sensor
Type
35 mm full-frame (36.0 mm x 24.0 mm) Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor
Camera Effective Pixels / Total Pixels
Approx. 61 MP / Approx. 62.4 MP
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Color Filter System
RGB Primary color filter
Still Image File Format
Lossless compression RAW(DNG) data 12 bit,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
9.5K:9,520 x 6,328
6.2K:6,240 x 4,144
4.8K:4,768 x 3,168
UHD:3,840 x 2,552
FHD:1,920 x 1,280
JPEG
[21:9]
9.5K:9,520 x 4,080
6.2K:6,240 x 2,672
4.8K:4,768 x 2,040
UHD:3,840 x 1,648
FHD:1,920 x 824
[16:9]
9.5K:9,520 x 5,352
6.2K:6,240 x 3,512
4.8K:4,768 x 2,680
UHD:3,840 x 2,160
FHD:1,920 x 1,080
[3:2]
9.5K:9,520 x 6,328
6.2K:6,240 x 4,144
4.8K:4,768 x 3,168
UHD:3,840 x 2,552
FHD:1,920 x 1,280
[A Size (√2:1) ]
9.5K:8,944 x 6,328
6.2K:5,856 x 4,144
4.8K:4,480 x 3,168
UHD:3,616 x 2,552
FHD:1,808 x 1,280
[4:3]
9.5K:8,432 x 6,328
6.2K:5,520 x 4,144
4.8K:4,224 x 3,168
UHD:3,408 x 2,552
FHD:1,696 x 1,280
[7:6]
9.5K:7,856 x 6,328
6.2K:5,152 x 4,144
4.8K:3,920 x 3,168
UHD:3,168 x 2,552
FHD:1,584 x 1,280
[1:1]
9.5K:6,328 x 6,328
6.2K:4,144 x 4,144
4.8K:3,168 x 3,168
UHD:2,552 x 2,552
FHD:1,280 x 1,280
* When a DC lens is attached, it can be used with a recording pixel count of 6.2K or less.
Crop
Equivalent to approx.1.5 to 5 times the focal length of the lens (for 35 mm cameras)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Movie Recording Format
Camera Internal Record
Movie Format
CinemaDNG(8 bit, 10 bit, 12 bit)/ MOV:H.264 (ALL-I, GOP)
Audio Format
Linear PCM (2 ch 48 kHz / 16 bit)
Record Format / Frame rate
3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p
1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p, 48 p, 50 p, 59.94 p, 100 p*, 119.88 p*
* Automatic crop zoom setting is x1.67
Continuous Shooting Enable Time
Up to 2 hours
Cinema DNG Memory Media Limitation
SD Card (UHS-II) : UHD 8 bit 25 p or less, FHD 12 bit 59.94 p or less
Portable SSD : UHD 12 bit 29.97 p or less, FHD 12 bit 100 p or less, FHD 8 bit 119.88 p or less
HDMI External Output
Movie Format
4:2:2 8 bit
12 bit RAW :External recorder record : ATOMOS Ninja V, Blackmagic Video Assist 12G supported
Audio Format
Linear PCM (2 ch 48 kHz/16 bit)
Record Format / Frame Rate
4,096 x 2,160 (DCI 4K) / 24 p * Only for RAW output
3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p
1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p, 48 p, 50 p, 59.94 p, 100 p*, 119.88 p*
* Automatic crop zoom setting is x1.67
Focus
AF System / Focus Mode
Image plane phase-difference AF + Contrast detection system, Single AF, Continuous AF (with moving object prediction function), Manual Focus
AF Sensitivity Range / AF Mode
-5 to 18 EV (F1.4:ISO 100) / Auto, 49-point selection mode, Free Move mode, Face/Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode
AF Lock
Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button (setting change required)
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 Control
Metering System
Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted Average
Metering Range
-5 to 18 EV (50 mm F1.4:ISO 100)
Still Image Shooting Mode
(P) Program AE (Program Shift capable), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
Movie Shooting Mode
(P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Angle Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended exposure value)
Base ISO
[Still]
ISO 100,400
[Cine]
CinemaDNG 12 bit / HDMI RAW:ISO 100, 1250
MOV / CinemaDNG 10 bit, 8 bit, HDMI 4:2:2 8 bit:ISO 100, 250
Settable Range
ISO 100-25600 / Expanded sensitivity ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 stop increments) : ±3 EV at movie recording
AE Lock
Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button (setting change required)
Exposure Bracket
3 shots / 5 shots stage exposure 3EV (1/3 Step, Standard→Underexposure→Overexposure) (Sequence changeable)
Image Stabilization System
Image Stabilization System(EIS)
White Balance
12 types
( Auto, Auto[Lighting Source Priority], Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature[50K steps], Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3 )
Shutter
Shutter Type
Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
30 to 1/8,000 sec., Bulb up to 300 sec.
Self Timer
2 sec. / 10 sec.
Drive
Drive Modes
Single Capture, Continuous, Self Timer (2sec. / 10sec.), Interval Timer
Continuous Drive Speed
High Speed:approx. 10 shots/ sec., Medium Speed:approx. 5 shots/ sec., Low Speed:approx. 3 shots/ sec.
Number of Recordable Frames
DNG+J (14 bit) / 9.5K:12 frames, 6.2K:12 frames, 4.8K or less:12 frames
DNG+J (12 bit) , DNG (14 bit/12 bit) / 9.5K:12 frames, 6.2K:28 frames, 4.8K or less:50 frames
JPEG / 9.5K:14 frames, 6.2K:35 frames, 4.8K or less:57 frames
Monitor
Type / Coverage
TFT color LCD, Aspect Ratio 3:2, 3.15 type, Approx. 2.1M dots , Electrostatic capacitance system touch panel / Approx. 100%
Flash (when to use external flash)
Built-in Flash
–
Flash Mode
S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission
Optional Functions
Red-eye Reduction / Slow Synchronization, Rear Curtain Synchronization
Flash Exposure Compensation
Max. ±3 EV in 1/3EV step increments
Flash Sync. Speed
Max. 1/15 sec.
* 1/10 sec. or less at 14 bit RAW
External Flash Support
Available when the HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 (supplied with this product) is mounted. * S-TTL, Wireless support, X-sync.
Color Mode
15 types
(Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal and Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green, Powder Blue, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Duotone, Monochrome, Off )
Director’s Viewfinder
Supported cameras
ARRI
ARRICAM / ARRIFLEX, ALEXA LF/ ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA65, ALEXA XT
SONY
VENICE
RED
MONSTRO 8K, HELIUM 8K, DRAGON 6K, EPIC MX 5K, GEMINI 5K, KOMODO 6K
Frame Guide
1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.39:1, Custom 1, Custom 2
Custom Frame
Input (Sensor Area / Aspect Ratio) , Offset, Style (4 styles) , Line (1 to 10 px) , Color (White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) , Shading
Other Functions
Save / Load Settings via QR code, Screenshot, Webcam, In-camera RAW development, Still image capture from recorded movie files, Cinemagraph, Fill Light, HDR shooting (Still / Cine) , Still image shooting during movie shooting
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 Terminal
USB3.1 GEN1 Type-C (supports Mass Stroage, Video Class(UVC), Camera Control)
HDMI Terminal
Type D(Ver.1.4)
Remote
Also used as an external microphone terminal
Timecode Input
Also used as an external microphone terminal
External Microphone Terminal
Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (Plug-in power support)
Headphone Output Terminal
Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (can be connected when using the dedicated ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11)
Flash-synchro Terminal
Dedicated terminal (with HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 (supplied with this product) mounted)
Dust and Splash Proof Structure
Provided
Power
Power
Li-ion Battery Pack BP-51
* Internal battery charge via USB terminal available.
* USB power supply available.
Number of Recordable Still Images
Approx. 240 images
Minutes of Recordable Continuous Shooting
Approx. 60 min.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in.
Weight
427 g / 15.1 oz.(including battery and SD card), 375 g / 13.2 oz. (Camera body only)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
32 – 104 °F / 0 – +40 °C
Operating Humidity
85 % or less (non-condensing)