K i t Z o n e
108 DIGITAL CAMERA^ MARCH 2020 http://www.digitalcameraworld.comhe Sigma fp is a camera
that defies labels. It is
so small that you can
actually carry it around
in a trouser pocket.
Admittedly, that’s without a lens
fitted... but it does give you a fair idea
of just how compact this camera is.
But despite looking like a chunky
compact camera, the Sigma fp is in
fact a full-frame interchangeable lens
camera that is designed for both
serious stills shooting and 4K video.
This is Sigma’s first full-frame
digital camera, but already this 24.6-
megapixel mirrorless camera has its
own family of lenses and accessories.Thanks to Sigma’s partnership with
Panasonic and Leica in the L-mount
alliance, there is a healthy number of
lenses already available for the fp, with
the promise of over 40 primes and
zooms by the end of 2020, according
to the L-mount lens roadmap. Sigma
has also launched three new dedicated
L-mount lenses alongside the fp,
including a compact 45mm f/2.8
we used for much of our testing.
Thanks to Sigma’s MC-21 and MC-31
adaptors, the fp can also be used with
many Canon EF, Sigma SA and Arri PL
lenses. This adaptability may be more
relevant to cinematographers than
regular stills photographers, however,Specifications
Sensor: Full-frame CMOS, 35.9mm x 23.9mm
Pixels: 24.6MP
Lens mount: L- M o u n t
Shutter: Electronic shutter, 30 to 1/8,000 sec, Bulb
ISO range: 100-25,600 (exp 6-102,400)
Focus: Contrast detection system,
Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Image stabilisation: Electronic system
Continuous shooting: Up to 18 fps
Screen: TFT LCD monitor, 2.1m dots
Interface: USB 3.1 Type C, HDMI,
Release Terminal, Headphone
Memory: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 113 x 70 x 45mm
Weight: 370g (body only)T
This super-small full-frame mirrorless
camera dares to be different
Sigma fp
£1,999/$1,899
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com
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At the base, the battery
and the card slot are
behind the same door.
The battery is the 7.6V
1200mAh NP51 type,
interchangeable
with the widely used
Panasonic DMW-BLC12
pack. Spares will be
easy to find.2
There is just one card
slot here, and it is a
regular SD type, and
not one of the faster
types (like XQD and
CFexpress). Sigma tells
us that you need V60
class (or faster) UHS-II
SDXC cards if you want
to take advantage of
Cinema DNG recording.Mirrorless Sigma f p
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