The Sigma FP L

The Sigma fp L is equipped with a full-frame Bayer sensor with approximately 61 megapixels, making it one of the highest resolution full-frame bodies ever built. This outstanding resolving power in such a compact body is unmatched by any other camera, making the fp L a unique, powerful and portable tool that will unlock new creative possibilities.

As well as the 61MP resolution, the fp L 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, a new optional external electronic viewfinder EVF-11, two new Color Modes, and digital crop functionality. The new fp L is truly a photographer’s camera, with all of the most important stills and video features you need at your fingertips for creating professional, striking imagery.

61MP back-illuminated full-frame Bayer sensor

SIGMA’s extensive experience of developing image processing technology from its work on its Foveon sensors, the fp L is able to offer superb image quality that displays exceptionally fine detail and beautifully rendered colours. Thanks to the sensor’s very high resolution – the highest ever on a SIGMA camera – the decision was taken to add a low-pass filter, which makes a further contribution to optical performance by reducing the effects of moiré.

Crop Zoom

The 61MP sensor means that users can crop into an image and still have more than enough resolution for their needs. For this reason, SIGMA has introduced a new Crop Zoom feature to the fp L that works in both the STILL and CINE modes, allowing users to digitally zoom into their image as they shoot. This means the focal length of lenses can be effectively increased if the need arises. For video, the fp L can record in full HD quality, even at its maximum 5x zoom, without downgrading the image quality. Crop Zoom is intuitive to use too; it’s possible to simply pinch and zoom on the LCD touch screen. This feature makes the camera a much more flexible tool, especially if shooting with a limited number of prime lenses.

Hybrid Autofocus

In addition to high-precision contrast AF the SIGMA fp L features fast image area phase-detection AF. This hybrid AF allows users to enjoy smooth autofocus that is smooth, fast and excellent at tracking a moving subject, whether shooting stills or video.

Unlimited power supply

The SIGMA fp L supports USB charging while the camera is in use. This means you can connect the camera to a computer via USB if using it as a webcam, or connect it to an external power source when on location to shoot without interruption. Either way, if you’re using the camera for a long period of time, you won’t have to worry about battery life.

New features and accessories available for fp series cameras*

*Some features will be added in a future firmware update

External electronic viewfinder

An external electronic viewfinder EVF-11 (optional) has been designed exclusively for use with the SIGMA fp series. With its 0.5in, 3.68 million-dot organic EL panel, this high-resolution, high-luminance viewfinder makes it easier to shoot in very bright conditions and helps users feel more immersed in their photography. The EVF tilts up 90 degrees to become a top-down viewfinder.

Save and share camera settings

On the fp L, you can now save a set of custom camera settings. These can be kept as QR code image data, so you can load them very quickly. This allows for a new way for users to share their own custom settings with other users by exchanging QR codes directly or by sharing them on forums or social media.

Powder Blue and Duotone Color Modes

Powder Blue is a Color Mode with a bright and clear feel, featuring a refreshing blue colour, while Duotone creates a striking two-colour image. With the addition of these two new additions to SIGMA’s already wide choice of Color Modes originally featured on the fp series, there are now a total of 15 modes to choose from. These modes can be used in stills or video, allowing users to create a fully-processed look as they shoot.

What makes the fp L such an impressive camera?

FOR STILLS: Ultra-high resolution and all-round superb image quality

• Back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 61MP 
• Hybrid AF: phase and contrast AF
• 15 Color Modes to choose from two additional modes newly available*
• Save/Load Settings*
• Crop Zoom function in stills and video
• External Electronic Viewfinder EVF-11 (optional)*

*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via a firmware update scheduled at a later date.

AS A WEBCAM: full functionality right out of the box

• Turn the SIGMA fp into a webcam with just a USB-C cable
• Supports USB charging while the camera is in use for unlimited streaming duration*
• Hybrid AF: tracks the subject smoothly and keeps them in focus even when streaming.
• 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 while streaming

*Dependent on the PC’s supply capacity.

**Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via a firmware update scheduled at a later date.

FOR CINE: powerful specs and professional functionality

• Supports 3 RAW file formats: see attached specifications sheet for full specs
• Supports camera control with a gimbal. See the website for a list of compatible models
• Hybrid AF: supports recording using a gimbal and one-person operation
• Supports frame rates commonly used in film making*
• Save/Load Settings: perfect for sharing camera settings in a multi-camera shoot*

*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via a firmware update scheduled at a later date.

AS A DIRECTOR’S VIEWFINDER: an essential film director’s tool for simulating different looks

• 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*
• Save/Load Settings: batch save complicated settings using QR code to store or load them*

*Scheduled to be available on SIGMA fp via a firmware update scheduled at a later date.