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

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 AmazonB&HAdorama.

More Sigma fp L details after the break!

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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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