Sigma has released firmware 2.00 for the Sigma fp mirrorless camera. It’s a major firmware that adds some significant features to the camera, including external ProRes RAW recording to the Atomos Ninja V up to 120fps, as well as BRAW recording to the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G. It also now offers internal raw recording with 12Bit CinemaDNG at up to 30fps at 4K and 100fps at 1080p. As well as all the new raw video options, the new firmware also brings cinemagraph creation and playback, HDR video, Zhiyun Weebill S connectivity, dual ISO (100 & 3200), and a bunch of other improvements and new features.
The firmware comes in two lists… The first is the new features.
The cinemagraph feature built into the camera is an interesting choice and not something I would have expected, but from looking at a sample that was sent to us by Paul Monaghan, it seems to work rather well. They’re created from a CinemaDNG sequence. You pick your still frame, make a mask, and then it uses the frames around it to create the cinemagraph. The whole thing is created in-camera and while it might be a very niche feature, it’s pretty cool!
Cinemagraph creation and playbackCinemaDNG footage playbackStill capture during live view and movie shooting in Cine modeStill image capture from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fpHDR in movie shootingStill and movie shooting in Director’s Viewfinder modeSupports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw outputSupports RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder*
*A free AtomOS firmware update for Ninja V is required
Supports recording Blackmagic RAW codec over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models*
*Requires firmware update of Video Assist 12G models using Video Assist Update 3.3.
Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebill S gimbal*
*Firmware update of the corresponding device is required. Please refer to ZHIYUN firmware release information about functions supported. Since not all functions will be supported in this firmware update, both SIGMA and ZHIYUN will need to continue working on this to make more and more functions to be compatible in future firmware updates
Instruction message explaining error appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menuSupports camera control in USB mode*
*The SDK (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is scheduled to be available by early July
The second half of the list is updates, enhancements and just one bug fix… It looks like the Sigma fp is starting to turn into quite the little video powerhouse. Having played a little with one myself, it’s a fun little camera, too. I’d be curious to see how this compares to the other L mount video superstar, the Panasonic S1H, with all these new updates and features – especially given the significant price difference.
Supports Dual Base ISO (ISO100 and 3200)Improved AF performanceImproved accuracy with evaluative exposure meteringImproved image qualitySupports CinemaDNG 25 and 29.97 fps (UHD 12bit) shootingSupports CinemaDNG 100 fps (FHD 12bit) shootingSupports CinemaDNG 100 and 119.88 fps (FHD 8bit and 10bit) shooting“OFF” option now available in Color modeExposure adjustment now available in QS (Quick Set) MenuTone control setting now available during movie shootingSupports USB Video Class (UVC) setting adjustments while the fp is connected to USBSupports time code generationCompatible with BWF formatSupports file size changes at aspect ratio 7:6Optional shutter sound effect
Bug Corrections in fp Ver. 2.00:
Flickering phenomenon in dark video footage has been corrected
You can download the new Sigma fp firmware v2.00 on the Sigma website.
