
Apart from that, I don’t see the Sigma fp L beating the Sony Alpha 7C or the Alpha RIV.The SIGMA fp incorporates a 35mm full-frame sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels in a compact body, and boasts great versatility and scalability that allows mixing-and-matching of a variety of interchangeable lenses and accessories. In the end, it is a good director’s viewfinder and could potentially be a great photography camera. The Sigma fp L ( Amazon, B&H) just has more megapixels than its ancestor and has Hybrid Phase Detection AF.
Sigma also sells adapters from PL mount to L mount and from EF mount to L mount. Its small size can make it a good crash cam or a viable action cam. 4K output as up to 12-bit CinemaDNG to SSD, or RAW external recorder. Sigma claims to have improved weather resistance, but they don’t guarantee any waterproofing. You can also power it with a USB type C power bank/charger. You get 60mins (1 hour) of actual recording with a Li-ion Battery Pack BP-51. Any word on battery life for video for the Sigma fp L? It also has a 3.5mm Stereo mini headphone jack. All you get is a normal 3.5mm microphone terminal. The audio is recorded as Linear PCM in 16-bit mode. While this is an improvement, I have no reason to believe that it can even come close to Canon or Sony’s Eye AF. They have introduced Hybrid Phase Detect AF with the Sigma fp L. But you can expect it to be better than the other cameras in the L mount line of cameras. Sigma is not renowned for its autofocus performance. The Sigma fp L ( Amazon, B&H) has omitted timecode input and output for multi camera sync. But beware of the humongous file sizes when shooting in CinemaDNG. This would give you the best dynamic range and the most flexible video for post production. Using the Atomos Ninja V will give your ProRes RAW, and if you choose Blackmagic Video Assist 12G you will get BRAW. If you want to shoot in RAW, you will need an external recorder for that. What format should I choose for the best video quality on the Sigma fp L? Atomos Ninja V supports Apple ProRes RAW and Blackmagic records in BRAW. The micro HDMI will need an adapter.Ĭurrently, the Atomos Ninja V ( Amazon, B&H) and Blackmagic Video Assist 12G are the two monitors that support 12-Bit RAW recording in their respective formats. The best video format that can be exported is 12-bit 4K RAW via micro HDMI Type D. What is the best format for external video recording? But then again the Sigma fp L is not marketed as a Vlog camera. You get a 3.15-type, approximately 2.1 million-dot (720p) LCD touchscreen. For example, there are no ND filters, no IBIS, no SDI output, no proper HDMI output and no proper audio recording options. While this is impressive, this size does not come without a heavy sacrifice. The dimensions of the body are 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm (W x H x D). #SIGMA FP IMAGE STABILIZATION FULL#
Sigma took a full frame (36.0mm x 24.0mm), 61 MP sensor and have managed to fit it into a miniscule body. This will make it easier for you to communicate with your team and possibly create better art. With the Sigma fp L, you can also record these frames and share them with your DP or your crew. This will give you a lot of freedom on the set. This camera has frame guide lines for the biggest cinema cameras such Arri Alexa LF, Red Monstro, Sony Venice etc. You can set up your own frame guides and use that to frame the shots.
The Director’s Viewfinder feature comes with the following options for frame guides: You can also use the cheaper LCD viewfinder.
This EVF has the ability to tilt up till 90 degrees. The Sigma fp L comes with an additional EVF.