Sigma fp digital camera + 45/2.8 dg dn (SKU SIFP-1A900)

The Sigma fp is equipped with a back-illuminated 35mm full-frame Bayer sensor with 24.6 effective megapixels, allowing it to capture high-resolution stills and video with excellent detail and tonal range.

Robust yet Lightweight Aluminum Body
The camera’s front and rear panels are made from die-cast aluminum, providing a strong, durable structure while helping to dissipate heat efficiently. This design keeps the overall weight low without sacrificing toughness.

Large Heat Sink for Extended Use
Inspired by professional cinema cameras, a large heat sink is installed between the LCD and the camera body. Combined with a heat-dissipating exterior coating, this system effectively lowers internal temperatures and helps prevent overheating during long shoots or in hot environments.

Dust- and Splash-Resistant Construction
The Sigma fp features dust- and splash-resistant sealing at 42 key points around the body. When used with a dust- and splash-resistant lens, it can handle adverse conditions such as rain, blowing sand, or similar harsh environments.

Unified Threads for Strap and Tripod
Both the strap fittings on each side and the tripod mount use standard 1/4"-20 threaded sockets. This offers flexible rigging and carrying options—for example, mounting the camera vertically on a tripod or attaching a strap in portrait orientation using the base thread.

Full-Time Electronic Shutter
The camera uses a purely electronic shutter with no mechanical components. This eliminates shutter shock and noise, reduces lag, and improves reliability. It is particularly advantageous for:

• Situations where even small vibrations must be avoided

• Shooting quietly without disturbing the scene

• Capturing fast moments with minimal delay

The simplified shutter mechanism also contributes to a more robust internal design.

“Teal and Orange” Color Mode
The fp includes a special color mode inspired by popular Hollywood color grading:

• Emphasizes contrast between warm orange tones (especially in skin tones) and cool teal (cyan-blue) tones

• Produces vivid, dramatic visuals

• Can be used in both Still and Cine modes for consistent creative styling

Fill Light Function
Originally available only in Sigma’s desktop software, the Fill Light tool is now built into the camera:

• Brightens shadow regions without affecting highlight exposure

• Helps recover detail in darker areas that are difficult to adjust using standard exposure compensation

• Adjustment range has been expanded from ±2.0 to ±5.0, providing much finer control over overall brightness and shadow detail

Tone Control and Color Adjustments
The Tone Control system has been enhanced:

• In addition to Strong and Mild automatic tone settings, there is now a manual option that lets you shape the tone curve directly

• An “effect” slider in the Color Mode menu lets you adjust the intensity of each color mode from –5 to +5

• Dedicated TONE and COLOR buttons provide rapid access to these customization menus

These features make it easy to create finely tuned, finished images and video clips entirely in-camera.

HDR Shooting
Using the electronic shutter, the Sigma fp can record multiple exposures at different brightness levels and merge them into one high dynamic range result:

• Still images: 3 frames combined

• Video: 2 frames combined (available via firmware update)

This process allows greater dynamic range than a single frame can provide, preserving more highlight and shadow detail.

Cinemagraph Creation
The camera supports creating cinemagraphs (looped images where certain parts move while others remain still):

• Produces hybrid still/video content directly in-camera

• Useful for creative GIF-like animations where subtle motion adds visual interest

Face and Eye Detection Autofocus
Face/Eye Detection AF can automatically recognize a person’s face and eyes and focus on them precisely:

• Particularly effective for portraits and shallow depth-of-field shots

• Helps keep the subject’s eyes sharply in focus even when working with fast lenses

Focus Peaking for Manual Focus
Focus peaking highlights in-focus edges in a user-selected color, making it easier to achieve precise focus when using manual focus lenses or when fine-tuning focus manually.

L-Mount Lens Compatibility
The L-Mount is designed for mirrorless systems with:

• Short flange distance

• Large mount diameter

• High durability

As an L-Mount camera, the Sigma fp works with a wide range of Leica, Panasonic, and Sigma L-Mount lenses.

Raw Video Recording Support
The Sigma fp supports external raw video recording:

• 12-bit CinemaDNG format via external recorder

• Up to UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24 fps

• All-Intra (All-I) recording modes are also supported to maintain high image quality while optimizing file size

This makes the fp suitable for serious filmmaking and professional post-production workflows.

Director’s Viewfinder Function
The Director’s Viewfinder mode simulates the field of view and framing of various cinema camera systems and formats:

• Supports major digital and film cinema cameras, including large-format systems like ARRI ALEXA LF and RED MONSTRO 8K, as well as anamorphic setups

• Helps directors and cinematographers pre-visualize how scenes will look through different cameras and lenses

Supported systems include:

• ARRI: ARRICAM/ARRIFLEX, ALEXA LF/ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA 65, ALEXA XT

• Sony: VENICE

• RED: MONSTRO 8K, HELIUM 8K, DRAGON 6K, EPIC MX 5K, GEMINI 5K

Cinema-Level Functions in Cine Mode
The fp’s Cine mode includes tools typically found on professional cinema cameras:

• Shutter angle display

• Waveform monitor for exposure and color evaluation

• Zebra patterns for highlight clipping warnings

These features make the camera suitable for serious video work and allow it to integrate smoothly into professional production environments.

Optimized Interfaces for Still and Cine Modes
The Sigma fp maintains the familiar Sigma dials and QS (Quick Set) buttons but offers:

• Dedicated user interfaces for Still and Cine modes

• A physical switch to quickly toggle between the two

This dual-UI approach provides:

• A photography-focused experience in Still mode

• A video/filmmaking-focused experience in Cine mode

Without the need to navigate complex nested menus, the camera can adapt seamlessly to both types of shooting.

Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L
This 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens is a compact, normal-length prime designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. It is part of Sigma’s Contemporary line, which aims to balance performance, size, and weight.

Normal-Length Prime for Full-Frame and APS-C

• On full-frame Leica L cameras, 45mm provides a natural, “normal” field of view that works well for portraits, street photography, travel, and everyday use.

• On APS-C L-mount bodies, it offers a 68mm equivalent focal length, ideal for tighter portraits and selective compositions.

Optical Design and Bokeh Rendering

• The lens uses an optical design that carefully controls spherical aberrations to create smooth, rounded bokeh, especially in out-of-focus areas.

• This design helps enhance the sense of three-dimensional separation between subject and background.

Aperture and Depth of Field Control

• The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture allows good performance in available light and provides meaningful control over depth of field.

• The seven-blade rounded diaphragm further contributes to pleasing, soft bokeh in out-of-focus areas.

Autofocus Performance and Manual Control

• A stepping motor drives fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus, making the lens suitable for both stills and video, including use with Face/Eye detection AF.

• Full-time manual focus override is available, giving photographers precise control when needed.

Build Quality and Weather Protection

• The bayonet mount is made from brass for high precision and durability.

• A rubber seal at the mount edge helps resist dust and moisture, providing an extra measure of environmental protection when used with a weather-resistant camera body.

Package Includes

• Sigma fp Mirrorless Digital Camera

• Sigma BP-51 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1200mAh)

• Strap

• Strap holder

• USB AC adapter

• USB Type-A to Type-C cable

• Hot shoe unit

• Body cap

• Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary Lens for Leica L

• LH577-01 lens hood

• Sigma LCF-55 III 55mm front lens cap

• LCR II rear lens cap

Technical Specifications – Sigma fp + 45mm f/2.8 Lens Kit

Camera – Sigma fp

Imaging

• Lens mount: Leica L

• Camera format: Full-frame (1.0x crop factor)

• Sensor resolution:

  • Actual: 25.38 megapixels

  • Effective: 24.6 megapixels

• Maximum image resolution: 6000 x 4000

• Aspect ratios: 1:1, 2:1, 3:2, 4:3, 7:6, 16:9, 21:9

• Sensor type: CMOS

• Sensor size: 35.9 x 23.9 mm

• File formats: JPEG, RAW

• Bit depth: 14-bit RAW

• Image stabilization: Digital (electronic)

Exposure and Shutter

• ISO sensitivity: ISO 100–25600 (expandable down to ISO 6 and up to ISO 102400)

• Shutter type: Electronic shutter

• Shutter speeds: 1/8000 to 30 seconds

• Bulb mode: Available

• Metering methods: Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot

• Exposure modes: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

• Exposure compensation: –5 to +5 EV in 1/3 EV steps

• Metering range: –5 to 18 EV

White Balance

• Modes: Auto, Color Temperature, Custom, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Overcast, Shade

Drive and Timing

• Continuous shooting:

  • Up to 18 fps at 24.6 MP for approx. 12 RAW frames

  • Up to 5 fps at 24.6 MP for approx. 12 RAW frames

  • Up to 3 fps at 24.6 MP for approx. 24 RAW frames

• Interval recording: Supported

• Self-timer: 2-second or 10-second delay

Video

• Recording format: H.264

• Internal video modes:

  • UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.976p, 25p, 29.97p

  • Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p, 25p, 29.97p, 59.94p, 100p, 119.88p

• External video output:

  • 4:2:2 12-bit via HDMI

  • UHD 4K at 23.976p, 25p, 29.97p

  • Full HD at 23.976p, 25p, 29.97p, 50p, 59.94p, 100p, 120p

• Audio recording: Built-in stereo microphone

• Audio file format: Linear PCM (stereo)

Focus

• Focus types: Autofocus and manual focus

• AF modes: Single-servo (S), Continuous-servo (C), Manual focus (M)

• AF system: Contrast-detection, 49 AF points

• AF sensitivity: –5 to +18 EV

Monitor and Flash

• Monitor: 3.15" fixed touchscreen LCD, 2,100,000 dots

• Built-in flash: None

• Flash modes (with compatible flash): Red-eye reduction, second-curtain sync, slow sync

• Maximum sync speed: 1/30 second

• Flash compensation: –3 to +3 EV in 1/3 EV steps

• Dedicated flash system: S-TTL

• External flash connection: Hot shoe

Interface and Storage

• Memory card slot: Single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)

• Internal memory: None

• Connectivity:

  • HDMI Type D (Micro)

  • USB Type-C (USB 3.0)

• Wireless: None

• GPS: Not included

Environment and Power

• Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

• Operating humidity: 0 to 85%

• Battery: 1 x Sigma BP-51 lithium-ion, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.43 x 2.75 x 1.78" / 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm

• Weight:

  • 13.05 oz / 370 g (body only)

  • 14.89 oz / 422 g (body with battery and memory card)

Lens – Sigma 45mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Leica L)

Optical and Physical Specs

• Focal length: 45 mm

• Maximum aperture: f/2.8

• Minimum aperture: f/22

• Lens mount: Leica L

• Format compatibility: Full-frame (also suitable for APS-C with 68 mm equivalent view)

• Angle of view (full-frame): 51.3°

• Minimum focus distance: 9.45" / 24 cm

• Maximum magnification: 0.25x (1:4 macro reproduction ratio)

• Optical design: 8 elements in 7 groups

• Diaphragm: 7 rounded blades

• Focus type: Autofocus (with full-time manual override)

• Image stabilization: None (relies on camera body)

• Filter size: 55 mm (front thread)

• Dimensions (diameter x length): 2.52 x 1.82" / 64 x 46.2 mm

• Weight: 7.58 oz / 215 g