Sigma released the world’s smallest full-frame formatless “fp” in early July this year. This camera has only one can of cola size (112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm), and its weight is only slightly heavier than a mobile phone. 370 grams.
However, although this camera is the smallest in the world, it has the performance and features of other micro-cameras, 24.6-megapixel Baia array full-frame sensor, interchangeable lens, 4K shooting, and external The SSD and the body support dust and drip prevention… Even if you need it, Sigma also offers fp a range of kits including stabilizers.
Of course, as a camera produced by this lens factory, it is natural to use Sigma’s own L-mount in the lens specifications. The fp kit is equipped with a 45mm F2.8 fixed-focus lens. If you have a Leica or other L-mount lens on your hand, you can also use the lens directly on the fp.
The Sigma official recently announced the release time of the National Bank version of fp, and the aircraft will be announced. It was officially released on October 25th. However, the official did not announce the price of the national bank of fp in the notice. It seems that the suspense is not announced on the same day.
However, according to Weibo’s news from the media @camera magic, the price of Sigma fp It has already been exposed on the Internet. The single-body guide price of fp is 11999 yuan, and the guide price of 45mm F2.8 is 14280 yuan. In addition, accessories such as Hand Grip, monitors, chargers, etc. also have prices ranging from 99 yuan to 1699 yuan. To match the “complete body” of fp, it costs about 18,000 yuan.
In general, the small body shape of the Founder is mainly convenient for photographers to install it on the camera kit. The concept of Sigma fp is similar to that of RED’s modular camera. The body is equipped with sensors and basic controls, and then a series of video tools such as external kits, monitors, stabilizers and microphones to enhance the camera’s shooting capabilities. .
In addition, Sigma provides fp with the ability to record 4K 24 intraframes in 12-bit CinemaDNG format, allowing 4K RAW video to be captured directly with an external SSD. This is where Sigma fp is stronger than other main video-free cameras and is one of the core symbols of Sigma’s main video function.
Although the SIGMA fp is equipped with dynamic and static mode switching buttons, the new 24.6 megapixel Bayer array full-frame sensor also has the effect of improving image quality, but from Sigma technologyIn the investment, it is not difficult to find out that this is a machine that is intended to focus on the field of video shooting.
Although the ultimate pursuit of compact body makes fp’s body abandon the hot shoe used to connect the flash when taking pictures, it may be inconvenient for the photographer. But by removing the hot shoe to free up more functional interfaces, it is also good for video capture that requires more firmware to assist.
Moreover, Sigma has proposed a “replaceable hot shoe” solution, users only need to buy an external hot shoe assembly to be able to connect the flash when taking pictures.
In any case, Sigma Fp is more like a camera that focuses on video shooting.
To be honest, what you care about now is not how many people will buy it to take pictures, but how the heat dissipation performance under this small size body, and whether Sigma’s follow-up package can keep up with the needs of camera users. These are the main factors that mainly affect Sigma’s performance and sales.
The author: Altman / Liangmeng Lin