Specifications
fp L
Format
Type
Interchangeable-lens Mirrorless Type Digital Camera
Memory Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (UHS-Ⅱ supported) , Portable SSD (USB 3.0 connection, USB bus power supported)
Lens Mount
L-Mount
Image Sensor
Type
35 mm full-frame (36.0 mm x 24.0 mm) Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor
Camera Effective Pixels / Total Pixels
Approx. 61 MP / Approx. 62.4 MP
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Color Filter System
RGB Primary color filter
Still Image File Format
Lossless compression RAW(DNG) data 12 bit,14 bit / JPEG(Exif2.3), RAW(DNG)+JPEG:recording is possible
Image Aspect Ratio
[21:9] , [16:9] , [3:2] , [A Size (√2:1) ] , [4:3] , [7:6] , [1:1]
File Size
RAW
9.5K：9,520 x 6,328
6.2K：6,240 x 4,144
4.8K：4,768 x 3,168
UHD：3,840 x 2,552
FHD：1,920 x 1,280
JPEG
[21:9]
9.5K：9,520 x 4,080
6.2K：6,240 x 2,672
4.8K：4,768 x 2,040
UHD：3,840 x 1,648
FHD：1,920 x 824
[16:9]
9.5K：9,520 x 5,352
6.2K：6,240 x 3,512
4.8K：4,768 x 2,680
UHD：3,840 x 2,160
FHD：1,920 x 1,080
[3:2]
9.5K：9,520 x 6,328
6.2K：6,240 x 4,144
4.8K：4,768 x 3,168
UHD：3,840 x 2,552
FHD：1,920 x 1,280
[A Size (√2:1) ]
9.5K：8,944 x 6,328
6.2K：5,856 x 4,144
4.8K：4,480 x 3,168
UHD：3,616 x 2,552
FHD：1,808 x 1,280
[4:3]
9.5K：8,432 x 6,328
6.2K：5,520 x 4,144
4.8K：4,224 x 3,168
UHD：3,408 x 2,552
FHD：1,696 x 1,280
[7:6]
9.5K：7,856 x 6,328
6.2K：5,152 x 4,144
4.8K：3,920 x 3,168
UHD：3,168 x 2,552
FHD：1,584 x 1,280
[1:1]
9.5K：6,328 x 6,328
6.2K：4,144 x 4,144
4.8K：3,168 x 3,168
UHD：2,552 x 2,552
FHD：1,280 x 1,280
* When a DC lens is attached, it can be used with a recording pixel count of 6.2K or less.
Crop
Equivalent to approx.1.5 to 5 times the focal length of the lens (for 35 mm cameras)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Movie Recording Format
Camera Internal Record
Movie Format
CinemaDNG（8 bit, 10 bit, 12 bit）/ MOV：H.264 （ALL-I, GOP）
Audio Format
Linear PCM (2 ch 48 kHz / 16 bit)
Record Format / Frame rate
3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p
1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p, 48 p, 50 p, 59.94 p, 100 p*, 119.88 p*
* Automatic crop zoom setting is x1.67
Continuous Shooting Enable Time
Up to 2 hours
Cinema DNG Memory Media Limitation
SD Card (UHS-II) : UHD 8 bit 25 p or less, FHD 12 bit 59.94 p or less
Portable SSD : UHD 12 bit 29.97 p or less, FHD 12 bit 100 p or less, FHD 8 bit 119.88 p or less
HDMI External Output
Movie Format
4:2:2 8 bit
12 bit RAW :External recorder record : ATOMOS Ninja V, ATOMOS Ninja V+, ATOMOS Shogun CONNECT, Blackmagic Video Assist 12G supported
Audio Format
Linear PCM (2 ch 48 kHz/16 bit)
Record Format / Frame Rate
4,096 x 2,160 (DCI 4K) / 24 p * Only for RAW output
3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p
1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) / 23.98 p, 24 p, 25 p, 29.97 p, 48 p, 50 p, 59.94 p, 100 p*, 119.88 p*
* Automatic crop zoom setting is x1.67
Focus
AF System / Focus Mode
Image plane phase-difference AF + Contrast detection system, Single AF, Continuous AF (with moving object prediction function), Manual Focus
AF Sensitivity Range / AF Mode
-5 to 18 EV (F1.4:ISO 100) / Auto, 49-point selection mode, Free Move mode, Face/Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode
AF Lock
Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button (setting change required)
Other Focus Functions
AF+MF, MF Magnification (Full Screen, PIP), MF Display, Focus Peaking, Release Focus Function, AF-ON, Quick AF, Pre-AF, AF during Image Magnification, Focus Ring Control (Non-linear, Linear)
Exposure Control
Metering System
Evaluative, Spot, Center Weighted Average
Metering Range
-5 to 18 EV (50 mm F1.4:ISO 100)
Still Image Shooting Mode
(P) Program AE (Program Shift capable), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
Movie Shooting Mode
(P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Angle/Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity (Recommended exposure value)
Base ISO
[Still]
ISO 100,400
[Cine]
CinemaDNG 12 bit / HDMI RAW:ISO 100, 1250
MOV / CinemaDNG 10 bit, 8 bit, HDMI 4:2:2 8 bit:ISO 100, 250
Settable Range
ISO 100-25600 / Expanded sensitivity ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV (in 1/3 stop increments) : ±3 EV at movie recording
AE Lock
Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button (setting change required)
Exposure Bracket
3 shots / 5 shots stage exposure 3EV (1/3 Step, Standard→Underexposure→Overexposure) (Sequence changeable)
Exposure Tool
Brightness Level Monitor (Waveform, Histogram ), Zebra Pattern, False Color (False Color, EL ZONE)
Image Stabilization System
Image Stabilization System(EIS)
White Balance
12 types
( Auto, Auto[Lighting Source Priority], Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature[50K steps], Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3 )
Shutter
Shutter Type
Electronic shutter
Shutter Speed
30 to 1/8,000 sec., Bulb up to 300 sec.
Self Timer
2 sec., 10 sec. (Countdown Indicator)
Drive
Drive Modes
Single Capture, Continuous, Self Timer, Interval Timer
Continuous Drive Speed
High Speed:approx. 10 shots/ sec., Medium Speed:approx. 5 shots/ sec., Low Speed:approx. 3 shots/ sec.
Number of Recordable Frames
DNG+J (14 bit) / 9.5K:12 frames, 6.2K:12 frames, 4.8K or less:12 frames
DNG+J (12 bit) , DNG (14 bit/12 bit) / 9.5K:12 frames, 6.2K:28 frames, 4.8K or less:50 frames
JPEG / 9.5K:14 frames, 6.2K:35 frames, 4.8K or less:57 frames
Monitor
Type / Coverage
TFT color LCD, Aspect Ratio 3:2, 3.15 type, Approx. 2.1M dots , Electrostatic capacitance system touch panel / Approx. 100%
Flash (when to use external flash)
Built-in Flash
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Flash Mode
S-TTL Auto Exposure, Manual Flash, Wireless Flash, Multi Flash
Optional Functions
Red-eye Reduction, Slow Synchronization, Rear Curtain Synchronization
Flash Exposure Compensation
Max. ±3 EV in 1/3EV step increments
Flash Sync. Speed
Max. 1/15 sec.
* 1/10 sec. or less at 14 bit RAW
External Flash Support
Available when the HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 (supplied with this product) is mounted. * S-TTL, Wireless support, X-sync.
Color Mode
16 types
(Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Warm Gold, Teal and Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green, Powder Blue, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Duotone, Monochrome, Off )
Cloud Connection
Supported models
ATOMOS Ninja V+*, ATOMOS Shogun CONNECT
*Available when the ATOMOS CONNECT is mounted.
Director’s Viewfinder
Supported cameras
ARRI
ARRICAM / ARRIFLEX, ALEXA LF/ ALEXA Mini LF, ALEXA SXT, ALEXA Mini, AMIRA, ALEXA65, ALEXA XT
SONY
VENICE
RED
MONSTRO 8K, HELIUM 8K, DRAGON 6K, EPIC MX 5K, GEMINI 5K, KOMODO 6K
Frame Guide
1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.39:1, Custom 1, Custom 2
Custom Frame
Input (Sensor Area, Aspect Ratio) , Offset, Style (4 styles) , Line (1 to 10 px) , Color (White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta) , Shading
Other Functions
Save / Load Settings via QR code, Screenshot, Webcam, In-camera RAW development, Still image capture from recorded movie files, Cinemagraph, Fill Light, HDR shooting (Still, Cine) , Still image shooting during movie shooting
Built-in Microphone / Speaker
Stereo Microphone, Monaural Speaker
Display Language
English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish
Interface
USB Terminal
USB3.1 GEN1 Type-C (supports Mass Stroage, Video Class(UVC), Camera Control)
HDMI Terminal
Type D（Ver.1.4）
Remote
Also used as an external microphone terminal
Timecode Input
Also used as an external microphone terminal
External Microphone Terminal
Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (Plug-in power support)
Headphone Output Terminal
Φ3.5 mm stereo mini jack (can be connected when using the dedicated ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11)
Flash-synchro Terminal
Dedicated terminal (with HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 (supplied with this product) mounted)
Dust and Splash Resistant Structure*
Provided
*Although this construction allows the lens to be used in light rain, it is not the same as being waterproof.
Power
Power
Li-ion Battery Pack BP-51
* Internal battery charge via USB terminal available.
* USB power supply available.
Number of Recordable Still Images
Approx. 240 images
Minutes of Recordable Continuous Shooting
Approx. 60 min.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in.
Weight
427 g / 15.1 oz.(including battery and SD card), 375 g / 13.2 oz. (Camera body only)
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
32 – 104 °F / 0 – +40 °C
Operating Humidity
85 % or less (non-condensing)
Supplied Accessories
- Li-ion Battery Pack BP-51
- Strap
- STRAP HOLDER SH-11
- USB AC ADAPTER UAC-21
- USB CABLE (C-C) SUC-41
- HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11
- Body Cap
- Instruction Manual
- Limited Warranty
- Warranty Sticker
Optional Accessories
- HAND GRIP HG-11
- LARGE HAND GRIP HG-21
- LCD VIEWFINDER LVF-11
- ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11
- BASE PLATE BPL-11
- CABLE RELEASE CR-41
- BASE GRIP BG-11
- DC CONNECTOR CN-21
- BATTERY CHARGER BC-71
- AC ADAPTER SAC-7P
- STRAP HOLDER SH-11 (2pcs)
Product Lineup
fp L
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Body
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fp L + ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11
Support
fp L
FAQ
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
LI-ION BATTERY BP-51
This dedicated battery is included as standard equipment for the SIGMA fp series and SIGMA dp Quattro series.
CONVERTER CAP LCT-Ⅱ TL
This is a dedicated body cap for SIGMA fp series.
NECK STRAP FOR fp
This is a dedicated neck strap for SIGMA fp series.
STRAP HOLDER SH-11 (2 pcs.)
This is a dedicated strap holder for SIGMA fp series. It will be sold as a set of two.
HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11
A removable hot shoe unit with a mechanism to prevent HDMI cable from coming off.
USB AC ADAPTER UAC-21
This is an AC adapter supplied with the SIGMA fp L.
USB CABLE SUC-41
This is an USB cable supplied with the SIGMA fp L.
Separately Sold Accessories
HAND GRIP HG-11
A grip designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series for an improved hold.
LARGE HAND GRIP HG-21
A large grip that further enhances a secure hold, designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series.
LCD VIEWFINDER LVF-11
A viewfinder designed exclusively for use with the SIGMA fp series. Mounted over the LCD monitor, it cuts out extraneous light. It has a diopter adjustment of −2 to +1 dpt. With a 2.5x* magnification, it helps photographers to check focus and compose their shots. The specially designed, high-performance lens and advanced lens coating secure excellent visibility.
* The value of magnification was determined based on a definition commonly used for calculating the power of a magnifying glass.
* SIGMA BASE PLATE BPL-11 Supplied.
ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11
An external electronic viewfinder(optional) designed exclusively for use with the SIGMA fp series. With its 0.5 inch, 3.68 M dots OLED panel, this high-resolution, high-luminance viewfinder will make you feel immersed in your photography experience more thoroughly than ever.
*The EVF-11 and the HU-11 cannot be mounted on the camera together.
- Supplied Accessories
EYECUP EC-31, LARGE EYECUP EC-41, Semi-hard Case VC-07A
BASE PLATE BPL-11
A base plate designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series. In addition to mounting an LCD VIEWFINDER LVF-11 to the body, it can also be utilized to attach standard accessories commonly used for video shooting by using 3/8-inch threads.
* Supplied with the LCD viewfinder (LVF-11).
CABLE RELEASE CR-41
A cable release designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series. It comes with a φ3.5mm stereo mini plug to connect the microphone.
DC CONNECTOR CN-21
A connector that connects the SIGMA fp series to an AC adapter or external power supply source.
* Supplied with the dedicated AC adapter “AC ADAPTER SAC-7P”.
BATTERY CHARGER BC-71
A battery charger set designed exclusively for the SIGMA fp series’ battery BP-51.
AC ADAPTER SAC-7P
A dedicated adapter for using SIGMA fp series with a household power supply. Recommended for long-time shooting, image playback, etc.
Includes DC connector SIGMA DC CONNECTOR CN-21.
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630
The high-power EF-630 flash enables TTL automatic flash metering. It has wireless flash connectivity and a high-speed synchronization function that can be used at high shutter speeds, giving photographers further scope for creative expression.
MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21
The SIGMA MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 allows SIGMA SA mount and SIGMA’s CANON EF mount interchangeable lens owners to use their lens investment on L-Mount camera bodies.
MOUNT CONVERTER MC-31
The new MOUNT CONVERTER MC-31 allows you to use your PL mount interchangeable lenses with the L-Mount camera body, such as SIGMA fp / SIGMA fp L.
- Supplied Accessories
Cap, Support foot, Hex wrench, Screwdriver,
Mount lock screw, L-Mount shim
Catalogs / Resources
Manuals / Brochures
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fp L (Brochures)
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fp L (Manuals)
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fp L (Menu Map)
Resources
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11+ LARGE EYECUP EC-41 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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fp L [without battery cover] | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11+ EYECUP EC-31 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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fp L | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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LCD VIEW FINDER LVF-11 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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CABLE RELEASE CR-41 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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BASE PLATE BPL-11 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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HAND GRIP HG-11 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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LARGE HAND GRIP HG-21 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 | ver2 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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CINE PLATE ADAPTER CPA-11 | ver2 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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CAGE SUPPORT BRACKET CSB-11 | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 EF-L | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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MOUNT CONVERTER MC-21 SA-L | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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MOUNT CONVERTER MC-31 PL-L | ver1 (Appearance 3D Data STEP)
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SIGMA Camera Control SDK for Windows (SDK Date)
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SIGMA Camera Control SDK for Mac (SDK Date)
Impressions / Samples
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Small and lightweight. This zoom lens enhances our enjoyment of the great outdoors.
The psychology of photography has long been of fascination to me and whilst there are many aspects of this subject, one of the most revealing is what photographs people gravitate towards.
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fp L Sample photo gallery
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fp L. The freedom the fp system provides me is the most precious of all things, and beyond. | Yang Su Tie
The SIGMA fp L perfectly balances compactness with ultra-high pixel count and a wide dynamic range, which expand the possibilities for capturing landscapes with breathtaking rendering and rich details which gives more flexibility for post-processing.
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fp L. A powerful but fun tool for such a compact size. | Alexandre Souêtre
With the already stunning image quality, as well as dynamic range the SIGMA fp had to offer, I found myself getting even more with the fp L.
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fp L. A camera that perfectly interprets “Less is more”. | Colin Prior
Throughout my career as a photographer, one of the issues I’ve struggled with has been my weight – not my BMI – quite the opposite, in fact, but the weight of my rucksack.
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fp L. Creates WOW image quality large-format prints for photo exhibitions and beyond. | Yuji Hamada
For each of my works, I select the best-suited camera from a range of analog and digital cameras.
