• “Warm Gold” has been added to the color mode, which expresses a deep atmosphere with subdued tones and warm colors.
• The “EL ZONE” option has been added to the “False Color” function, which displays the exposure status of any part of the screen in a color-coded manner, allowing you to monitor the exposure status of any part of the screen.
• “Focus frame only” has been added to the information display menu in the |▢| (Display) mode setting.
  *“Focus Frame Only” appears in the menu only when the shooting style in STILL mode or CINE mode is set to STILL-like.
• The camera can now be switched off even during long exposures.
• The camera is now compatible with a 4TB (terabyte) external SSD.
• Open Gate (x1.25 / x1.3 / x1.5 / x1.65 / x1.8 / x2) for ARRI ALEXA LF / ALEXA Mini LF has been added to the camera and setting information registered in the Director’s Viewfinder.
• ATOMOS Cloud is now supported. *
  *Firmware update of ATOMOS devices is required to use the cloud solution provided by ATOMOS. Please wait for the announcement from ATOMOS for information on compatible devices and the release date of the firmware.

• ・It adds the “False color” function where the exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, allowing users to easily see the exposure status of any part of the frame.
• ・It adds the “Focus Ring Control” function that allows users to change the movement of the focus ring to either linear or nonlinear.

* 1 Only for compatible lenses.
* 2 To use this function, it is necessary to update the firmware of the compatible lens to the latest version.

• ・It adds the “STILL / CINE Link Settings” function that allows users to select whether or not they want to link key exposure settings between STILL and CINE modes.

* The following settings are affected: Shooting Mode, Shutter Speed, Aperture, Exposure Compensation, ISO Sensitivity.

• ・It allows the “Screenshot” and “False color” functions to be assigned to “Custom button functions”.
• ・It changes the specification so that the countdown before a shot in self-timer mode (2 seconds and 10 seconds), and the exposure time for long exposures (bulb shooting and exposures of 1 second or longer) are displayed on screen.
• ・It adds a function available in STILL mode where information from the attached lens (focal length and shooting distance) can be displayed on screen.
• ・It adds a “Clip Numbering” function in CINE mode that allows users to change the clip numbering of the “File name / Number” in the “SYSTEM” menu.

• It corrects the phenomenon whereby image data taken during tethered shooting using the photo editing software “Capture One 21 (14.4.0)” released by Capture One A/S may sometimes corrupt when the image quality is set to DNG (RAW) on the camera.

• ・It adds new Color Modes “Powder Blue” and “Duotone”.
• ・It adds the “Save/Load Settings” function whereby users are able to save and load the camera settings using a QR code.
• ・It adds compatibility with the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11.
• ・It adds the “Automatic switch to the LCD monitor display” function whereby users are able to preview images and operate the menu on the camera’s LCD monitor while using the View button, MENU button and QS button etc., even when using the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 with the monitor selector set to [EVF].
• ・It adds the “Quick Focus Frame Shift” function whereby users are able to use the Rear Dial’s direction buttons to directly move the focus frame.
• ・It adds “Custom Buttons” functions whereby users are able to assign their desired functions such as “Exposure Compensation” and “Depth of Field Preview” to the AEL button, Rear Dial (direction button), Tone Control button, Color Mode button and MODE (Shooting Mode) button.
• ・It adds “LCD Off Mode” to the Display Mode settings whereby the LCD monitor turns off during shooting or when the camera is not in operation.
• ・It adds a “Screenshot” feature whereby users are able to save any screen displayed on the LCD monitor as a still-image file.
• ・It enables users to move the focus frame even when the image is enlarged during shooting in AF or MF.
• ・It adds 24fps and 48fps frame rates (only at FHD resolution) in the Movie Record Setting.
• ・It adds “KOMODO 6K” by RED Digital Cinema in the Director’s Viewfinder mode.
• ・It adds a “Custom Frame” option to the Frame Guide function, enabling users to enter any desired aspect ratio or absolute size value on the image sensor.
• ・It changes the specification to enable users to adjust the “Color Temperature” setting in “White balance” in custom 50K increments.
• ・It improves AF operation to achieve better accuracy, stability and followability.
• ・It enhances the “Flicker Control” function.
• ・It improves the image quality of JPEG files.
• ・Other various improvements.

*”Low pass filter”, “USB power supply”, “Image plane phase-difference AF” and “Crop Zoom” functions incorporated in the SIGMA fp L depend on the camera’s hardware. Therefore, updating firmware of the SIGMA fp does not make the camera compatible with these features.

• ・Corrects an issue where the REC trigger doesn’t work when a gimbal is connected to camera via USB and an external monitor / recorder is connected via HDMI.
• ・Corrects an issue where the panning detection functionality doesn’t work when the image stabilization switch of the Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F2.8 O.I.S. lens is set to MODE2.
• ・Corrects an issue where the camera freezes when selecting “Further Options” within “Mode Settings” when the language is set to “Russian”.

* ”To develop raw data (DNG files) from a SIGMA fp running firmware Ver.2.00 or later using the SIGMA Photo Pro software, version 6.7.4 of the software is required. Users must update to SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.4 (6.7.5 for Mac) when applying the SIGMA fp Ver.2.03 firmware update.

• ・Corrected the bug^*1 related to Compressed RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos NINJA V monitor-recorder.
• ・Corrected the bug related to the electronic image stabilization system in CINE mode^*2

*1 ISO metadata reported in Final Cut Pro X may occasionally be incorrect if using 1/3 EV ISO adjustments on the camera. Note: Requires the firmware of NINJA V to be Ver.10.53 or later.
*2 Video footage appears distorted in the following conditions. Stopping the video recording using the shutter button when the electronic image stabilization system is turned “ON” and the shutter button function is set to “REC” in CINE mode.

• ・Corrected the phenomenon of displaying white corners on DNGs or CinemaDNGs in some development software when using the following combination;
• ・SIGMA fp and Panasonic’s LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 with the Lens Optics Correction function Vignetting setting set to ‘auto’, when the focal length is 20mm and aperture value of F3.5.
• ・Corrected the bug related to Blackmagic RAW codec recording over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G model manufactured by Blackmagic Design.^*1
• ・Corrected the bug related to Compressed RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder^*2

*1 Requires firmware update of Video Assist 12G models using Video Assist Update.
*2 A free ATOMOS firmware update for Ninja V is required.

Newly introduced functionality

• Supports cinemagraphs creation and playback.
• CinemaDNG footages playback
• Supports still capture during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode
• Supports still image capture from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fp
• Supports HDR in movie shooting
• Supports still and movie shooting in Director’s Viewfinder mode
• Supports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output
• Supports compressed raw recording with ATOMOS and Blackmagic Design external recorders^*1
• Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN gimbals.^*1
• Instruction message appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menu
• Supports camera control in USB mode^*2

*1 Firmware update of the corresponding device is required.
*2 The SDK (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is scheduled to be available in early July.

Enhanced/modified functionality

• Supports Dual Base ISO (ISO100 and 3200)
• Improved AF performance
• Improved recording stability with recording media
• Improved image quality
• Supports CinemaDNG 25 and 29.97 fps (UHD 12bit) shooting
• Supports CinemaDNG 100 fps (FHD 12bit) shooting
• Supports CinemaDNG 100 and 119.88 fps (FHD 8bit and 10bit) shooting
• “OFF” option available in Color mode
• Exposure adjustment available in QS (Quick Set)
• Tone control setting “Auto (Mild / Strong)” available during movie shooting
• Supports USB Video Class (UVC) setting adjustments while the fp is connected to USB
• Supports time code generation
• Compatible with BWF format
• Supports file size changes at aspect ratio 7:6
• Supports changes of shutter sound effect

Bug corrections

• The phenomenon of flickering in dark areas in video footages has been corrected
• Bugs in USB Video Class (UVC) setting when connected to USB or during movie shooting have been corrected
• Improved accuracy with evaluative exposure metering
• Other minor bugs have been corrected

*To develop raw data (DNG files) from the SIGMA fp with firmware Ver. 2.00, the use of SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.4 is required. Users need to update to SIGMA Photo Pro 6.7.4 when applying the fp ver.2.0 firmware update.