SIGMA releases firmware ver. 2.00 update for SIGMA fp

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 GaryPageau Sigma fp, Sigma Photo

Sigma fp is a small and light full-frame mirrorless digital camera

Sigma Corp. of America announced SIGMA fp firmware ver. 2.00, the first major update that widely expands the functionality of the camera. The new functions and capabilities include:

Cinemagraph creation and playback
CinemaDNG footage playback
Still capture during live view and movie shooting in Cine mode
Still image capture from movie files (CinemaDNG, MOV) shot with the SIGMA fp
HDR in movie shooting
Still and movie shooting in Director’s Viewfinder mode
Supports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output
Supports RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder*

(*A free AtomOS firmware update for Ninja V is required)

Supports recording Blackmagic RAW codec over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models*

(*Requires firmware update of Video Assist 12G models using Video Assist Update 3.3.)

Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebill S gimbal*
Instruction message explaining error appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menu
Supports camera control in USB mode*

*The SDK (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is scheduled to be available by early July

Function Updates and Enhancements In fp Ver. 2.00:

Supports Dual Base ISO (ISO100 and 3200)
Improved AF performance
Improved accuracy with evaluative exposure metering
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 now available in Color mode
Exposure adjustment now available in QS (Quick Set) Menu
Tone control setting now 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
Optional shutter sound effect