Sigma just announced the latest firmware update for its mirrorless digital camera: the Sigma fp. The updates add a few major video shooting features and improvements.
The new firmware update enables RAW output over HDMI for both the Atmos recorders in Apple ProRes Raw and Blackmagic RAW. Additionally, the update brings some updates and enhancements to the camera. For example, it improves the Sigma fp’s AF performance and image quality.
Here’s what’s being added in the Sigma fp Firmware Ver. 2.00
- 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 SIGMA fp’s Director’s Viewfinder mode
- Supports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output
- Supports RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder
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
- Supports CinemaDNG 25 and 29.97 fps (UHD 12bit) shooting
- Improved image quality
- Supports CinemaDNG 100 fps (FHD 12bit) shooting
- Supports CinemaDNG 100 and 119.88 fps (FHD 8bit and 10bit) shooting
- “OFF” option now available in Sigma fp’s 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
- SIGMA fp now compatible with BWF format
- Supports file size changes at aspect ratio 7:6
- Optional shutter sound effect
Bug Corrections in fp Ver. 2.00
- Flickering phenomenon in dark video footage has been corrected
Availability
You can download the firmware update from the Sigma website.
