The new SIGMA fp L is now official and we had the opportunity to not only test it prior to its release (see Johnnie’s review here), but also to speak with SIGMA’s Head of product planning, Wakamatsu-san, to learn a bit more about it and its differences from its predecessor, the SIGMA fp. Let’s dive right in! If you put both cameras, the new SIGMA fp L and the original fp side by side, you might think they are the same camera. The only visible difference is a black letter L below the fp logo. That’s it, right? Of course, there’s more, and in this interview we’ll go over the differences between the two models in the SIGMA fp line of still/cinema/web cameras (which can also serve as a director’s viewfinder). the new SIGMA fp L camera. Image credit: SIGMA SIGMA fp L – Interview To give you a quick rundown of the above video, here’s a brief list of questions asked: Changes made for the new fp L?New Sensor?What about the new Phase-Detect AF feature?Will the new fp L replace the original fp?Why the new EVF? Can it be used with other cameras?New Color Modes and an improved Color Mode: OFF behaviourWhat about copmpressed RAW internally? So what are the features of the new “L” model? First and foremost, it has a completely new sensor compared to the original fp. It offers a massive 61 MP resolution, which leads us directly to the next big feature of the new...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 29 March, 2021