Ty Harper

Just learning that it only does 4:2:0 internally. It's also a spec that seems to be purposely omitted from the official Sigma and B&H product pages. Maybe not a dealbreaker in practice but a turn off as far as the optics of them seeming to avoid stating it to the consumer. Props to this guy for catching it:

Personally I am still intrigued by the FP form factor so will def be keeping my eye on this, specifically for travel/casual stuff - especially bcuz it seems to have a much better build than its competitors in that size range.

I used to feel that way and then I just re-bought an OG Zacuto Z-Finder (had one back in the day for my 5D MKIII and 1DC). So now when I absolutely need an EVF for my Canon R6V (usually when I got issues with sunlight outdoors) I just screw it on and I'm good to go. Sure it's an extra piece of kit in my bag but not a big deal, imo. All that said, I agree that in an era where the cam as a priority tool for video capture is losing ground to all kinds of other tech developments - I think Sigma should have thrown every reasonable feature at this thing... which they didn't... but hey, I guess we'll see if that gamble pays off for them.

Key specs via PP: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sigma-fp2-everything-is-better-for-the-second-gen-modular-mirrorless-camera/ 24MP partially stacked CMOS sensor Up to 20fps stills Video up to 6K open gate, including ProRes RAW output to SSD Two USB-C sockets Full-sized HDMI port Tilt up/down 3.2″ 2.1M dot rear LCD Optional 5.76M dot electronic viewfinder Optional OM System/Panasonic compatible hotshoe 70GB internal memory Larger, 16Wh battery, giving 370 shots/charge rating 460g (16.2oz) including battery and card The Sigma fp2 will be available from November 11th at a price of $2199, body only, or $2749 with the new EVF-21 accessory or $2749 with the I-series 50mm F2 DG lens.

Sigma FP II has officially been announced.

They same guy has reportedly added the ability to monitor the image properly using the FP's LCD screen: "For a long time, getting accurate exposure when shooting RAW on the SIGMA fp has been a little difficult. I've always used EL ZONE to help with exposure, but when I wanted to understand the overall brightness and color distribution of the image, I still found it a bit difficult. So I created **RAW View**, a monitoring mode based on the fp's exposure latitude. Highlights are no longer clipped early by the stock monitoring pipeline, and the histogram and waveform now work properly with the displayed range. I think this could also be useful for still photography. RAW View maps the fp's publicly documented ~12.5 stops of dynamic range into a Rec.709 display range. There are currently two modes: **SA — Latitude · Stop Aligned** Aligns the display according to the latitude and stop distribution at each ISO. **GA — Latitude · Gray Aligned** Keeps middle gray fixed at approximately 41%. You can choose GA or SA depending on your preferred exposure and monitoring workflow. ### CinemaDNG Color Matrix When using **AEL**, adjusting the Saturation setting before recording CinemaDNG can apply SIGMA's original **Standard Color matrix** to the DNG metadata. If you want to keep the usual **OFF CinemaDNG** behavior, simply leave Saturation at its default setting. For those who like experimenting, you're also very welcome to try recording with the matrix enabled and see how it affects your CinemaDNG workflow and color rendering in DaVinci Resolve. I'd be very interested in your results. I think most fp users are already very happy with the image quality. It's the small pain points that can sometimes make the camera frustrating to use — and I'm starting to think that fixing these little things may actually be one of the most useful parts of fpSup. The latest test version is: **fpSup-RAW-View v0.2.2test** The monitoring curves are mainly based on published SIGMA data and Ole Berek's *SIGMA fp Rec709 LUT & Operations Guide v3*. I cannot guarantee that the curves or implementation are completely accurate. If you notice any incorrect exposure behavior, curve issues, or bugs, please let me know. Thank you! You can find the download and detailed installation instructions for this unofficial patch in the replies to this post, along with a more detailed explanation of how it works. ⚠️ **Experimental / Unofficial** fpSup is an unofficial experimental modification and is not affiliated with or supported by SIGMA. This is still a **test** release and may contain bugs, freezes, recording issues, or incorrect monitoring. Please test it with your own camera and workflow before relying on it for important or non-repeatable shoots." Technical Details: https://ijigen.github.io/fpSup/explainers/raw-view.html Download & Instructions: https://ijigen.github.io/fpSup/tools/card-composer/

They same guy has reportedly added the ability to monitor the image properly using the FP's LCD screen: "For a long time, getting accurate exposure when shooting RAW on the SIGMA fp has been a little difficult. I've always used EL ZONE to help with exposure, but when I wanted to understand the overall brightness and color distribution of the image, I still found it a bit difficult. So I created **RAW View**, a monitoring mode based on the fp's exposure latitude. Highlights are no longer clipped early by the stock monitoring pipeline, and the histogram and waveform now work properly with the displayed range. I think this could also be useful for still photography. RAW View maps the fp's publicly documented ~12.5 stops of dynamic range into a Rec.709 display range. There are currently two modes: **SA — Latitude · Stop Aligned** Aligns the display according to the latitude and stop distribution at each ISO. **GA — Latitude · Gray Aligned** Keeps middle gray fixed at approximately 41%. You can choose GA or SA depending on your preferred exposure and monitoring workflow. ### CinemaDNG Color Matrix When using **AEL**, adjusting the Saturation setting before recording CinemaDNG can apply SIGMA's original **Standard Color matrix** to the DNG metadata. If you want to keep the usual **OFF CinemaDNG** behavior, simply leave Saturation at its default setting. For those who like experimenting, you're also very welcome to try recording with the matrix enabled and see how it affects your CinemaDNG workflow and color rendering in DaVinci Resolve. I'd be very interested in your results. I think most fp users are already very happy with the image quality. It's the small pain points that can sometimes make the camera frustrating to use — and I'm starting to think that fixing these little things may actually be one of the most useful parts of fpSup. The latest test version is: **fpSup-RAW-View v0.2.2test** The monitoring curves are mainly based on published SIGMA data and Ole Berek's *SIGMA fp Rec709 LUT & Operations Guide v3*. I cannot guarantee that the curves or implementation are completely accurate. If you notice any incorrect exposure behavior, curve issues, or bugs, please let me know. Thank you! You can find the download and detailed installation instructions for this unofficial patch in the replies to this post, along with a more detailed explanation of how it works. ⚠️ **Experimental / Unofficial** fpSup is an unofficial experimental modification and is not affiliated with or supported by SIGMA. This is still a **test** release and may contain bugs, freezes, recording issues, or incorrect monitoring. Please test it with your own camera and workflow before relying on it for important or non-repeatable shoots." Technical Details: https://ijigen.github.io/fpSup/explainers/raw-view.html Download & Instructions: https://ijigen.github.io/fpSup/tools/card-composer/

With 10 years experience in the industry, you should start by reaching out to all the clients you worked with in the past, who you feel like you delivered great content to, and who you have built a good relationship with, no?

Interesting update on the FP front. A user has apparently developed a way to use the FP's internal gyro data to get post-production stabilization via the cam's SD card (vs needing to attach an additional piece of external hardware). You can get more details here: https://discord.com/channels/1542149935523299378/1542153963837853807 And this is an FB group where the developer made the annoucement earlier this week, and is discussing it with other owners: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EPzkeRZny/?mibextid=wwXIfr There is also a user (Vitaly Li) who literally just posted about a new mod they're developing that could give the FP 3000x2000 open gate: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1F1sixsTzz/?mibextid=wwXIfr Personaly I've moved on from my dreams of owning an FP, but this is seems like pretty promising news for FP users.

Interesting update on the FP front. A user has apparently developed a way to use the FP's internal gyro data to get post-production stabilization via the cam's SD card (vs needing to attach an additional piece of external hardware). You can get more details here: https://discord.com/channels/1542149935523299378/1542153963837853807 And this is an FB group where the developer made the annoucement earlier this week, and is discussing it with other owners: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EPzkeRZny/?mibextid=wwXIfr Personaly I've moved on from my dreams of owning an FP, but this is pretty promising news. The developer also seemed to imply that they might be able to do open gate on the FP too.

No, DIS is a separate feature also available with the R6V.

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For anyone considering the R6V, Looks like this fairly new 'Subject Tracking IS' feature addresses the longstanding wobble issues Canon has had with its IBIS system. I think more testing needs to be done - but just caught this vid from YouTuber Q Maldonado talking about it via this Canon R6V FB group. Personally, I sold my R50V and picked an R6V up to be my new casual/travel/C-cam. If you barebones it with a wrist strap it isn't that much bigger than an R50V with a Smallrig cage. Haven't really had time to do much testing but so far the biggest issue for me has been using the LCD screen in broad daylight. My workaround will be to rebuy a Zacuto Z-Finder and slap a Z-Frame adhesive on the LCD screen. Sure it makes it impossible to put the LCD in the protective closed position but that is obvi not a new concern + if you slap on a screen protector below the adhesive you should be fine + because the Z-Frame adhesive has some thickness to it, it also acts as another layer of protection. Anyways, just an fyi!

@eatstoomuchjam I've always been a fan of the EF 24-70mm f/4 (IS) so def looking at that lens as an option. As for the pdmovie option, I'm ok with its limitations - but overall, I agree with alot of what you're saying. And the thing about the ZR is that bcuz my main cams are two R5Cs and a R50V, when I start hitting that $3K CAD territory (which is how much a used ZR + EF to L adapter w/ VND goes for in my neck of the woods) suddenly I'm like $600 CAD shy of a new Canon R6V, and I already own all the accessories that cam would need. Meanwhile the FP or S9 (with all necessary accessories) will run me under $2K. First world problems tho!

Are you referring to the original DPL base mount with the SSD bottom rack + USB side plate in this video? Also had you tried the RAW 12bit 1080p option via SD cards? I've heard it's pretty good so was thinking it could be a compromise in situations where I want to be as light as possible. I'd be shooting exclusively with the EF 35mm f2 (IS) and maybe pickup a 24mm f/2.8 (IS) + the PDmovie Live Air 3 and look into DPL's screen mod later down the line. But I figured that lens/PDmovie setup (w/o the DPL stuff) would cover the main limitations of the FP, while still being a fairly small footprint - but curious what you think from your own experience?