The first iteration of the Sigma fp was impressive — if a little quirky — with innovative features in a tiny, compact format. Unfortunately, its successor definitely isn’t so appealing, as this review explains.
Last summer, the Sigma fp — now $1,699 — became a much more viable option for filmmakers through the release of a firmware update that brought the option to externally record 12-bit uncompressed raw. This meant you could avoid the huge files produced by its 24.6-megapixel sensor, not to mention the complex workflow, and making the camera far more appealing.
With that in mind, the new Sigma fp L is somewhat confusing with its huge 61-megapixel that brings a raft of problems, and an updated autofocus system that doesn’t seem to offer much performance.
Gerald Undone runs through its various shortcomings but does have some suggestions of what Sigma can do to address his concerns, some of which might be feasible by further firmware updates. Philip Bloom doesn’t hold back in the comments on Gerald’s video, describing the camera as a “huge disappointment” and again struggling to understand what Sigma is trying to achieve.
What are your thoughts? Did Sigma license the sensor from the Sony a7R IV without a fully developed plan for what to do with it? Will you be buying this camera? Let us know in the comments below.