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We would like to announce that a new firmware update Ver.3.00 for the full-frame mirrorless camera, SIGMA fp is now available.

Updating the camera’s firmware to Ver.3.00 ensures compatibility with the external electronic viewfinder (SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11) and adds various functions found on the latest camera in the fp series, the SIGMA fp L. It also improves usability and performance and corrects some operational issues.

[Applicable product] SIGMA fp
[Benefits of the update] Ver.3.00
・It adds new Color Modes “Powder Blue” and “Duotone”.
・It adds the “Save/Load Settings” function whereby users are able to save and load the camera settings using a QR code.
・It adds compatibility with the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11.
・It adds the “Automatic switch to the LCD monitor display” function whereby users are able to preview images and operate the menu on the camera’s LCD monitor while using the View button, MENU button and QS button etc., even when using the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 with the monitor selector set to [EVF].
・It adds the “Quick Focus Frame Shift” function whereby users are able to use the Rear Dial’s direction buttons to directly move the focus frame.
・It adds “Custom Buttons” functions whereby users are able to assign their desired functions such as “Exposure Compensation” and “Depth of Field Preview” to the AEL button, Rear Dial (direction button), Tone Control button, Color Mode button and MODE (Shooting Mode) button.
・It adds “LCD Off Mode” to the Display Mode settings whereby the LCD monitor turns off during shooting or when the camera is not in operation.
・It adds a “Screenshot” feature whereby users are able to save any screen displayed on the LCD monitor as a still-image file.
・It enables users to move the focus frame even when the image is enlarged during shooting in AF or MF.
・It adds 24fps and 48fps frame rates (only at FHD resolution) in the Movie Record Setting.
・It adds “KOMODO 6K” by RED Digital Cinema in the Director’s Viewfinder mode.
・It adds a “Custom Frame” option to the Frame Guide function, enabling users to enter any desired aspect ratio or absolute size value on the image sensor.
・It changes the specification to enable users to adjust the “Color Temperature” setting in “White balance” in custom 50K increments.
・It improves AF operation to achieve better accuracy, stability and followability.
・It enhances the “Flicker Control” function.
・It improves the image quality of JPEG files.
・Other various improvements.
*”Low pass filter”, “USB power supply”, “Image plane phase-difference AF” and “Crop Zoom” functions incorporated in the SIGMA fp L depend on the camera’s hardware. Therefore, updating firmware of the SIGMA fp does not make the camera compatible with these features.

To update the firmware, please refer to the following link:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fp/?tab=support&local=firmware

You can preorder it now at BHphoto and Adorama.

It is in Stock now at BHphoto.

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By this time last year, I was prepared to halve the sales compared to the previous year, but in reality, I was a little relieved without falling that much.
Even after the corona converges, online activities should be firmly established and expanded as one solid flow, and new activities will be carried out with a strong awareness of how to promote the appeal of products and how to enjoy photography through online. I’m starting.

Since the camera body is miniaturized by mirrorless, the lens must of course be the size that matches the body. Moreover, as the number of pixels increases, of course, quality is not compromised.
In advancing the mirrorless exclusive design, the first thing we worked on was improving the resolution. Know-how will be accumulated by continuing to pursue it, and after a certain stage, there will be room to make it compact at the same time. Furthermore, it is not enough to just make it compact, but it will be possible to pay attention to the finish of the photograph, such as how to suppress axial chromatic aberration and coma.

F1.8 to 2 class compact single focus lenses are generally made of plastic, and the cheap impression cannot be wiped out. I can’t find anything that meets the needs of a compact product with a good texture. The “I series” meets such needs. The operability and texture that cannot be achieved by mass production are points that cannot be imitated anywhere else.
In the I series, the original schedule was overturned in various places, and in order to create a solid structure to give a texture, parts that are not always necessary are added, which costs a lot of extra. .. I think that this kind of “selfishness” is one of the strengths of an unlisted company.

(About the big boom as a fp webcam) I was really surprised because I thought that no one really thought about using a camera that costs more than 200,000 yen as a webcam. Of course, the traditions of the past are important, but I would like to actively take on the challenge of more free-thinking video devices for the next generation.
Sigma will take on new challenges because it will not be a match even if it stands on the same ground as a major manufacturer. Nowadays, there are professionals who shoot music videos and short movies with smartphones such as iPhones, so manufacturers who think that cameras should be like this become obsolete.

I dare to put out something that major manufacturers can never put out. Even if you take some risk, put it out with something different. That is what our company is essentially required to do. In the end, I believe that it will contribute to the revitalization of the industry in no small measure.
We will continue to develop unique lenses that cannot be imitated by other companies. I want you to look forward to Sigma in the future.

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We would like to outline the details of firmware update Ver.3.00 for the world’s smallest and lightest※ full-frame mirrorless camera, the SIGMA fp.
※ As of May 2021, by SIGMA
Updating the camera’s firmware to Ver.3.00 adds various functions such as new “Color Modes” (Powder Blue, Duotone), compatibility with the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11 and the ability to save/load camera settings using QR codes. The development of this firmware is at its final stage, and we are planning to make it available to download from Thursday June 3, 2021.
We are also preparing a firmware update for the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11, which will be made available on June 3.

SIGMA fp firmware Ver.3.00
Available : Thursday June 3, 2021

Key benefits of the update
・It becomes compatible with the SIGMA ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF-11.
・It adds new color modes “Powder Blue” and “Duotone”.
・It enables users to save and load camera settings using QR codes.
・It adds the “Quick Focus Frame Shift” function.
・It increases the number of functions that can be assigned to Custom Buttons.
・It enhances the “Flicker Control” function.
・It improves AF operation to achieve better stability.
・It improves the image quality of JPEG files.
・It adds the “Custom Frame” option to Frame Guide.

[Contact] For further information, please contact your local authorized SIGMA Service Station listed n the link below:
https://www.sigma-global.com/en/world-network/

We appreciate your continued support for SIGMA products.