SIGMA Releases Major Update for SIGMA fp: Firmware Ver. 2.00

June 25, 2020
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Ronkonkoma, NY – June 25, 2020 – Sigma Corporation of America, a leading camera, photography lens, cine lens, flash and accessories manufacturer, today announced that SIGMA fpfirmware ver. 2.00, the first major update that widely expands the functionality of the camera, is now available to SIGMA fp users on the SIGMA Global Site. Download SIGMA fp Version 2.0 here.

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New Functions and Capabilities in 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 Director’s Viewfinder mode
Supports DCI 4K 12bit / HDMI Raw output
Supports RAW over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder*

*A free AtomOS firmware update for Ninja V is required

Supports recording Blackmagic RAW codec over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12G models*

*Requires firmware update of Video Assist 12G models using Video Assist Update 3.3.

Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebill S gimbal*

*Firmware update of the corresponding device is required. Please refer to ZHIYUN firmware release information about functions supported. Since not all functions will be supported in this firmware update, both SIGMA and ZHIYUN will need to continue working on this to make more and more functions to be compatible in future firmware updates

Instruction message explaining error appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menu
Supports camera control in USB mode*

*The SDK (Software Development Kit) for controlling the camera is scheduled to be available by early July

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
Improved image quality
Supports CinemaDNG 25 and 29.97 fps (UHD 12bit) shooting
Supports CinemaDNG 100 fps (FHD 12bit) shooting
Supports CinemaDNG 100 and 119.88 fps (FHD 8bit and 10bit) shooting
“OFF” option now available in 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
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

For more information on the SIGMA fp, please visit https://www.sigmaphoto.com/sigma-fp.

For the full press release with complete technical specifications, please see here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lpv0od6lh9h6jqt/PR_EN_SIGMAfp_FWver2.0_200618.docx?dl=0

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