Photo Corners headlinesarchivemikepasini.com


A   S C R A P B O O K   O F   S O L U T I O N S   F O R   T H E   P H O T O G R A P H E R

Enhancing the enjoyment of taking pictures with news that matters, features that entertain and images that delight. Published frequently.

Sigma Releases Major Firmware Update for Sigma fp Share This on LinkedIn   Tweet This   Forward This

25 June 2020

Sigma has released a major firmware update for its Sigma fp camera. Firmware 2.0, the first major update to the firmware, includes cinemagraph creation and playback, CinemaDNG footage playback and improved autofocus, among other things.

NEW FUNCTIONS

The list of new functions includes:

  • 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
  • Support for DCI 4K 12bit/HDMI Raw output
  • Support for Raw over HDMI recording with Atomos Ninja V monitor-recorder
  • Support for recording Blackmagic Raw codec over HDMI with Blackmagic Video Assist 12-GB models
  • Camera movement control is compatible with ZHIYUN Weebill S gimbal
  • Instruction message explaining error appears when attempting to use greyed-out items in SHOOT menu
  • Support for camera control in USB mode

ENHANCED FUNCTIONS

Among the enchanced functions in the update are:

  • Support for Dual Base ISO (ISO 100 and 3200)
  • Improved autofocus performance
  • Improved accuracy with evaluative exposure metering
  • Improved image quality
  • Support for CinemaDNG 25 and 29.97 fps (UHD 12bit) shooting
  • Support for CinemaDNG 100 fps (FHD 12bit) shooting
  • Support for 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
  • Support for USB Video Class setting adjustments while the fp is connected to USB
  • Support for time code generation
  • Compatible with BWF format
  • Support for file size changes at aspect ratio 7:6
  • Optional shutter sound effect

DOWNLOAD

The free update is available for download now on the Sigma site. For more information see the news release below.

Sigma Releases Major Update for Sigma fp: Firmware Ver. 2

Expanded functionality for Sigma's full-frame mirrorless digital camera includes cinemagraph creation and playback, CinemaDNG footage playback, improved autofocus and more

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. -- Sigma Corp. of America has announced that Sigma fp firmware ver. 2, 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.

New Functions and Capabilities in Sigma fp Firmware Ver. 2:

  • 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 12-GB models (requires firmware update of Video Assist 12-GB 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:

  • 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 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:

  • Flickering phenomenon in dark video footage has been corrected

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


BackBack to Photo Corners