5 Reasons I like the Sigma fp L (and lenses)

In this video I talk about the 61mp Sigma fp L that Sigma Nordic was kind enough to lend me together with the 20mm f2 and 65mm f2. I didn’t have it long enough to make a full review, but I can at least list some of my likes and dislikes.
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[@sigma.nordic]

We´re so glad you liked the camera! And that you found a new favorite in the I series 65mm F2 DG DN Contemporary! :D

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

A fantastic lens that should be in every L-mount camera owners arsenal 😀📸

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

Is this 65mm/F2 the same that is made for the Sony mount? Thanks in advance. Thumbs up.

[@markshirley01]

Interesting review - I've never considered the FP - but I'll take another look at it now.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Just bought the 90mm looks great. No focus breathing

[@unbroken1010]

Can you answer a few questions about the original fp?

[@BenjaminSandness]

Never owned a Sigma camera, but I always appreciate their consistently different approach to design and features.

[@HiroNakamuraInc]

Great video, Mattias! Happy to see discussion of the Sigma FP L that recognises there's more to photography than technical specs. It took me a long time to commit to buying the FP L because of how negative the online reviews were (though, funnily enough, the things they trash the Sigma for lacking seemingly don't matter at all when they pronounce the Leica M11 or Hasselblad X907 their grail cameras...) Ultimately, I kept coming back to the camera because it simply excited me more than any of the standard Sony and Canon etc. offerings, not to mention that Sigma as a company is rated as by far the most ethical camera brand by Ethical Consumer, which is a major consideration for me. I bought it with the the Leica M adapter and a Voigtländer 50mm f/1.2 Nokton and haven't regretted the decision for a second! I would thoroughly encourage anyone on the fence to give the camera a try for yourself before believing the influencer hype that it's a nonstarter.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

I enjoyed it very much. And the relatively low price makes it very tempting. Might get one in a year or two when I can score a used one. If nothing else just to get to use the 65mm again.

[@HiroNakamuraInc]

Yes, as someone also from Europe, I agree that Sony's pricing structure here makes the Sigma a much cheaper option if you want the benefit of 61MP. I got mine on MPB for around £1500 "like new"!

[@acheekymonkey]

Thanks for the info on Ethical Consumer rating. I have a subscription but never thought to look up camera makers.

[@pcprincipal9889]

I am interested in the FP-L, and I love that Sigma are creating cameras that offer something a bit different and it looks really nicely made (which is important). I hear you re. negative reviews etc, that goes for more than just camera reviews and it's hard to find anything to trust. I'm more interested in hearing from people who use a camera for a long time, not get sent one/buy one for a 2 week review then move on to the next thing - I'm still using an X-Pro1 and x100F so always plan on keeping my stuff for years (I'm not made of money!). However I shoot exclusively through a viewfinder and am worried about that being an issue with the camera being a bit uncomfortable. Do you use the VF? And if so how do you find it? Do you need a handgrip?

[@liveacousticsound]

@@pcprincipal9889 I am a bit late to this thread, but yes, I recommend getting a grip for the camera. I use the EVF, which stays affixed to the camera unless I need to connect an external ssd. In that case, I connect the LVF-11. Both are amazing quality and a necessary accessory.

[@steveburke7675]

Expensive things need to look right...this does. Beautiful minimalist design. I appreciate your comment about the importance of where the things we buy are made.

[@jazzfan7491]

"Trumpy skin tones"! 🤣🤣🤣 That should be a setting in the menus.Great design on this camera, not trapped in referring to older cameras. Even though I love my X100V, this is clearly the future (but please integrate the viewfinder...)

[@visualsciencelabkirktuck3834]

Always wonderful reviews. And the baby photos are really wonderful as well. Gunpowder is still a star. Thanks for your good work!!!

[@obscur_yoann]

Thanks for this video. This camera is hard to review because a lot of people have already a (negative) opinion about it, without actually trying it... For me, the fp/L are a love or hate kind of camera. Cameras I recommend trying first, because if you like them, chances are you will adore them! I love my fp, so much so I sold my Lumix S1R (another underestimate beast) and kept only the Sigma and my GRIII... Have the 24mm f2, 90mm f2.8 and just added the 65mm f2 (didn't have time to try it yet). All gorgeous lenses ! Another advantage of the electronic shutter, that nobody talk about, is that you can handhold shots at lower speed. I have a 100% keepers with the 90mm at 1/50 at 2.8, and still like 70-80% around 1/25-1/30... Not better than an IBIS, but already pretty good! High ISO is another great thing on the fp (didn't try the L). 25600 are darn usable ! The noise pattern is nice, with still lots of details and no annoying color noise.

[@NWPipeSmoker]

I'm a fan of Sigma since the DP1 (which sadly suffered regularly from broken lens extension plastics and finally had to be retired) to a DP2M, then a SD Quattro (much use of Super-Fine-Detail mode on a tripod for almost-medium-format results) to recently having picked up a used fp in great shape for $1k US. I found a used MC-21 adapter so I can use my Sigma SA-mount lenses with full automation (though I usually shoot manual). I got a SmallRig cage for it (love the wood grip) and a used LVF-11 viewfinder for the LCD, which is wonderfully immersive. I had read the reviews and they were very mixed and pretty negative, but I *love* the camera. The low-light performance is spectacular, to the point that I usually just leave ISO in 'auto' and never use a flash - the total opposite of the SD Quattro! Photography should be fun, and with the fp, it is! I really enjoy your videos, Mattias. -Tom

[@gioponti6359]

That is really a very interesting point of view to a sigma/foveon aficionado, who wants a rather comprehensive solution: SDQ plus FP plus mc-21 adapter! Tx for food for thought!!

[@arthousebymrrm]

I'm a fp user and recently got my 20mm F2. I love how it performs and feels great holding in hand.

[@TL-vt8uk]

Just picked up a second hand fpl, completely agree with your assessment!

[@riosrios6106]

Hi Mattias, i have been following you for a few years now, i love your videos and want to say thank you for keep doing them now that you have a mini you at home. I was one of those people asking you to review the FP on the comments of your other videos, i sold mine last december because of the flickering issue was too much for me. I hated not being able to freeze a moment under most artificial lights because i had to use a slow shutter speed, so i sold it and bought myself an S5, its bulkier but i love it, i also got lucky and found a cheap GM5 (around 250 usd), i think you would like it a lot, because its tiny but with a micro four thirds sensor and an electronic viewfinder (its not a great one but its better than the gm1 which has none and around the same size). Thank you again and can't wait for your pixii video.

[@danieleubank5645]

I love love Sigma cameras… I have a couple SD and DP Quattro bodies and lenses… the colors and more “organic” feel to the images is truly one of a kind … they very much remind of the CCD sensors in the Pentax 645Ds I used to have… limited to an extent vs some newer gear but absolutely gorgeous output if you stick to what they do best … stay at 1600 or below iso and enjoy the character of the images and rich colors that I’ve not seen on any other system aside from medium format. Well done Sigma! Please keep making these unique cameras!

[@Biosynchro]

I'm exploring the Foveon system. From what I've seen, Foveon files are like Ektachrome whereas most sensors are like Portra. There are pluses and minuses there but I like it so far.

[@danieleubank5645]

@@Biosynchro yes, sigma files from these do resemble Kodak film stock in a way. Colors are very saturated and rich, far more so than on other systems. I have all mine set to dng and although the file sizes are comparatively MASSIVE, as long as you have a computer than can handle or plenty of time on your hands to wait for rendering and all… the results are worth it. For me anyway. I just love how the files just look different than images from my Sony, Canon and other Systems. I will say I highly prefer the black and whites off my GR cameras though…

[@ryN45678]

Lovely video as always. Congrats on the little one, they’ll be a very well photographed kid!

[@colingregg]

Wonderful camera. A joy to use.

[@TimeCodeMechanics]

This little thing looks amazing!

[@XavierFajardo]

Can't wait to see your review of the Pixii cam, that thing looks so promising.

[@ahoyhere8113]

Nailed it! As usual! So glad you focused on the stills aspect, this camera & its predecessor are seriously good and seriously underrated, even neglected in the photogosphere. Which is just your thing, right? 😂 I have the original fp, bought largely on a whim bc I saw a couple tweets from a Japanese photog who managed to adapt a Jupiter-12 to it! The J12 is one of my favorite “film like” lenses and I had given up on being able to use it on a FF unless I shelled out for an actual Leica (maybe someday). Had the get the Contax mount version to make it fit but it does fit! And it’s beautiful, creamy, wonderful on it. Even the original fp is glorious for old glass, especially with the built-in corrections. It plays beautifully with my m42 and old Nikon lenses. It can be super sharp and contrasty but even if you want to edit it for a more vintage look, the RAW files are just so accommodating somehow. They hold up where, for ex, my Fuji RAW files start to become brittle. Not sure how to quantify that but it’s the way it feels. The L, with the 61mp, looks just incredible for $2499 new. The original fp (24mp) is unbelievable for about $1k used. The only issue I’ve had with the digital shutter is hand-held focus stacking and then the solution is just to take more photos. It bursts just fine.

[@KutWrite]

I'm glad you said that. I have some Pentax Spotmatic lenses which I like. I'm sure they're in no way automatic & have to be stopped down for a meter reading, but they are fine lenses, esp. their size. the 20mm for example is small, not huge as the one in Mattias's video.

[@jaynebooton5663]

Your point number five is spot on.. I love my FpL.

[@carstenhjort9993]

The Sigma FPL is a wonderful dream for nature and landscape photography !

[@thecaveofthedead]

My partner was on a commercial shoot for a very well known, high-end product and I was surprised to hear her say they were using these as body cams.

[@neurojitsu]

Many thanks for reviewing this camera, I've been hoping since the fpL came out that you'd review on or both of the fp cameras. I have two Sigma Art zoom lenses and love them, and also Sigma's business approach, honest and open communciations, and thei dedication to quality, innovation and satisfying niche market interests. I think you're right we should now add "made in Japan" to the list... One question: did you use it in crop mode? I'm curious about the fp-L crop modes... I read a while back that image performance is dependent on crop mode, and given my Sigma lenses are all APS-C lenses, this is a key factor for me. It's one reason I might opt for the new GH6 when I do decide to upgrade...

[@jacknicholasny]

I want one now. Right now there’s a 45mm lense bundled for an extra $100 on the fp model.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

Never seen or heard of this camera. Seems like good fun to me.

[@ditto1958]

All of your photography looks beautiful. It has a look you’ve created that’s very pleasing. As you keep saying, the gear doesn’t matter. Still, you got some really nice shots with the Sigma. Very saturated colors.

[@Roukus]

Thanks! It’s always nice to see when someone really understands and appreciates these fantastic cameras and lenses. I love SIGMA because of their innovative camera designs!

[@motojc]

thanks for the review. I really want to get this camera. It fits my concept of a digital camera perfectly (a quality barebone box with infinite ways to customize). How does it function as a still camera compared to other full frames? Can this be your only camera (portraits and video)?

[@MiddleChickens]

Damn it, Mattias. The FP L I've been eyeing on Ebay for a week has sold now and I blame you. lol

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

100% agree on the build quality. The sdQuattro is a prime example.

[@warpspeed9877]

I also have one. Makes Sony and Canon cameras look like toys.

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

​@@warpspeed9877​ hahaha..yeah man...As a former Canon user and someone who loves this field, I respect all brands and each one's preferences but one needs to just handle the sdQuattro once. Just holding it once, you can tell the difference. I've never used any of the PhaseOnes and Hassies but it's something to be experienced for sure.

[@DamianBrown]

The content I needed but didn't deserve

[@Yulad_A]

If you have an fp I really recommend putting on the small sigma handgrip. It's cheap enough and you can easily use the camera with one hand.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

I found it in the box the same day I shipped it back :)

[@Yulad_A]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter LOL did you at least try it.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

No :)

[@NeonShores]

Have an S1R so I don't really need another high res camera, but the fP L would be an amazing time lapse shooter especially with using external storage. Also would be amazing to have a tiny FF camera for walk-around, the S1R isn't exactly awesome for casual or street.

[@melbango1]

thanks for this video. FP owner and i love my little power house

[@Durio_zibethinus]

Thanks for your review Mattias, lovely result as always. I have a question, how do you get your composition and framing right when shooting from hip without tilting screen or crouching down? I struggle about it and have to crop, tilt, and rotate my photos alot in postprocessing 😔

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

If I need to crouch I will. I’m not scared to lie down on the ground even if it’s wet or muddy :)

[@Durio_zibethinus]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter thank you for your answer! It will be quite scolding at home if I get a fair amount of mud on my clothes 😂 Will consider camera with a tilt screen on my next purchase, cheers..

[@anlsahal4147]

6:01 Space Adventure Cobra, hurrayyy😄.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

👊

[@gstpierre69]

Hope all is well Mattias. Have you tried using a flash with the camera?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Yes, all is good. I wish you the same :) No, electronic shutter cameras can't use flash. One will have to use LED panels like the once showed in the video. And as you can see, the other photographer was using them even though he has a 1DX. They are definitely gaining in popularity. But if you need to use strobes, then you need a second camera for that.

[@GRAYFOXINC]

Do the settings let you shoot at a lower resolution, say 24 mpx when needed?

[@ryankwan1934]

So wagers on Mattias' new two camera setup? Sigma FP-L and Pentax KP?

[@mwellmwell]

Would you bring it on a professional shoot? If so, what type of circumstances?

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Does this have the image look of sigma dp quattro. I love how it handles color

[@jimtrotter4800]

When you took stills with the 45mm did it hour glass on the screen for a bit after each photo?

[@Scriptshepherd]

How do you get the color profiles into lightroom?

[@markshirley01]

Hi Mattias - how's the AF in video on this camera.

[@alexiscosar8980]

Well said. I’ll add a tiny bit of info to something you said. It can shoot Cinema DNG 12bit raw externally in 4K, BUT, you can shoot Cine DNG 12bit raw in 1080P internally on the SD card ! And believe me it’s awesome too 😅 (it will fill up your 32/64 GB card quite fast though ;) I thought it was worth mentionning because I find it to be pretty cool too even though it’s « only » HD.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Yes, its actually what I meant in the video, I was talking about internally. Then I added that it can also do it externally to an SSD. Probably should have been more clear about that :)

[@PurpleBikeMedia]

Amazing! I'd love to give this camera a go. I was thinking of buying a second S5 as a backup but this could be a great option.

[@amweber21]

It can do 4K raw internally but in 8bit. Although I have an external SSD to capture 10 and 12bit, I usually end up using the 8bit as it lets me shoot completely free of any attachments. The 4K 8bit has amazing quality, and almost identical to even the 12bit if you do not push it to the extremes. I much prefer to use it over the 10bit LOG in my S1. Don't be put off because it is 8bit. It is almost like comparing an uncompressed 8bit TIFF to a compressed 10bit HEIF file. I know which I'd rather edit with. I can also get about 21 mins to my SD card which is usually enough for most things. The 1080p 12bit is also great, but be aware in the fp L you need to drop it to a 1.67x+ crop for the best quality. The original fp doesn't need to worry about this. The 4K mode likewise needs 1.3x+ crop for maximum quality ONLY in 12bit, but 10 and 8 bit can be shot in any crop.

[@PurpleBikeMedia]

@@amweber21 wow. Super impressed with this. Have you made any videos on using your FP?

[@amweber21]

@@PurpleBikeMedia I've used it on a few client jobs and weddings and it has never let me down. Great quality and flexibility in post. It can be tricky handheld but I use my 24-105 OIS lens or small gimbal if I need it smooth. For personal use I mostly use it for still photography, more than any of my other cameras since, as Mattias said, it is just so fun to use. If you are interested more in video I'd still recommend the original fp. If you push more towards stills or 50/50 get the fp L.

[@zkramez]

I just picked one up for $1,450. What a steal. At 3k MSRP no thank you. But when you get to these used prices it’s hard to say no. Even 3 years after its release it’s so relevant if you can live with the quarks. Again at 50% off when buying used… it’s well worth it.

[@dolex161]

This camera has been on my wish list for a while. Keep my 12-40 f2.8 Oly and get an om-1 or get this sigma camera. (Both is sadly not an option)

[@waynegranzin3824]

what sort of focus assists does it have?

[@weisaints2016]

Hey man i want to buy a camera but I don’t know anything about cameras can u suggest me good affordable digital camera which can take a pictures like film cameras 🙏🏻❤️

[@-grey]

That's a nice jpeg shooter right there. Even if I have to cool the white balance to mitigate the trumpy spaghetti face. It looks like they are doing what I wnet to Fujifilm for in the first place: Size, ergonomics, jpegs.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

I bought the older model just this week. Also bought a cheapy Nikon F mount to Leica L lens converter. Most expensive still camera that this old man has bought. Wanted to put a Zacuto magnifier viewfinder on but it seems no longer made.

[@S9universe]

hello does it have a log profile please ?

[@matthiass5751]

Thank you 👋

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

You're welcome :)

[@RenderMeTV]

I'm thinking on this one, but a question, how is the autofocus, for shooting weddings on a gimbal?🧐

[@kennetharkow]

Autofocus is better on the fpL, but still unreliable for professional use. For wedding work or photos/video with any motion-this would be a difficult camera.

[@RenderMeTV]

@@kennetharkow it seems that this is not the camera for me then, thanks!!

[@18yearsoldnot]

I have a problem with the fact that now the evf alone costs nearly as much as a Nikon z5 which has a similar evf and ibis. I have ordered the optical viewfinder though which I found a good deal on

[@imac3355]

Hi Mattias, Do you think the SDQ has a edge over the Fp for stills ? Cheers.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

SDQ has nicer colors, the FP wins everything else.

[@larryzapata2614]

Trumpy skin tones hilarious 😂

[@Subzero2281]

How’s the battery life?

[@jmssun]

I hope one day it will come with a smart hot shoe at the top, and a cartridge for 2230 nvme

[@Stop-All-War]

4:00 'Trumpy - effect' 😂

[@unbroken1010]

Been thinking about the original fp saw a video that said you can do cinema dng at 8 and 10 bit internally. 24 MP stills is a sweet spot for me too You ever used it?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

No, just the fp l.

[@unbroken1010]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter thanks for the response stay well

[@calvinchann1996]

So, the Pixii?

[@Veptis]

I was surprised by how small it actually is. Like it rivals my GX9. But there are no small lenses for such a big sensor. And it's missing all the features that I am used tho. Like EVF and built in flash. Which defeats the form factor once rigged again.

[@sheldonspock5566]

Yo Mattias how do you like the colors / look of the modern Sigmas compared to the old DP1 and DP2 ?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Its different. I rather not compare to Foveon. But compared to other modern mirrorless I find them very pleasing.

[@sheldonspock5566]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter My bad, I wrote the comment not realising the FP isn't Foveon. So my question would still remain... :P how would you rate the modern Foveons against the old ones? Do you have a preference ?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

If you mean Quattro vs original DP? Then I like both about the same. The modern will obviously be way sharper and crisper.

[@sheldonspock5566]

​@@gearreallydoesntmatter thx for your input, bud. I appreciate it. I kinda want to get a cheap SD9 or SD10 just for fun :-) Only problem is fiding a nice prime lens for it that won't break the bank. I'm still shooting a 5D mark I you inspired me into buying 4 years ago btw! All the best, take care!

[@innstikk]

@@sheldonspock5566 I have all the Sigma dp cameras and Sigma SD14, SD15, SD Quatrro H. If you want a Foveon camera I'd rather get a Sigma dp2 or dp2s, dp2 Merrill or a dp2 Quattro if you want something fun to take around. Or another focal length you like. Google a bit and look at images online. Or you could get a SD quattro and adapter and use M42 lenses with it.

[@weizhang6979]

Love my FP for stills also. One other drawback on this camera is that it doesn’t have built-in hotshoe nor pc flash sync port. It requires another attachment for that (HU-11) and the sync speed is 1/30 sec and drops down to 1/15 sec if you shoot 14 bit raw I believe. Basically the camera is more of a natural light camera.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Or LEDs. Flash and electronic shutter is basically a no go.

[@innstikk]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter I have no issues when using Nanlite Pavotubes :-)

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Which are LEDs :)

[@innstikk]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Yes and flicker free :-) Normal LED bulbs are not :-)

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Depends on the LED.

[@BiyahengBicolPH]

what mount is that ?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

L-mount.

[@alwinbenjamin]

👏🏻✨

[@nicolask.3825]

If you like the 65mm, maybe try using it on a Panasonic body, I imagine their big size would appeal to you

[@KutWrite]

I've been tempted a few times to buy one but I'm mostly a stills shooter and... no flash sync. LOL "The Trump skin effect." Regards to you and of course, Krut!

[@nh-ss5pw]

👍👍

[@6thMinute]

I believe I’m one of them that’s asking for a Sigma FP review. 😂

[@SD_Alias]

A good review. I was able to test the predecessor, the FP, for a week and was really impressed by the image quality and the operation of the menu. However, I didn't buy it after all because I didn't find the display suitable for taking photos in strong sunlight. I would definitely like this folding viewfinder build in fixed in a large body which should also have a mechanical shutter. However, I had many distorted objects that were moving too fast for the electronic shutter. I would have also wished for an ergonomically better handle with a larger battery that is permanently installed in the housing. I'm very excited to see what the camera will look like with Sigma's new Foveon that should be ready soon. I hope it will be ergonomically more geared towards the needs of photographers.

[@benhall8069]

I hope you buy one for review good sir

[@victorli4316]

Very interesting. Thanks for the video. If I haven’t already heavily invested in Fuji ecosystem, and already programmed to the Fuji way of shooting - much like the old days with the FM2. I guess whatever works for you that is your best camera.

[@tonypower9315]

Be nice to see wha you think of this camera in super low light as in nearly zero. Iam led to believe this thing is like shooting a cctv camera with infra red! Your always honest…..just wondering…

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

sigma grindset

[@thedarkslide]

Ah... Sigma. Please give us an L mount, full frame Foveon camera - with a mechanical shutter please.

[@lhchar2]

i am gr3 user, and keep looking for similar camera(can be full frame like fp L) which can take video and vloging. Sigma should do more research on make it even more light weight(370g)+battery50g+lens(hope to have a ultra small fe lens with 50g)+flip screen = < 450g Best would be Pocketable, as a full frame camera, i hope it can be at least fit into a small shoulder bag

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Sony RX1rii is pretty pocketable.

[@cychoi4077]

Agree. That’s why… no more Hasselblad.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

What Hasselblad and why are you givning it up?

[@orangorill]

The fp models are a little too strange for me, but I'd love a "normal" RF style L mount camera with a viewfinder. I'm not a massive fan of the looks or ergonomics of the A7C, but I'm almost considering joining the dark side if no other manufacturer can make something in that vein.

[@WalldoTheWInner]

"Trumpy" 🤣

[@ditto1958]

I guess these are popular for astrophotography.

[@johnherzel718]

I would be seriously interested in this camera if they made it available in Canon RF (or EF) mount because I have lenses that I love from both Sigma and Canon and I love the size and modularity of the FP. And that sensor! I don't think I can live with 3 mounts though....

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Sigma makes an EF adapter for it.

[@EightSixx]

this or the pixxie?

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Do you want a rangefinder? If yes: Pixii If no: not a Pixii

[@TanakornChantasuban]

Am I the only one waiting for Foveon L-mount camera? No needs for full frame, just the L-mount foveon, Sigma Do you hear me!

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

No you aren’t the only one. Unfortunately it’s still a bit of waiting left. They said they where a third of the way through. So maybe late 2023? 🤞

[@balboa0621]

Seconding the “trumpy” skin tone comment. Lol

[@innstikk]

Well the camera doesn't have bad skin colours, he was using the Teal & Orange colour profile.

[@haque7104]

Light flickring can be fixed by changing from pal to ntsc or other way.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

No.

[@oreziopancrazio3685]

Oh my dear...what, dont you like the PCR?...jeez...

[@movies-xm1ed]

You have brought this camera back into my radar, or GAS disorder. The one thing that always confuses me about raw in the specs is the resolution discrepancy. It is a 6k camera. In stills the res is 6000x4000. In raw movie the max res is 4K DCI according to fw 4.0 spec. In my brain pure raw cdng means the the actual data read from the sensor pixel by pixel. My brain says, FF width image but 4K DCI recorded, so super sampled, wait pure raw pixel by pixel, how can the be, my brain explodes. OK my head is still intact, but the contradiction is still there. Does the camera create a pseudo raw, or is there something I am missing? If the camera creates a pseudo raw, I am ok with it, just confused. At first I thought, when the camera first came out that raw was cropped, but apparently not.

[@jzayas5698]

Your baby is beautiful.

[@TopSecretVid]

Waiting for an FP with a Foveon sensor

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

According to a recent statement they are 1/3 into the process.

[@michaelc4917]

Suprise you didn’t try the Leica SL first.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

They are so affordable on the used market. So very tempting. But I will probably wait another year.

[@michaelc4917]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter Yes, $2k for a demo unit. Very close to buying one but both John Lehman and Ming Thein said the sensor is not as good as the Nikon D750 and some of the new Z lenses are almost as good as Leica lenses.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

I would still pick it over a Nikon Z.

[@michaelc4917]

@@mattdebyl8806 True. When it come to owning a Leica, it's better to save up all your money and just buy the Ms. Otherwise, may as well go for other brands. The little GRiii gives you as good images as the Leica SL with Leica glasses.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

@Michael C that sounds like something non-leica shooters say online to justify their purchase ;) All cameras have their pros and cons. Including non M Leicas. They offer things that the competition doesn't, so for some they are a perfect match.

[@coasttocoastphoto]

I’ve had an fp for a couple of years, and I would not want to part with it.

[@markjob6354]

Not a good idea to place the camera in a position with it resting on its large rear screen, like what you showed for a second or two in your video. I agree with you the Sigma FP - L is a great camera. This camera should be capable of 6K or 8K video, instead of only its current 4K video capability. I would have purchased the Sigma FP-L, only, I am no longer interested in acquiring a modern camera which is limited to only 4K video resolution. I am hoping Sigma will soon release an 8K resolution video capable version of the FP body.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

It wasn’t resting on the screen, it’s impossible for it to do so on a flat surface. But if it could, I would still do it :)

[@dimitrimoonlight]

It's not worth to spend 3grands with EVF.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

An EVF is just a display, so I would just go for the camera.

[@bond-kim]

Unlike the Undone bud..

[@mortenthorpe]

Sigma lost all of my potential interest in them as a whole; their Art lens lineup is a wuality assurance disaster, in daily use on DSLR this comes to light as the lenses being pretty much uncalibratable - they just don’t hold calibration at all! and the two i’ve tried are the ones they’ve been touted for - the 18-35 -1.8 and 24-105… Sigma is really saved for their faults in mirrorless- because lens consistency in focus is not necessary - but in a different light - it allows them to make really bad products look better - pretty much my experience with them! Modern Tamrron are far better built and better optical designs in any case!

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

I use both Tamron and Sigma on DSLRs and Mirrorless. Never had issues with either. That one is “superior” is an exaggeration imo.

[@brugj03]

I think there is always something positive to say about anything. But let me tell you, this thing sucks. It`s expensive, unreliable ,unergonomic and does anything worse than any camera in it`s price range. I thought that it was nice due to it`s size, but that was disappointing too, it`s just very hard to hold.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

What you say is both factually incorrect and might say more about you than the camera.

[@brugj03]

@@gearreallydoesntmatter If you say so, but why then am i getting the impression that i`m watching a commercial instead of a review. BTW. it`s my educated opinion that it`s bad. I tested it and came to that conclusion . I have an A7R4 now and it`s fine.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

You say it does everything worse than other cameras when it has several features that no other camera has. So factually incorrect. If you don’t like the camera is totally fine, there are plenty of other cameras to choose from. But facts are facts. If you think it’s a commercial, that says more about you than the video 😀