Sigma fp has a future, forget Sony FX3 - The Perfect Pocket Cinema Camera

[@NineVoltDigitalCinema]

Thank you for spreading the good news about this amazing camera! I was using a Fuji X-T3 + Ninja V, but decided to sell my Fuji gear and get a used Sigma fp. Best camera I've used since the original BMPCC! With the Ninja V ProRes RAW I'm getting amazing 12-bit color, with no chroma sub-sampling, and that is the thing that struck me most, the color is far better than any 10-bit camera you can get, and just kills the Sony. And the best part about ProRes RAW? You can edit 4K in FCP on a MacBook Air without any difficulty!

[@educatetube]

Let us know more!

[@Roukus]

It is always nice to see when someone really understands this camera. I'm also a fp user and I think it's phenomenal in many ways.

[@desmilee]

You have the great skill to explain positively so that people forget or ignore the problems. I decided to buy the camera)

[@BiotikaAnti]

The glasses made me laugh. Man, so nice to see you happy eith the cam! Enjoy!

[@SuchetB]

I love the affection you have for photography and filmmaking and for the amazing Sigma fp - I also have this camera to use in my movies and I love the review you have done of this camera. Your advice is amazing, fun and knowledgable and I’ve now subscribed to your channel.

[@educatetube]

Sigma FP is an amazing camera. I will combine it with my Sony FS700r and Fuji XT3. Sigma fp will be used mainly for night and evening shots.

[@SuchetB]

@@educatetube yes I agree it is an amazing night time camera and captures amazing details - I’m using my Sigma fp for night scenes too and some of the more dialogue heavy and colourful Bollywood styled song sequences, my complicated and fast action scenes I’m filming with a GH5s + zhiyun crane gimble.

[@educatetube]

@@SuchetB Awesome. I just saw Sony FX3 announcement videos and I am happy I bought Sigma fp. For the price that we are paying, it is just an incredible cinema camera, Sigma fp, compared to Sony fx3 or a7s3.

[@VizionZine]

Love my FP! Got it mostly for stills but will mess with video eventually. Snagged it used on eBay for $1300 with the smallrig cage and some extra batteries. A great deal!

[@educatetube]

That is a great deal! If I had money, I would buy two or three of them. : )

[@suhailalirizvi]

I just got a new FP for 1200$ in india. Its so sad that it just doesn't sell here even at that price. What an amazing camera! Can't wait to see what they do with the FP2.

[@aplogictechnologies]

@@suhailalirizvi Where did you get it from in India ? I also wanted one.

[@suhailalirizvi]

@@aplogictechnologies amazon

[@theSevenThings]

I watched pretty much every possible review about this camera. And bingo, it's time to grab my money out. Thanks so much for the review. It helped a lot make me decide.

[@pillarsofcreationuk]

This video truly is a gem. You're dropping pure nuggets - Thank You! I have an FP and some of the items you've touched on have been enlightening. Sigma cameras overall are unique and defy the convention of most camera manufacturers. The Foveon sensor in some of their other cameras (along with resolution) is incredible.

[@mandimanu3309]

Thank You Mister Ski, keep doing videos about this unique camera.

[@educatetube]

Thank you, I will

[@deepbrarkheewaa]

you put life to sigma

[@fernandogmar]

For some reason when you were holding your camera and lenses on your hand talking about colour, I could swear I heard in my head "my treasure"😂 I hope you are still enjoying that little beast 😜

[@zaarism]

Mr. Ski... Love the way you present, very informative... I was confused about buying Sigma fp... But you cleared all the doubts I had about its limitations. Thanks

[@educatetube]

Sigma fp is amazing camera. The internal RAW video capability is worth it if your computer system can handle it.

[@husainfoolath4287]

Great Video, the Panasonic S5 is a better video camera than the Sony A7SIII with better image. The Sigma FP is just in a different level, the image quality and colors are as good as REDs and Arri's

[@educatetube]

That is interesting!

[@nonameexpdng]

I completely agree about both image quality and colors

[@colorist-idealist]

Thank you very much for sharing your impressions, I agree with everything the same impressions from the camera, the camera is like a continuation of the legendary first bm package, only full frame and with 120 frames

[@user-zu8nc9rc9k]

Great review. You can use slimRAW if you want to compress your cinemaDNG 4K or 2K.

[@stephen.artworks]

3 types of raw 12bit is what I call true camera features. IBIS & Autofocus should be your own features.

[@brawmedia]

This is a brilliant video . Just what I needed . Im close to purchasing one and this has really made my decision .

[@swcblad]

yeag the vibrant colors unforgetable

[@spidif2544]

Great review/educational session!

[@ButcherMusic]

great channel! I have seen several fp night shots and they were sensational, the colors are incredible, dreamlike. was also a big fan of the sigma dp camera series, amazing colors and dynamic :) i use just vintage lens for example Minolta Rokkor 50 1.4f, one of the best for magic colors too

[@markbrown1609]

I have xt1 and love it,the xt1 is not a movie camera for sure. I'm shopping for good video cam; the blackmagic looks tempting, but the speed boosters are too much money, ' the fp can take on any lens with simple inexpensive mount. I read the colors from FP are for real, what you see is what you get.

[@sk8luv33films]

great video breakdown and explanation 🔥🔥🔥

[@flkin8]

You know the photographer loves his equipment when he starts to kiss them online ... 😂

[@mr_cramberry]

Love your enthusiasm!

[@tubeman1983]

You rock, man! Subscribed! I'm looking forward to the new Sigma FPL these days... :))

[@colorist-idealist]

I think they will not be able to 240 frames, since the camera has bandwidth limitations, ~ 2.9 gbit, it can shoot 120 frames 10bit dng (also somewhere around 2.9 GBit) which is very good for its price

[@colingregg]

Wonderful enthusiasm. I wanted more. I love the fp camera and you’ve given me lots of tips! Thank you.

[@educatetube]

Thanks, I love mine too! I bought it for making short films and documentaries. With my Sony fs700r and Fuji XT3, Sigma FP will complete my cinema line of cameras for a one-man independent filmmaker.

[@ericcoen8894]

@@educatetube what does Sony work for?

[@kevinbillington9773]

Bought a second hand GH4 and an Atomos Ninja V. I will keep this for a year or 2 to get my moneys worth out of it and then will part ex my kit including lenses for a Sigma FP and add lenses to. I was thinking if Sigma could have a lens mount that is not an L mount but have a removable mount, so say you have EF lenses or L lenses or Nikon lenses. You could get your camera with the mount you need when you buy it. I don't like getting adapters as the more glass you introduce, the more problems you get. You video has really got me excited for this camera and it's possibilities

[@PolskiAmbient]

cool reasons, thx. Cage rig . sigma fp can very small-pocket afordable, what about lenses from sony e mounth, adapters ...I guess:D

[@Tethysmeer]

I wish they would introduce 3:2 open gate and 4:3 recording for anamorphic.

[@skepsys]

an underestimated camera. and the "sigma fp l" is supposedly going to be announced in a few days.

[@educatetube]

Exactly.

[@jrfmonline]

Finally someone mention that this camera has better color science than a7s iii. ❤️❤️❤️. I wish I could buy one soon.😭😆

[@meatbyproducts]

I have an FP and I love it. Gonna buy an FP L when it launches.

[@syafster]

sometimes a dior commercial are uploaded in 1080p and still looks nice. i guess its true about the color science.

[@prakashnayak6506]

Which one do you recommend? FP or FP L? Mostly for landscaping and social photo and videography is my use. Thanks for the great video.

[@educatetube]

For video-centric and social photo, FP will be a better choice, but for landscape shoot, this is debatable as it would depend on the resolution you would like to have. Personally, I think 24mp is good enough unless you are printing wall-size photos and standing a meter away looking at it.

[@FilmSpook]

Hello Sip! I love your energy and passion, my brother! Awesome review. A friend of mine has the FP, and he loves it, and he just recently made a short film using it. His channel is *Anson & Co.* I just subscribed to your channel, and I am looking forward to seeing some of your short films someday, my friend. I think I may buy an FP this year, myself. Best Wishes to you and your family. ☮️😊 Carlos

[@educatetube]

Awesome. Yes, I would like to make short films but I still have to come up with the scripts, budget, actors, etc. So much to plan. Right now, it is just testing my equipment, mastering the software, and learn as much as I can.

[@kevinbillington9773]

Just discovered Anson & Co youtube channel. Really informative.

[@cabriotec]

Hallo Sip Ski, what were those glasses that you used? How do they work and connect with the camera?

[@educatetube]

It is a generic HDMI video glasses from China. I am not sure they still make this one anymore. However, you can try searching for "HDMI video glasses" on Amazon, eBay, or other online selling platforms.

[@meatbyproducts]

Same battery as the Panasonic G7 and G8. Iove my FP

[@tubeman1983]

Same as the GH5 too?

[@educatetube]

I don't think so, unless GH5 has the same battery as GH2.

[@meatbyproducts]

@@tubeman1983 the G9 and GH5 share a battery.

[@colorist-idealist]

Now, if they made the aspect ratio not only 16:9 but also 4:3 and with a higher height it would be cool, and gyro stabilization like that of bm

[@educatetube]

Additional features would be nice.

[@yoalaskan3275]

you are a genius!!!

[@BuildABergGroup]

Excellent video and you spoke the truth about this wonderful device! Is it possible for you to share the various ssd solutions you came up with please? I would like to film in 12 bit 4K 24p for half the price of ab Samsung T5.

[@educatetube]

I would be releasing the video regarding this in a few weeks.

[@03chrisv]

Is the Sigma FP still worth getting considering it's almost the year 2024? I'm in the market for an affordable 4k cinema camera and I can get a used one in excellent condition with a 45mm Sigma lens for around $1,350. Likewise I can get a brand new Sony FX30 body for around $1,400. My concern with the Sigma is the huge file size so I'll need an external SSD, at least 2TB and probably a case/camera cage so there's some additional costs there with the Sigma.

[@educatetube]

Both are good options but it depends how you are filming. For drama and low light scenes that use manual focusing, go for Sigma fp camera assuming of course you have the lens system to support it. If you are doing run and gun and depend alot on autofocus to do your shot, go for Sony fx30. However, if I were to do it all over again, I would get a Panasonic S5IIX.

[@paulscinemareel5671]

Amazing review ! Thanks bro.

[@ki-ds-shall2241]

You talk i smile...

[@keifer39]

Very informative! what adapter are you using to mount that Sony lens to the Sigma?

[@educatetube]

Urth A-L lens adaptor

[@franciscomejias6994]

Greatings!! How is your workaround to found out if the shot was good? I understand you can not playback?

[@educatetube]

Yes, you can play back with the new firmware update. It is now 4.0

[@milanjani]

Great info. If you record 1080p internally with 12 bit cinema dng, is it 422 or 444? I read somewhere it's 422. Please guide.

[@educatetube]

There is no info out there to verify but if it is cDNG file, I suspected it is 444 as each DNG picture is recorded and stitched together into a folder. I don't know for sure.

[@educatetube]

According to the Atomos website, it is 444: support.atomos.com/hc/en-us/articles/226667727-What-are-the-differences-between-ProRes-DNxHD-and-CDNG-

[@splootan]

Excellent review, how is the BW files straight out of camera?? Thanks 🙏

[@educatetube]

Currently doing only colour. Haven't touch BW yet, but will try it.

[@ericcoen8894]

@@educatetube I’m working with BMD system, then sigma do makes sense in my workflow. Braw is the future

[@educatetube]

@@ericcoen8894 Does Braw do 12bit or 16bit? I don't have the BM Video Assist, so it would be interesting to know more about it. Thanks.

[@ericcoen8894]

@@educatetube sigma fp with ATOMS NINJA V can externally record B-raw

[@educatetube]

@@ericcoen8894 Good to know. I have Shogun 4k and Shogun Inferno. So I don't want to buy another external monitor yet. Perhaps, Shogun 7 in the future. Thanks.

[@tom_nuyts]

thanks for your inspirations

[@Yagan-chuganshik]

Hello, where can you buy such head mounted display glasses?

[@educatetube]

Apparently, I tried to look on eBay and Amazon, but I wasn't able to find one like mine. I bought the device several years ago and now it seems they don't make them anymore. : (

[@Yagan-chuganshik]

@@educatetube What are your glasses called?

[@educatetube]

@@Yagan-chuganshik It is a generic 3D display glass called, "Excelvan". You can check the video I made about it several weeks ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnWkIWAe7anbMU

[@adrianbaptista5592]

Amaizing video, but how do you record 2K CDNG on the Sigma? Mine only give me the option to do it in 4K or FHD.

[@educatetube]

I record in FHD cDNG 10 to 12 bit raw onto fast SD card.

[@elip4854]

You're the best!

[@elip4854]

Do you remember what those glasses were?

[@educatetube]

HDMI video glasses. Basically it has an HDMI interface connection with the camera.

[@JS-df5vy]

Xlnt comprehensive consensus! I look forward to your 'in-depth' report on storage options for this pleasingly designed camera.

[@educatetube]

The video will be released in a couple of weeks.

[@siddhantmogaveera]

Hi great review! I'm a little torn between getting the fuji xt3 and the sigma fp so if you were to say pick one over the other based solely on the image quality like dynamic range n colors n stuff which would you choose?

[@educatetube]

I would go with xt3 but if the scene shot is mostly night scene, than go for fp. I think you need to look at the lens selection for xt3 vs. fp. Lenses can be very expensive.

[@monstroinla8833]

What is the aspect ratio for shooting 2k? I know it shoots 4k uhd but I was just wondering because I want to shoot at 60fps and mix it with 4k raw. Love the video thanks!

[@educatetube]

1920x1080 FHD = 16x9

[@davidclark2476]

Great video, can you share name or links to all the accessories you mentioned please 🥺!

[@educatetube]

Which one are you interested? I will will look at my videos again and see if I can insert the links.

[@daoud1608]

Yes please share all links if possible. Especially hard drives and goggles. Dummy battery also

[@jabarcole]

What was that adaptor you used for that Sony E Mount Lens?

[@educatetube]

Urth Lens Mount Adapter: Compatible with Sony A (Minolta AF) Lens to Leica L Camera Body. There is no e mount L mount adaptor that I know of.

[@jabarcole]

@@educatetube Ok. Thanks.

[@markbrown1609]

good video bro...

[@anotherintrospekt6596]

Helpful video. Thank you.

[@dimitrimoonlight]

Can you focus with the HMD glasses?

[@educatetube]

Sure. I will do a video on this soon.

[@secondwaveprod]

Try SlimRaw for managing file sizes.

[@educatetube]

Thanks for the suggestion. Currently, I am working with 2k cDNG and my computers are able to handle these files fine, but in the future, if I am editing in 4k, I will definitely give it a try.

[@honghegu5046]

Any mirrorless camera can adapt vintage lenses.

[@educatetube]

True. On a full-frame, low light 12bit 444 cDNG RAW video camera like Sigma fp will look great!

[@thepropolys]

I'd rather have 60fps 4k raw than 240fps FHD. Hope you're listening Sigma!

[@gullintanni]

It's either or none. They are the same bitrate as far as pixels go 😅

[@thepropolys]

@@gullintanni Yeah, I figured. They seem to prefer the implementation of some things over others though.

[@ChristopherDobey]

I'm a simple man, I just want the full 6K readout in CinemaDNG.

[@educatetube]

I don't think Sigma fp can do 6k readout; probably do not have the processor powerful enough to do that. Storage will also be enormous!

[@swcblad]

what do you think of the new fp L? same colors?

[@educatetube]

I am more into video, so Sigma FP is good enough; I have Sony s7r3 for photos.

[@gullintanni]

Stuffing more pixels onto a camera sensor takes away it's low light performance. The photo files become huge and the only good thing about it is the fact you can crop it 3x and still get a sharp image. Guess it's good enough if you do landscape photography or architecture 🤔🧐🫡

[@jrfmonline]

Does you a-mount to l-mount adapter have built in nd filter?

[@educatetube]

No, but you can fit one into it if you can find the right size.

[@stanvisualseychelles932]

I wished I could afford one

[@YZWAY]

Hello why you don’t buy Panasonic s5?

[@educatetube]

Sigma fp records 12 bit RAW cDNG internally like my FS700r video camera (FS700r + atomos shogun inferno = 12bit RAW cDNG). They pair perfectly together. In addition, Sigma fp can record continously for 2 hours vs. only 30min in Panasonic S5. I think Sigma fp doesn't prone to overheating because it has a large heat sink built inside it.

[@storyteller_tom]

Can you show me how you get good images out of the Sigma fp? You are promoting a product that hasn't produced much success for me after many attempts. I find it hard to offer any recommendation for the Sigma fp after my poor experience with it.

[@educatetube]

Will definitely do a video on this.

[@CharlezRichard]

What is the model of the video glasses?

[@educatetube]

I don't think they don't make my model any longer, but you can search "hdmi video glasses" to find similar technology.

[@dushyantbhatt9345]

did you download the 3.0 firmware ??

[@educatetube]

Not yet. Haven't got around yet. Will do it most likely in the next month or so.

[@dushyantbhatt9345]

@@educatetube love your video about FP ,.. thanks for sharing such info... I am super confused which camera to buy ,... S5, FP, EOS R, gh5 II ,...

[@xavigispert]

Wich adapter you use for Sony E mount to L Mount?

[@educatetube]

There is no such adaptor. Only sony A-mount (minolta/sony) to L-mount adaptor.

[@xavigispert]

@@educatetube OK, thanks

[@lightning6718]

I am waiting for version 2 then I will make a purchase.

[@educatetube]

I am waiting for Sigma to add more features to their current camera like 240 fps 1080p or 10bit 422 in .mov codec. More improved focus system in movie mode. That is all. No need Version 2. Sigma like Fujifilm improve their old system regularly. I like that.

[@lightning6718]

@@educatetube : You mentioned this camera has raw internal recording, but I read the specification from BH Photo video did not mention internal raw recording. Only external.

[@educatetube]

It records RAW internally. Record into fast SD card at 1080p 12 bit 444 RAW cDNG. If you hook up an external SSD like Samsung T5 SSD drive via usb-c it will store 4k 12bit 444 RAW cDNG file there. The RAW is done in camera but store in external SSD for 4k videos. I know that sounds amazing, and it is.

[@lachimsojdag]

where is the footage ?

[@educatetube]

I will have more in the future. I will be comparing it to my other cameras (Sony a7r3, a6100, Panasonic GH4 and Fuji XT3).

[@武俊-b9y]

Sorry, you cannot change the ISO in Resolve when editing the DNG which shot by FP.

[@educatetube]

That is true, but it can do more than Prores RAW. Can it not do it in BRAW format?

[@武俊-b9y]

@@educatetube Exactly. FP is a most under rated camera for video shooting. I'm not sure about the BRAW. I only shoot DNG. It gives me huge flexible to color grading in resolve. Thanks for your tip! I have a bunch of HP ssd.

[@educatetube]

@@武俊-b9y I love my fp. I want to film more with it, especially evening and night scenes.

[@YZWAY]

@@educatetube sigma fp can do braw to black magic recorder)

[@Harley-Davidson64032]

Sigma - классная !

[@robertlasek5762]

Super ;)

[@randommiker]

"If you are thinking about getting a camera all about AF then this definitely isn't the camera for you". You mean "If you are not a cinematographer, this camera is not for you".

[@CH_B_R_H_KA]

cool

[@TopSecretVid]

FP or the FP L???

[@educatetube]

Fp. I don't have FpL so can't comment on that one.

[@0MGentertainment]

Not 444, only 422 ALL-I

[@educatetube]

Can you show us the 422 ALL-I information from the Sigma Company? I thought the DNG RAW is 444 12bit output to external SSD.

[@cinematicjohn]

Great. You revived a camera that was getting burried alive by youtube grave diggers and undertakers. These fools are not a solution providers like you.

[@qwiklok]

There is so much wrong with this camera - watch Gerald Undone when he takes a really honest look at it from an experts point of view. Not recommended - lots of reasons.

[@educatetube]

It depends on how you use it. For me, it is the best budgeted full-frame 12bit 4k RAW DNG low light video camera that goes hand in hand with my Sony FS700r with Shogun Inferno that also record 12 bit 4k RAW DNG. A match made in heaven. That is why I don't listen to Gerald Undone. Technical inferior than Sony a7siii but 1/3 the price and the specs that fit my style of filming- Perfect.