C44EN2142 E ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the SIGMA fp. Please read this manual carefully so that you will learn how to use the product correctly. Be sure to read the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 7 before using your camera. Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features at any time. The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES ............................................. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS......................................................................... 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...................................................................... 7 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 10 SD MEMORY CARDS (OPTIONAL)................................................. 11 ABOUT THE LENSES ...............................................
FOCUS MODE SETTING................................................................ 51 FOCUS FRAME SETTING .............................................................. 53 FOCUSING USING MANUAL FOCUS ............................................ 55 OTHER FOCUS SETTINGS ........................................................... 55 DRIVE MODE..................................................................................... 63 STABILIZATION ...................................................................
CUSTOM BUTTONS FUNCTIONS ................................................ 116 SHUTTER BUTTON SETTINGS .................................................... 117 REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES ............................. 118 VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME ................................................. 118 MAGNIFYING IMAGES (STILL IMAGES ONLY) ............................ 119 VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) .... 120 VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION..................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols. Using the product and disregarding this warning sign Warning !! may cause serious injury or other dangerous results. Using the product disregarding this caution sign may Caution !! cause injury or damage. This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately. WARNING (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) The battery charger is for indoor use only. Do not store the charger in humid or dusty locations. Use it within the 0°C - 40°C temperature range only. The AC Adapter is designed for use with this product only. Do not use it with any other appliance. Doing so may cause overheating, fire, electric shock or injury.
Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you could lose your eyesight. Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop your camera/lens in water, please contact the retailer where you purchased the camera, or a service station immediately. If you use the camera with this condition it can cause electric shock or fire. Prevent water, or metallic and other conductive objects from coming into contact with the terminals of the camera body.
If the liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor becomes damaged, be careful of the fragments of glass, which can cause injury. If the liquid inside the LCD monitor leaks out, and you are faced with the following situations, please do as follows. If the liquid adheres to clothes or the skin, wash it away with soap immediately. If the liquid enters the eye, flush the affected eye with clean water immediately for 15 minutes, and seek medical assistance.
The camera will work within a temperature range between 0˚C/32˚F and +40˚C/104˚F and humidity less than 85% (no condensation). However, in cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery is reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep the batteries warm. Static electricity or magnetic fields may affect the operation of the camera. If such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and re-insert it, to reset the camera’s microprocessors.
For movie shooting, an SD card may not be available depending on the bit rate. For details on compatible media, refer to "BIT RATE AND COMPATIBLE MEDIA" (P.76). SD cards have a write protection switch, which prevents the card from being accidentally written to or formatted. Moving the switch to the ‘LOCK’ position prevents accidental erasure of files. Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heating device.
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER This product is not equipped with a mechanical shutter mechanism. It provides an electronic shutter that electronically controls the image sensor to adjust the exposure time. The electronic shutter enables the high-speed shutter speed and high-speed continuous shooting with no noise or vibration. However, the electronic shutter has disadvantages, so be sure to note the following points.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 1 2 3 11 12 4 4 5 13 6 7 8 9 7 25 26 27 28 29 10 14 15 16 17 18 7 19 20 30 31 32 33 34 21 35 22 23 24 4 37 36 14
1 Lens Signal Contacts 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 LCD Monitor / Touch Panel Microphone / Cable Release Microphone (Right) 21 Terminal Front Dial (View) Button 22 Position Index for Tripod Socket 23 Busy Lamp Lens Mount Index / (Display) Button 24 Lens Lock Pin Lens Lock Button 25 REC Button Tripod / Strap Holder Sockets 26 REC Lamp Battery / SD Card Cover 27 Shutter Button DC Connector Cover 28 AEL Button Battery / SD Card Cover Latch (Quick Set) Button 29 Microphone (Left) 30 Tone Co
ABOUT REAR DIAL (31) The Rear Dial also serves as a direction button. In this instruction manual, , , , or . each position is shown as (Up button) (FOCUS button) (Left button) button (Right button) ( (Down button) button) The up and down operations are indicated by operations by , the left and right , and the up, down, left, and right operations by .
In CINE mode (STILL-like style) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Battery Level Indicator ISO Sensitivity Crop Zoom * Image Size Aspect Ratio Image Quality Number of shots remaining Memory Media White Balance 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 10 Camera Shake Warning 36 11 AE Lock / AF Lock * 37 12 Date / Time * 38 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Drive Mode Face / Eye Detection AF * Focus Limiter * Focus Mode Exposure BKT * Electronic Stabilization * Auto Bracketing / HDR * Electronic Level * Histogram / Wavef
This icon is displayed while image processing is being performed in the camera just after shooting. While this icon is displayed, it may not be possible to operate the camera. This icon indicates that the camera is still shooting with a slow shutter speed. PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Using a coin, attach the supplied strap holders securely to the tripod/strap holder sockets on both sides of the camera.
ABOUT HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 When using the flash, attach the hot shoe unit HU-11, which is supplied with this product, to the camera. 1 If the strap holder is attached to the left side of the camera, remove it using a coin or similar object. 2 Remove the contact cover and place it in the contact cover holder on HU-11. 3 Remove the contact protection cap on HU-11 and attach HU-11 securely to the camera by turning the locking ring. Use the EF-630 SIGMA Electronic Flash (FOR SIGMA) (P.
HDMI CABLE LOCK HU-11 comes with an HDMI cable lock that prevents the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal on your camera and secure the cable using the cable locking screw. TO CHARGE THE BATTERY Insert the supplied lithium-ion rechargeable battery, BP-51 battery pack, (hereafter, battery) into the camera. Connect the supplied UAC-21 AC adapter to charge the battery. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.
1 Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Rotate the battery/SD card cover latch to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by turning the battery/SD card cover latch. 4 Open the terminal cover and connect the camera to the AC adapter using the USB cable provided with the camera. 5 Insert the AC adapter into the power outlet. When charging is in progress, the charge lamp will light up yellow-green.
If the charge lamp flashes The battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth. CAUTION If the number of images that can be taken on a single charge is significantly reduced, the battery is reaching the end of its lifespan. Replace it with a new one. The battery can be charged with BC-71 battery charger (optional). (P.
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 Turn the power switch to OFF. 2 Remove the lens’s rear cap and the camera’s body cap. 3 Align the lens mount index on the camera with the index on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. CAUTION To ensure the lens fits correctly, do not press the lens lock button while attaching the lens. Make sure that the lens is locked in place.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE The default language displayed on the LCD monitor is English. The language can be changed using [Language / 言語] in the Set-up menu. For when the camera used for the first time When the camera is switched on for the first time, select a language on the buttons and confirm the language by pressing the display. Press button. After selecting a language, input the date and time on the display.
Selectable languages English 日本語 Deutsch Français Español Italiano 简体中文 繁體中文 한국어 English (Default) Japanese German French Spanish Italian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean Русский Nederlands Polski Português Dansk Svenska Norsk Suomi Russian Dutch Polish Portuguese Danish Swedish Norwegian Finnish DATE, TIME AND AREA SETTING When the camera is being used for the first time or if it has not been used for a long time, set the correct date, time, and area.
5 In the Date/Time area, press the button button to set the Date/Time. or 6 Press the button to select an item and button. change it by pressing the 7 Press the button to apply the setting or button to return to the date/ time the set-up page without making any changes. CAUTION The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its charge from camera’s battery.
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the left corner on the color LCD panel. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use. The power of the battery is insufficient, replace or recharge the battery immediately. (Red) The power of the battery is empty; the camera will no longer work. Replace or recharge the battery immediately. Camera is operating on household power or an external battery.
ABOUT CINE/STILL SWITCH This camera can shoot still images and movies. Depending on the position of the CINE/STILL switch, the camera can be used as a camera dedicated for shooting both still images and movies. To shoot still images, select STILL (STILL mode). To shoot movies, select CINE (CINE mode). CAMERA SET-UP MENU This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. You can set detailed functions and basic camera settings from the Camera Set-up menu screen.
TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU Press the button on the back of the camera. Press the button again to close the Set-up menu. Tab area Move to another page Each time the Front Dial is rotated, the screen moves to the next tab. (When the tab area is selected, it is possible to change the setting menu by buttons as well.) pressing the While in the Set-up Menu: Use the buttons or the Rear Dial to select the desired item. Press the or button to open a sub-menu.
THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU IS DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS. / SHOOT (CAPTURE SETTINGS) (Blue Tab) Set the shooting function. If the button is pressed during the shooting SHOOT] menu opens mode, the [ when the CINE/STILL switch is set to the SHOOT] [STILL] position, and the [ menu opens when the CINE/STILL switch is set to the [CINE] position. PLAY (PLAYBACK) (Red Tab) Set the playback function. If the button is pressed during playback mode, the [ PLAY] menu opens.
LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS For more information about each menu item, refer to the appropriate pages.
Menu Item Record Settings Audio Record / Color Settings Color Mode Tone Control Fill Light Lens Optics Compensation 32 S - Page 74 75 75 75 75 84 Second-level Menu Item C S ○ Color Mode - ○ Color Space - ○ ○ ○ - ○ Distortion ○ Lateral Chromatic Aberration ○ Diffraction ○ Vignetting ○ Color Shading ○ Page 87 91 112 91 94 95 96 96 96 96 96 Second-level Menu Item Focus Mode Focus Area AF + MF Pre-AF Constant AF Face / Eye Detection AF Focus Limiter AF during Image Magnification AF Magnification Prior
Menu Item Focus Stabilization Lens Function Settings Flash / C S ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Page 59 60 61 61 66 66 51 57 66 112 - ○ 111 - ○ ○ ○ ○ 110 110 110 111 Second-level Menu Item - C ○ ○ S ○ ○ ○ - Page 113 42 72 113 81 SHOOT(5) Menu Item Shutter blackout Quick Preview Outer Frame Frame Guide Director's Viewfinder Preview Exposure in M Mode Brightness Level Monitor Zebra Pattern / Second-level Menu Item MF Magnification MF Display Focus Peaking Quick Focus Frame Shift Lens Optical Stabi
Menu Item Custom Buttons Functions Shutter Button Settings REC Button Settings Second-level Menu Item Shutter Button Functions Half-pressed AEL Half-pressed AF-ON - C S ○ ○ - ○ ○ - ○ Page 116 117 117 117 117 Second-level Menu Item PLAY(1) Menu Item Filtering Options for Display Lock Mark Rotate Delete Slideshow C S Page - ○ 127 - ○ ○ - ○ ○ ○ 127 129 131 124 132 Second-level Menu Item - C S ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Page 133 134 138 139 139 Second-level Menu Item - C S Page 42,140 ○ 140 ○ 140 ○ ○ ○ 142 ○ 1
SYSTEM(2) Menu Item Shooting Style Custom Mode Setting Custom QS Mode Settings Operation in LOCK Mode Touch Operation Second-level Menu Item - C S Page ○ 43 105 ○ 37 ○ ○ 146 ○ ○ 109 ○ ○ 27,148 Second-level Menu Item LCD Off Auto Power Off ECO Mode C S ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Page 150 150 150 150 151 151 151 Second-level Menu Item - C S ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Page 151 153 153 154 Second-level Menu Item - C S ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Page 25 24 154 155 106 155 SYSTEM(3) Menu Item Electronic Sounds Adjust Electronic Level Pixel Ref
QUICK SET MENU The following most frequently used menu items can be easily set by pressing the QS button. In STILL mode AE Metering Mode (P.85) ISO Sensitivity (P.67) Image Quality (P.70) Image Size (P.71) Drive Mode (P.63) White Balance (P.87) Fill Light (P.95) Aspect Ratio (P.72) Option list display of the selected items In CINE mode (CINE style) Frame Rate (P.76) Format (P.74) Aperture (P.46)(P.48) ISO Sensitivity (P.67) In CINE mode (STILL-like style) AE Metering Mode (P.85) ISO Sensitivity (P.
For example, to change the image quality to DNG 1 Press the QS button to display the Quick Set Menu. 2 Press the buttons to select the item related to image quality ( ). 3 Rotate the Front Dial or the Rear Dial to display [DNG]. 4 Press the button or half-press the shutter button to return to the shooting mode. TIP It may be possible to make more detailed settings depending on items or Further Options" is displayed. Press the options.
The items that can be allocated to the QS menu are: S ○ * C = CINE mode, S = STILL mode C S Menu Item ○ ○ Color Mode ○ ○ Color Effect Amount ○ ○ ○ ○ Tone Control ○ ○ ○ ○ Fill Light - ○ ○ ○ AE Metering Mode Drive Mode Exposure BKT Amount ○ ○ *3 ○ ○ ○ *3 ○ Focus BKT Amount ○ *3 Menu Item Shooting Mode Shutter Speed / Shutter Angle *1 Aperture Exposure Compensation C ○ ISO Sensitivity White Balance BKT Amount Color Mode BKT Fill Light BKT Amount HDR Crop Zoom Image Quality / Form
CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE LCD Monitor Display can be changed by pressing the button. In STILL mode → Custom 1 → Custom 2 Custom 3 In CINE mode (CINE style) → Custom 1 → Custom 2 Custom 3 In CINE mode (STILL-like style) → Custom 1 → Custom 2 Custom 3 Refer to MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING on page 16 for the meaning of each icon. You can customize the information you want to view (refer to page 146). The size of icons and text can be changed (refer to page 146).
(PLAYBACK MODE) → Display Icons (Display date and time) (P.118) → Display Icons (Display Image Info*1) (P.118) → 1/3 Display Image Hide Icons Info Screen (Display Image Info*1) (P.120) 2/3 Display Image Info Screen (Lens Optics Compensation) (P.120) 3/3 Display Image Info Screen (Copyright Information screen) (P.120) *1 40 When playing back cinemagraphs, the exposure compensation value and playback speed during editing are displayed.
TO INSERT THE CARD 1 Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Rotate the battery/SD card cover latch to open the cover. 2 Insert the card as per the instructions. Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by turning the battery/SD card cover latch. TO REMOVE THE CARD Push the card in until it clicks and then pull it out straight. WARNING!! While the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not take out the battery or the card.
FORMATTING THE CARD Be sure to format the cards in the camera before use. If your camera is unable to take pictures because of a card error, format the card. [ SYSTEM ] → [Memory Media Format] → [SD Card] In [SD Card Format] screen, press the button. press the To cancel, select [No] and press the buttons, select [Yes], and then button. WARNING Formatting erases all files, including locked files.
DOING THE SHOOTING TAKING A PICTURE The general procedure to follow to take a picture is as follows. Set the CINE/STILL switch to [STILL]. Configure image settings such as the image quality and image size. (P.70) Set the ISO sensitivity. (P.67) Determine the exposure. (P.45) Focus the camera. (P.51) Hold-down the shutter button to take a picture. For information about other settings, refer to the appropriate pages. SHOOTING A MOVIE The general procedure to shoot a movie is as follows.
Set the ISO sensitivity. (P.67) Determine the exposure. (P.45) Focus the camera. (P.51) Press the shutter button or REC button to start shooting. During movie shooting... CINE STILL-like REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ●REC REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ● (red) Press the REC button again to stop shooting. When movie shooting stops...
In terms of image quality, still images are recorded in the JPEG (FINE) format. The image sizes of still images vary depending on the resolution setting in [Record Settings] (P.74). UHD Resolution FHD 3840x2160 1920x1080 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below.
P PROGRAM AE Use this mode for casual shooting. In the Program AE mode, the camera automatically selects an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture values based on the brightness of the subject. CAUTION If the mark is shown, it may cause the camera to shake because the shutter speed reduces. Increase the ISO sensitivity (see page 67) or use a tripod. If the subject is too bright or dark, both shutter speed and aperture value indicators flash. Decrease the ISO sensitivity (see page 67).
S SHUTTER SPEED (SHUTTER ANGLE) PRIORITY AE Set the desired shutter speed (shutter angle). The camera automatically determines the aperture value based on the brightness of the subject. Set the desired shutter speed by rotating the Front Dial. CAUTION If the subject is too bright or dark, the aperture value indicator flashes. Adjust the shutter speed until it stops flashing.
In the Quick Set menu, to switch to S Mode, press the button while button while selecting the aperture. To switch to A mode, press the selecting the shutter angle. In the [ SHOOT] menu, to switch to S mode, set the aperture value to [Auto]. To switch to A mode, set the shutter angle (speed) to [Auto]. TIP WHEN YOU ARE USING AN L-MOUNT LENS WITH AN APERTURE RING: In Aperture Priority AE or Manual Exposure mode, you can set the aperture value using the aperture ring of the lens.
When ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) is used with the camera, the brightness of the LCD Display is automatically adjusted for better visibility even when the function is [On]. BRIGHTNESS LEVEL MONITOR (CINE/STILL) The brightness level can be selected from two types of brightness level views as a means to judge the exposure when shooting. [ / SHOOT] → [Brightness Level Monitor] Histogram For details on the histogram, refer to page 123.
Highlight Exposure Level Displays the higher brightness value range in zebra patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a standard. Displays the arbitrary percentage range in zebra patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a standard. HIGHLIGHT DISPLAY SETTING OPTIONS: Highlight Level 70 to 100% (Brightness value: Approx.178 to 255) Color White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green EXPOSURE LEVEL DISPLAY SETTING OPTIONS: Exposure Level 0 to 100% (Brightness value: Approx.
FOCUSING HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS 1 Set the focus mode selector switch (if present on the lens) to AF mode. 2 Set the camera’s focus mode to in CINE mode.) (P.51). (Set to 3 Place the photograph subject in the multi-point distance measurement area frame, and half-press the shutter button. The focus frame at the focused position is displayed in green, the focus indicator lights up, and the focus sound beeps. (No focus sound beeps in CINE mode.
You can also select [ Focus mode. / SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Mode] to set You can also select [ / SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] → [Focus Mode] to set Focus mode. After the setting is completed, press the button to apply the setting. Single AF (Default) Continuous AF Manual Focus button or half-press the shutter (STILL) Available for a still subject. When the subject comes into focus, the focus point is fixed while the shutter button is being half-pressed.
FOCUS FRAME SETTING You can change the focus frame size or position as well as the operation method. Press the button, and select the desired option using the Front/Rear dial buttons. or the You can also select [ target. / SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Area] to set the After the setting is completed, press the button to apply the setting. button or half-press the shutter Multi Auto Focus Points (Default) Single (1-point selection) Tracking MULTI AUTO FOCUS POINTS Uses up to 49 focus frames for focusing.
SINGLE (1-POINT SELECTION) Focus with the focus frame at the desired position. This function is available when the subject position is determined. 49 points select mode Free move mode Focusing point moving area Each time the AEL button is pressed, the mode switches between [49 points select mode] and [Free move mode]. When [49 points select mode] is selected, choose the desired focus frame by pressing the buttons.
2 When the camera has focused on the subject, the frame color changes to green. If the subject has moved, the focusing point to which it has moved appears. If tracking is interrupted, the focus frame returns to the initial position. CAUTION Tracking may not operate properly under certain conditions such as when: ・the movement of the subject is too rapid ・the subject is too small or too large ・the brightness of the scene changes ・the scene is dark.
PRE-AF (STILL) AF mode is activated before the shutter button is half-pressed. [ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Pre-AF] → [On] CONSTANT AF (CINE) AF mode is activated before movie recording, and it continues to operate even when a movie is being recorded. [ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Constant AF] → [On] FACE / EYE DETECTION AF Preferentially focuses the face or eye of a person. button and then press the AEL button. Each time you press Press the button, you can switch between Face Only and Face/Eye Detection the AF.
The mode is changed to "Evaluative" that focuses on the detected face. If multiple people's faces are detected, the detection frame is displayed for the face that appears to be the nearest. CAUTION [Face / Eye Detection AF] is not available in MF mode. The face/eye detection may fail in the following cases: ・A part of the face is covered by sunglasses, a hat, bangs, etc. ・The scene is dark or backlit. ・The subject is out of focus. ・The subject is moving quickly.
Image Magnification Auto Magnification Duration of Auto Magnification Select the image magnification range. Sets whether or not to automatically magnify an image when focusing. Specify the magnification period. Image Magnification Full Screen Magnifies an image on the full screen. Magnifies an image in the range of 25% in the PIP center of the screen. Auto Magnification Off Does not perform auto magnification. On Performs auto magnification. Duration of Auto Magnification 1 sec. 2 sec. 5 sec.
TIP The shutter is released with the image magnified, so determine the composition and focus frame position before shooting. You can use the magnification. Press the button to move the focus frame during image button to return the focus frame to the center. PRIORITIZE FOCUS / RELEASE (STILL) You can change the operation that starts when the shutter button is held down in each AF mode. SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Prioritize Focus / To set this option, select [ Priority] or [ Priority].
Auto Magnification Off Does not perform auto magnification. On Performs auto magnification. Duration of Auto Magnification 1 sec. 2 sec. 5 sec. An image is magnified, centering around the displayed focus frame. During image magnification, the magnification (4x/8x) can be changed using the Front/Rear dial. IMAGE MAGNIFICATION USING THE OK BUTTON Pressing the button enables image magnification.
CAUTION This setting is only available for compatible lenses. FOCUS PEAKING Emphasizes the outline of the focused part on the subject in the display. This function is useful for focusing. For peaking, you can select easy-to-see colors depending on the subject. [ / SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Peaking] Off (Default) OFF White WH Black BK Red R Yellow YE CAUTION [Focus Peaking] cannot be used with [Zebra Pattern] (P.49). If both are set to [On], [Zebra Pattern] is given priority.
The Depth of Field Preview is activated while the button is pressed and held down. The button to which the Depth of Field Preview is assigned will not function in CINE mode. TOUCH AF / TOUCH SHUTTER You can activate AF mode or take pictures by tapping the touch panel. To set Touch AF/Touch Shutter, select [ → [On] → [Tap]. SYSTEM] → [Touch Operation] Both [Touch AF] and [Touch Shutter] are activated within the moving range of the focus frame.
DRIVE MODE (STILL) Select the operation at the time the shutter is released, for example, self-timer or continuous shooting. To set the operation, open the Quick Set menu or select [ SHOOT] → [Drive Mode]. Single Capture (Default) Continuous (High Speed, 10 shots/sec.) Continuous (Medium Speed, 5 shots/sec.) Continuous (Low Speed, 3 shots/sec.) Self Timer 2 sec. Self Timer 10 sec. Interval Timer SINGLE CAPTURE When you press the shutter button, only one image is captured.
The maximum number of frames of continuous shooting are as follows: DNG(14bit)+JPEG DNG(12bit)+JPEG, DNG(14bit), DNG(12bit) JPEG 9.5K 12 6.2K 12 4.8K, UHD, FHD 12 12 28 50 14 35 57 SELF TIMER Self Timer 2 sec The shutter will be released 2 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed. Self Timer 10 sec The shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed. After composing the picture, press the shutter button “half-way” and adjust the focusing.
2 Set the desired interval and number of exposures by using the buttons. (Interval can be set from 1 seconds to 60 minutes. The number of exposures can be set between 2~99 times, or unlimited (∞).) 3 Press the button to apply the setting, and press the back to shooting mode. button to go 4 Press the shutter button to start the interval timer shooting. During the interval timer shooting, the next exposure interval begins and the numbers of remaining exposures will be displayed.
STABILIZATION Configure settings for the Stabilization function. Select [ / SHOOT] → [Stabilization] → [Lens Optical Stabilization] or [Electronic Stabilization] (CINE), and specify [On] or [Off]. LENS OPTICAL STABILIZATION This function allows you to turn the lens with the stabilization function installed on or off. When the Stabilization switch (OS switch, etc.) is provided on the lens side, operate the switch on the lens side.
ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING You can set the ISO sensitivity for shooting. To set the ISO sensitivity, open the Quick Set menu or select [ SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] → [ISO Sensitivity]. / ISO Auto (ISO Auto) The sensitivity is automatically set depending on the brightness. (100 to 6400) (Default) ISO 100 to 25600 The sensitivity is fixed to each value. You can change the ISO sensitivity setting step.
ISO 6 - 80 ISO 6, 12, 25, 50 (for 1 EV step) An image equivalent to each level of sensitivity is obtained. CAUTION Image misalignment may occur when the subject is moving rapidly or when the shutter speed is slow. This function cannot be set to the lower limit of [ISO Auto]. Between ISO 6 and ISO 80, the selectable range of shutter speeds and the operating range change depending on the ISO sensitivity setting.
[ / SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] → [Auto Settings] ISO Lowest Limit 100 to 20000 (High ISO Expansion: Max.80000) ISO Highest Limit 125 to 25600 (High ISO Expansion: Max.102400) Shutter Speed Slowest Limit Auto (Faster) Auto (Fast) Auto (Standard) (Default) Auto (Slow) Auto (Slower) 1/8000 sec. to one sec. Set to a faster shutter speed than standard by two levels. Set to a faster shutter speed than standard by one level. Set to approximately one second of focal length of the lens.
IMAGE FILE SETTING (STILL) Set the image quality, image size, and aspect ratio of still images. IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Set the format of record images or the image quality of JPEG images. Quick Set menu, or [ SHOOT] → [Image Settings] → [Image Quality]. DNG+JPEG DNG FINE (Default) NORMAL BASIC DNG (RAW) + FINE(JPEG) simultaneous DNG (RAW) JPEG・High quality image JPEG・Standard quality image JPEG・File size priority CAUTION DNG + JPEG and DNG cannot be used in combination with the following function.
TIP DNG (RAW format) is a record format based on the material properties. Development process by SIGMA Photo Pro, etc. is required. SIGMA Photo Pro can be downloaded free of charge from our website. Sigma recommends that you always update SIGMA Photo Pro. sigma-global.com/en/software/ If necessary, you can create JPEG images from DNG images with the camera. Refer to "DNG Development" (P.133). DNG is the RAW image data that is developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
When the image quality is set to DNG+JPEG, both the DNG and JPEG files are recorded with the specified image size (*1). *1 When the image quality is set to 14-bit DNG or 14-bit DNG + JPEG, the conditions vary. Refer to [Crop Zoom] on page 78. ASPECT RATIO SETTING Set the aspect ratio of an image. Quick Set menu, or [ [Aspect Ratio] 21:9 16:9 3:2 A Series (√ 2:1) 4:3 7:6 1:1 SHOOT] → [Image Settings] → Aspect Ratio similar to those of wide screens used in cinema.
Image File Size Combination of Image Quality ・ Image Size ・ Aspect Ratio results in approximate file size (MB) per image as follows. The file sizes change depending on subjects. Image Size 9.5K Aspect Ratio Image Size 21:9 16:9 3:2 A Size (√2:1) 4:3 7:6 1:1 39M (9520x4080) 51M (9520x5352) 60M (9520x6328) 57M (8944x6328) 53M (8432x6328) 50M (7856x6328) 40M (6328x6328) Image Quality (14bit) 129.6 138.5 145.3 142.7 140.3 137.6 130.5 (12bit) 115.2 124.1 130.9 128.2 125.9 123.2 116.1 28.6 37.5 44.3 41.
Image Size UHD Aspect Ratio Image Size 21:9 16:9 3:2 A Size (√2:1) 4:3 7:6 1:1 6.3M (3840x1648) 8.3M (3840x2160) 9.8M (3840x2552) 9.2M (3616x2552) 8.7M (3408x2552) 8.1M (3168x2552) 6.5M (2552x2552) Image Quality (14bit) 21.3 22.8 23.9 23.5 23.1 22.6 21.5 (12bit) 19.0 20.4 21.5 21.1 20.7 20.3 19.1 4.7 6.2 7.3 6.9 6.5 6.0 4.9 2.5 3.3 3.8 3.6 3.4 3.2 2.6 2.1 2.7 3.2 3.0 2.9 2.7 2.2 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.
CinemaDNG MOV (Default) RAW-format file in movie Development process is required. File format available for editing images. If CinemaDNG is selected, [Bit Depth] is displayed in [Record Settings]. Select the desired memory bit count. 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit CAUTION Data recorded with CinemaDNG consists of multi-still DNG data (extension: .DNG) and a single audio file (extension: .WAV). For details, refer to "SETTING FROM THE [SYSTEM] MENU" - "File Name / Number" (P.140).
FRAME RATE Set the frame rate (the number of frames per second). Quick Set menu, or [ 23.98 fps (Default) SHOOT] → [Record Settings] → [Frame Rate] 24 fps 25 fps 29.97 fps 48 fps 50 fps 59.94 fps 100 fps 119.88 fps CAUTION The selectable frame rates are limited depending on the resolution setting. BIT RATE AND COMPATIBLE MEDIA The below table shows the correspondence between the movie bit rate and compatible media depending on a combination of video record settings.
Resolution Bit depth 10bit FHD 8bit Frame rate (fps) 119.88 100 59.94 50 48 29.97 25 24 23.98 119.88 100 59.94 50 48 29.97 25 24 23.98 Bit rate (Mbps) 2540 2120 1280 1060 1020 640 530 510 510 2050 1710 1020 850 820 510 430 410 410 Compatible media SSD 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 SD UHS-II × × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 × × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 Please check our website for the latest information about compatible media. sigma-global.
Compression Resolution GOP FHD Frame rate (fps) 119.88 100 59.94 50 48 29.97 25 24 23.98 Bit rate (Mbps) 100 100 70 70 70 60 60 60 60 Compatible media SSD 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 SD 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 For ALL-I recording, SSDs and SD cards with a writing speed of 60 MB/s or more are recommended. CROP ZOOM SIGMA fp L has "Crop Zoom" that exploits a characteristic of a highmegapixel image sensor and delivers zooming effects by changing the recording area of the image sensor.
CROP ZOOM SETTING Configure the settings for crop zoom. [ / SHOOT] → [Crop Zoom Settings] Crop Zoom The Crop Zoom screen is displayed where you can set a desired magnification factor. Zoom Step Normal (Default) Skip You can select a zoom position in fine pitch increments. You can only select the basic positions. When the image quality is set to DNG (14 bits) and DNG (14 bits) + JPEG, Zoom Step is forcibly set to Skip. Zoom Lower Limit Auto (Default) x1.00 X1.
When an APS-C format lens is attached, the lower limit on crop zoom is automatically set to 1.53x (Zoom Lower Limit is set to Auto) so that the scope of images in APS-C size can be recorded. The zoom lower limit can be manually set to 1.x, however, there will be vignetting in the image and the resolution may not be sufficient. Some lenses do not allow the zoom lower limit to be changed. Image circle of full size Image circle of APS-C size lens lens Full size image range 9.5K Magnification factor of 1.
When the format is CinemaDNG, resolution is FHD, and the frame rate is above 100fps, the zoom positions that can be set are limited to 1.67x. DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER (CINE) This function simulates how an angle of view is changed depending on the setting information of the registered cinema camera and the focal length of the attached lens. The settings for three patterns can be saved and recalled. CAUTION The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination. Frame Rate: 119.
The below table shows the correspondence between the registered cameras and setting information. Brand Model Settings Brand Model Settings 16:9 DNxHD 16:9 ProRes HD 16:9 ProRes 2K LF 16:9 16:9 ProRes 3.2K ARRI ALEXA XT LF 16:9 (x1.25) 4:3 ProRes 2K (x2) LF 16:9 (x1.3) 4:3 ARRIRAW Cropped(x2) ALEXA LF / LF 16:9 (x1.5) 4:3 ARRIRAW Full (x2) LF 16:9 (x1.65) ALEXA Open Gate ARRIRAW LF 16:9 (x1.8) Mini LF 3.8K 16:9 LF 16:9 (x2) 4K 2.39:1 LF 2.39:1 4K 17:9 Open Gate 4K 4:3 (x1.
The pre-setting for using an anamorphic lens is also registered in this viewfinder. You can desqueeze a video squeezed with an anamorphic lens to display it. A movie is recorded based on the setting described in [Record Settings] (P.74) of the Set-up menu. After using this function, select [Director's Viewfinder] → [Off].
AUDIO RECORD SETTING (CINE) Configure settings for sounds that are recorded simultaneously in a movie. To set this option, select [ Off On (Default) SHOOT] → [Audio Record]. No sounds are recorded for movie shooting. Sounds are also recorded for movie shooting. Gain Adjustment This function allows you to make a level adjustment while checking the currently input sound using the audiometer. SHOOT] → [Audio Record] → [On] → [Gain Adjustment] [ Auto (Default) The camera adjusts the optimal level.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. / SHOOT] → [Exposure Compensation] or use the Rear dial Select [ to set the compensation value. Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +5.0 to -5.0 stops (When shooting a movie, ±3 EV is applied.). CAUTION The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by rotating the Rear Dial.
Spot Metering The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the selected focusing point on the color LCD monitor. This mode is suitable when you wish to set exposure for a portion of the scene. AEL BUTTON The AEL button is available to do the shooting with the specified exposure in Auto mode. The AEL button can be assigned to the following functions in addition to the normal AE lock function. To set this option, select [ → [AEL].
WHITE BALANCE SETTING (WB) In general use, the white balance is adjusted automatically; however, if the desired colors are not obtained, you can configure a setting from the preset white balance. To set this option, open the Quick Set menu or select [ [White Balance]. Mode Auto (Default) Auto (Lighting Source Priority) Daylight Shade Overcast COLOR TEMP. - / SHOOT] → DESCRIPTION Adjusted automatically.
To set White Balance from Quick Set Menu, select preferred White Balance, and press the AEL button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen. 2 3 Press the buttons to adjust. B stands for Blue, A for Amber, M for Magenta, and G for Green. The image will be adjusted with colors in the movement direction. In each direction, adjustments can be made for up to eight steps. Press the button to apply the setting. To go back without changing the button.
2 Use the button or the Front/Rear dial to set the value. (Press the MODE button to set it to 5000K.) White Balance can also be adjusted when setting the color temperature. Press the AEL button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen on the Color Temperature Setting screen. Follow the instruction 2 and onwards in [ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE] in the previous page.
3 Press the AEL button and import the custom white balance image. If a valid white balance settings was captured, the message "White balance image captured successfully" will appear on the color LCD monitor to indicate that the white balance image was captured successfully. If the capture was not successful, "Failed. Please retry the custom WB capture." will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. Press the AEL button to capture a white balance image once again. To dismiss the capture, press the button.
COLOR MODE It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, Monochrome photography or movie can be selected. To set the mode, press the [COLOR] button, or select [ [Color Settings] → [Color Mode] (in CINE mode, select [ [Color Mode]). STD. Standard (Default) VIVID Vivid NTR. Neutral PORT. Portrait LAND Landscape CINE Cinema T&O Teal and Orange Sun R. Sunset Red For G. Forest Green Pow B. Powder Blue Fov B. FOV Classic Blue Fov Y.
OFF. Off Suitable for shooting that assumes development processing will be carried out. Images that are almost identical to the output from the image sensor can be obtained. buttons to select the desired color mode, and use the Use the buttons to adjust the intensity of effect (up to ±5 in 1-step increments). The selected color setting icon is displayed. (When [OFF] is selected, the icon is not displayed.) TIP In SIGMA Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for DNG data capture using MONO.
In DUO. (Duotone) mode, use the buttons to select a preset that matches the image. Tonal changes for each preset are roughly as follows.
1 Press the AEL button while the Color Mode Setting screen is being displayed, and open the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen. Pressing the button temporarily stops the currently displayed screen, enabling you to make adjustments while checking a still image. button again. To restart, press the 2 Use the buttons to select the target or button parameter, and using the to apply the setting. 3 Use the button to set the adjustment value (up to ±1.0 in 0.2-step increments), button to apply the setting.
To set the Tone Control, press the TONE button or select [ → [Tone Control]. / SHOOT] Off Disables the effect. Auto (Mild) (Default) Mild effect can be achieved. Auto (Strong) Strong effect can be achieved. Individually adjusts highlight or shadow. Manual MANUAL (Up to ±5 in 1-step increments) Off Pressing the AEL button temporarily stops the currently displayed screen, enabling you to make adjustments while checking a still image. To restart, press the AEL button again.
CAUTION The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination. Drive Mode: Continuous, Interval Timer, HDR Bracketing (Except Fill Light BKT.), Color Mode: [Off], [Duotone], ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion] LENS OPTICS COMPENSATION Specify whether or not to compensate for the following lens aberration.
3 Use the buttons to select [Red] or [Blue], and use the apply the setting. or button to 4 Use the button to set the adjustment value (up to ±1.0 in 0.2-step button to apply the setting. increments), and use the CAUTION The adjusted value is reset when the lens is changed. When you are using a lens other than the L-mount lens: You can compensate for the color shading of the lens that is attached by using a mount adapter manufactured by another company.
TO RESET COMPENSATION... 1 Select [ / SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation] → [Color Shading], select the column to reset, and press the MODE button on the Compensation Capture screen. 2 Select [Yes], and press the button to apply the setting. (This erases the compensation value and lens information.) CAUTION When [CinemaDNG] is selected as the format of CINE mode, Color Shading Correction is not available.
2 Press the button to select [On], and press the button to open the button while [On] is selected, Further Options screen. (If you press the shooting is performed with the previous setting value.) 3 Select the option you want to change on the Further Options screen. Then, button or the button to open the sub menu. press the EXPOSURE BKT By setting the exposure judged as appropriate by the camera, it is possible to continuously take pictures with the exposure bracketed.
Exposure BKT can be combined with exposure compensation. Bracketing is performed based on the compensation value specified in Exposure Compensation. You can check the shooting frame using the bar indicator of the icon. Example: When five frames are taken First frame Second frame Third frame Fourth frame Fifth frame FOCUS BKT This function allows you to continuously take photographs with the focus position bracketed based on the focus position.
WHITE BALANCE BKT In a single shooting, several images with different white balances can be recorded. (Blue ↔ Amber) (Magenta ↔ Green) Bracketing Number The number of shots to be recorded (three or five) Bracketing Amount In 2-step increments up to ±16 EV Bracketing Axis 4 Use the buttons to select a desired value, and press the button or the button to apply the setting. 5 Half-press the shutter button to return to the shooting mode.
COLOR MODE BKT In a single shooting, several images with different color modes can be recorded. BKT1 to BKT5 Currently-set Color Mode. (This setting can be changed using the same procedure.) Up to five Color Modes to be saved in a bracket can be selected. 4 Select from BKT1 to BKT5 by using the button. buttons and press the 5 From the list at the bottom of the screen, select the Color Mode to be buttons and press the button to confirm your allocated by using the selection.
Fill Light BKT This function allows you to continuously take photographs with the Fill Light effect increased or reduced based on an image with no Fill Light effect applied. Bracketing Number Number of shots (three or five) Bracketing Amount In 0.2-step increments up to ±5 EV 4 Use the buttons to select a desired value, and press the button or the button to apply the setting. 5 Half-press the shutter button to return to the shooting mode. (The setting icon and bracketing amount are displayed.
In CINE mode, only On / Off can be set. When the setting is completed, the setting icon is displayed. CAUTION HDR will not be canceled automatically. After taking pictures or recording movies, be sure to turn the HDR back to [Off]. In STILL mode, an image is recorded at a narrow angle of view of approximately 5%. For still image shooting, an image misalignment may occur when the subject is moving rapidly or when the shutter speed is slow.
SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE 1 Set the settings in [ 2 / SHOOT] (blue tab) to your desired combination. Select [ SYSTEM] → [Custom Mode Setting], and press the buttons to select C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, or C6. Then, press the button. A confirmation dialog will appear. 3 Select [Yes] with the buttons and press the setting. button. To cancel, select [No] and press the button to apply the CAUTION When the new setting is saved, the previous stored setting will be overwritten.
CHANGING THE ICON OR NAME OF CUSTOM MODE You can change the [Icon] or [Name] of Custom mode by pressing the AEL button on the Mode Change screen. Once the icon or name is changed, the changed icon or name will appear in a live view or on the Shooting Mode Change screen. The icon and name will not be reset when the camera is turned off. CHANGING THE ICON Specify two characters for [Icon] on the entry screen.
ENTER AN ICON AND NAME For [Icon] or [Name] on the entry screen, set an icon and name for the setting you want to save in a QR code (see P.143). The icon and name you set will be applied to Custom mode when the settings are read from the QR code. If the current shooting mode is a custom mode, an icon for that mode is entered by default. Otherwise, the current shooting mode is entered after a hash (#) symbol. If the current shooting mode is a custom mode, a name for that mode is entered by default.
LOADING SETTINGS You can load the settings from the QR code displayed on a PC monitor into the camera. 1 [ SYSTEM] → [Save / Load Settings ] → [Load from QR Code]. The camera activates in the QR code loading mode. Display the QR code in full frame. If the camera detects the corresponding QR code, the [Select Destination Mode] screen is automatically displayed. Manually focus the camera. The Front and Rear Dials allow you to select the display magnification, 1x, 4x or 8x.
LOCK FUNCTION This product provides the lock function that locks button operations and allows the user to concentrate on shooting without being bothered by erroneous button operations. The lock on/off function must be assigned to the Quick Set menu. Assign [LOCK] in Custom QS (P.37). LOCK To lock, select [ ] in the Quick Set menu, and press the AEL button. While the lock function is active, the bottom of the screen. icon is displayed at the UNLOCK Slide from the left to the right on the touch panel.
This product does not support the FP flash function and Designated slave flash. The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination. Drive Mode: Continuous, Interval Timer, Electronic Stabilization, ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion], HDR, Exposure BKT, Focus BKT The flash sync. speed is set to 1/15 sec. or less (1/10 sec. or less when the image quality is set to DNG and DNG + JPEG and the memory bit count is 14 bits).
AF ASSIST LIGHT (AF Assist Light) When the AF Assist Light prevents appropriate shooting, disable it by setting [AF Assist Light] to [Off]. CAUTION The Flash Mode cannot be set if a flash is not attached to the camera, or the flash is turned off. FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure. To set the Flash Exposure Compensation, select [ [Flash Exposure Compensation].
CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS This section describes other settings that can be configured in the items of / SHOOT]. [ COLOR SPACE (STILL) It is possible to select sRGB, which is a common color space or Adobe RGB, which is mainly used for commercial printing, and other industrial purposes. SHOOT] → [Color Settings] → [Color Space]. [ sRGB (Default) AdobeRGB When reviewing images recorded in Adobe RGB, their Folder numbering / File numbering will be underlined.
SHUTTER BLACKOUT (STILL) Set whether or not to display a black image on the screen when the shutter button is pressed. Off On (Default) FRAME GUIDE (CINE) A frame guide that is useful for determining the composition can be displayed when shooting with different aspect ratios is taken into account. You can set whether or not to show the frame guide in [Frame Guide] in [ DISPLAY MODE SETTINGS] (P.146). Frame Guide can be viewed when using Director's Viewfinder.
CAUTION Depending on the setting conditions, it may not be displayed with the specified number of pixels. Color White Black Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Magenta Shading Darkly masks an area outside a frame in Semi-Transparent mode. Off (Default) On Custom Frame A custom frame can be displayed by entering any aspect ratio or absolute size value on the image sensor. Select [Custom Frame 1] or [Custom Frame 2], select [On], and then set a custom frame.
The values readjusted for [Aspect Ratio / Scaling] on the entry screen will be reset when a change is made in [Width / Height] again. The display range of the frame guide changes in Crop Zoom and Director's Viewfinder. Input in [Aspect Ratio] Specify an aspect ratio for [Aspect Ratio] on the entry screen. The standard aspect ratio for movies is 16.00:9. Frame guides wider than 16.00:9 are fitted crosswise, and frame guides taller than 16:9 are fitted lengthwise.
This function enables you to switch the Front and Rear Dials. Select the icons for the exposure mode you want to switch, use the buttons button to confirm your choice. to switch them, and press the If you want to assign a function in CINE mode (CINE STYLE), set [Disable Dial Functions] to [Off]. Dial Rotation This function enables you to reverse the dial operation direction when shooting. buttons to select [Original] or Select the target item. Then, press the button to apply the setting.
SHUTTER BUTTON SETTINGS You can change the function or behavior of the shutter button when it is half-pressed. Shutter Button Functions (CINE) Half-pressed AEL (STILL) Half-pressed AF-ON Shutter Button Functions You can change the function of the shutter button in the CINE mode. Off Shutter REC (Default) Half-pressed AEL (STILL) Select whether or not to fix the exposure when the shutter button is half-pressed. The exposure will be determined when depressing the shutter button.
REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Press the button to display an image on the LCD monitor. For a movie file, the first frame is displayed. A cinemagraph is looped for playback.
TIP To scroll through images more quickly, press and hold the buttons. Images will advance automatically until the button is released. The first and last recorded images on the card are linked. Pressing the button while the first image is displayed brings up the last recorded image on the card. Pressing the button while the last image is displayed brings up the first recorded image on the card. If there are no images on a memory medium, the error message "No files on memory media." will be displayed.
TIP Images are magnified based on the position of the focus point during shooting. VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. While reviewing an image, rotate the Front Dial counter-clockwise. WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: Press the buttons, or rotate the Rear Dial to select other thumbnail images. When you rotate the Front Dial clockwise, the selected thumbnail image is played back.
The Image Information screen has three pages. To switch pages, press the buttons or flick up and down on the touch panel. 1/3 2/3 3/3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Same as single-image playback [Display Date and Time].
For movies, the recorded time appears below File Size. For cinemagraphs, the playback time and playback speed appear below File Size. IN IMAGE INFORMATION VIEW: Rotate the Rear Dial to display the previous or next images. Display the previous or next image by pressing the buttons or flicking right or left. Press the button to change the display mode (P.39).
HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graphic representation of the distribution of brightness in a picture. The horizontal axis shows the tone values from black (left) through gray to white (right). The vertical axis corresponds to the number of pixels at each brightness level. Accessing correct image exposure can be achieved by examining a histogram of the image.
CAUTION If the file is already locked, the confirmation message, "This file is locked." appears. The file is prevented from being deleted. If you want to delete the file, unlock it. (Refer to pages 127 to 129.) Images recorded in DNG+JPG will be deleted along with DNG and JPEG images. DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU You can delete a single file or multiple files. 1 Choose your desired option by selecting [ PLAY] → [Delete]. Select Files Select multiple files to delete.
PLAYING BACK A MOVIE When you press the button or tap the icon on the touch panel while a movie file is being displayed, a movie is played back. Operation guide Playback lapse time 00:14:57 Total recording time 08:46:23 CAUTION It may take a long time to start playback depending on the card you are using, or playback may be interrupted.
To show or hide the operation guide, press the playback or Pause mode. button during movie VOLUME ADJUSTMENT button To display the volume setting guide, press the to adjust the while a movie is being displayed. Use the button to apply the setting. volume, and use the STILL IMAGE CAPTURE FROM RECORDED MOVIE FILES You can create a photo of the desired frame from a movie file. 1 Play back a movie, and temporarily stop it in the target frame.
OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES FILTERING OPTIONS FOR DISPLAY You can filter the file types to play back. To set this option, select [ for Display]. PLAY] → [Filtering Options Display All (Default) OFF Still Images Only Movie Clips Only Cinemagraph Files Only Screenshot Only Even if display filtering options are set, filtering options are deactivated when images that are prohibited from being displayed are taken. LOCK Locking protects files from being accidentally deleted.
3 Press the button or button. A key icon file is locked. will appear in the file indicating that the TIP If the file is already locked, the menu item changes to [Unlock]. To unlock a locked file, select the locked file and follow the same steps as above. The AEL button can be set as a shortcut button for locking files (see page 139). TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES 1 Choose your desired option by selecting [ Select Files Lock Lock All PLAY] → [Lock]. Select multiple files to lock.
CAUTION The process of [Select Files], [ Lock] or [ depending on the number of files in the card. Unlock] may take time TIP To unlock multiple files, select [Unlock All] or [ Menu. Unlock] in the Lock MARKING IMAGES Marking images is a convenient way to identify favorite images, select images to be displayed as a slideshow, or select images to be deleted. TIP Images marked on the camera remain marked when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.
The AEL button can be used as a shortcut key for marking image (see page 139). TO MARK MULTIPLE IMAGES 1 Choose your desired option by selecting [ Select Files Mark All PLAY] → [Mark]. Select multiple files to mark. Use the buttons to display the file to mark and use the buttons to display icon. Repeat this until you have specified files you want to mark. Mark all images on the card. 2 A confirmation dialog will appear when you press the 3 Select [Yes] with the buttons and press the setting.
ROTATING IMAGES (STILL) You can rotate the direction in which images are displayed. TO ROTATE A SINGLE IMAGE 1 Display the image you want to rotate and select [ 2 PLAY] → [Rotate]. Choose the desired rotation direction from sub menu. Rotate Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Rotates the image 90 degrees counterclockwise. CAUTION You cannot select the Rotate menu if [Image Rotation] in [ set to [Off].
3 A confirmation dialog will appear when you press the 4 Select [Yes] with the setting. buttons and press the To cancel, select [No] and press the button. button to apply the button. SLIDESHOW The Slideshow feature allows you to show all images on the card or selected images in an automatic playback mode. 1 Select [ PLAY] → [Slideshow] and then choose [All Files], [Locked Files], or [Marked Files]. 2 Press the or button to start Slideshow.
DNG DEVELOPMENT Without using a PC, it is possible for the camera to develop JPEG images from images recorded in DNG. Exposure Compensation (P.85) White Balance (P.87) Image Quality (P.70) Image Size (P.71) Aspect Ratio (P.72) Color Mode (P.91) Color Space (P.112) Tone Control (P.94) Fill Light (P.95) Lens Optics Compensation 10 (P.96) 11 Icon to start image development 12 Description of selected icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Display the DNG image you want to develop and select [ Development].
3 While checking the image, use Front or Rear Dial or buttons to change to accept your change. the adjustment value (or option). Then, press the 4 Repeat Step 2 and 3 in case there are multiple items to change. 5 After finalizing the setting, select button. and press the (the Process RAW Development icon) 6 Select [Yes] with the buttons and press the setting. button.
CINEMAGRAPH EDIT SCREEN 1 Select [ 2 Selecting Start Frame Selecting End Frame Selecting Still Image Frame Masking Area Playback Speed Bounce Exposure Compensation Color Mode 8 (Can be set only when the CinemaDNG) 9 Cinemagraph Writing Icon 10 Selected item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PLAY] → [Cinemagraph] → [New]. Select a movie you want to create as a cinemagraph, and press the button. The display changes to the cinemagraph edit screen. 3 Specify the starting frame.
5 Specify a still image frame. (Use the button to select , and press the button. In the same way, temporarily stop the movie to be still image button.) in the target frame, and press the If you press the AEL button during Pause mode, the movie returns to the starting frame. If you press the AEL button during playback, the movie returns to the starting frame, and stops temporarily. A still image frame can also be specified outside the starting or ending frame if it is included in the same file.
7 When the brush work is completed, press the following settings as needed. button. Configure the 0.25x to 4.0x (The selectable playback Playback Speed speed varies depending on the frame rate of the original movie.) [Off] : Not done. Bounce [On] : Done. Exposure Max. ±1EV levels in 0.3EV-step Compensation increments Refer to P.91. Color Mode 8 Select (Cinemagraph Writing Icon), and press the button to apply the setting. [Yes], and press the button.
2 The editing files are previewed. Select a file you want to restart editing, and button. press the Each editing file is identified by the file number, "Cinemagraph XXX". (The number is assigned in the range of 000 to 999.) TIP Such a movie file can be edited as many times as you like unless the original movie file is removed from the media. When creating a cinemagraph of another version from the same movie file, begin with [New] and then proceed with the subsequent procedure.
IMAGE ROTATION This function allows you to change the orientation of an image shot at a vertical position or an image rotated to a vertical position. To set this option, select [ Off On (Default) PLAY] → [Image Rotation]. Displays an image at the horizontal position. Displays an image at the vertical position. AEL BUTTON SETTINGS The playback menu function can be allocated to the AEL button. Allocating frequently used functions allows you to perform operations easily using one action.
SETTING FROM THE [SYSTEM] MENU This section describes settings that can be configured in the items of [ SYSTEM]. MEMORY MEDIA FORMAT Refer to "Card Format" (P.42). (To initialize the USB storage, perform the same procedure as [USB Storage].) MEMORY MEDIA When two memory media are set, select the recording or playback target from this item. USB Storage SD Card A data writing failure may occur depending on the USB storage (SSD) you are using.
File Name For the first four characters of the file name, you can select "SDIM" or "FPL0". SDIM**** (Default) FPL0**** When [Adobe RGB] is selected in [ SHOOT] → [Color Settings] → [Color Space], "SDIM" of the file name is set to "_SDI", and "FPL0" to "_FPL". File Numbering The file numbering can be changed. Continuous (Default) Sequential numbers are assigned. If memory media are changed, numbers will be passed on. Auto Reset Once a memory medium is changed or initialized, numbers are reset.
Camera ID "A" (default) to "Z" are assigned to the camera ID. Reel Number "001" (default) to "999" are assigned to the reel number. CAUTION When the reel number reaches "999", even if the card or storage has sufficient space, the message [Unable to allocate file number for movie clips…] is displayed, and it will not be possible to take any more pictures. In such a case, change the camera ID or reel number.
We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any difficulties and/or damages resulting from the usage of copyright information. ENTERING INFORMATION Entered information area It is possible to move the cursor in the area using the front/rear dials. Keyboard area Move the cursor in this area using the buttons. 1 Select the desired character in the Keyboard area, and press the button to enter it. Switch the keyboard to alphabet.
The time code can also be set from the Quick Set menu in CINE mode (CINE style). Whether or not to display the time code on the LCD monitor for shooting can be specified from [TC / Duration] in Display Mode (P.146). CAUTION This product does not provide the function that synchronizes with an external device. Time Code Set the starting time of the time code. 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 Hour : minute : second : frame To reset, press the button.
External Input (TC-IN) (Off / On) When connecting the time code generator (Timecode Systems UltraSync ONE, etc.), set it to [On]. Connect the generator to the external microphone terminal. When the icon is displayed in the time generator is connected correctly, the code display field, and the time code set to the generator is displayed. If the generator is not connected or any connection error occurs, the icon flashes red.
DISPLAY MODE SETTINGS (CINE/STILL) Size of icon displayed during shooting can be changed, and useful functions to enhance photography can be added. The CINE mode (STILL-like style) and STILL mode provide the common settings. To display options, set the mode (Custom 1 to 4) to customize to [On], and button. press the Set the modes that you do not want to display to [Off]. Font Size Select the character or icon size.
TC / Duration (CINE) Displays the TC (time code) or recording time. Off TC Duration TC + Duration Grid Lines Grid lines that are useful for determining composition can be displayed. Off - 4 (Black) - 9 (Black) - 16 (Black) - Diagonal (Black) - 4 (White) - 9 (White) - 16 (White) - Diagonal (White) Frame Guide (Off / On) (CINE) Refer to page 113. Center Mark (CINE) You can display the center mark that identifies the center of the screen.
WARNING Electronic level usually has error about ±1°. The more it is tilted, the larger the error becomes, and in such case it does not work properly. When the camera is facing down, the Electronic level does not work properly. Brightness Level Monitor (Off / On) Refer to page 49. Zebra Pattern (Off / On) Refer to page 49. Audiometer (Off / On) (CINE) Refer to page 84. LCD Off Mode A mode that turns off the LCD monitor during shooting or when the camera is not being operated.
Even if the Touch Operation is set to [Off], touch operations take effect during the following operations that are only performed on the touch panel. Slide [Lock] to Unlock Editing of cinemagraphs If you want to change functions that can be operated on the touch panel, set the appropriate function from [On]. You can change the function for each touch operation. For information about touch operations such as tap, pinch in, and pinch out, refer to [ABOUT TOUCH OPERATIONS] (P.27).
ELECTRONIC SOUNDS Set whether or not to use electronic beeping sounds, and adjust their volumes Shutter Volume REC Volume AF Volume Timer Volume Select the desired option. To reduce the volume, press the button, and to button to apply the increase it, press the button. Then, press the setting. It is possible to set the volume from 0 to 5 in six increments. Setting 0 results in no sound. The default setting is 3. ADJUST ELECTRONIC LEVEL Electronic level’s tilt can be adjusted.
When is selected, the monitor is automatically adjusted to an appropriate brightness according to the exposure data. Hue (LCD Hue) Adjust [Red] and [Blue] values while looking at the chart at the bottom of the screen. Normally set it to ±0. POWER SAVE LCD Off The backlight of the LCD monitor is automatically turned off if no operations take place for a certain period of time. Because power is turned on, all buttons are operable. Half-pressing the shutter button starts shooting.
With Info Without Info Prepare the commercially-available HDMI cable with the HDMI terminal (Type D (Ver. 1.4)) attached. (CINE) To set [HDMI Output] in CINE mode, first select [Monitoring Output] or [Recorded Image Output] depending on the purpose. Then, press the buttons to select the option. Monitoring Output When monitoring a video on the TV or display unit connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately), select whether or not to output icon information with the video.
CAUTION Check that the frame rate matches the frame rate setting of the external recorder. Crop Zoom Set a crop magnification factor. The available magnification factor varies depending on the resolution setting. DCI 4K x1.00 ~ x2.2 UHD x1.00 ~ x2.5 FHD x1.00 ~ x5.0 The available magnification factor may be restricted by the lens you are using, the frame rate, or whether electronic stabilization is being used. USB MODE Set the communication method when a USB cable is connected.
Shutter Provides the same operations as the shutter button of the camera. REC Provides the same operations as the REC button of the camera. EVF SETTINGS Configure various settings for electronic viewfinder EVF-11. The following options can only be set when EVF-11 is attached to the camera. Brightness Touch Operation (P.148) Headphone Volume Firmware Update (P.155) Brightness (EVF-11 Brightness) Press the button to adjust to the brightness to the appropriate value, button to apply the setting.
2nd page You can confirm the authentication mark. Other authentication marks are displayed at the bottom of the camera, on gift boxes, and in this instruction manual. FIRMWARE UPDATE For details on the firmware update status and update method, refer to our website. sigma-global.com/en/support/ SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS Refer to page 106. RESET SETTINGS Restores camera settings to the default. 1 Select the desired reset method from [Reset Settings].
TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER The images recorded on a memory card in the camera can be transferred to a computer. If the USB port of your PC is type C, connect your SIGMA fp L to your PC using the USB cable provided with the camera. If the port is type A, connect your SIGMA fp L using a commercially available USB cable (A to C). When [Select When Connecting] (default) is selected for [USB Mode] in [ SYSTEM], the Select USB Mode screen appears when the camera is connected to a computer.
If you want to use AF, set [Constant AF] to [On]. (AF cannot be activated with the shutter button or AEL button.) For information on the camera or microphone setting, refer to Help or other references of the software you are using. If the USB port of your PC is type C, connect your SIGMA fp L to your PC using the USB cable provided with the camera. If the port is type A, connect your SIGMA fp L using a commercially available USB cable (A to C).
Captured image files are saved in folders with regular still images. CAUTION There may be cases where the number of times images can be captured is limited, or images cannot be captured due to setting status or image processing. There may be cases where images cannot be captured in succession when shooting movies. REFERENCE This section provides the optional accessories and the camera specifications.
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140S SA-STTL This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100/m). The TTL exposure is controlled by the automatic S-TTL system. This flash unit uses two “AAA” type Ni-MH batteries allowing it to have a compact design. HAND GRIP HG-11 This is an easy-to-handle compact grip that is easy to hold when a small lens is attached. This is considered so that the design matches fp / fp L.
USING AC ADAPTER SAC-7P (OPTIONAL) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the AC adapter set SAC-7P (sold separately). 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. 2 Open the Battery Cover, and open the DC connector cover as shown in the illustration. Do not pull too hard on the DC connector cover as it may come away from camera body. 3 Insert the DC connector as shown in the illustration until it is locks into place.
WARNING When the access lamp is lit, take extreme care to prevent the jack from becoming disconnected. Otherwise, the camera will turn off and the written data will be lost. When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and disconnect the plug from the wall socket. After taking the DC connector off from the camera body, close the DC connector cover as shown in the illustration.
HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the battery. To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and ventilated place, with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away from chemicals. NOTE ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR A few pixels may always be lit or may never light on the LCD monitor. This is not a failure or malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected.
Autofocus does not operate. The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M. ► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. (P.51) Lens is not properly mounted to the camera body. ► Mount the lens to the camera body correctly. (P.23) When the [Half-pressed AF-ON] is set as [Off]. ► Please select [On] in the [Half-pressed AF-ON] setting. (P.117) The lens being used is not compatible with auto focusing. ►Check whether or not the lens is compatible on our website. (P.12) The camera has turned off automatically.
The color LCD monitor is worn out. ► Please consult the retailer from which you purchased the camera or contact the nearest Sigma Service Center. Pictures are coming out blurred AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed. ► Press the shutter button “half-way” and press it after the focusing point is illuminated in green. (P.51) The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M. ► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. (P.51) Camera shake is occurred. ► Increase the ISO sensitivity or use a tripod. (P.
SPECIFICATIONS Type Type Memory Media Lens Mount Type Camera effective pixels / Total pixels Aspect Ratio Color Filter System Interchangeable-lens Mirrorless Type Digital Camera SD, SDHC, SDXC memory card (UHS-II supported) , Portable SSD (USB 3.0 connection, USB bus power supported) L-Mount 35 mm full-frame (36.0mm×24.0mm) Back-illuminated Bayer CMOS sensor Approx. 61MP / Approx. 62.4MP 3:2 RGB Primary color filter Lossless compression RAW(DNG) data Still Image File 12bit,14 bit, Format JPEG(Exif2.
Movie Recording Format HDMI External Output Focus Exposure Control 166 4:2:2 8 bit 12 bit RAW : External recorder record: Atomos Ninja V, blackmagic Video Assist 12G supported Audio Format Linear PCM (2ch 48 kHz/16-bit) 4,096 x 2,160 (DCI 4K) / 24p (RAW) 3,840 x 2,160 (UHD 4K) / 23.98p, 24p, 25p, Recording Pixels / 29.97p Frame Rate 1,920 x 1,080 (FHD) / 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 48p, 50p, 59.94p, 100p, 119.
Exposure Control AE Lock Exposure Bracket Image Stabilization System White Balance Shutter Type Shutter Speed Drive Modes Monitor Type / Coverage Touch Panel Flash Mode Optional Functions Flash Exposure Flash Compensation (when to use external flash) Flash Sync. Speed External Flash Support Half-press the shutter button, or press the AEL button.
15 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal and Orange, Sunset Red, Forest Green, Powder Blue, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Duotone, Monochrome, Off) Color Mode Supported cameras Director’s Viewfinder 1.33:1, 1.85:1, 2.
Dust & splash proof structure Provided Li-ion Battery Pack BP-51 Power Internal battery charge via USB terminal available. USB power supply available. Power Number of Recordable Approx. 240 images Still Images At 23°C, based on CIPA test standard) Minutes of Recordable Approx. 60 min. Continuous Shooting Dimensions 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in. External (W x H x D) Dimensions 427 g / 15.1 oz (including battery and SD card) Weight Weight 375 g / 13.
fp L Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A. TEL: 631 585 1144 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in the U.S.A.
