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  • Page 1 C43EN19X2 ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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 ...

  • Page 3: Package Contents / Accessories

    Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be collected separately for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ............... 12 ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ..............13 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ............14 MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING ..........
  • Page 5 FOCUSING ................... 51 HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS............. 51 FOCUS MODE SETTING ..............52 FOCUS FRAME SETTING ..............54 FOCUSING USING MANUAL FOCUS ..........56 OTHER FOCUS SETTINGS .............. 56 DRIVE MODE ..................63 STABILIZATION ..................66 ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING ..............68 ISO SENSITIVITY EXPANSION ............
  • Page 6 LENS FUNCTION SETTINGS ............108 HALF-PRESSED AEL ..............110 REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES ......111 VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME ........... 111 MAGNIFYING IMAGES (STILL IMAGES ONLY) ......112 VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) ..113 VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION ............113 DELETING FILES ................116 DELETING A FILE WITH DELETE BUTTON ........116 DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU ........117...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station. Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community regarding the disposal of batteries.
  • Page 8 Do not disassemble the camera; Doing so can cause electric shocks and burns. Do not touch internal parts of the camera that become exposed as a result of damage, it could cause fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries and contact an authorized Sigma service station.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Handling Precautions

    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 ...

  • Page 11: Sd Memory Cards (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 12: About The Lenses

    L-Mount lenses are used for full size format. You can use lenses for APS-C format in DC Crop mode, which limits the recording area of the image sensor for APS-C size. Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter (optional) allows you to use Sigma SA  mount interchangeable lenses or Sigma interchangeable lenses for Canon EF mount.

  • Page 13: Electronic Shutter

    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.

  • Page 14: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS...
  • Page 15 1 Lens Signal Contacts 20 LCD Monitor / Touch Panel Microphone / Cable Release 2 Microphone (Right) Terminal 3 Front Dial (View) Button 4 Position Index for Tripod Socket 23 Busy Lamp Lens Mount Index / (Display) Button Lens Lock Pin 6 Lens Lock Button 25 REC Button 7 Tripod / Strap Holder Sockets...

  • Page 16: Monitor Display During Shooting

    ABOUT REAR DIAL (31) The Rear Dial also serves as a direction button. In this instruction manual, each position is shown as , or (Up button) (FOCUS button) (Left button) (Right button) (Down button) button button) The up and down operations are indicated by , the left and right ...
  • Page 17 In CINE mode (STILL-like style) 1 Battery Level Indicator 27 Tone Control * 2 ISO Sensitivity 28 Color Mode / (Toning Effect) 3 DC Crop Mode * 29 Locked State Indicator * 4 Image Size 30 Interval timer * 5 Aspect Ratio 31 Focus Indicator 6 Image Quality 32 Exposure Mode...

  • Page 18: Preparation

    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.

  • Page 19: About Hot Shoe Unit Hu-11

    HU-11. 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) or EF-140S SA-STTL (P.147) with your camera.

  • Page 20: To Charge The Battery

    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.
  • Page 21 Open the terminal cover and connect the camera to the AC adapter using the USB cable provided with the camera. Make sure that the cable is connected in  the correct orientation. Insert the AC adapter into the power outlet. When charging is in progress, the charge lamp will ...
  • Page 22 The battery can be charged with BC-71 battery charger (optional).  (P.148) The supplied AC adapter is provided for charging the battery. To operate  the camera on 100 VAC, please purchase the SAC-7P AC adapter set (optional). (P.148) (P.149) CHARGING THE BATTERY THROUGH THE COMPUTER Connect the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 23: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS Turn the power switch to OFF. Remove the lens’s rear cap and the camera’s body cap. 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.

  • Page 24: Setting The Language

    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 display.

  • Page 25: Setting The Time And Date

    Selectable languages English (Default) Russian English Русский Japanese Dutch Nederlands 日本語 German Polish Deutsch Polski French Portuguese Français Português Spanish Danish Español Dansk Italian Swedish Italiano Svenska Simplified Chinese Norwegian Norsk 简体中文 Traditional Chinese Finnish Suomi 繁體中文 Korean 한국어 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Please set the camera’s internal clock, before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse.
  • Page 26 Press the button to select an item and change it by pressing the button. Press the button to apply the setting or the button to return to the date/ time set-up page without making any changes. CAUTION The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its ...

  • Page 27: Checking The Battery Status

    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.

  • Page 28: About Cine/Still Switch

    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).
  • Page 29 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 pressing the...
  • Page 30 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 mode, the [ SHOOT] menu opens when the CINE/STILL switch is set to the SHOOT] [STILL] position, and the [ menu opens when the CINE/STILL switch...

  • Page 31: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS For more information about each menu item, refer to the appropriate pages. * C = CINE mode, S = STILL mode SHOOT ( 1 ) Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page Shooting Mode ○ Shutter Speed 47,48 ○...
  • Page 32 Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page Resolution ○ - Record Settings Frame Rate ○ - Audio Record ○ - SHOOT ( 3 ) Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page White Balance ○ Color Mode - ○ Color Settings Color Space - ○...
  • Page 33 Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page MF Magnification ○ Focus MF Display ○ ○ Focus Peaking ○ Lens Optical Stabilization ○ Stabilization Electronic Stabilization ○ ○ Focus Mode ○ ○ Focus Limiter ○ Lens Function Settings Optical Stabilization ○ AFL Button Settings ○...
  • Page 34 Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page REC Button Settings - ○ Shutter Button Settings ○ - AEL Button Settings ○ Half-pressed AEL - ○ Half-pressed AF-ON ○ PLAY ( 1 ) Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page Filter Files to Display ○...
  • Page 35 SYSTEM ( 2 ) Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page Shooting Style ○ - Custom Mode Setting ○ Custom QS ○ ○ Mode Settings ○ ○ Operation in LOCK Mode ○ Touch Operation ○ SYSTEM ( 3 ) Menu Item Second-level Menu Item Page Electronic Sounds...

  • Page 36: Quick Set Menu

    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 Drive Mode (P.85) (P.63) ISO Sensitivity White Balance (P.68) (P.87) Image Quality Fill Light (P.71) (P.94) Image Size Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 37 For example, to change the image quality to DNG Press the QS button to display the Quick Set Menu. Press the buttons to select the item related to image quality ( Rotate the Front Dial or the Rear Dial to display [DNG]. Press the button or half-press the shutter button to return to the shooting mode.
  • Page 38 The items that can be allocated to the QS menu are:  * C = CINE mode, S = STILL mode Menu Item Menu Item Color Mode Shooting Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ Shutter Speed / ○ *3 Color Effect Amount ○...

  • Page 39: Changing The Display Mode

    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) →...
  • Page 40 (PLAYBACK MODE) → → → Display Icons Display Icons 1/3 Display Image Hide Icons (Display date and (Display Image Info Screen (Display time) (P.111) Info*1) (P.111) Image Info*1) (P.114) 2/3 Display Image Info Screen (Lens Optics Compensation) (P.114) 3/3 Display Image Info Screen (Copyright Information screen) (P.114)

  • Page 41: To Insert The Card

    TO INSERT THE CARD Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Rotate the battery/SD card cover latch to open the cover. Insert the card as per the instructions. Insert the card until it clicks.  Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by turning the battery/SD card cover latch.

  • Page 42: Formatting 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 ] → [Media Format] → [SD Card] In [Format SD Card] screen, press the buttons, select [Yes], and then press the button.

  • Page 43: Doing The Shooting

    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.71) Set the ISO sensitivity. (P.68) Determine the exposure.
  • Page 44 Set the ISO sensitivity. (P.68) Determine the exposure. (P.45) Focus the camera. (P.51) Press the shutter button or REC button to start shooting. During movie shooting... CINE REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ●REC STILL-like REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ● (red) Press the REC button again to stop shooting.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Exposure Mode

    The image quality and image size of still images vary depending on the  setting for [Record Settings] (P.74). CinemaDNG Image Quality Format JPEG (FINE) 3840x2160 Image Size Resolution 1920x1080 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below.
  • Page 46 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 ...
  • Page 47 S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE Set the desired shutter speed. 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. ...
  • Page 48 In CINE mode (CINE style) To set the shutter angle (speed) and aperture, open the Quick Set menu  SHOOT] → [Exposure Settings]. or select [ In the Quick Set menu, to switch to S Mode, press the button while ...
  • Page 49 The selected exposure value is reflected in the LCD On (Default) Display. 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].
  • Page 50 ZEBRA PATTERN Parts that may be overexposed are shown in zebra patterns. SHOOT] → [Zebra Pattern] Displays the higher brightness value range in zebra Highlight Display patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a standard. Displays the arbitrary percentage range in zebra Exposure Level patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a Display...

  • Page 51: Focusing

    BULB SETTING (STILL) The shutter remains open when the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Set the Exposure Mode to the M position. Rotate the Rear dial until BULB is displayed. Rotate the Front dial to select the desired aperture value. Depress the shutter button fully to take the picture.

  • Page 52: Focus Mode Setting

    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. If the subject is out of focus, the multi-point distance measurement area ...
  • Page 53 Available for a still subject. When the subject comes into focus, the focus point is fixed while the shutter button is being half-pressed. You can change the composition of the shoot while the focus point remains fixed (Focus Lock shooting*). SINGLE AF The exposure is locked at the value when the shutter ...

  • Page 54: Focus Frame Setting

    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 or the buttons. You can also select [ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Area] to set the target.
  • Page 55 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 ...

  • Page 56: Focusing Using Manual Focus

    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 ●...
  • Page 57 CAUTION If a lens with manual fine-adjustment enabled is attached via the mount converter MC-21, it is always possible to make fine adjustments even if the camera is set to [Off]. PRE-AF (STILL) AF mode is activated before the shutter button is half-pressed. SHOOT] →...
  • Page 58 When a face and an eye are detected, the orange detection frame is displayed. When the detected face and eye are focused after shutter button half-pressed, the detection frame changes to green. The mode is changed to "Evaluative" that focuses on the detected face. ...
  • Page 59 If [Near Side] is selected, the icon is displayed. If [Far Side] is selected, the icon is displayed. CAUTION This setting is only available for compatible lenses. For details, please  refer to the lens manual. AF MAGNIFICATION Specify the magnification method in AF mode. SHOOT] →...
  • Page 60 AF DURING IMAGE MAGNIFICATION AF shooting is possible during image magnification. You can focus on a fine part. SHOOT] → [Focus] → [AF during Image Magnification] → [On] Setting it to [On] displays the "+" mark in the center of the magnified image. Press the button to magnify the image, adjust the subject to the "+"...
  • Page 61 MF MAGNIFICATION Specify the magnification method in MF mode. SHOOT] → [Focus] → [MF Magnification] Image Select the image magnification range. Magnification Sets whether or not to automatically magnify an Auto Magnification image when the focus ring is turned. Duration of Auto Specify the magnification period.
  • Page 62 The Image Magnification function can be assigned to the AEL button.  Also, you can double-tap the touch panel to enable Image Magnification  in the same way as when using the button. MF DISPLAY (CINE/STILL) This function displays the scale bar that is useful for focusing in MF mode. SHOOT] →...

  • Page 63: Drive Mode

    CAUTION [Focus Peaking] cannot be used with [Zebra Pattern] (P.50). If both are  set to [On], [Zebra Pattern] is given priority. 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] →...
  • Page 64 CAUTION The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.  HDR, Focus BKT, Fill Light BKT, Electronic Stabilization, Fill Light, ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion] The maximum number of frames and speed of continuous shooting are ...
  • Page 65 If you want to cancel the self-timer operation, please turn off the camera.  INTERVAL TIMER It is possible to take pictures automatically at selected intervals. Select [Interval timer] and press the button to display the Interval Timer setting screen. (When the button is pressed after selecting [Interval timer], the picture is taken with previously used settings.) To set from the Quick Set Menu, select [...

  • Page 66: Stabilization

    Exposure value is measured at each interval shooting. If you wish to take  pictures with the same exposure value, set the Exposure Mode to Manual Exposure or fix the exposure value by pressing the AEL Button before shooting. To terminate the interval timer shooting, press the Shutter button. ...
  • Page 67 You can also select [ SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] → [Lens Optical Stabilization] to set this function. ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION (CINE/STILL) For still image shooting, this function combines multiple images and generates an image with reduced camera shake. For movie shooting, this function generates a video with reduced camera shake while combining multiple frames before and after the target.

  • Page 68: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    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 (Default) the brightness.
  • Page 69 COMPOSITE LOW ISO EXPANSION (STILL) This function allows you to take multiple images at one time, produce the same status as the automatic synthesis or low sensitivity shooting, and shoot photographs with rich gradation and noises reduced. ISO 6 - 80 An image equivalent to each level of sensitivity ISO 6, 12, 25, 50 is obtained.

  • Page 70: Iso Auto Settings

    ISO AUTO SETTINGS (CINE/STILL) Specify the lowest or highest limit of the ISO sensitivity in the ISO Auto mode as well as the lowest limit of the shutter speed (maximum shutter angle) in P and A mode. 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...

  • Page 71: Image File Setting

    CAUTION When an image is underexposed even if the sensitivity is set in [ISO  Highest Limit], it is shot at a lower shutter speed than the speed specified in [ISO Lowest Limit]. 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.
  • Page 72 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. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/ If necessary, you can create JPEG images from DNG images with the ...
  • Page 73 The image of each aspect ratio is cut and created from an image of the  basic aspect ratio, "3:2", of this product. A DNG image can be changed to another aspect ratio using SIGMA  Photo Pro or the DNG Development function of the camera.

  • Page 74: Movie Record Setting

    When shooting with aspect ratio other than 3:2, the frame is normally displayed in black. By making it semi-transparent, it is possible to use it as a sports finder which allows users to check the surrounding areas of the image. SHOOT] →...
  • Page 75 CinemaDNG cannot be used in combination with the following function.  HDR, Electronic Stabilization If MOV is selected, [Compression] is displayed in [Record Settings].  Select the desired compression format. Data is compressed in frame units. The file size is ALL-I enlarged, however, image degradation does not occur (All-Intra)

  • Page 76: Bit Rate And Compatible Media

    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. 〇: Available ×: Unavailable CAUTION Operation is not guaranteed for all media.  CinemaDNG Frame rate Bit rate...

  • Page 77: Dc Crop (Super35) Mode

    Compatible media Frame rate Bit rate Compression Resolution (fps) (Mbps) 29.97 〇 〇 〇 〇 23.98 〇 〇 119.88 〇 〇 〇 〇 ALL-I 59.94 〇 〇 〇 〇 29.97 〇 〇 〇 〇 23.98 〇 〇 29.97 〇 〇 〇...
  • Page 78 Image circle of full size Image circle of APS-C lens size lens Full size image range APS-C size image range To set the value, select [ SHOOT] → [DC Crop Mode*]. * "DC Crop (Super35) Mode" is displayed in CINE mode. Records the full size image range.
  • Page 79 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.) DC Crop Mode [Off] Image Size Image Quality Aspect Image Size Ratio (14bit) (12bit) 52.1 46.3 11.1 21:9 15M (6000×2576)
  • Page 80 DC Crop Mode [On] Image Size Image Quality Aspect Image Size Ratio (14bit) (12bit) 22.2 19.7 21:9 6.3M (3840×1648) 23.6 21.1 16:9 8.3M (3840×2160) 24.7 22.2 9.8M (3840×2560) A Size ( √ 2:1) 9.3M (3616×2560) 24.3 21.8 23.9 21.4 8.7M (3408×2560) 23.1 20.6 7.7M (2992×2560)

  • Page 81: Director's Viewfinder

    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 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.
  • Page 82 The below table shows the correspondence between the registered  cameras and setting information. Brand Model Settings Brand Model Settings ARRICAM / ANSI S35 4-Perf. ALEXA 65 4K UHD ARRIFLEX ANSI S35 3-Perf. LF 16:9 16:9 DNxHD LF 16:9 (x1.25) 16:9 ProRes HD LF 16:9 (x1.3) 16:9 ProRes 2K...
  • Page 83 You can take a picture using the release button even when in Director's  Viewfinder mode. (The setting of the recorded still image is the same as that of the still image recorded in CINE mode (P.45).) CAUTION Only when playback is done on this product, the simulation conditions ...

  • Page 84: Audio Record Setting

    AUDIO RECORD SETTING (CINE) Configure settings for sounds that are recorded simultaneously in a movie. SHOOT] → [Audio Record]. To set this option, select [ No sounds are recorded for movie shooting. On (Default) 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.

  • Page 85: Exposure Compensation

    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 ...

  • Page 86: Ael Button

    Spot 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.

  • Page 87: White Balance Setting (Wb)

    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 SHOOT] →...
  • Page 88 To set White Balance from Quick Set Menu, select preferred White Balance, and press the AEL button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen. 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.
  • Page 89 To confirm, press the button. To return without making any changes, press the button. White Balance can also be adjusted when setting the color temperature. Press the 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.
  • Page 90 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.

  • Page 91: Color Mode

    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. SHOOT] → To set the mode, press the [COLOR] button, or select [ [Color Settings] →...
  • Page 92 The selected color setting icon is displayed. In SIGMA Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for DNG data  capture using MONO. Sigma Photo Pro can convert Monochrome DNG images into color. (JPEG data cannot be returned to a color image.) CAUTION In MONO.

  • Page 93: Tone Control

    For DNG data, you can change the color mode or adjust a parameter  using SIGMA Photo Pro. For CinemaDNG data, the color mode is applied only when images are  viewed on the camera.

  • Page 94: Fill Light

    Tone Control: Off Tone Control: Strong To set the Tone Control, press the TONE button or select [ SHOOT] → [Tone Control]. Disables the effect. Auto (Mild) (Default) Mild effect can be achieved. Auto (Strong) Strong effect can be achieved. Individually adjusts highlight or shadow.

  • Page 95: Lens Optics Compensation

    TO CONFIRM THE EFFECT... Press the AEL button while the Fill Light Setting screen is being displayed, and open the preview screen (still screen). To release the preview screen, press the AEL button again. CAUTION The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination. ...
  • Page 96 Press the AEL button to open the preview screen (still screen). Use the buttons to select [Red] or [Blue], and use the button to apply the setting. Use the button to set the adjustment value (up to ±1.0 in 0.2-step increments), and use the button to apply the setting.

  • Page 97: Bracketing

    To erase a memo, delete all characters on the Enter Memo screen.  TO RESET COMPENSATION... SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation] → [Color Shading], Select [ select the column to reset, and press the MODE button on the Compensation Capture screen. Select [Yes], and press the button to apply the setting.
  • Page 98 Press the button to select [On], and press the button to open the Further Options screen. (If you press the button while [On] is selected, shooting is performed with the previous setting value.) Select the option you want to change on the Further Options screen. Then, press the button or the button to open the sub menu.
  • Page 99 When the exposure mode is set to M, only the shutter speed will be  changed. (When [ISO Auto] is selected, ISO varies. Exposure BKT can be combined with exposure compensation.  Bracketing is performed based on the compensation value specified in Exposure Compensation.
  • Page 100 Continuous shooting cannot be simultaneously used with other functions.  WHITE BALANCE BKT In a single shooting, several images with different white balances can be recorded. (Blue ↔ Amber) Bias Direction (Magenta ↔ Green) Bracketing Number The number of shots to be recorded (three or five) Bracketing Amount In 2-step increments up to ±16 EV Use the buttons to select a desired value, and press the...
  • Page 101 COLOR MODE BKT In a single shooting, several images with different color modes can be recorded. 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 BKT1 to BKT5 be selected.

  • Page 102: Hdr (High Dynamic Range)

    To return to the color mode BKT screen, press the button once or twice. 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.

  • Page 103: Custom Mode

    [Auto] is the setting in which the camera automatically determines a  range of exposures. 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]. For still image shooting, an image misalignment may occur when the ...
  • Page 104 SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING Set the above settings to your desired combination. SYSTEM] → [Register Custom Mode], and press the Select [ buttons to select C1, C2, or C3. Then, press the button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Select [Yes] with the buttons and press the button to apply the setting.

  • Page 105: Lock Function

    Optional Sigma Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) with the S-TTL system allows you to use features such as Auto Flash with this camera. The Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) lets you do even more, such as use Multi Flash and other advanced features.

  • Page 106: Flash Mode Setting

    The flash tuning speed is set to 1/30 sec. or less (1/15 sec. or less when  the image quality is set to DNG and DNG + JPEG and the memory bit count is 14 bits). When shooting with the flash using manual exposure, set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec.

  • Page 107: Flash Exposure Compensation

    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 [ SHOOT] →...

  • Page 108: Lens Function Settings

    SHOOT] → [Color Settings] → [Color Space]. sRGB (Default) AdobeRGB When reviewing images recorded in Adobe RGB, their Folder numbering / File numbering will be underlined. CAUTION Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. Use the image set ...
  • Page 109 FRAME GUIDE (CINE) This function displays a frame of a different ratio on the LCD monitor. Display Format Select the frame display format. White Line (Default) Shows a frame using a white line. Darkly masks an area outside a frame in Semi- Semi-transparent Transparent mode.

  • Page 110: Half-Pressed Ael

    Select the target item. Then, press the buttons to select [Original] or [Reverse], and press the button to apply the setting. REC BUTTON SETTINGS (STILL) You can prevent the REC button from being activated in STILL mode. SHUTTER BUTTON SETTINGS (CINE) You can change the function of the shutter button in the CINE mode.

  • Page 111: Reviewing And Deleting Images

    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 (GIF image) is looped for playback.  Display Date and Time (still image) Display Image Info (still image) 3 4 5...

  • Page 112: Magnifying Images (Still Images Only)

    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.

  • Page 113: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Contact Sheet View)

    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.
  • Page 114 The Image Information screen has three pages. To switch pages, press  buttons or flick (drag) up and down on the touch panel. Same as single-image playback 8 Histogram (Brightness) [Display Date and Time]. 2 Lock / Mark * 9 Histogram (Red) 3 In-camera DNG Development 10 Histogram (Green) 4 Focusing Frame...
  • Page 115 For movies, the recorded time appears below File Size.  For cinemagraphs (GIF images), 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. ...

  • Page 116: Deleting Files

    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.

  • Page 117: Delete Files From The Delete Menu

    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 120 to 122.) Images recorded in DNG+JPG will be deleted along with DNG and JPEG ...

  • Page 118: Playing Back A Movie

    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 Total recording time 00:14:57 08:46:23 DURING MOVIE PLAYBACK Button/Dial Operation Pause...
  • Page 119 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT To display the volume setting guide, press the button while a movie is being displayed. Use the to adjust the volume, and use the button to apply the setting. CUTTING OUT A PHOTO FROM A MOVIE You can create a photo of the desired frame from a movie file. Play back a movie, and temporarily stop it in the target frame.

  • Page 120: Other Reviewing Features

    OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES FILTER FILES TO DISPLAY You can filter the file types to play back. To set this option, select [ PLAY] → [Playback View Filter]. Still Images Only All Display (Default) GIF Images (Cinemagraph) Only Movies Only LOCK Locking protects files from being accidentally deleted.
  • Page 121 A key icon will appear in the file indicating that the  file is locked. 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 ...

  • Page 122: Marking Images

    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. Images marked on the camera remain marked when viewed in SIGMA  Photo Pro.

  • Page 123: Rotating Images

    TO MARK MULTIPLE IMAGES PLAY] → [Mark]. Choose your desired option by selecting [ Select multiple files to mark. Use the buttons to display the file to mark and use the buttons to Select Files display icon. Repeat this until you have specified files you want to mark.
  • Page 124 The AEL button can be used as a shortcut key for rotating images (see  page 132). Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation  in SIGMA Photo Pro. TO ROTATE MULTIPLEN IMAGES PLAY] → [Rotate] → [Select Files]. Select [ Use the buttons to display the file you want to rotate.

  • Page 125: Slideshow

    SLIDESHOW The Slideshow feature allows you to show all images on the card or selected images in an automatic playback mode. PLAY] → [Slideshow] and then choose [All Images], [Locked Select [ Images], or [Marked Images]. Press the button to start Slideshow. To stop in the middle of the slideshow, press the button.

  • Page 126: Dng Development

    DNG DEVELOPMENT Without using a PC, it is possible for the camera to develop JPEG images from images recorded in DNG. 1 Exposure Compensation (P.85) 2 White Balance (P.87) 3 Image Quality (P.71) 4 Image Size (P.72) 5 Aspect Ratio (P.73) 6 Color Mode (P.91) 7 Color Space (P.107) 8 Tone Control (P.93)
  • Page 127 CAUTION If there is insufficient space on the card, a warning message is displayed,  and DNG development cannot be performed. It is recommended that SIGMA Photo Pro is used for further detailed  adjustment.

  • Page 128: Cinemagraph

    CINEMAGRAPH You can create a GIF animation in which only a part of a file is moving, from a movie file. CINEMAGRAPH EDIT SCREEN 1 Selecting Start Frame 2 Selecting End Frame 3 Selecting Still Image Frame 4 Masking Area 5 Playing Speed 6 Bounce 7 Exposure Compensation...
  • Page 129 Specify a still image frame. (Use the button to select , and press button. In the same way, temporarily stop the movie to be still image in the target frame, and press the button.) If you press the AEL button during Pause mode, the movie returns to the ...
  • Page 130 When the brush work is completed, press the button. Configure the following settings as needed. Viewing Speed 0.5x to 2.0x [Off] : Not done. Bounce [On] : Done. Exposure Max. ±1EV levels in 0.3EV-step Compensation increments Refer to P.91. Color Mode Select (Write GIF File icon), and press the button.

  • Page 131: Exposure Warning

    When creating a cinemagraph of another version from the same movie  file, begin with [New] and then proceed with the subsequent procedure. It is convenient to begin with [Edit] when you want to make a minor change (to change the viewing speed). DELETING AN EDITED FILE Delete an unnecessary edited file.

  • Page 132: Image Rotation

    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 [ PLAY] → [Image Rotation]. Displays an image at the horizontal position. On (Default) Displays an image at the vertical position.

  • Page 133: Setting From The [System] Menu

    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.
  • Page 134 When [Adobe RGB] is selected in [ SHOOT] → [Color Settings] →  [Color Space], "SDIM" of the file name is set to "_SDI", and "FP00" to "_FP0". File Numbering The file numbering can be changed. Continuous Sequential numbers are assigned. If memory media (Default) are changed, numbers will be passed on.
  • Page 135  VIEW 3/3 (page 114). You can review the recorded information in the Image Information  Window of SIGMA Photo Pro and by EXIF-compatible software. CAUTION Make sure that [Copyright Information] is set to [Off] if the camera is ...
  • Page 136 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. Select the desired character in the Keyboard area, and press the button to enter it.
  • Page 137 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.
  • Page 138 SHOOTING STYLE (CINE) Refer to page 43.  CUSTOM MODE SETTING Refer to page 103  CUSTOM QS (CINE/STILL) Refer to page 37.  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 and STILL mode provide the common ...
  • Page 139 Lens information (CINE) You can display the information on the lens attached to your camera. Focus * Focal Length Focal Length + Focus * * You can select the unit of the shooting distance. Press the button to select the target on the [Focus Distance Scale] screen. M (Meters) FEET Date / Time...
  • Page 140 Center Mark (Off / On) (CINE) You can display the center mark that identifies the center of the screen. Electronic Level (Off / On) An electronic level that is useful for determining composition can be displayed. ELECTRONIC LEVEL Camera’s horizontal direction and vertical direction are displayed. Vertical direction guide Horizontal direction guide When the camera is horizontal or vertical, the guide becomes green.
  • Page 141 OPERATION IN LOCK MODE Refer to page 105.  TOUCH OPERATION Refer to page 27.  SOUND SETTINGS Set whether or not to use electronic beeping sounds, and adjust their volumes Shutter Volume AF Volume REC Volume Timer Volume Select the desired option. To reduce the volume, press the button, and to increase it, press the button.
  • Page 142 PIXEL REFRESH If a bright point is recorded in an image, use pixel refresh. This optimizes shooting elements and image processing. Close the cap, select [Yes], and press the button to apply the setting. LCD SETTINGS You can adjust the brightness and hue of the LCD monitor. Brightness (LCD Brightness) Press the button to adjust to the brightness to the appropriate value,...
  • Page 143 LCD Off Option Auto Power Off Option 1 min. (Default) 5 min. (Default) 10 sec. 5 min. 30 sec. 10 min. 30 sec. 10 min. 1 min. It is not possible to set [LCD Off] for a longer time than [Auto Power Off]. ...
  • Page 144 Recorded Image Output When recording a video on an external recorder connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately), specify the resolution and frame rate in this item. HDMI Recorded Image Output Resolution Set the resolution (size) of a movie. UHD (Default) 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080 Frame Rate...
  • Page 145 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. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/download/...

  • Page 146: Transferring Images To A Computer

    SYSTEM], the Select USB Mode screen appears when the camera is connected to a computer. Select [Mass Storage]. (Refer to P.144.) Using SIGMA Photo Pro, you can transfer the images. For details, refer  to the SIGMA Photo Pro help.

  • Page 147: Reference

    LCD VIEWFINDER LVF-11 This is a fp-dedicated viewfinder that magnifies LCD monitor by 2.5x This function cuts off outside light, so you can easily check the focus or composition even while outdoors. (With base plate BPL-11 attached)
  • Page 148 (DC Connecter CN-21 is included with this camera.) For details, refer to page 149. BATTERY CHARGER BC-71 This is a charger that is dedicated for the fp lithium ion charger, "battery pack BP-51". Charging is possible without the camera. CABLE RELEASE SWITCH CR-41 This switch allows you to release the shutter or start REC mode when it is connected to the microphone/cable release terminal of the camera.

  • Page 149: Using A Home Power Supply (Sold Separately)

    USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (sold separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the AC adapter set SAC-7P (sold separately). Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. Open the Battery Cover, and open the DC connector cover shown...

  • Page 150: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 151 WARNING Do not use an aerosol compressed air cleaner. Liquid squirts depending  on the injection angle, which may damage the dust protector. Please do not use the blower with a brush. If a brush is attached, it may  scratch the dust protector.

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures, consult the list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs. Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor. Battery is exhausted. ► Replace the battery. (P.20 - 22) Camera is in LCD Off mode (P.142).
  • Page 153 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.
  • Page 154 Date and time setting may be incorrect. ► Enter the correct date and time in the Set-up Menu. (P.25) Error Code appears. It is not possible to continue shooting due to an internal error. ► Please contact your nearest authorized SIGMA subsidiary / distributor. http://www.sigma-global.com/en/about/world-network/...

  • Page 155: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Type Interchangeable-lens Digital Camera SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card (UHS-II Type Memory Media supported) / Portable SSD (USB 3.0 connection, USB bus power supported) Lens Mount L-Mount 35 mm full size (35.9 mm x 23.9 mm) Type Back-illuminated CMOS sensor Camera effective Approx.
  • Page 156 HDMI throughout * External recorder record: Atomos Ninja Movie Format Movie Inferno, blackmagic Video Assist 4K Recording supported Format Audio Format Linear PCM (2ch 48 kHz/16-bit) HDMI 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K) / 4:2:2 8bit 29.97p / External Recording Pixels / 25p / 23.98p Output Frame Rate...
  • Page 157 Half-press the shutter button, or press the AE Lock AEL button. Exposure 3-frame/5-frame stage exposure Control ±3EV (1/3 Step, Standard → Exposure Bracket Underexposure → Overexposure) (Sequence changeable) Image Stabilization System Electronic system 12 types (Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, White Balance Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom 1, Custom 2,...
  • Page 158 12 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal and Orange, Color Mode Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome) Still image shooting during movie shooting, CINE Mode HDR Shooting STILL Mode FillLight function, HDR Shooting Other During Movie Functions...
  • Page 159 Outer Diameter 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm External Dimensions 422 g (including battery and SD card) Weight Weight 370 g (Camera body only) Available 0 to +40°C Operating Temperature Environment Available Humidity Max. 85% (No dew condensation) * The specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AC Adapter UAC-11 Input: 100V to 240V 50/60Hz 0.25A...
  • Page 160 SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA Tested To Comply 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A. With FCC Standards TEL: 631 585 1144 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

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