Sigma launches the fp L

Second iteration of modular camera is optimised for stills photography over shooting video and packs as many megapixels as the mighty Sony A7R IV

Sigma’s first full-frame mirrorless camera turned some heads at launch. With no lens attached, the fp is no bigger than a chunky compact, but its pocket-friendly body belies its serious stills and 4K video shooting capabilities.

Now Sigma has released the second iteration of its distinctive modular camera. While sporting the same form factor as the fp, the fp L boasts a resolution of 61MP, matching Sony’s A7R IV.

Other headline features of the fp L include a hybrid AF system that augments the contrastdetect autofocus of the fp with phase-detection, and 5x digital Crop Zoom for stills and video – essentially a digital zoom function for cropping into your frame to artificially increase the focal length.

Buyers upgrading from the fp will welcome the fact that the same electronic viewfinders, cages and other modular accessories can be used with the fp L, which accepts L-mount lenses made by Panasonic and Leica as well as Sigma’s.

Two new colour modes for in-camera effects, Duotone and Powder Blue, also debut in the fp L. www.sigma-imaging-uk.com; £1,999/$2,499 (body only)

MODULAR MAGIC 1 Accessories compatible with the Sigma fp (such as EVFs and cages) will all fit its new 61MP sibling.

EVF-11 VIEWFINDER 2 Designed for the fp series, the EVF-11 (available separately for £599/$699) has a tilting mechanism.