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Sigma Announces FP2: New Compact Full-Frame Camera with 6K Open-Gate Video
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Core Event – FP2 Unveiled
Sigma has announced the FP2, billed as the world’s smallest full-frame camera. The body is priced at $2,199 / €2,199, with a global release date of November 11, 2026. Pre-orders for a kit that includes the EVF-21 electronic viewfinder are $2,749, shipping on the launch day.
Background & Context
The original Sigma fp (2019) gained a following for its ultra-compact, modular design; the later fp L added a 61 MP sensor while keeping the same footprint. Users added open-gate recording via firmware hacks. The FP2 is Sigma’s first ground-up redesign, retaining the brick-shaped, grip-free body and adding several hardware upgrades.
Data & Statistics
- Sensor: 24.5 MP partially stacked, backside-illuminated full-frame CMOS (35.9 × 23.9 mm).
- Video: 6K open-gate (3:2) up to 59.94 fps; ProRes RAW HQ and 12-bit ProRes RAW up to 6K 29.97 fps; H.264/H.265 for higher frame rates. Aspect ratios: 3:2, 16:9, 17:9, 4:3.
- Frame-rate options: 6K at 23.98–59.94 fps (no IBIS); 4K up to 59.94 fps plus 100/119.88 fps in crop mode; 2K up to 119.88 fps (16:9).
- Dynamic range: Sigma claims up to 14.1 stops in 4K L-Log, with seven stops of highlight headroom at ISO 1250. Dual base ISOs: 1250 and 10 000; ISO range 1250–102 400 (expandable to 320/640). Standard MOV base ISOs are 320 and 2500.
- Stills: 14-bit lossless compressed DNG and JPEG at 6016 × 4012 px; continuous shooting up to 20 fps (200 JPEG or 180 DNG frames). Overall ISO range 100–102 400 (expandable to ISO 6). No in-body stabilization; electronic stabilization is video-only.
- Autofocus: On-sensor phase-detection plus contrast detection; subject tracking for humans, dogs, cats, birds; eye-AF; focus-ring selectable linear or non-linear.
- Display & Viewfinders: 3.15-in tilting touchscreen (?2.1 M dots) tilting +90°/-45°. Optional EVF-21 (0.5-in OLED, 5.76 M dots) and LCD viewfinder LVF-21.
- Storage & Power: 70 GB internal memory, SDXC slot, USB-C SSD recording. BP-91 battery rated for ~130 min video (?30 % longer than the original fp). Dimensions 112.8 × 69.9 × 41.8 mm; weight 376 g (body only).
- Connectivity: Two USB-C ports (USB 2.0 for power/accessories; USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps for data), HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm mic, headphone out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth.
Official Statements & Responses
Sigma says the partially stacked sensor “significantly reduces rolling-shutter distortion” via high-speed readout, though the exact time isn’t disclosed. The company highlights phase-detection autofocus as a major improvement for run-and-gun shooting and markets the tilting screen as a cooling aid for longer video captures. The 14.1-stop dynamic-range figure is presented as a manufacturer claim for 4K L-Log.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The 14.1-stop claim contrasts with lab measurements of the original fp, which recorded about 11.3 stops (SNR = 2) in 12-bit CinemaDNG and roughly 11 stops for the fp L. Different measurement methods make direct comparison uncertain. Sigma’s reduced rolling-shutter claim lacks a specific readout time, leaving the improvement unverified.
What’s Next
The global launch on November 11, 2026 will make the FP2 available for purchase. Pre-orders are open through B&H for the body-only version and kits bundling the EVF-21 or a 50 mm f/2 DG Contemporary lens. Pricing and accessories target professional and enthusiast filmmakers seeking a compact, modular full-frame system with high-resolution video capabilities.