The smallest, 60mp full-frame camera: Sigma fp L review

I finally get round to testing out this tiny, 60mp, full-frame L-mount camera from Sigma.

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[gunnng]

The most wholesome camera reviewer on the Internet. Thanks Chris, as ever. 🙏

[Jla-zx]

No one said nice pictures, so, nice pictures! 😄 Interesting to see some other shots of a beautiful new environment than the usual home ones over the years

[_brushie]

This is one of those cameras that compliments gimbals and lidar autofocus given the size and weight of it. It would no longer be a little pocket full frame monster, but does clear out a lot of video issues with the camera.

[numerounotg]

I've been using my Sigma FP-L for few years now and I really love it. I use it for professional photoshoots in addition to outstanding 4k 24p 12bit RAW. WIth the add ons its really almost perfect. 3.5h record time at highest quality and not to mention media cost. I use 4TB (£120) and two 2TB(£130 each) this is very cheap comparing to CF. I cant wait for the next version of this little beast.

[jamescaldwell]

Interesting to hear your take on the FPL. I have been using it and loving it for over two years. I was sold on the tiny size and full frame 60 mp sensor. Also at the time nothing compared to the price for that sensor. LED light banding is annoying, but most of the time setting the exposure to 1/60th and ISO to Auto does the trick. I find the punch in zoom focus assist works very well with manual Focus lenses. I do miss IBIS, and I am very tempted to get the Lumix S9 as a companion camera to work with all my L-mount Lenses.

[brianmckeever]

Wow, I thought you were in Kansas City, Mo. on the Country Club Plaza, but then I realized it was the real deal in Seville Spain! I had no idea Kansas City had copied in such detail. Kool!

[shueibdahir]

This camera with a Zeiss Otus is some of the sharpest and best looking video i've ever seen in my life

[VynZography]

OMG I’ve been looking for an up to date review of this camera for so long 😊😊😊

[mariobnc]

i like it also because it is sold with an electronic viewfinder accessory which is fantastic, not only is it on the side and it is large, it can be removed if necessary and also lifted

[nineoneten]

Review enjoyed as usual with Christopher. This is one of those cameras that will be featured on YT in 10 years time when most have long since forgotten it. Sounds familiar for Sigma! The issue with cameras that are hopefully made for travel/holiday etc is they aren't small anymore with a decent zoom lens fitted. Does full-frame mean the pictures will look any better when the grandkids are looking at them in 20 years time. Looks like it maybe a good bet for serious video shooters though.

[JoaquimGonsalves]

Wow! Hope you choose to review their Foveon cameras too!

[jeffimanuel]

psst… you could get Tilt Screen mod for Fp/FpL by Dark Power Laboratory 👀

[whynotmorewhisky]

I appreciate that it’s actually made in Japan. I’m currently in the Fuji ecosystem and the quality of the Japan-made lenses far exceeds that of the China-made bodies. If I’m paying professional prices, it’s not too much to ask that the fit and finish be as good as consumer film cameras from the 90’s.

[TopshelfJunior]

There was a point in time where I almost bought an FP/L but, never did.. Being a S5ii owner, I purchased a backup camera for it...which happened to be the S9. Loving it ! But the SIgma was on my mind at a time. All good though, I have the Sigma 45mm so...some connection is still there lol.

[anjustalks]

I got a chance to see this in a camera event. It look very small and cute 🥰

[CartyCantDance]

FINALLY HE HAS AN L MOUNT CAMERA!!!! PLEASE REVIEW THE LUMIX S LENSES ABD THE SUMMICRON SL’s

[abdelilahhamdane]

nice video Christopher! does it mean will we be seeing more L mount lenses reviews in the future?

[adaltobranco]

Would love to see you testing a Sony RX1RII. Hope you can make a video about it one day! :)

[allandew]

I own the fpl and have added a flip screen and battery grip that easily allows me to shoot all day on one battery. I use my Leica lenses with an adapter, Sigma autofocus lenses and have recently added the Lumix 28-200 lens. The quality of the files are as good as Leica . The electronic shutter/ no IBS issue is a non issue for me. It’s quirky, but it’s 1:13 a terrific camera !

[fellowcitizen]

CineD had a useful chart of the sensor readout against resolution crop-setting for the fp L.