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New Sigma ‘fp’: the Smallest Full-frame Camera in the World

New Sigma ‘fp’: the Smallest Full-frame Camera in the World

Sigma surprises with the newest ‘baby’: Sigma ‘fp’

Will it be enough for Dental Photography enthusiasts? This ‘L’ system camera can really mess with the market, as it seems really interesting. Let’s have a closer look.

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Sigma ‘fp’ is the smallest and the lightest (113 x 70 x 45 mm, 370 g) available full-frame system camera. But make no mistake, this little “toy” has much more to offer.

Its body is a real photographic devil. It has 24,6-mil BSI CMOS sensor with traditional Bayer filter which will let us work in ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range. It can be expanded up to ISO 6-102400. We’re curious of photographs taken with the lowest expanded sensitivity.

Interestingly, the Sigma ‘fp’ has no mechanical snapshot – only electronic one. Thanks to this feature the serial mode has 18 frames/second speed (unfortunately with only 12 RAW photos in one series) and autofocus senstitive up to -5V.

The system is based unfortunately on contrast detection, but Sigma’s access to DFD technology – thanks to their cooperation with Panasonic – promises it shoud be working well. Additionally we get the face and eye detection system.

 Your camera, just how you like it

The newest Sigma is not only about its size and specification. The producer introduces the ‘fp’ camera as a breakthrough and a totally new level of freedom for its users. What does it mean? In the near future you will be able to buy accessories and modules, like: grips, a viewfinder for LCD screen, handles for lamps with hot stands or even an electronic viewfinder.

What can we find in the newest body? A wide range of color presets, also with special filters to obtain similar effect to the one with the LUT boards, and with the possibility to control the intensity of each effect. We will also get the Auto HDR mode, working in the photographic mode as well, and possibility to create cinemagraphs.

The body is also dust- and waterproof.

Size Comparison: Sigma fp vs Sony, Nikon, Canon and Panasonic

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Key features:

  • Body type, rangefinder-style mirrorless
  • Max resolution, 6072 x 4056 px
  • Effective pixels 24,5 Mp, 24,6 Mp
  • Sensor size, Full Frame (35,9 x 24 mm)
  • Sensor type, BSI CMOS
  • ISO: Auto, 100-25600 (expands to 6-102400)
  • Lens mount, Leica L
  • Screen size, 3.2
  • Manual exposure mode, Yes
  • Storage types, SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Connectivity, microHDMI, Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 (USB-C)
  • Weight (inc. batteries), 370 g
  • Dimensions, 112,6 x 69,9 x 445,3 mm

Sigma ‘fp’ price and availability

The newest Sigma will be available this autumn, but its price is yet unknown. We’ll keep you posted!

For more information you can visit sigmaphoto.com

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 APS-C: New, affordable macro lens for mirrorless cameras

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 APS-C: New, affordable macro lens for mirrorless cameras

7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8: Who should be interested?

If you’re a mirrorless cameras fan looking currently for a low-budget lens, this news is for you. We’ve found a great option for anyone who wants to start a dental photography adventure.

You’ve probably known the Chinese company for its outstanding, low prices. The optical quality might not be the highest, but their products are definitely sufficient for beginners in dental photography.

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The cheapest macro on the market: How does it work?

  • 7Artisans 60 mm f/2.8 is created for cameras with the APS-C matrix, so it gives the equivalent of 90 mm focal length
  • with minimal distance of sharpening (26 cm) it gives us the maximum magnification, 1:1
  • the optical system is based on 8 elements in 7 groups and has a diaphragm with 10 aperture blades, which we can close to f/16
  • the lens is made of metal with a stepless aperture adjustment ring; it will be helpful for those who like to focus manually while taking photographs of the interior of the mouth and while filming
  • the producer provides an extra sleeve to put on the lens: thanks to this, the front element will remain clean
  • the lens is quite small: 66 x 55 mm, but also rather heavy: it weighs 550 g

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Let’s have a look at some example photographs. The producer didn’t share them in high resolution, but we must say: the quality seems to be just fine.

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The exhaustive list of available mounts and corresponding sensor sizes means that the lens will possess a different effective focal length, depending on which system you use:

Canon RF – 60mm
Nikon Z – 60mm
Leica L – 60mm
Sony E – 90mm
Fujifilm X – 90mm
Canon M – 96mm
Micro Four Thirds – 120mm

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Price and availability

As said before, the 7Artisans products are usually available at a really good price. This macro lens confirms this opinion: it costs only 179 Euro. Even if it won’t provide the highest image quality, it’s worth to give it a chance.

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