Sigma FP2 Orders Outstrip Supply on First Day of Pre-Orders

What the FP2 offers

Sigma calls the FP2 the world's smallest and lightest full-frame camera, at about 376 g for the body alone. It uses a partially stacked sensor of about 24.5 million pixels, and autofocus now includes phase detection, with bird recognition supported. The rear screen tilts, and photographers who want a viewfinder can add the separate EVF-21, which connects over USB-C.

A dedicated Color button gives access to 13 color modes. They include FOV Classic Blue and Yellow, which recreate the look of Sigma's earlier Foveon-sensor cameras, and a video-style 709 look.

The fp tradition of switching between stills and cinema camera operation is retained. Video supports 6K open gate and internal ProRes RAW recording. The camera also adds roughly 70 GB of built-in memory, which the original lacked and which can serve as a backup in an emergency.

Small design changes

The design is largely unchanged, but the front logo now reads FP in capitals instead of lowercase. The strap-holder screw hole on the body side and the tripod mount have both been unified to 1/4 inch.

Buyers hoping to have the camera on launch day may be disappointed, since stock is expected to be tight. Those who want one are advised to pre-order early.