**** 2:55 is a typo: Should be Sigma FP on the right (not Leica Q) **** The format of this video is a bit different from my usual reviews. Do you guys like it or do you prefer my typical format more? Let me know as I would like to experiment something different but want to hear wheyher you like it or not. Thanks!
I think part of the reason why 35mm film cameras/lenses are generally smaller than full frame digital cameras/lenses is because the light needs to hit the digital sensors head-on. Film was a bit more forgiving in that regard. Leica got around it in their M cameras by using micros lenses on the sensor, which is why their lenses and camera bodies can be so much smaller than most other full frame systems. Anyways, thank you for the review! Really interesting camera.
Thanks for your review. I have been considering this camera for a while to adapt Leica or old lenses. As you state earlier in the video, I dont understand why modern cameras are getting so stupidly huge compared to the 35mm film cameras which were small and stylish. If they wonder why the camera market sales are dropping so much, it's not only because of the quality of smartphone cameras but also the absurd size the full frame cameras are getting to. I just bought a Canon EOS R with a 50mm F1.2 lens. I love the photos it takes but I wouldnt possibly carry it daily. It's heavy and I dont want to look so conspicuous. My wife would not even be able to hold it comfortably for more than a few minutes. I like what Sigma is trying to do which is to make the camera small while still delivering image quality. I only wish it had a built in view finder or a tilt screen. I shoot daily with a Sony RX1RII because it is very compact and provides awesome images and I find that I use the view finder and tilt screen quite often. I am looking for its interchangeable lens companion. Another problem with the FP is the lack of wireless which I think is just laziness of Sigma. The chip would have cost less than a few dollars. Perhaps we will see a Mark 2 coming soon from Sigma.
Great review. I would love an fp II that's a little bigger, with a flip screen and IBIS! But the best thing is that it's a flattop FF camera - too rare
I enjoyed this review very much. I currently have a FF Nikon D700 which I adore and will never part with. That said, this intrigues me because of the size, the dynamic range output, with 24.6 mp (more than enough for me!), and the 45 mm lens, it seems like the perfect camera for quality travel photos. One that you can take anywhere!
Thanks for this review 👍🏻 Hoping FP II is right around the corner now. Sigma don’t have a professional film camera line to protect, so I’m dreaming of a bit bigger body, good auto focus, IBIS and/or internal ND, full size HDMI (or SDI), built in EVF, flipping screen, time code sync port, a sensor with faster read out (maybe faveon?)🤞🏻😅
Great stuff Richard been waiting to see what you thought of the fp... loving mine and using it as much for stills as video 😉 Really liked the format of this review too 👍
Thank you Jon! Great to hear you are enjoying your FP! And thanks for the feedback re the format. I may do a few more videos with this format in the future!
@@saleh1267 I still have and love my fp but the answer to that question totally depends on your specific shooting style and workflow. It has its quirks and limitations but it does produce stunning images and worth the learning curve if you take advantage of the cDNG Raw in Davinci Resolve.
Thank you Peter! The Fuji and Sigma are a bit different with different pros and cons. but Sigma definitely has the advantage with a larger sensor and being a interchangeable lens camera
Hey Peter. I've both an X100T and the Sigma. My thought for you is to try and put your hands on each. As Richard said, they are both quite different. If you want a very small, photo-centric, take with you everywhere camera, in the spirit of rangefinders of old, then the Fuji is really hard to beat. I'll always have one. Love the leaf shutter. Love the hybrid viewfinder. Love the size. Love the fixed focal length. Love the color of images I get out of it. It's a dream of a little camera. The Sigma on the other hand is just such a quirky thing. At its most basic, it's the core of a camera that you then build up to what you need it for. Bolt it to a drone? Sure. Wrap a cage around it, put on a mic, ssd drive, etc, and run and gun video shoot? Sure. Take everything off, and use it as a "casual" point and shoot? Sure. Use the optional viewfinder (Odd looking, but awesome), and take slower stills? You bet. Other cameras might be better functionally, but none are as interesting or as flexible.
Thanks for the review... I am wondering the plan the L-mount members have in mind... We have 3 camera & lenses makers... (1) Leica: * APSC Camera & Lenses : Leica TL? * FF Cameras & Lenses : SL2 (for pro)... Will Leica announce a "S5" camera version as well, a more cheap and/or entry-level FF Cameras. Leica lenses are premium... price... (2) Panasonic: * APSC Camera & Lenses : won't go there... they have their M43 line of products (lenses and cameras) * FF Cameras & Lenses : S5 (entry-Level FF => a good idea!!!), S1 & S1R (Pro ), S1H (filmaking and videomaking).. (3) Sigma * APSC / APSH : Will Sigma replace the Quattro H : L-mount and Bayer or Foveon Sensor * FF : Sigma FP (filmaking and videomaking). What would like to see in a future Sigma FP Mark II ( a body like the S1H)... Will Sigma replace the SD1 (mirrorless version) with L-mount and Foveon/Bayer sensor? What do you think will happen with the L-mount with the market changing... What they should do keep the alliance and the L-mount system attractive?
it's really too early to say, the L-mount alliance is still quite new and building their first / second gen products.. might take a bit more time to settle down.
It is a nice camera IF it has a tiltable EVF and/or a tiltable display and if it has 36-40 MP. This is from photographers view. a filmer might have other needs.
Hi Richard! Its Charles here. Great Video! I have an S1 and thinking about getting the FP as a 2nd Body too shoot wedding photography. What are your thoughts, would you recommend this to be a usable 2nd cam for weddings? Also feel free to join our FB group here. facebook.com/groups/813789038975314
hey Charles! Just joined the group!! :). Oh yeah the FP would be a good 2nd camera. The only downside is lack of IBIS so not really good for run and gun unless you use lenses with OIS. But for static, tripod work it's great. Another thing to consider is that if you shoot raw it's DNG RAW so workflow might be a bit different. But apart from that, it should be a really great little 2nd camera
**** 2:55 is a typo: Should be Sigma FP on the right (not Leica Q) ****
The format of this video is a bit different from my usual reviews. Do you guys like it or do you prefer my typical format more? Let me know as I would like to experiment something different but want to hear wheyher you like it or not. Thanks!
The format is fine. Still may I suggest a little more product close-ups and B-roll while talking? Thanks.
@tiazzicat, thanks for the feedback and suggestions! Will try to add more B-roll footage
I really enjoyed it Richard. Great job! //A
@@AndrewGoodCamera Thank you Andrew !!! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I think part of the reason why 35mm film cameras/lenses are generally smaller than full frame digital cameras/lenses is because the light needs to hit the digital sensors head-on. Film was a bit more forgiving in that regard. Leica got around it in their M cameras by using micros lenses on the sensor, which is why their lenses and camera bodies can be so much smaller than most other full frame systems. Anyways, thank you for the review! Really interesting camera.
Thanks for your review. I have been considering this camera for a while to adapt Leica or old lenses. As you state earlier in the video, I dont understand why modern cameras are getting so stupidly huge compared to the 35mm film cameras which were small and stylish. If they wonder why the camera market sales are dropping so much, it's not only because of the quality of smartphone cameras but also the absurd size the full frame cameras are getting to. I just bought a Canon EOS R with a 50mm F1.2 lens. I love the photos it takes but I wouldnt possibly carry it daily. It's heavy and I dont want to look so conspicuous. My wife would not even be able to hold it comfortably for more than a few minutes. I like what Sigma is trying to do which is to make the camera small while still delivering image quality. I only wish it had a built in view finder or a tilt screen. I shoot daily with a Sony RX1RII because it is very compact and provides awesome images and I find that I use the view finder and tilt screen quite often. I am looking for its interchangeable lens companion. Another problem with the FP is the lack of wireless which I think is just laziness of Sigma. The chip would have cost less than a few dollars. Perhaps we will see a Mark 2 coming soon from Sigma.
(4yrs later) that FP version 2 is coming soon! ☠️☠️☠️
@@TrapPhoneLoveMelodiesss Could you please give a hint what do you mean by that?
Great review. I would love an fp II that's a little bigger, with a flip screen and IBIS! But the best thing is that it's a flattop FF camera - too rare
Thanks Keith. Hope your wish come true one day!
so much potential but so upset about the electronic shutter, which is no good for fast action & fast street photography...
I enjoyed this review very much. I currently have a FF Nikon D700 which I adore and will never part with. That said, this intrigues me because of the size, the dynamic range output, with 24.6 mp (more than enough for me!), and the 45 mm lens, it seems like the perfect camera for quality travel photos. One that you can take anywhere!
Thanks John! Yes it is really a tiny camera. If you can accept some of it's limitations it is really amazing
finally, a good straight forward review!!
Thank you ishaan
Thanks for this review 👍🏻 Hoping FP II is right around the corner now. Sigma don’t have a professional film camera line to protect, so I’m dreaming of a bit bigger body, good auto focus, IBIS and/or internal ND, full size HDMI (or SDI), built in EVF, flipping screen, time code sync port, a sensor with faster read out (maybe faveon?)🤞🏻😅
Fingers crossed!
Great stuff Richard been waiting to see what you thought of the fp... loving mine and using it as much for stills as video 😉 Really liked the format of this review too 👍
Thank you Jon! Great to hear you are enjoying your FP! And thanks for the feedback re the format. I may do a few more videos with this format in the future!
Hey would you still recommend the fp or would you set another camera above it similar price range? For videography/ YouTubing and photogaphy
@@saleh1267 I still have and love my fp but the answer to that question totally depends on your specific shooting style and workflow. It has its quirks and limitations but it does produce stunning images and worth the learning curve if you take advantage of the cDNG Raw in Davinci Resolve.
@@mrjonkane thanks for answer, got the fuji xs 10😆
Nice review. I was thinking of the Fuji X100V but might get the Sigma instead. Bigger sensor FTW!
Thank you Peter! The Fuji and Sigma are a bit different with different pros and cons. but Sigma definitely has the advantage with a larger sensor and being a interchangeable lens camera
Hey Peter. I've both an X100T and the Sigma. My thought for you is to try and put your hands on each. As Richard said, they are both quite different. If you want a very small, photo-centric, take with you everywhere camera, in the spirit of rangefinders of old, then the Fuji is really hard to beat. I'll always have one. Love the leaf shutter. Love the hybrid viewfinder. Love the size. Love the fixed focal length. Love the color of images I get out of it. It's a dream of a little camera.
The Sigma on the other hand is just such a quirky thing. At its most basic, it's the core of a camera that you then build up to what you need it for. Bolt it to a drone? Sure. Wrap a cage around it, put on a mic, ssd drive, etc, and run and gun video shoot? Sure. Take everything off, and use it as a "casual" point and shoot? Sure. Use the optional viewfinder (Odd looking, but awesome), and take slower stills? You bet. Other cameras might be better functionally, but none are as interesting or as flexible.
@@johnfretz1938 which has the best BW image quality...
Leica Q? (there’s a typo in the first part of the video where you show the Sigma but the label is Leica)
Oh probably made a mistake :( Can you tell me which part of the video is it so i can confirm? Thanks
Richard Wong sure, at 02:55 :)
@@eldiabolico3750 Ahhh definitely a typo!! Thanks for letting me know. I've added a note at the top!
Richard Wong you’re very welcome Richard, looking forward to your next video. Z6 lover here :)
Thank you, I love your review, thank you so much. I really wanted to have one soon.😁😁😁❤️🙏
Thanks for watching John!!
Please do an update based on the new firmware update.
Thanks for the review...
I am wondering the plan the L-mount members have in mind...
We have 3 camera & lenses makers...
(1) Leica:
* APSC Camera & Lenses : Leica TL?
* FF Cameras & Lenses : SL2 (for pro)... Will Leica announce a "S5" camera version as well, a more cheap and/or entry-level FF Cameras. Leica lenses are premium... price...
(2) Panasonic:
* APSC Camera & Lenses : won't go there... they have their M43 line of products (lenses and cameras)
* FF Cameras & Lenses : S5 (entry-Level FF => a good idea!!!), S1 & S1R (Pro ), S1H (filmaking and videomaking)..
(3) Sigma
* APSC / APSH : Will Sigma replace the Quattro H : L-mount and Bayer or Foveon Sensor
* FF : Sigma FP (filmaking and videomaking). What would like to see in a future Sigma FP Mark II ( a body like the S1H)... Will Sigma replace the SD1 (mirrorless version) with L-mount and Foveon/Bayer sensor?
What do you think will happen with the L-mount with the market changing... What they should do keep the alliance and the L-mount system attractive?
it's really too early to say, the L-mount alliance is still quite new and building their first / second gen products.. might take a bit more time to settle down.
I hate that 1/30th second flash sync speed!!!
just ordered mine but was about to cancel then I watched this, cancelled the cancellation
How's it going for yuh on that front? How's the fp holding up for you? I just got the fp L, and loving it!
Hunts focus haha😂 there's just cinematic about the photos from it. I have Z8 but my Sigmas will stay with me.
It is a nice camera IF it has a tiltable EVF and/or a tiltable display and if it has 36-40 MP. This is from photographers view. a filmer might have other needs.
the optional EVF-11 is one of the best in the business, super bright
I think Sigma has considered the use in drone, so this design now is more suitable.
The small size and weight definitely makes it a great full frame camera for drone shooting
Nice review! If sigma makes a small EVF for this I’m all in
yes that would be fantastic!
SmallRig makes a good wooden grip for it - not their cage.
Without mechanical shutter renders streetphotography become irrelevant
I love mine for street photography, I just lean in… #rollingshutter haha
All the downsides you mentioned are critical for me. Such a shame but it’s a 👎 for me.
Late to the game. Gonna get this camera
Hi Richard! Its Charles here. Great Video! I have an S1 and thinking about getting the FP as a 2nd Body too shoot wedding photography. What are your thoughts, would you recommend this to be a usable 2nd cam for weddings?
Also feel free to join our FB group here.
facebook.com/groups/813789038975314
hey Charles! Just joined the group!! :). Oh yeah the FP would be a good 2nd camera. The only downside is lack of IBIS so not really good for run and gun unless you use lenses with OIS. But for static, tripod work it's great. Another thing to consider is that if you shoot raw it's DNG RAW so workflow might be a bit different. But apart from that, it should be a really great little 2nd camera
@@TheRealRichardWong Thank you for your thoughtful reply and welcome to the group!
So mess ! I was unhappy. They don’t buy it
Nah, I'll rate you lot instead!! 0 out of 10 for spamming my wall!