![]() ![]() The dimensions are the same as the fp’s, which are 112.6 x 69.9 x 45.3 mm / 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 in with the fp L weighing in at just 375 g / 13.2 oz. Everything is very easy to figure out, and this goes with the menu system as well.Įither the overall ergonomics are something you are okay with or are not but either way, there’s no denying how compact the fp L is, especially for a full frame camera with 61 megapixels. With that said, this is a minimalist design, which means that there aren’t a ton of buttons on the back, which I really like. The wheel in the back was a little sensitive, for example. I did find some of the buttons to be a little light to the touch though. That’s not easy to do, especially when the camera is so compact, and therefore, there’s just less real estate to work with, so I definitely give Sigma credit here. ![]() ↑ Here’s the rear view of the HG-11 Hand Grip.Ĭontinuing with ergonomics, the placement of buttons and wheels around the body of the Sigma fp L are pretty logical. ↑ Here’s how the HG-11 Hand Grip looks like on the side. ↑ The Sigma fp L with the HG-11 Hand Grip. It doesn’t make the fp L as large as the HG-21 would yet it still offered me enough support for what I would do with the camera. I had the smaller one with my review sample, and I think if I were to purchase a grip for the fp L, I’d probably just go with this one. There is the HG-21 Large Hand Grip, which mounts to the baseplate of the camera or the the smaller HG-11 Hand Grip that just mounts to the side of the fp L. If you are finding that you’re using larger lenses all the time or you might need a little more support, there are two hand grips you can purchase. But it is actually decent with smaller lenses like say Sigma’s I Series, for example. It’s definitely different because it doesn’t have a grip like most typical cameras do these days. Plus, I didn’t find it as uncomfortable to hold as one might think. With that said, the fp L is a very attractive looking camera in my opinion. They’ve always seem to take more chances with their designs versus their competitors. They’ve always produced cameras that were different from the rest of the pack. ![]() It’s different it’s a bit quirky, and in a way, I feel like that’s always been one of Sigma’s traits with cameras. As you can see in the photos, the Sigma fp L isn’t your typical camera when it comes to overall design. ↑ The Sigma fp L with the 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary lens. Overall, the fp L is a tough little camera that feels like a high quality product. With these features, the fp L is not only very capable of handling less an ideal weather, it can handle being used for hours and hours as well. It also has a large magnesium heat sink that prevents overheating. With a total of 42 points of sealing, the fp L is dust and splash resistant. The body feels very solid and dense, thanks in part to it being made of die-cast aluminum, which is both tough and lightweight. So, let’s talk about the overall build first, and in terms of this, the Sigma fp L is very impressive. Keep in mind that this review is primarily through a photographer’s perspective. Before I begin, I know that in addition to photography, this camera is also marketed towards videographers. Being that I’m an L mount user, and I just love cool gear in general, I knew I had to get my hands on this just to see what it was all about. ![]() There are some changes but one main difference is that the fp L comes with a 61 megapixel sensor. Recently, Sigma released another model: the fp L. I reviewed it (review here), and thought it had a lot to offer, especially it being so compact. Sigma fp L Camera Review: Photographer’s Point of ViewĪ while back, Sigma released their first L mount camera, which was the fp. ![]()
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