Sigma FP / FP L - Orange and Teal Color Mode Review

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Written By Luke Taylor - Photographer

Introduction

Every time I use a new Color Mode on my Sigma FP, it becomes my new favorite! Really… Sigma colors are genuinely impressive.

This is my 5th or 6th article reviewing the Color Modes on the Sigma FP and FP L cameras. These cameras feature 15+ color modes which can be used when shooting JPEG and video. Previously, I reviewed “Warm Gold,” “Powder Blue,” “MonoChrome” and “FOV Classic Yellow” all of which I really enjoyed. This article is my take on Sigma’s Orange and Teal (O&T) offering.

Review of Sigma FP Orange and Teal (O&T) Color Mode

Orange and Teal was all the rage a few years ago, every YouTuber, cinematographer, and photographer was filling their Instagram full of orange and teal content. But the world eventually burned out on the color scheme, and its a lot less common in the creative space today, it’s become almost cliché. For that reason, I wasn’t in a hurry to use the O&T Color Mode on my Sigma FP. A few months back, I saw a short review from another photographer and the sample images were unpleasantly oversaturated. They were VERY O&T. The kind of O&T that drove the look out of fashion back in 2018.

Well, I don’t know what changed, but something changed. I’m not sure if Sigma updated the profile or if the reviewer used his worst sample shots. What I do know is that I spent the last week photographing with Sigma’s Orange and Teal Color Mode and its one of the best looking color profiles out of any camera I’ve ever tested!

Seriously! It’s gorgeous.

All the photos in this review are straight-out-of-camera JPEGs, the colors have not been edited in any way. These opinions are my own and they were not influenced by the manufacturer in any way. I purchased all my gear with my own money.

To me, one of the best parts of this Color Mode is that it doesn’t scream Teal and Orange. There is no denying it highlights the cool blues and warm oranges, but its a tasteful approach to the classic color combo.

Considering most of these photos were taken under a blanket of grey clouds, I’m even more impressed. The weather this week hasn’t been ideal, but my keeper rate still increased because the O&T profile performs in all conditions.

I can absolutely recommend this Color Mode for artistic use and as an everyday look. Take a look at the sample photos and form your own opinion.

If you haven’t checked out my other Sigma Color Mode reviews:

Sigma Warm Gold

Sigma Powder Blue

Sigma FOV Classic Yellow

Monochrome

Sample Images from Sigma FP using Orange and Teal Color Mode

Clothes line - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
clothes pins - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
blue gate and lantern - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Woman by the sink - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)

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Olympus e-m1 mark ii - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Orange on the ground - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Cat on Blue Tile Roof - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)

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Orange flower - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)

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Horses eating grass - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Yellow flowers in clover - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Beach in cloudy weather, Tunisia - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Plant with spiral green leaves - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Stormy beach - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Fishing net and debris - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Cracks in the dry mud - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
bird and red berries - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Old port in Bizerte, Tunisia - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Tree lined path - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Pitcher plant - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Mosque and the moon - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Clover and foliage - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Old blue car in north Africa - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)

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Mosque in the evening - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Woman's hands - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Cows in Bizerte, Tunisia - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Kids playing at the restaurant - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Red, Orange, and Yellow flower - Sigma FP and FP L Orange and Teal Color Mode (Picture Profile)
Luke Taylor - Photographer

I’m an enthusiast photographer and videographer. I enjoy photographing with manual focus and reviewing m-mount lenses adapted to all camera formats. My favorite camera is my Olympus e-m1 mark ii.

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