Sigma fp outsells Sony, Canon and Nikon at two of Japan's major camera stores

Sigma fp outsells Sony, Canon and Nikon at two of Japan's major camera stores
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The Sigma fp, the world's smallest full-frame mirrorless camera, has proved to be a very big hit in Japan, outselling Sony, Canon and Nikon at two of the country's biggest camera retailers. 

Despite not being released until 25 October, the Sigma fp managed to become the best-selling interchangeable lens body at Yodobashi Camera during the second half of October, and the best-selling camera overall at MapCamera during the entire month. 

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.