User manual SIGMA SD10

[. . . ] Thank you for purchasing the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera The Sigma SD10 Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough!It is powered by the Foveon® X3TM image sensor, the world's first image sensor to capture red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. A high-resolution digital single-lens reflex camera, the SD10 delivers superior-quality digital images by combining Sigma's extensive interchangeable lens line-up with the revolutionary Foveon X3 image sensor. You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new SD10 camera's features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. [. . . ] Then, release the Exposure Compensation button. The LCD panel will show " compensation button. The " underexposure. 0. 0" when you initially press the exposure " indicates overexposure, and " " indicates Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3EV increments from +3. 0 to ­3. 0 stops. For example, if you set +1. 0 then the shutter speed will be one stop slower in Aperture Priority mode. In Shutter Speed Priority mode, the aperture will be one-stop larger (smaller F-number). In the case of Program mode, the shutter speed will be 0. 5 stop slower and the aperture will increase 0. 5 stop. CAUTION !! · Once you set the Exposure Compensation, the camera will continuously hold this mode, until the compensation amount is set to 0. 0 value. · Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode. 55 AUTO BRACKETING This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the same subject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure, Under Exposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper exposure, please use this function. 1 Set the "D"-dial to position. 2 Turn the "C"-dial to set the bracketing amount. (It can be set in 1 / 3 EV step increments up to ±3 EV). 3 Set the "D"-dial to drive area (P. 14). The camera will take three pictures in the following sequence; Appropriate exposure, under exposure and over exposure. For example: If you set the bracketing amount to 2. 0, the indicator in the viewfinder will show as follow. M mode P, A, S mode * Measured Value First Frame 0. 0 -2. 0 EV deviation from Measured Value Second Frame 2. 0 +2. 0 EV deviation from Measured Value Third Frame 2. 0 (* Measured value is the difference between the correct exposure value of the camera and your setting value). The exposure bracketing can be used with 4 different modes. P Mode ; Both shutter speed and aperture value will be changed. A Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed. S Mode ; Only aperture value will be changed. M Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed. WARNING !! · Once you set the auto bracketing mode, the camera will continuously hold that auto bracketing mode until you set the bracketing amount to "0. 0". 56 AUTO BRACKETING For the first frame, " " mark will be displayed continuously on the LCD panel. " mark on the LCD panel, will blink slowly, then it will For the second frame, " blink quickly for the third frame. When you set the self-timer mode, the camera will automatically take three consecutive pictures. It is possible to change the drive mode during the Auto Bracketing operation. But if you set the self-timer mode, the camera will take three continuous pictures. It is not possible to use Auto Bracketing mode for flash photography. Auto Bracketing will not affect the output level of the flash. Auto Bracketing mode can be used in combination with Exposure Compensation. You can take pictures with Auto Bracketing mode based on a compensated exposure which you set. To do so, please set both the Auto Bracketing mode and Exposure Compensation mode as desired. The combined value (Exposure Compensation and Auto Bracketing) will be indicated on the viewfinder display. Example Exposure Compensation +1. 7 with Auto Bracketing amount 1. 0 First Frame Second Frame Third Frame 1. 7 (Exposure compensation +1. 7 & no shift value) 0. 7 (Exposure compensation +1. 7 & shift value -1. 0) 2. 7 (Exposure compensation +1. 7 & shift value +1. 0) 57 REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) This accessory permits releasing the camera's shutter from up to 16 feet (5m) away from in front of the camera, or up to 9. 8 feet (3m) away if you are 30 degrees to either side. (Depending on the lens, there may be some restrictions when using it from the left side of the camera. ) All without wires or cables. Description of Parts Transmit Button Time Delay Selector Transmitting diode Channel Selector (for RS-21 only) OPERATION SETTING OF THE REMOTE CONTROLLER 1 Select the delay time. Shutter will be released immediately after the transmit button is pressed. [. . . ] 2MB) IEEE1394, USB 1. 1, Video Out (NTSCPAL) 8 Type (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom white balance) Pentaprism SLR Viewfinder 98 horizontal, 97 vertical 0. 77x (50mm F1. 4 at infinity) 18mm -3dpt to +1dpt TTL phase difference detection system EV 2 to18ISO100 Single AF, Continuous AF (AF Predict function) 8-segment Evaluative Metering, Center Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering EV 1 to 20with 50mm F1. 4 at ISO100 (P) Program AE(A) Aperture Priority AE (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE(M) Manual ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, (1600) ±3EVin 1/3steps Push button type ±3EVin 1/2steps, Appropriate Exposure ­ Under Exposure ­ Over Exposure Vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter, electronically controlled through entire speed range 1/6000sec to 15sec, Bulb up to 15sec (ISO100, 200) default 1/6000sec to 4sec. (ISO400, 800) Extended 1/6000sec to 30sec, Bulb up to 30sec (ISO100 to 1600) Mode Flash Synchronization at 1/180sec. Shutter Speeds 113 SPECIFICATIONS Burst Rate External Flash Synchronization LCD Monitor Type Reviewing Images Language HI Mode: 1. 9fps for 6 frames, MED Mode: 2. 4fps for 14 frames, LOW Mode: 2. 5fps for 30frames Hot shoe (contact X, with dedicated flash linking contact) 1. 8", Color TFT LCD with appr. polysilicon, Coverage Area : 100%, Backlight : White LED Single-Image display, Zoom-in display, 9 segments thumbnail display, Slide Show Japanese / English / French / Germany Lithium CR(DL)123A x 2pcs. Battery Lithium CR-V3 x 2pcs or "AA" Ni-Mh x 4pcs or Nickel Zinc Primary Battery x 4pcs Power Source AC Adapter Dimensions Weight 152mm / 6"(W) x 120mm / 4. 72"(H) x 79mm / 3. 1"(D) 785g / 25. 2oz (without battery) CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER The SD10 camera can be connected directly to a computer using the provided USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWireTM) cable. [. . . ]