User manual SIGMA DP2

[. . . ] C72EN0942 E ENGLISH USER'S MANUAL This manual explains how to use the SIGMA DP2 digital camera. Please refer to the SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide, which is available in the PDF format of the supplied CD-ROM, to get information about installation of SIGMA Photo Pro software to your computer, connection between camera and computer and for detailed explanation 119 Thank you for purchasing the Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP2 camera's features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera! · Please · The keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera's unique features at any time. [. . . ] Use the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a custom white balance setting. The "Custom" option will not be available if no custom white balance has been set. Approx. 7000 K Custom The White Balance can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 34) or [ Shooting Menu] (P. 26) [White Balance]. When you select (Custom) in Quick Set Menu, the current stored Shooting Menu] [White Balance] [ Custom] will be setting in [ used. To capture a new custom white balance, please set it from [ Shooting Menu] (P. 26) [White Balance] [Custom] (See next page). 54 SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE For more precise control of the white balance setting or when photographing under unusual lighting conditions, the "Set Custom WB" option can be used to capture a sample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction. To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P. 26) [White Balance] [Custom], then press the button. 1 2 Under the lighting conditions that will be used for the final photograph, frame a white color object, such as a sheet of white paper or a white wall, so that it fills the frame in the center of the color LCD monitor, and then press the shutter button. If a valid white balance settings was captured, a message "White balance image captured successfully" will appear on the color LCD monitor that the white balance image was captured successfully. Please retry the custom WB capture. " will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. To dismiss the capture, press the TIP · When the button is pressed in white balance capture display, current white balance setting will be set. 55 SETTING THE SENSITIVITYISO EQUIVALENCY The photosensitivity of digital cameras is described in terms of "ISO equivalent" like silver-halide film cameras. (ISO sensitivity P. 112) The ISO Sensitivity can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 34 [ or Settings] (P. 26) [ISO Sensitivity]. Capture ISO Auto* ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 1600 (RAW) ISO 50 ISO 200 ISO 800 ISO 3200 (RAW) · It is possible to select an ISO value from 50 to 800 in JPEG mode or from 50 to 3200 in RAW mode. CAUSION!! · If [ISO Auto] is selected, the ISO value will automatically change to ISO 100 or 200 depending on the light condition. When using the flash, the ISO value is changed to ISO 100, 200 or 400 automatically. 56 IMAGE FILE SETTING The file size changes depending on resolution mode and recording quality selected. Image Size (Resolution mode) 2640×1760 2640×1485 1872×1248 1312×880 HI 16:9 MED LOW RAW (RAW) Image Quality FINE (JPEG) NORMAL (JPEG) BASIC (JPEG) 15. 4MB 3. 3MB 1. 9MB 1. 4MB 2. 7MB 1. 6MB 1. 2MB 1. 6MB 0. 9MB 0. 7MB 0. 8MB 0. 5MB 0. 3MB * The file sizes change depending on subjects. IMAGE QUALITY It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats. The RAW images are recorded without digital processing in the camera body and require post-processing with the supplied software, which can convert RAW images to JPEG or TIFF format. IMAGE SIZE SETTING Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 34) or [ Capture Settings] (P. 26) [Image Size]. HI * MED 16:9 LOW 57 IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu(P. 34), or [ Capture Settings] (P. 26) [Image Quality]. FINE * BASIC WARNING !! (JPEG) (JPEG) NORMAL (NORM) (JPEG) RAW (RAW) · When Image Quality is set to RAW, the Image Size is automatically set to Hi. (The icon of Image Size is not displayed on the LCD monitor. ) changed until the Image Quality is changed. · When the Image Quality is set to RAW, the Image Size cannot be COLOR SPACE It is possible to select sRGB, which is a common color space or Adobe RGB, which is mainly used for commercial printing, and other industrial purposes. Color Space can be set in [ Space]. sRGB * CAUTION !! Capture Settings] (P. 26) [Color Adobe RGB · Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. If you select Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software or another image processing software supporting DCF 2. 0. 58 PICTURE SETTINGS It is possible to adjust the recording image parameter (contrast, sharpness and saturation). Contrast Contrast can be increased by moving the cursor to + side, or decreased, preserving image detail, by moving the cursor to - side. Sharpness It is possible to make the pictures appear sharper, by moving the cursor to + side, or softer by moving the cursor to ­ side, . Saturation It is possible to increase saturation thus making pictures appear vivid, if the cursor is moved to + side. Moving the cursor to ­ side, decreases saturation and makes images less vivid. Capture Settings] (P. 26) Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select [Contrast], [Saturation], [Sharpness] from [Picture Settings], then press the arrows on the 4-way controller to adjust the compensation. button to apply the setting Press the or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes. If you adjust image parameters, their icon is displayed on the left of the color LCD monitor. TIP · JPEG is compressed after parameter adjustment. In the case of RAW format, parameter information is recorded without adjustment. It is possible to re-adjust RAW images using the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software. 59 SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes. The Metering Mode can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 34) or [ Capture Settings] (P. 26) [Metering Mode] Evaluative * Center Weighted Average Spot EVALUATIVE METERING The camera measures the brightness of the scene by independently measuring each segment of the focusing screen and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject under any lighting situation. Even under strong back lighting or complex lighting situations, the camera will give you the correct exposure. CENTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING The camera will measure the average brightness of the entire scene with additional emphasis on the center area. It will determine the most suitable exposure with respect to lighting conditions. SPOT METERING The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the center focusing point on the color LCD monitor. This mode is suitable when you wish to set exposure for a portion of the scene and ignore the influence of rest of the scene. 60 AE LOCK The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value whilst the "AE" Lock button is depressed. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AE lock is very useful. [. . . ] Reconnect the video terminal (yellow) and audio terminal (white) to the correct position. Turn the sound volume up by pressing the button in playing-back movie and sound. (P81, 103, 105) The Sound Volume can be set from [ Camera Settings] (P. 26) [Sound Settings] [Sound Volume]. (P. 32) 116 SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Image Sensor Size Number of Pixels Aspect Ratio Lens Lens F number Lens Construction Shooting Range Storage Media Recording Format File Format FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) 20. 7×13. 8mm Total Pixels 14. 06MP (2652×1768×3 layers) 3:2 24. 2mm (35mm equivalent focal length41mm) F2. 8 ~ F14 6 Groups, 7 Elements 28 cm ~ , 100 cm ~ (LIMIT mode) SD Card / Compatible with SDHC, Multi Media Card Exif 2. 21, DCF 2. 0, DPOF X3F (Lossless compression RAW data)(12-bit) Still image JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic) Movie AVI Voice WAV High : 2640×1760 Wide : 2640×1485 Still image Medium : 1872×1248 Low : 1312×880 Movie QVGA : 320×240 (Image area 320×212) 8 types (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom) AUTO (ISO100~ISO200) (with flashgun ISO100~ISO400) ISO50, 100, 200, 400, 800, (1600, 3200) * ISO16003200 in RAW mode only Contrast Detection Type 9-Points (Manual Selection) Shutter release halfway-down position (AF lock can be done by AE lock button from menu setting) Dial Type Evaluative metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering Spot metering (P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual ±3EV (1/3 stop increments) Image size (Number of Pixels) White Balance ISO Sensitivity Auto Focus AF Point Focus Lock Manual Focus Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation AE Lock AE lock button Appropriate, under, over; 1/3EV steps up to ±3EV for Auto Bracketing appropriate exposure Shutter Speed 1/2000-15sec. 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