Sigma SD9 - Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol denotes warning or point, where caution is required. Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided. To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manualcarefully, before using the camera.Please take special note of the followi...

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Please read this section before using the camera. Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera beforeusing it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactorypictures or loss of profit, etc. Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold ...

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA ■ If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. ■   To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and ventilated place with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away fromchemicals. NOTE ON...

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS NOTES ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR COVER A cover is provided to protect the TFT Color LCD Monitor of the SD9 from dirt andscratches. Before operating your camera or taking pictures, please remove the TFTColor LCD Monitor cover.   Even if the TFT Color LCD Monitor cover is attach...

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CONTROL DIALS D-DIAL DRIVE AREA AUTO BRACKETING MIRROR LOCK-UP SELF-TIMER (2s) SELF-TIMER (10s)CONTINUOUS HOOTING S SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING POWER OFF S-DIAL / MODE SELECTOR 㻃 MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AE PROGRAM AE 14

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The SD9 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basiccamera operation. You can find more details in following sections. Load the batteries (P.19) Be sure the batteries are oriented correctly.Incorrect positioning of the poles may damagethe camer...

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE Set the language (P.25) Set the date and time (P.26) Loading the Compact-Flash Card (P.27) Slide the cover release button and open the CFcard cover. Position the CF card label facingtoward you as shown in the illustration and pushthe CF card gently all the way int...

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE Select the exposure mode （ P.37 ） Set the “Mode”-Selector to P “Program AE” position Focus （ P.43 ） Compose the subject on the Focusing Screen inthe viewfinder, and then press the shutter button“Half-way” to activate exposure metering andautofocus. Take a picture ...

This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP 1 Undo the strap end. 2 Thread the Finder Cap onto the strap. 3 Attach the carry strap as shown. HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP When using the self-timer or remote control,cover the viewfinder eyepiece with t...

LOADING THE BATTERIES The SD9 uses two sets of batteries. Make sure that both sets of batteries are inplace before using the camera. LOADING THE LITHIUM BATTERIES （ Two CR123A or two DL123A ; for mechanical operation of the camera ） 1 Be sure that the “D”-dial is set to the OFF position. Then use a ...

LOADING THE BATTERIES CR-V3 AA Type 2 Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery compartment. 3 Insert the battery case into the camera; turn the battery latch to the opposite position to lock. n AA Type Batteries that can be used with SD9 Camera; Alkaline Dry Cell Batteries,Ni-Mh “Nickel-Meta...

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS When “D”-dial is set to drive area (p.14), the battery icon, which shows thecapacity of the battery, is shown on the top LCD panel. The remaining batterypower of CR123A (DL123A) and CR-V3 (or AA type) is displayed separately.Explanations of the symbols are given as follow...

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter -(SAC-1). When using your camera for an extended period of time or reviewingthe pictures or connecting the camera to a computer, we recommend that youoperate the camera from a household power outlet. ...

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS The SD9 camera use SA type inside and outside bayonet mount (SA-IB andSA-OB) respectively. 1 Make sure to turn the “D”-Dial to OFF position (Power Off position) 2 Remove the Camera’s body cap and the lens’rear cap. 3 Align the red mark on the Camera’s mount withred dot...

SETTING THE LANGUAGE Camera menus and messages appearing on the color LCD monitor can bedisplayed in either English, Japanese, German or French. You should receive the SD9 camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change thecamera language yourself. 1 Make sure the camera is turned o...

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The SD9 camera records the date and time when each image is captured and storesthis information with the image. To ensure that the correct information is recorded witheach image, set the camera’s internal clock to the correct date and time before usingthe camera for the fir...

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD The SD9 camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) cards to store images. Thecamera supports both Type I and Type II CF cards, including Microdrives. TO INSERT THE CF CARD 1 Set the “D”-Dial to the OFF position. 2 Slide the cover release lever downward until theCF card cover p...

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD TO REMOVE THE CF CARD 1 Set the “D”-Dial to the OFF position. · Make sure that the CF card busy light is off before continuing. 2 Slide the cover release lever downward until theCF card cover pops open. 3 Press the eject button to eject the CF card. 4 Remove the CF...

FORMATTING THE CF CARD New CF cards must be formatted before use. Additionally, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use. TO FORMAT THE CF CARD 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the ＜   MENU ＞ button on the back of the camera to display the Camer...

FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 00001 to99999. When images are being reviewed, the file number of each image is displayed in the left corner of the Info Strip (see P.68 ). The file number is also incorporated into the filename of the image. The ...

FRAME NUMBER COUNTER This display shows the number of images that can be recorded on theCF-Card. l The number of images that can be recorded on the CF card is depending on the settings youchoose. For example, in the illustration on the left, 32 pictures can be stored on the CF card. (The numbershown...

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the viewfinder diopter so that you can see clearly through the viewfinder. While looking through the viewfinder, slide theDiopter Adjuster to the left or to the right, until theimage appears sharp on the focus screen. TIP · The camera’s adjustable diopter range is –3 to +1d...

HOLDING THE CAMERA To avoid the camera shake, which can result in blurriness of your photograph,hold the camera steady. Ɣ Firmly grasp the camera’s grip with your right hand. Ɣ Hold the camera steady with your left hand and support the bottom of the cameraand the lens. Ɣ Place your eye as close to t...

SETTING THE ELECTRONIC SOUND This camera will inform you with an Electronic Sound “Pi-Pi”, when the cameraconfirms focus. It is possible to cancel this electronic sound, if you desire. 1 Press the “ FUNC ” button 2 times (Press and hold the button at 2 nd time). The LCD panel will indicate mark. 2 P...

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of four different exposure modesof the camera are explained below. P PROGRAM AE To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select anappropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according tobrightness...

PROGRAM AE 㻃 When this mark blinks, shutter speed may become slow and picture can be blurred. In thiscase, please perform flash photography ( P.61 ) or to prevent blurring, please use a tripod etc. PROGRAM SHIFT You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value, which wereselected b...

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE After you set the aperture value you desire, the camera will determine theappropriate shutter speed. If you select smaller apertures, depth of field will begreater. The larger apertures tend to blur the background, as depth of field willbe shallower. 1 Set the “D”-Dial to “Dri...

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE When you set the desired shutter speed, the camera will select the appropriateaperture value for correct exposure. You can achieve stop action effects byselecting a fast shutter speed, or express the feeling of motion speed for a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter...

M MANUAL EXPOSURE Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of theexposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire. 1 Set the “D”-Dial to the “Drive-Area” ( P.14 ). 2 Set the “Mode”-Selector to the “ M ” position. 3 Press the shutter button “Half-Way” to ver...

BULB SETTING When long time exposures are required (for shooting night scenes or very darksubjects) the use of the “Bulb” setting is recommended. Please use tripod whentaking pictures with this setting. Bulb photography can be performed only whenISO sensitivity is set to ISO100. (Please refer to P.5...

Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS It is possible to use Autofocus function only with AF Lenses. Your camera isequipped with highly precise AF System and incorporates two differentautofocus modes.(In the case of Mirror lenses and some special...

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS In such cases, please use one of the following focusing methods. 1. Use the Focus Lock function to focus on another subject, which has a similarfocusing distance as your subject. 2. Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually. SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Press the AF mode button...

FOCUS LOCK If you want to take the picture of a subject, which is out of the focus detectingarea, use focus lock function. This function can be used only in (single AF mode) 1 Compose the desired focusing subject in the center of viewfinder and then press theshutter button “Half-way”. 2 Keep the shu...

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera areexplained by the following: DRIVE-AREA Some of the important operations and settings of the camera can be activatedby the drive area of the “D”-dial. Such as single frame shooting, continuousshooting, self-...

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera willtake pictures continuously. At the time of continuous shooting the number of frames per sec. is given below. HI MED LOW Burst Rate 1.9fps for 6frames 2.4fps for 14 frames 2.5fps for 30frames CAUTION !!...

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE For more precise control of the white balance setting or when photographing underunusual lighting conditions, the " Set Custom WB " option can be used to capture a ample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction. s 1...

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE TIP · When a custom white balance setting is successfully captured, " Custom " will automatically become the selected item in the White Balance menu. · It will not be possible to capture a custom white balance setting if the "D"-dial is set to Continuous Sho...

SETTING THE RESOLUTION To set the image quality, please use the followingprocedure.Depress RES button and turn the “C”–Dial to set he resolution. t RESOLUTION AND FILE SIZE Mode Resolution (Pixel) File Size (MB) HI 2268 x 1512 (3.43Million) 8 MED 1512 x 1008 (1.52Million) 4 LOW 1134 x 756 (0.85Milli...

AE LOCK The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value, while you press the “AE”Lock button. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AElock is very useful. Use of this function with Center Area Metering Mode is recommended. 1 Center the subject inside the viewfinder, thenpre...

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use thisfunction. While pressing the Exposure Compensationbutton, turn the “C”-dial to set the desiredcompensation value. Then, release the ExposureCompensation button. ■   The LCD panel will show “ 0.0” when y...

AUTO BRACKETING This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the samesubject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure, UnderExposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper exposure,please use this function. 1 Set the “D”-dial to position....

AUTO BRACKETING For the first frame, “ ” mark will be displayed continuously on the LCD panel. For the second frame, “ ” mark on the LCD panel, will blink slowly, then it will blink quickly for the third frame. 䕋   When you set the self-timer mode, the camera will automatically take threeconsecutive...

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 30degrees to either side. (Depending on the lens, there may be some restrictionswhen using it from the left side o...

REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) 7 After taking the picture, please cancel the remote control mode following the aboveprocedure from number 3 to 4 , and then choose “- -“ mark to cancel remote control function. The remote control mode cannot be used together with continuous shooting mode.If the “...

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON Normally, the lens’ aperture is always fully opened, except at the time thepicture is actually taken, for looking through the viewfinder under maximumbrightness conditions. However, by pressing the depth-of-field previewbutton, the aperture can be closed down to thesele...

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-500 DG SUPER (Sold Separately) ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-500 DG ST (Sold Separately) Optional Sigma Electronic Flashes EF-500 DG SUPER SA and EF-500 DG STSA with the STTL system allow you to use features such as Auto Flash with theSD9. The EF-500 DG SUPER lets you do ...

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PC SYNCHRO TERMINAL ADAPTER ST-11 With the PC Synchro Terminal Adapter ST-11 (sold separately), you can useflash units that synchronize with a PC-type sync cable. This accessory is veryconvenient for studio photography. CAUTION!! · STTL automatic flash exposure control does not wor...

This section explains how to review, delete, and modify images after theyhave been captured. TIP · The SD9 may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “SD9” images that have been renamed or moved from the IMAGES folder on theCF card. For more information on SD9 file names, see Fi...

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION TO CHANGE PREVIEW DURATION 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the ＜   MENU ＞ button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.(See P. 96 ) 3 Use the ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Quick Preview”. 4 Press the ＜     ＞ arr...

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW STYLE The preview image can be a full-screen image or an Image Info Screen. Use the Camera Set-up Menu to change Quick Preview style. PREVIEW STYLE OPTIONS OPTION DESCRIPTION Image only (Default) Full-screen image Info screen Image Info Screen TO CHANGE PREVIEW STYLE 1 Mak...

QUICK DELETE Undesirable images can be deleted as soon as their preview is displayed. TO DELETE A PREVIEW IMAGE 1 Press ＜   DEL ＞ while the Quick Preview image is displayed. · The Quick Delete confirmation dialog will open. 2 Press ＜   OK ＞ to delete the image or ＜    CANCEL ＞ to close the confirmat...

The pictures captured by the SD9 can be reviewed in various ways. To review images captured by the SD9 camera press the ＜   VIEW ＞ button on the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the CF card willbe displayed on the color LCD monitor in Single-Image View. TO REVIEW IMAGES Press ＜   VIEW ...

VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME TO SEE IMAGES IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW Press ＜   VIEW ＞ button on the back of the camera to see recorded images in Single-Image View. 䕋   If you are in Jump Mode, Contact Sheet Viewor Zoomed-in View, press ＜    CANCEL ＞ to return to Single-Image View. 䕋   While in Single-Imag...

MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) To view image detail or check focus, recorded images can be magnified up to 5 levels, depending on the resolution of the image. TO MAGNIFY IMAGE Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋ / − Controller from Single-Image View. While in Zoomed-in View: Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋ / − Controller to ...

VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. TO GO TO CONTACT SHEET VIEW Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋ / − Controller from Single-Image View. While in Contact Sheet View: Use the ＜ ／ ／   ／   ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to ch...

VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME (JUMP MODE) Use Jump Mode to browse large sets of images more quickly, or to skip right tothe first or last page of images on the CF card. TO GO TO JUMP MODE Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋ / − Controller twice from Single-Image View (or once from ContactSheet View). While in Jump...

VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. TO DISPLAY IMAGE INFO SCREEN Press the ＜   INFO ＞ button from Single-Image, Contact Sheet, or Zoomed-In View. While in Image Info Screen: Press ＜   INFO ＞ again or ＜    CANCEL ＞ to close the Image Info ...

IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES It is possible to obtain detailed histogram information for a particular section ofan image by opening the Image Info Screen from Zoomed-In View. · For more information on the histogram see next section. TO DISPLAY MAGNIFIED IMAGE INFO SCREEN 1 Magnify the imag...

HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graph depicting the distribution of brightness values in theimage for each of the three color channels (Red, Green, and Blue). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels towards the leftside and brighter pixels toward the right. The vertical axis ...

OVER-EXPOSURE WARNING Highlight areas of an image where detail may be lost due to over-exposure will beindicated by a solid red overlay when Exposure Warning is set to On in the CameraSet-up Menu. The over-exposure overlay will be visible in the all views except for Contact Sheet and Jump Mode. The ...

VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV The SD9 camera can be connected to a television or a videocassette recorderusing the provided video cable, allowing the recorded images to be viewed on the television monitor or recorded on videotape. TO CONNECT THE CAMERATO A VIDEO DEVICE 1 Open the cover protecting the camer...

This section describes how to delete the image(s) recorded on a CF card. Images recorded on the CF card can be deleted one at a time or several atonce using the Delete Menu. Images deleted accidentally can also berecovered. · The Delete Menu can be opened from all views (Single-Image, Contact Sheet,...

DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE TO DELETE A SINGLE IMAGE 1 Use the ＜ ／ ／      ／     ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to bedeleted in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. 2 Press ＜   DEL ＞ to display the Delete Menu. · “Current image” will be the default selection. 3 Press ＜   OK ＞ to dele...

DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES TO DELETE MULTIPLE IMAGES 1 Press ＜   DEL ＞ to display the Delete Menu. 2 Use the ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “All marked” or “All”. · If some images are locked , the “All” menu item will change to “All unlocked” to indicate that onlythe unlocked images wi...

RECOVERING A DELETED IMAGE One of the unique features of the SD9 camera is the ability to recoveraccidentally deleted images. CAUTION !! · Image recovery must take place immediately after images are deleted, or they may be permanently lost. Image(s) may be recovered if they are deleted in one of the...

Image modifications, such as locking, marking, and rotating, as well as automatic image playback, can be performed from the Modification Menu. The Modification Menu contains the Lock Menu, Mark Menu, Rotate Menu, andSlideshow Menu. TO DISPLAY THE MODIFICATION MENU Press the ＜   MOD ＞ button on the b...

LOCKING IMAGES Locking protects images from being accidentally deleted. Locked images mustbe unlocked before they can be deleted by the Delete Menu functions. LOCK MENU MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Lock/Unlock Lock the currently selected image only. If the image isalready locked, the menu item changes to “...

LOCKING IMAGES TO LOCK A SINGLE IMAGE 1 Use the ＜ ／ ／     ／   ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to be lockedin Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. 2 Press ＜   MOD ＞ to display the Modification Menu. 3 Use the ＜  ／  ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Lock Menu. 4 Use th...

LOCKING IMAGES TO LOCK MULTIPLE IMAGES 1 Press ＜   MOD ＞ to display the Modification Menu. 2 Use the ＜     ／     ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Lock Menu. 3 Use the ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Lock all marked” or “Lock all”. · If all marked images are already lock...

MARKING IMAGES Images can be marked for various reasons, such as to identify favorites, toselect images for a slideshow, or to select images to be deleted with the “Allmarked” menu item in the Delete Menu ( P.79 ). MARK MENU MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Mark/Unmark Mark the currently selected image only. I...

MARKING IMAGES TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE 1 Use the ＜ ／ ／   ／   ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to be marked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. 2 Press ＜   MOD ＞ to display the Modification Menu. 3 Use the ＜     ／     ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Mark Menu. 4 U...

MARKING IMAGES MARKING ALL IMAGES 1 Press ＜   MOD ＞ to display the Modification Menu. 2 Use the ＜     ／     ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Mark Menu. 3 Use the ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Mark all”. · If all images are already marked, the “Mark all” menu item will...

ROTATING IMAGES Images taken with a vertical (portrait) orientation can be rotated for moreconvenient viewing on the color LCD monitor or on an attached television. Theimages’ new orientation will be used in all views as well as in the slideshow. TIP · Rotating an image will make it appear smaller o...

USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT The ＜   OK ＞ button can be used as a shortcut key for locking, marking, or rotating images. By setting the ＜   OK ＞ button to perform the most commonly used operation, images can be easily locked, marked, or rotatedwith a single button press. Alternatively, the ＜   OK ＞ ...

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the CF card, or only selected images, can be shown in anautomatic playback mode using the SD9 camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Resume show Resume a stopped slideshow. (Not available if there is no slideshow to resume) Show all Start a...

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW TIP · The ＜ INFO ＞ , ＜ MOD ＞ , ＜ DEL ＞ , and ＋ / − Controller will not work while a slideshow is in progress. To get additional information on an image, delete an image, or modify an image, press ＜ CANCEL ＞ to stop the slideshow. · The Auto Power Off and LCD Sleep functions are d...

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW TO STOP/PAUSE A SLIDESHOW Press ＜     CANCEL ＞ to stop a slideshow and return to the previous view (Single-Image, Contact Sheet, etc.). · The image that the slideshow stops on will become the currently selected image. TO RESUME A STOPPED SLIDESHOW 1 Press ＜   MOD ＞ to display the...

CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS You can customize slideshows by setting the length of time that images will bedisplayed and specifying whether or not the slideshow will repeat itselfcontinuously. SETTING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Duration 2 sec (default) , 5 sec, 10 sec,Manual Set the length of time that each...

This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up Menu. USING THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU The Set-up Menu contains two types of menu items; items followed by anellipsis (…) open dialog windows, all other items open sub-menus listing thesetting options. TO DISPLAY SET-UP MENU Press the ＜   ...

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Item Options Description Page Camera Info… [Dialog] Opens the Camera Info Pagewith at-a-glance informationabout current camera settingsand CF card status.. 99 White Balance Auto * Sunlight Shade Overcast Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Custom Sets the white balance accordi...

CAMERA INFO PAGE The Camera Info Page can be used to get at-a-glance information aboutimage-capture settings (like ISO, resolution, and white balance) and CF cardstatus. TO VIEW THE CAMERA INFO PAGE 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the ＜   MENU ＞ button on the back of the camera to displ...

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES REMOTE CONTROLLER RS-21 Wireless remote control, permits releasing the shutter from a place away from thecamera. Time for a shutter release can be set up in two stages. Moreover, a setup of a channel is also possible, to avoid interference with other cameras and remotecontrols. ...

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EYEPIECE DIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENSES The SD9 has a built-in type “Diopter Adjuster” and its range is –3 ~ +1dpt, if you stillcannot see the viewfinder clearly, then please purchase a viewfinder diopteradjustment eyepiece. These are series of seven optional accessory lenses, which...

EXPLANATION OF TERMS AE Auto Exposure; by using a built-in exposure meter, camera determines the correctexposure value, which is combinations of shutter speed and/or aperture value. AE Lock The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value with AE lock. For example, if a photographic subject is pl...

AUTO POWER OFF TO SET AUTO POWER OFF 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the ＜   MENU ＞ button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.(See P.96 ) 3 Use ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Auto Power Off”. 4 Press ＜     ＞ arrow or ＜   OK ＞ to open sub-menu. 5...

WARNING DISPLAYS TOP LCD PANEL WARNING INDICATIONS Some part of battery icon is off Battery is low Ź Have fresh batteries ready. Battery icon blinks Battery is very low and just about exhausted. Ź Replace batteries with new ones. ( P.19~21 ) It is malfunctioning because of an unknown reason. Ź Take ...

WARNING DISPLAYS COLOR LCD MONITOR MESSAGES 䇵 No CF card in camera 䇶 The camera can not detect a CF card. Ź Please Insert the CF Card. ( P.27 ) 䇵 Incompatible file system. Format card. 䇶 The CF card is corrupt or not formatted properly. Ź Format CF card. If the error persists, replace with new card....

TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures, consultthe list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs. No indication on the top LCD panel Batteries are exhausted. Ź Replace the batteries. ( P.19–21 ) Batteries are improperly installed. Ź Insert ...

SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Interchangeable Lens SLR Type Digital Camera Storage Media CompactFlash™ (CF) (Type Ⅰ / Ⅱ ), IBM MicroDrive™ Image Sensor Size 13.8 x 20.7mm Lenses Used Sigma SA Mount Lenses Picture Angle Equivalent to 1.7x the focal length of a lens when used on a35mm SLR camera. Lens Mo...

SPECIFICATIONS Burst Rate HI Mode: 1.9fps for 6 frames, MED Mode: 2.4fps for 14 frames,LOW Mode: 2.5fps for 30frames External Flash Synchronization Hot shoe (contact X, with dedicated flash linking contact) LCD Monitor Type 1.8”, Color TFT LCD with appr. 130,000 dot low –temp.polysilicon, Coverage A...

SD9 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Tested To ComplyWith FCC Standards For customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digitaldevices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules...