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Sigma SD 9 Brochure & Specs

Sigma SD 9 Brochure & Specs

Digital single lens reflex camera
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SIGMA SD9 Major Specifications
Storage Media
CompactFlash
(CF ) (Type I/II ), IBM Microdrive
Image Sensor Size
20.7x13.8mm
Lens Mount
SIGMA SA bayonet mount
Angle of View
Equivalent to about 1.7x the focal length of the lens ( for 35mm cameras )
Compatible Lenses
SIGMA SA mount Lens Group
®
Image Sensor
FOVEON
X3
(CMOS)
Pixel Sensors
10.29 Million ( 2,268 Columns x 1,512 Rows x 3 Layers )
Aspect Ratio
3:2
Image Recording Format
Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit )
File Size
HI : 2.268 x 1,512 x 3 pixels ( Approx 8MB ), MED : 1,512 x 1,008 x 3 pixels ( Approx 4MB ), LOW : 1,134 x 756 x 3 pixels ( Approx 2MB )
Continuous shooting speed
HI : 1.9 frames / second MED : 2.4 frames / second LOW : 2.5 frames / second
Maximum number of frames
HI : 6 frames MED : 14 frames LOW : 30 frames
for continuous shooting
Interfaces
IEEE1394, USB (1.1), Video Out ( NTSC/PAL)
White balance
8 types ( auto, bright, shady, cloudy, incandescent light, fluorescent light, flash and custom )
Viewfinder
Pentaprism SLR viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage
97% vertical, 98% horizontal
0.77x ( 50mm F1.4 —
Viewfinder Magnification
)
Eye point
18mm
Diopter Adjustment Range
- 3dpt — +1dpt
Auto Focus Type
TTL phase difference detection system
AF Operating Range
EV2 — 18 ( ISO 100 )
Focus Mode
AF-S ( single ), AF-C ( continuous ), with AF motion prediction function
Metering Systems
Can be switched among 8-Segment Evaluative Metering, Center Area Metering, and Center-Weighted Average Metering
EV 1 — 20 ( 50mm F1.4: ISO 100 )
Metering Range
Exposure Modes
(P) Program AE ( program shift available ), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity
Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400
Exposure Compensation
±3EV ( in 1/2 steps )
AE Lock
Pushbutton type. Exposure setting is locked while the button is depressed
Auto Bracketing
3 different exposure levels: Appropriate, Under Exposure, and Over Exposure, in 1/2 EV steps up to ±3EV
Shutter Type
Vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter, electronically controlled through entire speed range
Shutter Speed
1/6,000 to 15 sec. ( ISO 100 ), 1/6,000 to 1 sec. ( ISO 200 , 400 ), Bulb ( ISO100, up to 15 sec.)
External Flash Synchronization
Hot shoe ( contact X, synchronized at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact )
LCD Monitor
1.8", low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor, about 130,000 pixels, coverage area 100%, with white LED backlight.
Reviewing Images
Single frame display, zoom-in display, 9-frame thumbnail display, slide show
LCD Monitor Language
Japanese / English / French / German
Power Source
3V lithium battery ( CR123A or DL123A) x 2pcs.
3V lithium battery ( CR-V3 ) x 2pcs., or AA alkaline battery x 4 pcs., or AA Ni-Mh battery x 4pcs., or Nickel Zinc Primary Battery x 4pcs.
Dedicated AC adapter.
Dimensions
152mm/6"(W) x 120mm/4.72"(H) x 79mm/3.1"(D)
Weight
805g / 28.4oz (without batteries)
[ SD9 accessories ]
SIGMA Photo Pro Disk
Dedicated IEEE1394 cable
( FireWire™ cable )
Dedicated AC adapter SAC-1
Dedicated
Video cable
AC cable
LCD monitor cover
Dedicated USB cable
Strap
Caution : To ensure the correct and safe use of the product, be sure to read the User's Manual Carefully prior to operation.
2 - 3 - 15 Iwado-Minami Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-8630
Tel. 03 (3480) 1431 Fax. 03 (3480) 0634 http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp
[ Optional Accessories for SD9 ]
Electronic Flash
[ EF - 500 DG SUPER / EF - 500 DG ST ]
Battery Grip
[ Power Pack SD ]
Remote Controller
[ RS - 21 ]
[ CR - 11 ]
Cable
Release Switch
PC-Synchro Terminal Adapter
[
ST - 11 ]
Product external appearance, specifications, etc. may change without notice to allow for improvements.
*
SIGMA World Network
( HOMEPAGE & E-MAIL ADDRESS )
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp (Japanese)
E-Mail : intl@sigma-photo.co.jp (Japan)
http://www.sigma-photo.com (English)
E-Mail : info@sigmaphoto.com (U.S.A)
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com (English) E-Mail : sale@sigma-imaging-uk.com (U.K.)
http://www.sigma-photo.fr (French)
E-Mail : sigma@sigma-photo.fr (France)
http://www.sigma-foto.de (German)
E-Mail : info@sigma-foto.de (Germany)
http://www.sigma-benelux.nl (Dutch)
E-Mail : foto@sigma-benelux.nl (Benelux)
http://www.sigma.com.hk (Chinese)
E-Mail : info@sigma.com.hk (Hong Kong)
E-Mail : apdspore@singnet.com.sg (Singapore)
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
High-definition quality with over
10.2 million pixel sensors

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Summary of Contents for Sigma SD 9

  • Page 1 (English) http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com (English) E-Mail : sale@sigma-imaging-uk.com (U.K.) 2 - 3 - 15 Iwado-Minami Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-8630 http://www.sigma-photo.fr (French) Tel. 03 (3480) 1431 Fax. 03 (3480) 0634 http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp http://www.sigma-foto.de (German) http://www.sigma-benelux.nl (Dutch) http://www.sigma.com.hk (Chinese) [ EF - 500 DG SUPER / EF - 500 DG ST ]...
  • Page 2 S E E a l l o f t h e l i g h t Digital photos have never looked quite as good as those taken on film. Until now. Only the SIGMA SD9 digital single-lens reflex camera makes this major breakthrough. ®...
  • Page 3 Exclusive SIGMA Photo Pro software reads RAW data Seamless recording and playback The SD9 comes with SIGMA Photo Pro software for changing Recording and playback modes aren't separated so you can the look of recorded RAW data image files. It’s easy to adjust...
  • Page 4 SIGMA lens motors for fast AF Each SIGMA lens has a motor to drive focusing, for AF shooting at speeds appropriate for the lens in use. Attachment of a SIGMA HSM Naturally, full manual focusing is also available.
  • Page 5 WHERE DIGITAL AND 35mm SLR ADVANTAGES CONVERGE The SD9 features three metering methods for Center - weighted average metering In this most common metering mode, the camera primarily meters the greater control of photography’s essence : light. subject in the center of the screen, while 8 - segment evaluative metering giving some weight to perimeter brightness.
  • Page 6: Optional Equipment

    Great lenses, of course, unleash the creative potential of single-lens reflex cameras. By making the SD9 compatible with the entire lineup of lenses originally created for 35mm SLRs, SIGMA extends its heritage of superior optical technology to digital SLR photographers who are determined to take their visions farther.