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Sigma Digital Compact Camera DP1 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
This manual explains how to use the SIGMA DP1 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 of SIGMA Photo Pro software.
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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL This manual explains how to use the SIGMA DP1 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...

  • Page 2: Notes On Copyright

    You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP1 camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera! • Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features...

  • Page 3: Package Contents / Accessories

    Li-ion Battery BP-31 Battery Charger BC-31 Battery Charger Cable USB Cable Audio Video Cable SIGMA Photo Pro Disc Instruction Manual Warranty Card SIGMA Limited Warranty & Service Network • No memory card is included with this camera. Please purchase this separately.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES...2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS...9 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ... 11 COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION ...13 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE...14 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ...17 LENS CAP ...18 LOADING THE BATTERY...19 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS ...22 USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (SOLD SEPARATELY) ...23...
  • Page 5 FOCUSING HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS...45 AF AREA SELECTION...46 FOCUS LOCK...46 MANUAL FOCUS...47 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ...48 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING...49 SELF TIMER ...49 ADVANCED OPERATION SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE（WB） ...50 SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY） ...53 IMAGE FILE SETTING ...54 IMAGE PARAMETER AND COLOR SPACE...55 SELECTING THE METERING MODE ...57 AE LOCK ...58...
  • Page 6 HISTOGRAM ...77 VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV...78 DELETING FILES DELETING A SINGLE FILE ...80 DELETING MULTIPLE FILES ...81 OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES LOCKING FILES ...82 MARKING IMAGES ...85 ROTATING IMAGES ...88 RECORDING SOUND MEMO ...89 SHOWING A SLIDESHOW ...91 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES ...93 PLAYING BACK MOVIES ...94 RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUND...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station. Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community regarding the disposal of batteries.
  • Page 8 Do not touch internal parts of the camera that become exposed as a result of damage, it could cause fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries and contact an authorized Sigma service station. Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop your camera/lens in water, please contact the retailer where you purchased the camera, or a service station immediately.
  • Page 9 CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) Do not pull the Battery Charger or the AC power cord, when disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due to damaged cord. Always take hold of the molded AC plug, when unplugging it from the outlet.

  • Page 10: Handling Precautions

    ■ This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center. ■ Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for a long period of time.
  • Page 11 NOTE ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR ■ A few pixels may always be lit or may never light on the LCD monitor. This is not a failure or malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected. ■ Because of the normal physical characteristics of the liquid crystal, the reaction of the display may become slow at low temperatures.

  • Page 12: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS...
  • Page 13 1. MICROPHONE 2. BATTERY / CARD COVER 3. TRIPOD SOCKET 4. LENS 5. FLASH 6. LENS CAP MOUNT 7. CAMERA STRAP EYELET 8. SPEAKER 9. HOT SHOE COVER 10. HOT SHOE 11. FLASH POP-UP LEVER 12. COLOR LCD MONITOR 13. AUTO FOCUS LAMP 14.

  • Page 14: Color Lcd Monitor Indication

    COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting. 1 Battery Level Indicator 2 Flash Mode * 3 Drive Mode* 4 White Balance* 5 ISO Setting* 6 Image Size 7 Image Quality 8 Number of shots remaining Flash Exposure Compensation value * 10 AE Lock *...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation And Quick Reference

    BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The DP1 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. PREPARATION Charging the battery (P.19) Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery with the provided battery charger. To insert the battery (P.20) Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram.

  • Page 16: Taking The Picture

    TAKING THE PICTURE Set the date and time (P.27) Loading the card (P.28) Turn the camera body on. Remove the lens cap and press the Power switch. Select the exposure mode （P.37） Put the ‘Mode’ dial switch in position (Auto)
  • Page 17 Focus （P.45） Compose your image with the color LCD monitor and press the shutter button “half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus. Take a picture Fully press the shutter button to take the picture. Review the image.（P.67- 68） The image is displayed for 2 seconds on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    PREPARATION This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Undo the end of the strap. Attach the camera strap to camera strap eyelet on both sides as shown. Reassemble the camera strap as shown.

  • Page 19: Lens Cap

    It is not possible to attach the lens cap when the lens is zoomed out. Please turn the camera off to return the lens to its original position and fit the lens cap. Remove the lens cap as shown. Fit the lens cap keeping the SIGMA logo horizontal.

  • Page 20: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium-ion battery, BP-31, is provided with the DP1 camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-31, when the battery is empty. TO CHARGE THE BATTERY We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again.
  • Page 21 LOADING THE BATTERY Open the Battery / Card Cover in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction. Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram. Insert the battery until it locks into place. ● Close the cover securely.

  • Page 22: To Remove The Battery

    TO REMOVE THE BATTERY WARNING!! • While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not remove the battery. Doing so can result in data loss. Moreover, the camera and card may be damaged. Make sure the camera is turned off and open the Battery/Card Cover in the direction as shown by the arrow.

  • Page 23: Checking The Battery Status

    CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the right corner on the color LCD panel. Explanations of the symbols are given as follows. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use. Battery Status The battery strength is sufficient.

  • Page 24: Using A Home Power Supply (Sold Separately)

    USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter - (SAC-3). When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer or cleaning the image sensor, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet.

  • Page 25: Setting The Language

    SETTING THE LANGUAGE You should receive the DP1 camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera Press the button. To open the [ Set Up] menu, press the button.

  • Page 26: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The DP1 camera records the date and time when each image is captured and stores this information with the image. To ensure that the correct information is recorded with each image, set the camera’s internal clock to the correct date and time before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse.

  • Page 27: Camera Set-Up Menu

    • The date can be displayed in one of three formats: M/D/Y (month/day/year), D/M/Y (day/month/year), or Y/M/D (year/month/day). • The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its charge from camera’s battery. extended period of time, such as after prolonged storage, the internal clock will need to be reset.
  • Page 28 WARNING !! • The Camera Set-up menu will not be displayed in Sound Recording mode. • Settings are laid out as follows. Some setting may be different depending on the function. Please refer to the relevant page of each function. For example, to adjust the [Image Size] setting from [ MEMO •...

  • Page 29: List Of Menu Functions

    WIDE 16:9 Selects recording Image Size. Selects recoding Image FINE* Quality. (RAW mode must NORM be selected for users to BASIC process images in Sigma PhotoPro.) Auto* Sunlight Shade Selects the White Balance Overcast Mode depending on the Incandescent shooting conditions.

  • Page 30: Playback Menu

    Shooting Menu Menu Item Mode P, A Auto Bracket P, A Digital Zoom P, A Image With Sound P, A Contrast P, A Sharpness P, A Saturation P, A Color space Playback Menu Menu Item Show all* Show locked Show marked Duration 2 sec.* Slideshow Repeat No*...
  • Page 31 Playback Menu Menu Item Unmark* Mark Mark all Mark Unmark all Rotate Rotate Rotate Cancel* Sound Memo Select Images & Quantity* Select All Images DPOF Cancel All Selections Set Up Menu Item Date and Time 12H / 24H Date Y/M/D; M/D/Y; D/M/Y English* 日本語...
  • Page 32 Set Up Menu Item Medium* High LCD Contrast 30 sec. 1 min. * 2 min. LCD Sleep 5 min. 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. * Auto Power Off 5 min. Key Sound Shutter Sound Sound volume adjustment 10steps Playback Volume NTSC * Video Mode...

  • Page 33: Changing The Color Lcd Monitor Display

    CHANGING THE COLOR LCD MONITOR DISPLAY It is possible to display/hide icons on the color LCD monitor as follows by pressing the button. Display Icons Each time the monitor display will change as follows. OPERATION Still Image Mode（ Display Icons → Hide Icons → LCD Monitor OFF → • • • Still Image Mode with MF mode（P, A, S, M ）...

  • Page 34: Inserting And Removing The Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD The DP1 camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and Multimedia card to store data. TO INSERT THE CARD • It may be necessary to format the card before use. (See P.35) Turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Card Cover, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 35 TO REMOVE THE CARD CAUTION !! • Never do any of the following while the Busy Lamp is on. (The Busy Lamp indicates when the camera is writing, reading, or erasing images from the card. Doing any of the following may cause the image data to be lost or corrupt.) Do not remove the card.

  • Page 36: Formatting The Card

    FORMATTING THE CARD New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use. Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. Press the button. To open the [ Set Up] menu, press the Use the button to select the [Format] menu and press the...

  • Page 37: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the DP1 cameras has two positions. When you press the shutter button “halfway down”, the camera’s autofocus systems will activate. When pressing the button “all-the-way down”, the shutter will release to take a picture. •...

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below. AUTO MODE This mode allows easy exposure setting of the camera. It is similar to P mode, but with less options.
  • Page 39 CONTENT OF AUTO MODE SETTING When setting the Auto Mode, the following camera settings are fixed. Shooting Menu Options ISO Setting White Balance Metering Mode AF Area Auto Bracket Contrast Sharpness Saturation Color space It is possible to select the following settings to your desired setting. (Please refer to each applicable page for more information about these settings.) •...

  • Page 40: P Program Ae

    P PROGRAM AE To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject. WARNING !! • When is shown on the color LCD monitor, the camera is set slower than 1/25).

  • Page 41: A Aperture Priority Ae

    A APERTURE PRIORITY AE After you set the aperture, the camera will determine the appropriate shutter speed. If you select smaller apertures, depth of field will be greater. Larger apertures tend to blur the background, as depth of field will be shallower. •...

  • Page 42: S Shutter Speed Priority Ae

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

  • Page 43: M Manual Exposure

    M MANUAL EXPOSURE Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of the exposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire. • It is possible to change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value as follows.

  • Page 44: Using The Built-In Flash

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The cameras have built-in flash for taking pictures at night or in low light, which is very convenient. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH • While the built-in flash is charging, shutter cannot be released. • When you have finished using the built-in flash, please return the built-in flash to its original position.

  • Page 45: Forced Flash

    FORCED FLASH When you pop-up the built-in flash, you can use your camera in this mode. • Please use this mode for ordinary photography. RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the flash light and the “redeye”...

  • Page 46: Focusing

    FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS • If autofocus is selected, the focusing point will be illuminated in green. (At the same time, the auto focus lamp will be illuminated in green.) •...

  • Page 47: Af Area Selection

    AF AREA SELECTION To open [ Shooting Menu], press the Use the button to select [AF Area] and press the Press the button to select the desired focusing point, and press the button to apply it. FOCUS LOCK This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the selected focusing point.

  • Page 48: Manual Focus

    MANUAL FOCUS In situations where autofocus or focus lock is not effective, you can focus manually. FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY Pressing the button while in MF mode will magnify the display, making it easer to focus precisely. • Whilst the display is enlarged, the Press the button again or press the shutter button “half-way”...

  • Page 49: Operation Of The Drive Mode

    OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera are explained by the following: To open [ Shooting Menu], press the Use the button to select [Drive Mode] and press the Select the desired mode by using Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes.

  • Page 50: Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [Continuous] In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously. • The maximum number of frames is three in continuous mode. CAUTION !! • Images taken in rapid succession, such as during Continuous shooting, are initially stored in the camera's internal memory buffer.

  • Page 51: Advanced Operation

    Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma EF-140 DG SA-STTL flash. Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a custom white balance setting.
  • Page 52 Press the button to open [ Use the buttons to select the [White Balance] menu and press the button. Select the desired mode by using the Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes. • When Custom White Balance button, the previous stored setting will be used.

  • Page 53: Setting A Custom White Balance

    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. Press the button to open [ Use the...

  • Page 54: Setting The Sensitivity（Iso Equivalency

    SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY） Press the button to open [ Use the buttons to select [ISO Setting] and press the Select your desired ISO value by using the Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes. CAUSION!! •...

  • Page 55: Image File Setting

    IMAGE FILE SETTING The file size changes depending on resolution mode and recording quality selected. (RAW) FINE (JPEG) Image Quality NORM (JPEG) BASIC (JPEG) * 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.

  • Page 56: Image Quality Setting

    IMAGE QUALITY SETTING button to open [ Press the buttons to select [Image Quality] and press the Use the Select your desired image quality by using the Press the button or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes. WARNING !! •...

  • Page 57: Image Parameter Setting

    RAW images using the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software. ■ 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.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Metering Mode

    SELECTING THE METERING MODE Press the button to open [ Use the buttons to select [Metering Mode] and press the Select the desired mode by using the Press the button or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes. •...

  • Page 59: Ae Lock

    CAUSION!! • Images taken using Spot metering will be indicated as Center Metering in the Image Information Window of SIGMA Photo Pro. 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.
  • Page 60 • It is possible to use the [AEL]. Center AF Lock Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point and press the Please note, only the center focusing point will be used when the be locked when the shutter button is depressed “half-way”. AEL + Center AF Lock Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point and press the...

  • Page 61: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. CAUTION !! • The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, press the • Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.

  • Page 62: Auto Bracketing

    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. Press the button to open [ Use the...
  • Page 63 • Three frames will be taken continuously by pressing the shutter button. When the Drive Mode is set to the Self Timer, only 1 frame will be taken each time the shutter button is pressed. • If the [Quick Preview] in the [ three images can be viewed at a time.

  • Page 64: Color Settings

    COLOR SETTINGS In addition to standard color settings of the DP1, it is also possible to select Sepia and Monochrome (B&W) photography modes. Press the button to open [ Use the buttons to select [Color Settings] and press the Select the desire mode by using the Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes.

  • Page 65: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM The DP1 camera is equipped with a digital zoom function. TO SET DIGITAL ZOOM Press the button to open [ Use the buttons to select [Digital Zoom] and press the Select [On] by using the Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes.

  • Page 66: Image With Sound

    IMAGE WITH SOUND It is possible to record sound for up to 10 seconds after taking a picture. This function is convenient for recording shooting information at the time of taking the photograph. SETTING THE IMAGE WITH SOUND Press the button to select [ Use the buttons to select [Image With Sound] and press...

  • Page 67: Using The External Flash

    WARNING !! • Once Image with sound is set, the camera will continue to hold this setting until [Off] is slected in step 3. • The sound recording will be stored as a WAV file. It will be stored in the same folder and have the same file name as the image file.

  • Page 68: Reviewing And Deleting Images

    REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured. • The DP1 may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “DP1” images that have been renamed or moved from the DCIM folder on the card.
  • Page 69 Press the button. Press the button to open the [ Use the buttons to select the [Quick Preview] menu and press the button. Select the desired mode by using Press the button or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes. •...

  • Page 70: Reviewing Images

    REVIEWING IMAGES The pictures captured by the DP1 can be reviewed in various ways. To review images captured by the DP1 camera press the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the card will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. TO REVIEW IMAGES Press the LCD monitor.

  • Page 71: Viewing One Image At A Time

    VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Press the button on the back of the camera to see the recorded images in Single-Image View. WHILE IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW: • Press the button to see the next image. • Press the button to see the previous image. Battery Level Indicator Image Size Image Quality Folder numbering ⁄...

  • Page 72: Magnifying Images (Zoomed-In View)

    MAGNIFYING IMAGES Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing. The magnification ratio will be changed as follows. Original→X1.25→X1.6→X2.0→X2.5→X3.15→X4.0→X5.0→X6.3→X8.0→X10.0 WHILE IN ZOOMED-IN VIEW: Press the button to increase magnification. Press the button to decrease magnification. Press the button or the Press the...

  • Page 73: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Contact Sheet View)

    VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: Press the buttons to change the image selection. Press the button to return to Single-Image View. Press the button to go to Jump Mode.

  • Page 74: Viewing Images A Page At A Time (Jump Mode)

    VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME Use Jump Mode to browse large sets of images more quickly, or to skip right to the first or last page of images on the card. WHILE IN JUMP MODE: • Press the button to jump to the next page of images.

  • Page 75: Viewing Images With Sound

    VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND Play sounds that have been recorded with Images (P.65) or play the voice memo function (P.89). WARNING !! • It is not possible to play the recorded sound when the camera is in Zoomed-In View, Contact Sheet View or Jump Mode. •...

  • Page 76: Viewing Image Information

    VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. TO DISPLAY THE IMAGE INFO SCREEN Press the button several times from the Single-Image or Zoomed-In View. 1 Battery Level Indicator 2 Image Size 3 Image Quality 4 Folder numbering 5 Number of shots remaining 6 Lock *...

  • Page 77: Image Info Screen For Magnified Images

    WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN: Press the button again to return to the original Single-Image View. Different images can be selected in Single-Image View by pressing WARNING !! • It is not possible to select different iamges while in Zoomed-In View. Press button or the possible to select different images.

  • Page 78: Histogram

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

  • Page 79: Viewing Images On A Tv

    WARNING !! • Please do not use any video cable other than the one provided with your Sigma DP1 camera. Using other brands may cause damage. • It is recommended that the camera be powered with the AC adapter (optional) during television playback to avoid draining the battery.

  • Page 80: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card. Files recorded on the card can be deleted one at a time or several at once using the Delete Menu. WARNING !! • This chapter refers to still images, sound and movie files. •...

  • Page 81: Deleting A Single File

    DELETING A SINGLE FILE TO DELETE A SINGLE FILE Use the button to select the file to be deleted in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Press to display the Delete Menu. • [Current File] will be the default selection. Press the button to delete the file.

  • Page 82: Deleting Multiple Files

    DELETING MULTIPLE FILES TO DELETE MULTIPLE FILES Pressing the button will open the delete menu Select [All Marked] or [All] by using the Locked images will not delete. To delete these images, please unlock them before deleting (See P.82 - 84 for information). If there are no Marked images on the card, it is not possible to select [All Marked].

  • Page 83: Other Reviewing Features

    OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES This section explains how to use Slideshow, Lock, Mark, Rotate and so on. LOCKING FILES Locking protects files from being accidentally deleted. LOCK MENU MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Unlock Unlock the currently selected file. Lock Lock the currently selected file. Lock all marked files on the card.
  • Page 84 TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE Use the button to select the file to be locked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Press the button to open [ Use the button to select [Lock] and press the Use the button to select [Lock]. Press the button or the to close the sub-menu without making any changes.
  • Page 85 TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES Press the button to open [ Use the button to select [Lock] and press the Select [Lock all marked] or [Lock all] by using the button. To apply the settings, select [Yes] by using the button. icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the file indicating that all files are locked.

  • Page 86: Marking Images

    It is not possible to mark a sound memo and movie. • It is not possible to mark a file when the camera is in Jump Mode. • Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.
  • Page 87 TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE Use the button to select the image to be marked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Use the button to open [ Use the button to select [Mark] and press the Use the button to select [Mark]. Press the button or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes.
  • Page 88 MARKING ALL IMAGES Press the button to open [ Playback Menu ]. Press the button to select [Mark] and press the button. Select [Mark all ] by using button and press the button. To apply the setting, select [Yes] by using the button and press the button.

  • Page 89: Rotating Images

    Rotating an image will make it appear smaller on the display, but will have no effect on the quality of the image data. • Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro. • Movie cannot be rotated. ROTATE MENU...

  • Page 90: Recording Sound Memo

    • To rotate an image 180 degrees, rotate it twice in the same direction. • To get an image back into its original orientation, rotate it in the opposite direction. • If the Rotate Menu was opened from Jump Mode, both “Rotate” menu items will be unavailable.
  • Page 91 WARNING !! • The sound memo function will not be disabled if it is not cancelled. Pressing button will activate it each time and a new sound file will overwrite the existing file. To prevent this, please press [ Cancel ] after completeing the “recording sound memo”...

  • Page 92: Showing A Slideshow

    SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in automatic playback mode using the DP1 camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU MENU ITEM Show all Show locked Show marked 2 sec. Duration 5 sec. 10 sec.
  • Page 93 To terminate the slideshow, press the button to close the Slideshow menu. WARNING !! • If no marked image are on the card, [Show marked ] will not be available. If no locked image are on the card, [Show locked ] will not be available. NOTE •...

  • Page 94: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES It is possible to record movies with sound. The image size is QVGA (320X240) (Image area is 320X212, black stripes are recorded up and down). The number of shooting frames per second (frame rate) is 30 frames. The movie will be stored as an AVI file.

  • Page 95: Playing Back Movies

    Video recording mode employs Pan Focus (focus is fixed). If the distance between the camera and the subject is 30cm to 50cm, press the button to set the close-up mode. (The the color LCD monitor.) It is possible to use the digital zoom during recording (P.64). It is possible to change the white balance setting (P.50 - 52).
  • Page 96 Press the button to playback the movie. Movie playback screen Movie play back screen･･･ Press the Press the Keep pressing the Keep pressing the When “pause” is selected･･･ Press the Press the Keep pressing the Keep pressing the • Although sound volume can be set from the [ possible to adjust the volume during playback.

  • Page 97: Recording And Playing Back Sound

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUND RECORDING SOUND It is possible to use the DP1 as a sound recorder. A sound file will be stored as a WAV file. (For instance, file number 0023 will be SDIM0023.WAV.) Set the Mode Dial to the displayed）...

  • Page 98: Playing Back Sound

    The recording capacity of cards is as shown below. 512MB 178 min PLAYING BACK SOUND How to playback sound recorded in the sound recording mode. When playback of sound is selected, the sound recording screen will be displayed. (The operation icons will be displayed on the bottom right of the display.) Press the button to playback the sound recording.

  • Page 99: Printing Images

    PictBridge Standards. To print RAW format images, it is necessary to change the RAW file (X3F) to JPEG by using image processing software such as “SIGMA Photo Pro” on your PC. See the SIGMA Photo Pro instruction manual for more information.
  • Page 100 WARNING !! • If no card is inserted into the camera, [No Memory Card] message will be displayed. • If the card contains still images which cannot be printed, [No images on Memory card] will be displayed. • If [Printer error! Please check the printer.] message is displayed, please check your printer and ensure that it is correctly setup and connected.
  • Page 101 C. The Printing Setting screen will be displayed. Each option can be selected by pressing the further printing details. C. Printing Setting screen Start Printing current printer settings. [Apply Printer Settings] or Card / L / 2L / Postcard / A4 Print Size can be selected.

  • Page 102: Dpof (Digital Print Order Format)

    DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) When printing images at a photo lab, it is possible to specify which photos and quantity to print in advance, using the DPOF menu. This is also available when making prints using a DPOF compatible printer. WARNING !! •...

  • Page 103: Reference

    REFERENCE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100 / m). Please see P.66 for more information. VIEW FINDER VF-11 This high performance Albada inversed Galilean type Finder mounts on the hot shoe.

  • Page 104: Explanation Of Terms

    (Please press the shutter button “Half-way” to use this feature with the Sigma DP1). Aperture The lens opening of the iris diaphragm inside the lens. The amount of light, which strikes the image sensor, is adjusted by the iris diaphragm.
  • Page 105 For example, a white object will appear white whether it is viewed under sunlight, tungsten or fluorescent illumination. However, color film or digital camera must be adjusted, so that colors will be represented accurately, under different types of illumination. This adjustment is called white balance. The function to...

  • Page 106: File Numbering System

    4-digit file number and extension. For example: image number 0023 will be stored in the file SDIM0023.X3F. All DP1 image files will be stored in the / ###SIGMA folder on the card. File numbering can be continuous, or can be reset every time an empty card is detected.

  • Page 107: Lcd Sleep And Auto Power Off

    LCD SLEEP AND AUTO POWER OFF The DP1 has [ LCD Sleep ] and [ Auto Power Off ] functions in order to conserve battery power. If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the color LCD monitor or power will be turned off automatically.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures, consult the list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs. Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor. Battery is exhausted. Replace the battery. (P.19 - 22) ►...
  • Page 109 The color LCD monitor is worn out. Please consult the retailer from which you purchased the camera or ► contact the nearest Sigma Service Center. Pictures are coming out blurred AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) Image Sensor Size 20.7×13.8mm Number of Pixels Total Pixels 14.06MP (2652×1768×3 layers) Aspect Ratio 3 : 2 Lens 16.6mm (35mm equivalent focal length：28mm)） Lens F number F4 ~ F11 Lens Construction 5 Groups, 6 Elements Shooting Range 50 cm ~ ∞, 30 cm ~ ∞...

  • Page 111: Connecting Your Camera To A Computer

    Data transfer rates will vary depending on the computer and operating system used. For further information, please refer to the SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide, which is available in PDF format on the supplied CD-ROM. CONNECTING THE CABLES...
  • Page 112 Service: 01805-90 90 85-85 Fax : 044 - 989 – 7451 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A. TEL: 631 585 1144 Fax (Service): 01805-90 90 85-35...

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