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Sigma SD9 User Manual

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C21EN0291
E ENGLISH
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
USER'S MANUAL
This manual explains how to use SIGMA SD9 digital SLR 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 SIGMA SD9 digital SLR 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.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera The Sigma SD9 Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough! It is powered by the Foveon® X3™ image sensor, the world’s first image sensor to capture red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. A high-resolution digital...

  • Page 3: Package Contents / Accessories

    Please make sure that following standard accessories are included with your camera. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from which you urchased your camera. Camera Body (SD9) Body Cap (on the camera) Eyepiece Cup (on the camera)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................5 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS....................8 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS..................11 TOP LCD PANEL ......................13 VIEWFINDER ........................13 CONTROL DIALS ......................14 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE.............. 15 PREPARATION......................18 ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................... 18 HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP ..................
  • Page 5 AE LOCK .......................... 54 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..................55 AUTO BRACKETING......................56 REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) ..............58 DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ................. 60 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY....................61 REVIEWING, DELETING AND MODIFYING IMAGES ..........63 QUICK PREVIEW .......................63 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION ............. 63 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW STYLE ..............

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    If for some reason, camera or batteries emit smoke, or overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the batteries, taking care to avoid being burned, Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station.
  • Page 7 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. After attaching a lens, do not look directly at the sun, through the viewfinder.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION (AC ADAPTER) Do not pull 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 moulded AC plug when unplugging it from the outlet. Do not cover the AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc.

  • Page 9: Handling Precautions

    Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time. Do not use this camera with any external flash unit other than Sigma Flash EF-500 DG SUPER or EF-500 DG ST, which have special contact pins on the hot shoe.

  • Page 10: How To Store The Camera

    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 from chemicals.
  • Page 11 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 and scratches. Before operating your camera or taking pictures, please remove the TFT Color LCD Monitor cover.

  • Page 12: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS...
  • Page 13 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 1. DUST PROTECTOR 22. C-DIAL COMMAND DIAL 2. LENS MOUNT 23. SHUTTER BUTTON 3. LENS RELEASE BUTTON 24. TOP LCD PANEL 4. BATTERY COVER 25. RELEASE SOCKET 5. POWER PACK CONNECTION COVER 26. CF CARD COVER 6.

  • Page 14: Top Lcd Panel

    TOP LCD PANEL SOUND SETTING APERTURE VALUE SHUTTER SPEED METERING MODE COUNTER SENSITIVITY REMOTE CONTROL AF MODE AUTO BRACKETING BATTERY INDICATORS SENSITIVITY SETTING AUTO WHITE EXPOSURE METER BALANCE RESOLUTION VIEWFINDER CENTER AREA METERING AUTO FOCUS FRAME FLASH INDICATOR EXPOSURE METER AUTO BRACKETING FOCUS INDICATOR APERTURE VALUE...

  • Page 15: Control Dials

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

  • Page 16: Basic Operation And Quick Reference

    BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The SD9 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera 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 damage the camera.
  • Page 17 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 CF card cover. Position the CF card label facing toward you as shown in the illustration and push the CF card gently all the way into the slot.
  • Page 18 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 in the viewfinder, and then press the shutter button “Half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus.

  • Page 19: Preparation

    This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP Undo the strap end. Thread the Finder Cap onto the strap. 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 the Finder Cap, to prevent stray light from entering the camera.

  • Page 20: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES The SD9 uses two sets of batteries. Make sure that both sets of batteries are in place before using the camera. LOADING THE LITHIUM BATTERIES Two CR123A or two DL123A ; for mechanical operation of the camera Be sure that the “D”-dial is set to the OFF position.
  • Page 21 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-Metal Hydride”, Nickel Zinc Primary Batteries. n This camera cannot be used for battery charging. Use only the recommended chargers of the battery makers, when you use Ni-Mh “Nickel-Metal Hydride”...

  • Page 22: Checking The Battery Status

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

  • Page 23: Using A Home Power Supply

    When you finish using, please disconnect the plug from the wall socket. When using the SD9 with AC power supply, the battery icon shows the symbol full, regardless the power level of the batteries. If you start to operate the camera with batteries the display will change and will show the remaining power level of the batteries.

  • Page 24: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS The SD9 camera use SA type inside and outside bayonet mount (SA-IB and SA-OB) respectively. Make sure to turn the “D”-Dial to OFF position (Power Off position) Remove the Camera’s body cap and the lens’...
  • Page 25 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counter–clockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body. CAUTION !! · On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electric contacts. Please keep them clean to ensure proper connection.

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

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

  • Page 27: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The SD9 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 28: Inserting And Removing The Cf Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD The SD9 camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) cards to store images. The camera supports both Type I and Type II CF cards, including Microdrives. TO INSERT THE CF CARD Set the “D”-Dial to the OFF position.
  • Page 29 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD TO REMOVE THE CF CARD Set the “D”-Dial to the OFF position. · Make sure that the CF card busy light is off before continuing. Slide the cover release lever downward until the CF card cover pops open. Press the eject button to eject the CF card.

  • Page 30: Formatting The Cf Card

    SD9 images and other files. · Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly in the SD9 camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number of SD9 images, format the CF card in the SD9 camera before use.

  • Page 31: File Numbering System

    For example: image number 00023 will be stored in the file IMG00023.X3F. All SD9 image files will be stored in the /IMAGES folder on the CF card. File numbering can be continuous, or can be reset every time an empty card is detected.
  • Page 32 FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM Press arrow or to open sub-menu. arrows on the 4-way controller to select numbering system. Press arrow or to apply the CANCEL setting or arrow or close sub-menu without making any changes. · Using continuous file numbering helps prevent files from being accidentally overwritten when they are transferred to a computer.

  • Page 33: Frame Number Counter

    FRAME NUMBER COUNTER This display shows the number of images that can be recorded on the CF-Card. l The number of images that can be recorded on the CF card is depending on the settings you choose. For example, in the illustration on the left, 32 pictures can be stored on the CF card.
  • Page 34 FRAME NUMBER COUNTER l When the camera is occupied with image processing, the frame number value blinks on the top LCD panel. A cursor will be in motion on the frame number value to show the progress. l The shutter will not release when the camera is busy with processing.

  • Page 35: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the viewfinder diopter so that you can see clearly through the viewfinder. While looking through the viewfinder, slide the Diopter Adjuster to the left or to the right, until the image appears sharp on the focus screen. ·...

  • Page 36: Holding The Camera

    Keep your elbow close to your body and take a half step forward for a more stable stance. SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the SD9 cameras has two positions. When you press the shutter button “Halfway Down”, the camera’s Autofocus and Exposure Systems activate. Then you press the button “All-the-way Down”, and the shutter will release to take a picture.

  • Page 37: Setting The Electronic Sound

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

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

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

  • Page 39: Program Shift

    PROGRAM AE When this mark blinks, shutter speed may become slow and picture can be blurred. In this case, 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 were selected by the camera, if you desire.

  • Page 40: A Aperture Priority Ae

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

  • Page 41: 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 express the feeling of motion speed for a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter speed.

  • Page 42: 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. Set the “D”-Dial to the “Drive-Area” (P.14). Set the “Mode”-Selector to the “M” position. Press the shutter button “Half-Way”...

  • Page 43: Bulb Setting

    15 seconds after the shutter button was pressed. · Self-timer function and the bulb exposure function cannot operate together. If the “D”-dial set to self-timer function in “bulb” exposure mode, the shutter defaults to 1/180 second for SD9.

  • Page 44: Focusing

    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 is equipped with highly precise AF System and incorporates two different autofocus modes.(In the case of Mirror lenses and some specialized lenses, the camera can be use only in Manual Focus mode).

  • Page 45: Selecting The Autofocus Mode

    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 similar focusing distance as your subject. 2. Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually. SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Press the AF mode button and turn the “C”-dial to select either (Single AF...

  • Page 46: Focus Lock

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

  • Page 47: 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: DRIVE-AREA Some of the important operations and settings of the camera can be activated by the drive area of the “D”-dial. Such as single frame shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer, and mirror lock-up.

  • Page 48: Continuous Shooting

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

  • Page 49: Mirror Lock-Up

    SELF TIMER You will hear the electronic sound during “Self-timer” operation, even if you set the electronic sound option to OFF. If you want to cancel the “Self-timer” operation, turn the “D”-dial to another position. When you start the “Self-timer” and do not look through the viewfinder, attach the finder cap to the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent light entering.

  • Page 50: Advanced Operation

    This section explains the application of the more advanced functions of your camera, when composing the expressions of your picture. SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE WB The color of light reflected by an object can vary depending on the color of the light source illuminating it.
  • Page 51 Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under Fluorescent Approx. 4100 K fluorescent lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma Flash Approx. 5850 K EF-500 DG flash. Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use Custom the "Set Custom WB"...

  • Page 52: Setting A Custom White Balance

    SETTING THE 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 ample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction. Make sure that "D"-dial is set to Single Frame Shooting MENU button on the back of...

  • Page 53: Setting The Sensitivity Iso Equivalency

    SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE · 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 Shooting , Self Timer , or Mirror Lock-up...

  • Page 54: Setting The Resolution

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

  • Page 55: Ae Lock

    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, AE lock is very useful. Use of this function with Center Area Metering Mode is recommended.

  • Page 56: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. While pressing the Exposure Compensation button, turn the “C”-dial to set the desired compensation value. Then, release the Exposure Compensation button. The LCD panel will show “ 0.0”...

  • Page 57: 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. Set the “D”-dial to position.
  • Page 58 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. When you set the self-timer mode, the camera will automatically take three consecutive pictures.

  • Page 59: Remote Controller (Rs-11 And Rs-21)

    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.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Remote Controller Battery

    REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) After taking the picture, please cancel the remote control mode following the above procedure 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 “D”-dial is set to the continuous shooting mode, the camera will expose only one frame for each activation by the remote controller.

  • Page 61: Depth-Of-Field Preview Button

    DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON Normally, the lens’ aperture is always fully opened, except at the time the picture is actually taken, for looking through the viewfinder under maximum brightness conditions. However, by pressing the depth-of-field preview button, the aperture can be closed down to the selected shooting aperture before the picture is taken, enabling you to check depth of field through the viewfinder before shooting.

  • Page 62: Flash Photography

    Optional Sigma Electronic Flashes EF-500 DG SUPER SA and EF-500 DG ST SA with the STTL system allow you to use features such as Auto Flash with the SD9. The EF-500 DG SUPER lets you do even more, such as use Multi Flash and other advanced features.
  • Page 63 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PC SYNCHRO TERMINAL ADAPTER ST-11 With the PC Synchro Terminal Adapter ST-11 (sold separately), you can use flash units that synchronize with a PC-type sync cable. This accessory is very convenient for studio photography. CAUTION!! · STTL automatic flash exposure control does not work when the PC Synchro Terminal Adapter ST-11 is used.

  • Page 64: Reviewing, Deleting And Modifying Images

    · 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 the CF card. For more information on SD9 file names, see File Numbering System (P.30).
  • Page 65 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION TO CHANGE PREVIEW DURATION Make sure the camera is turned on. MENU button on the back of Press the the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.96) Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Quick Preview”.

  • Page 66: Changing The Quick Preview Style

    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 Full-screen image (Default) Info screen Image Info Screen TO CHANGE PREVIEW STYLE Make sure the camera is turned on.

  • Page 67: Quick Delete

    QUICK DELETE Undesirable images can be deleted as soon as their preview is displayed. TO DELETE A PREVIEW IMAGE Press while the Quick Preview image is displayed. · The Quick Delete confirmation dialog will open. Press to delete the image or CANCEL to close the confirmation dialog without deleting the image.

  • Page 68: Reviewing Images

    If there are no images on the CF card an error message will be displayed (see P.110 for more information). · Since the SD9 camera does not have a separate "playback mode" for looking at captured images, it is always ready to take pictures, even while displaying captured images.

  • Page 69: Viewing One Image At A Time

    VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME TO SEE IMAGES IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW Press VIEW button on the back of the camera recorded images Single-Image View. If you are in Jump Mode, Contact Sheet View or Zoomed-in View, press CANCEL return to Single-Image View. While in Single-Image View: Press arrow on the 4-way controller to see next image.

  • Page 70: Magnifying Images (Zoomed-In View)

    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 increase magnification.

  • Page 71: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Contact Sheet View)

    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 change the image selection.

  • Page 72: Viewing Images A Page At A Time (Jump Mode)

    VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME (JUMP MODE) 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 CF card. TO GO TO JUMP MODE Press on the Controller twice...

  • Page 73: Viewing Image Information

    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 Screen and return to the previous view.

  • Page 74: Image Info Screen For Magnified Images

    IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES It is possible to obtain detailed histogram information for a particular section of an 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 Magnify the image to the desired level and pan...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Over-Exposure Warning

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

  • Page 77: Viewing Images On A Tv

    Turn on the camera and the video device. WARNING !! · Please do not use any video cable other than provided with your Sigma SD9 camera, when connecting a video input terminal. Using other brands may cause damage. ·...

  • Page 78: Deleting Images

    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 at once using the Delete Menu. Images deleted accidentally can also be recovered.

  • Page 79: Deleting A Single Image

    DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE TO DELETE A SINGLE IMAGE Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to be deleted in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Press to display the Delete Menu. · “Current image” will be the default selection. Press OK to delete the image.

  • Page 80: Deleting Multiple Images

    · To erase all files from the CF card, including locked images as well as all non-SD9 files, use the “Format CF Card” menu item in the camera Set-up Menu (see P.29).

  • Page 81: Recovering A Deleted Image

    RECOVERING A DELETED IMAGE One of the unique features of the SD9 camera is the ability to recover accidentally deleted images. CAUTION !! · Image recovery must take place immediately after images are deleted, or they may be permanently lost.

  • Page 82: Modifying Images

    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, and Slideshow Menu. TO DISPLAY THE MODIFICATION MENU Press the button on the back of the camera.

  • Page 83: Locking Images

    LOCKING IMAGES Locking protects images from being accidentally deleted. Locked images must be 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 is already locked, the menu item changes to “Unlock”.
  • Page 84 LOCKING IMAGES TO LOCK A SINGLE IMAGE Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to be locked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Press to display the Modification Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Lock Menu.
  • Page 85 LOCKING IMAGES TO LOCK MULTIPLE IMAGES Press to display the Modification Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Lock Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Lock all marked” or “Lock all”. · If all marked images are already locked, the “Lock all marked”...

  • Page 86: Marking Images

    Mark all images on the CF card. (If all images on the card are already marked, this menu item will not be available.) Unmark all Unmark all marked images on the CF card. · Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.
  • Page 87 MARKING IMAGES TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the image to be marked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. Press to display the Modification Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Mark Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Mark”.
  • Page 88 MARKING IMAGES MARKING ALL IMAGES Press to display the Modification Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Mark Menu. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Mark all”. · If all images are already marked, the “Mark all” menu item will not be available.

  • 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. ROTATE MENU MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 90 ROTATING IMAGES Press to rotate the image and close the Modification Menu or CANCEL return to reviewing images without rotating. · 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.

  • Page 91: Using The Ok Button Shortcut

    USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT button can be used as a shortcut key for locking, marking, or rotating images. By setting the button to perform the most commonly used operation, images can be easily locked, marked, or rotated with a single button press. Alternatively, the button shortcut can be used to temporarily toggle the over-exposure overlay on or off.
  • Page 92 TO USE THE OK SHORTCUT VIEW Press to see recorded images. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select an image . Press to lock, mark, or rotate the image or toggle exposure warning (depending on the shortcut setting). ·...

  • Page 93: Showing A Slideshow

    SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the CF card, or only selected images, can be shown in an automatic 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...
  • Page 94 SHOWING A SLIDESHOW · 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.
  • Page 95 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 Press to display the Modification Menu.

  • Page 96: Changing Slideshow Settings

    CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS You can customize slideshows by setting the length of time that images will be displayed and specifying whether or not the slideshow will repeat itself continuously. SETTING OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 2 sec (default), Duration Set the length of time that each image in a 5 sec, 10 sec, slideshow is displayed.

  • Page 97: Camera Set-Up Menu

    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 an ellipsis (…) open dialog windows, all other items open sub-menus listing the setting options.

  • Page 98: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Item Options Description Page Camera Info… [Dialog] Opens the Camera Info Page with at-a-glance information about current camera settings and CF card status.. Auto * White Balance Sets the white balance according 49~52 Sunlight to the light source. Shade Overcast Incandescent...
  • Page 99 LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Format CF Card… [Dialog] Formats the CF card. (Formatting will erase all data on the card.) File Numbering Continuous * Sets the file numbering system Auto reset used when a new CF card is inserted in the camera. LCD Brightness Sets the color LCD monitor —...

  • Page 100: Camera Info Page

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

  • Page 101: Reference

    For detailed information please refer page 58 POWER PACK SD This battery pack extends power capacity of the SD9 two times and can also be used as a vertical position grip. 4X Lithium CR-V3 Battery or 8pcs”AA” batteries can be used in Power Pack SD.

  • Page 102: Maintenance

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EYEPIECE DIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENSES The SD9 has a built-in type “Diopter Adjuster” and its range is –3 ~ +1dpt, if you still cannot see the viewfinder clearly, then please purchase a viewfinder diopter adjustment eyepiece. These are series of seven optional accessory lenses, which adjust camera’s...
  • Page 103 CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR If you feel qualified to clean the image sensor, prepare the following tools: Small Phillips-head screwdriver Blower (Do not attach the brush, as it can scratch the image sensor surface.) Remove the CF-card first. Otherwise the camera cannot be set to cleaning mode.
  • Page 104 If the dust or dirt cannot be removed with the above-mentioned procedure, consult with Sigma-authorized service personnel. If you see fingerprints on the glass portion of the dust protector, first use a blower to remove any dust, then gently wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.

  • Page 105: Explanation Of Terms

    Large aperture (low f-number) gives bright results and, small aperture (high f-number) gives darker results. Auto Power-Off For saving the battery power, the SD9 camera can automatically turn itself off, if you do not operate it. CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) can perform signal amplication on a per-pixel basis.
  • Page 106 EXPLANATION OF TERMS Color Temperature The numerical expression of the tone of the light, produced by a light source. The standard unit for color temperature is degrees Kelvin (K). The sunny daylight used as a standard near 5600 K. Low color temperature implies warmer more yellow/red light while high color temperature implies a colder more blue light.
  • Page 107 EXPLANATION OF TERMS NTSC National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) video format is primarily used in the United States, Japan, Canada etc. The NTSC is a standard for television and videos, which defines a composite video signal with a refresh rate of 60 half-frames (interlaced) per second.

  • Page 108: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF In order to conserve battery power, the SD9 camera goes into a low-power mode if not used for a predetermined amount of time. The Auto Power Off timeout can be set using the Camera Set-up Menu to 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or Off.
  • Page 109 AUTO POWER OFF TO SET AUTO POWER OFF Make sure the camera is turned on. Press the MENU button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.96) arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Auto Power Off”. Press arrow or to open...

  • Page 110: Warning Displays

    WARNING DISPLAYS TOP LCD PANEL WARNING INDICATIONS Some part of battery icon is off Battery is low Have fresh batteries ready. Battery icon blinks Battery is very low and just about exhausted. Replace batteries with new ones. (P.19~21) It is malfunctioning because of an unknown reason. Take battery out and reload again, then turn on the camera.
  • Page 111 VIEW button has been pressed when there are no SD9 images on the CF card. To review images, insert a card with valid SD9 images, capture new images onto the card, or press VIEW button again to turn off display.

  • Page 112: 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. No indication on the top LCD panel Batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (P.19–21) Batteries are improperly installed.
  • Page 113 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 The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Storage Media CompactFlash™ (CF) (Type / ), IBM MicroDrive™ Image Sensor Size 13.8 x 20.7mm Lenses Used Sigma SA Mount Lenses Equivalent to 1.7x the focal length of a lens when used on a Picture Angle 35mm SLR camera. Lens Mount SA mount ®...

  • Page 115: Connecting Your Camera To A Computer

    805g / 28.4oz (without battery) CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER The SD9 camera can be connected directly to a computer using the provided USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire ) cable. Make sure that the camera is off before connecting it to the computer.
  • Page 116 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC). SIGMA (Deutschland) GmbH Carl-Zeiss-Str. 10/2, D-63322 Rödermark, F.R.GERMANY Verkauf : 0 60 74-8 65 16 55 Service : 0 60 74-8 65 16 66 Fax : 0 60 74-8 65 16 77...

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