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Summary of Contents for Sigma PHOTO PRO 4.0 - FOR MACINTOSH
- Page 1 Companion Processing Software for SIGMA Digital Cameras Version 4.0 For Macintosh...
- Page 2 No liability can be accepted for any errors. • The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. • SIGMA and its licensor do not accept any liability for any kind of results incurred as a result of software operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About SIGMA Photo Pro ..................2 What you can do in SIGMA Photo Pro; A quick visual tour........2 Main Window elements..................3 Review Window elements ..................4 About this manual ....................5 Symbols and conventions..................5 Navigating the on-screen version of the manual ........... 5 Installing the software.................. - Page 4 Sorting and filtering thumbnails ................18 Renaming images ....................19 Renaming images....................19 Batch renaming....................19 Renaming images outside of SIGMA Photo Pro ..........19 Selecting images ....................19 Selecting one image .................... 19 Selecting multiple images..................19 Marking, Locking, & Rotating images in Main and Review Windows ..20 Rotating images....................
- Page 5 Color Space ......................33 Output File Type ....................33 Quality........................33 Using Adjustment Controls to manually adjust images........ 35 Opening and closing the Adjustment Controls Palette ........35 Maximizing, minimizing, and closing the palette ..........36 SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide...
- Page 6 The Image Info Button ..................45 The Image Information Window................45 10.1 Printing images in the Main or Review windows..........47 Print Setup window ....................47 Print Size ......................48 Auto Rotate......................48 Auto Crop......................48 SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide...
- Page 7 Image Copies.,..................... 48 Information Printing.,.................... 48 Header/Footer Printing., ..................48 10.2 SLIDE SHOW ...................... 49 Display Type Slide Show..................49 SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide...
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Page 8: N T R O D U C T I On
In this section you will learn… • The main features of SIGMA Photo Pro • How this manual works SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 9: About Sigma Photo Pro
What you can do in SIGMA Photo Pro; A quick visual tour Below are the windows and palettes found in SIGMA Photo Pro image processing software of the Sigma Digital Camera. Click on any window or palette to jump to a detailed view. -
Page 10: Main Window Elements
(SD/DP displays images directly from the series) is connected to the computer, it will be camera, or images from selected displayed here, volume and folder information can be folder. confirmed by clicking the arrow. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 11: Review Window Elements
Click on the Info Button to open Edit Buttons to rotate, print, mark, lock, or p. 45 p. 20 the Image Information Window delete the currently displayed image SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 12: About This Manual
“Cmd” is an abbreviation for Command key on a Macintosh keyboard. Navigating the on-screen version of the manual To view the SIGMA Photo Pro manual while working in SIGMA Photo Pro, select Help > SIGMA Photo Pro Help from any window menu. -
Page 13: O M P U T E R S E T - Up
In this section you will learn… • How to install SIGMA Photo Pro on your computer • How to set up your monitor SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 14: Installing The Software
To install SIGMA Photo Pro please proceed as follows: 1. Insert SIGMA Photo Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM driver. 2. Click on PhotoPro icon and drag and drop the SIGMA Photo Pro folder into the Applications folder* in Macintosh HD. -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Monitor
Verifying monitor brightness, gamma, and color You can then verify monitor output from within SIGMA Photo Pro by selecting Tools > Monitor Verification… from the Main Window. The charts in this dialog box are for verification of color neutrality and gamma only. Use your monitor’s adjustment controls as specified in the manufacturer’s documentation to make any adjustments. -
Page 16: E F O R E Y O U B E G In
In this section you will learn… • How to connect your camera to your computer • How to start up SIGMA Photo Pro SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 17: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
When using SIGMA Photo Pro, only one SIGMA SD9 or SD10 camera may be connected. In the case of SD and DP series, more than one camera can be connected. Disconnect any other digital cameras to ensure that the software operates correctly. -
Page 18: Switching From Battery To Ac Power (Sd9/Sd10)
SIGMA Photo Pro’s default condition is to auto-launch whenever the SIGMA SD9/SD10 camera is detected. If you do not want SIGMA Photo Pro to launch each time you connect and turn on the camera, you can disable the preference by selecting Camera > Auto-Launch Setting… from the Main Window menu. -
Page 19: R A N S F E R R I N G I M A Ge
In this section you will learn… • How to copy images from your camera to your computer SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 20: Transferring Images From The Camera To Your Computer
If you wish to create a new folder within the existing folders or volumes, please select File>New Folder in the Main Window.. 2. Open the SIGMA folder (from DCIM folder, created by the camera) and select the image file(s) to transfer. -
Page 21: Using A Card Reader To Copy Images To Your Computer
Using a CARD Reader to copy images to your computer Card reader is indicated as a volume in the Computer Pane of SIGMA Photo Pro. You can use the Card reader to transfer images from the memory card to your computer. -
Page 22: A N A G I N G I M A G Es
• How to display, view, and sort images • How to select and move images • How to rename images • How to mark, lock, and rotate images • How to delete images SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 23: Main Window Overview
Computer Pane is selected. Note that the selected pane title will be highlighted in blue. The Main Window is always open when working in SIGMA Photo Pro. Closing the window exits the program and closes any other open windows or palettes. -
Page 24: Changing The Size Of The Main Window
To change the relative size of the Computer and Thumbnail Panes, click and drag the splitter-bar located between the two panes. SIGMA Photo Pro will remember the new size the next time you launch the application. Drag the gray bar left or right to change the size of the Navigation Pane or Thumbnail Panes. -
Page 25: Different Ways To View Thumbnails
Choose to filter images that you have marked or locked Order images in the Thumbnail Pane according to different attributes Reverse the order in the Thumbnail Pane or Refresh the Thumbnail Pane view SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 26: Renaming Images
On a PC, if you rename your files outside of the application, the file extension (.X3F) must be retained in order for the file to be recognized by SIGMA Photo Pro as the original. Processed files will have the file extensions .TIF and .JPG, and these also must remain unchanged. -
Page 27: Marking, Locking, & Rotating Images In Main And Review Windows
If all selected images are locked, clicking the Lock button will unlock the images. • JPEG, TIFF, and X3F images can be locked. Note: Read only media such as a CD-ROM will not be able to proceed the above action. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 28: Deleting Images In The Main Or Review Window
Click on Print button or select File >Print from the menu. For further details please refer to section 10.1. Slideshow in Main Window Click on Slideshow button or select File > Slideshow from the menu. For further details please refer to section 10.2. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 29: E V I E W I N G I M A G Es
Magnification • How to check shadows and highlights with the warning mask • How to use adjustment modes • How to display multiple Review Windows • How to update settings in X3F files SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 30: The Review Window
Click on any link below to view detailed descriptions of Review Window elements. Process and save Increase or decrease View and save with images image display size different adjustments Make custom Delete Image Info Print adjustments View other images Rotate images Mark, and lock images Review Window SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 31: Navigating Through A Folder Using The Review Window
The loupe displays a magnified section of the image in the Review Window up to 800%. To change magnification, click on the left or right arrow buttons next to the Magnification Loupe button. The current magnification is displayed between the arrows. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 32: Activating The Loupe
Window up to 1600%. To change the magnification, click on the left or right arrow buttons next to the Fit in button. The current magnification is displayed between the arrows. The minimum ratio is 8.3%(1/12). SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 33: Viewing Images With Highlight And Shadow Warnings
X3F Mode: Reviewing images with default adjustments (to match in-camera preview) With X3F selected, each image displayed in the Review Window first appears as it was rendered on your SIGMA digital camera, without further adjustment to tone, scale or color. You can later change the stored X3F settings if you wish to store your own adjustment settings in the X3F file, by clicking the X3F button. -
Page 34: Auto Mode: Reviewing Images With Automatic Adjustments (Dependent On Image Content)
TIFFs and JPEGs. The checkmark box remains checked the next time you save an image. When the X3F button is disabled, either the settings are in the process of being written to the file, or the saved X3F settings already reflect the same settings being applied to the image. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 35: In The Case Of Displayed Images, Files Are Jpeg Or Tiff Format
After selecting another mode, the last custom setting will remain in the pop-down menu. You can return to that setting by selecting Custom again. For saving images, see Section 7.2. Note: JPEG or TIFF format are not available with X3F Fill Light. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 36: Multiple Review Windows
Each Review Window retains its Adjustment Mode; any image displayed in the same Review Window will be processed using the retained Adjustment Mode. Displaying the same image in two different Review Windows side-by-side allows you to compare different modes. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 37: R O C E S S I N G & S A V I Ng
& & In this section you will learn… • How to process and save images • How to choose resolution, file type, and color space for your process SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 38: Main Window Processing
You will not be able to individually name the files, and all files must be processed using the same settings. However, if you select the Auto Adjustment Setting, SIGMA Photo Pro will optimize each image during processing. -
Page 39: Review Window Processing
When you save images, you can also choose a destination. Images are saved in the previous saving folder. If you change the destination, select the folder or volume. Note: In the case of JPEG and TIFF, repeated processing is decrease image quality. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 40: Processing Options
Section 10.2. 」 -remove Adjustment Settings Three setting options are available: X3F as rendered on the camera or by SIGMA Photo Pro, Auto with adjustments set automatically by SIGMA Photo Pro, and Custom with adjustments set by the user. For... -
Page 41: D J U S T I N G I M A G Es
• How to make color adjustments • How to use the Histogram • How to set the Warning Masks • How to change White Balance • How to save settings • How to delete saved settings SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 42: Using Adjustment Controls To Manually Adjust Images
Noise Reduction p. 41 It is possible to select the level for reduction of Chroma and Luminance Noise. Histogram p. 39 Use to evaluate brightness values and assure the desired tonal range has been produced SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 43: Maximizing, Minimizing, And Closing The Palette
2.0. The minimum saturation value of –2.0 corresponds to a pure grayscale (Black and White) image. Sharpness The Sharpness slider affects the clarity of detail in your image. The higher the number, the stronger the sharpness. The range of the Sharpness slider is –2.0 to 2.0. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 44: X3 Fill Light (X3F Files Only)
To return the image to the original default settings, click on the Reset button. Increasing a subtractive primary color Increasing an additive primary (cyan, magenta, or yellow) color (red, green, or blue) decreases its decreases its complementary color complementary color (red, green, or blue) (cyan, magenta, or yellow) SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 45: Using The Color Wheel To Manually Adjust Color
Using the Color Adjustment Eyedropper to adjust color Use the Color Adjustment Eyedropper to let SIGMA Photo Pro create neutral gray tones in your image. Locate a portion of your image in the current Review Window that includes a known neutral color that is not rendered as a neutral color. -
Page 46: Using The Histogram And Warning Masks
Review Window with the Warning Mask enabled. This powerful feature helps you to best use the tonal range for your finished print. 「 Above is an example of a Review Window with the Warning Mask enabled. 」 SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 47: Changing White Balance
Fluorescent Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting. ： Flash Select this setting when taking pictures with th Sigma EF-500 DG flash. ： Auto ： Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments. -
Page 48: Reduction For Chroma And Luminance Noise
To delete a saved setting, click on the Delete Setting button located at the bottom of the Adjustment Mode Panel. The Delete Setting dialog box will appear. Click on the name of the setting you wish to delete and click Delete. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 49: Replacing Stored X3F Settings
Replacing stored X3F settings To replace the original X3F settings (as rendered on your SIGMA digital camera) with current settings, click the X3F button. The dialog box will confirm you want to change the embedded adjustment settings associated with the X3F file. -
Page 50: E T T I N G I M A G E I N Fo
In this section you will learn… • How to find image info in the Main and Review Windows • How to open an Image Info Window for additional information SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 51: Image Information
In addition to text information, single images will also display icons in the information field indicating marked status, locked status, and transfer status. If the selected image is a TIFF or JPEG processed outside of SIGMA Photo Pro, information is limited to file type and locked status icons only. -
Page 52: Accessing The Image Information Window
Then you can use the word processing program’s print function to print the text. If you choose to save these text files in your SIGMA Photo Pro image folders for easy access later, note that they will not be visible from within SIGMA Photo Pro, but you can continue to open and print them from your word processing application. -
Page 53: R I N T I N G A N D S L I D E S H Ow
In this section you will find… • How to print images • How to proceed slideshow SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 54: Printing Images In The Main Or Review Windows
Print preview is displayed on the right side. Setup Printer; To change printer setting, click Print Setup Button. Print size, quality etc are set in accordance with setup tool of your printer. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 55: Print Size
Note: If you choose to proceed with printing from the review window, it is possible to only print the inscribed image on the review window. It is not possible to select and process another image from the Print window. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... -
Page 56: Slide Show
This transition allows images to swipe from the left of the screen. Ripple., Ripple transition creates an undulating pattern from the center of the screen, like ripples on the surface. Page Curl., The image will be curled from upper left corner. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide... - Page 57 Disintegrate with Mask., The next image will be displayed through the shape of spotted patterns. Copy Machine., The displayed image will be erased with an affect like a copy machine and next image will be displayed. SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide...
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