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Sigma DP1 Merrill User Manual

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  • Page 1 C77EN1291 E ENGLISH L _ _ _ _ l _ _ _ _ _ _ , SIGMA THE SIGMA DP1 A COMPACT CAMERA WITH MERRILL GENERATION FOVEON X3 FULL COLOR IMAGE SENSOR USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Notes On Copyright

    Sigma DP1 Merrill Digital Compact Camera You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP1 Merrill 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...

  • 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 purchased your camera immediately. 1. Camera Body (DP1 Merrill) 2. Lens Cap (on the camera) 3. Hot Shoe Cover (on the camera) 4.

  • 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 ............
  • Page 5 AF LIMIT MODE ..................52 SPEED PRIORITY AF ................53 MANUAL FOCUS .................. 53 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............... 55 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING ..............56 SELF TIMER ..................57 INTERVAL TIMER ................. 57 UNLIMITED SHOOTING ............... 59 ADVANCED OPERATION SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE WB ...........
  • Page 6 VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION ............87 MAGNIFIED IMAGES IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN ......... 88 HISTOGRAM ..................89 VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV ..............90 DELETING FILES DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON ........91 DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU ........92 OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES LOCKING FILES ...................

  • 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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 SD MEMORY CARD AND MULTIMDEIA CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY) The DP1 Merrill camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card and multimedia card. In this instruction manual, SD memory card, SDHC memory card ,SDXC memory card and Multimedia card are referred to as the ‘Card’.

  • Page 12: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS...
  • Page 13 1. MICROPHONE 21. BUSY LAMP 2. RELEASE LEVER 3. BATTERY / CARD COVER (AE LOCK / DELETE) BUTTON 4. FILTER ATTACHMENT THREAD 5. LENS (QUICK SET) BUTTON 6. CAMERA STRAP EYELET 7. SPEAKER (MENU) BUTTON 8. FOCUS RING 9. TRIPOD SOCKET 4-WAY CONTROLLER 10.

  • Page 14: Color Lcd Monitor Indication

    COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting. 1 Battery Level Indicator 15 Sharpness * 2 ISO Sensitivity 16 Saturation * 3 Drive Mode 17 Color Mode 4 AE Lock * 18 Focusing Frame 5 Camera Shake Warning 19 Focus Mode * 6 White Balance 20 MF Enlarged Display *...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation And Quick Reference

    BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The DP1 Merrill camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. PREPARATION Charging the battery (P.18) Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery with the provided battery charger.
  • Page 16 Set the date and time (P.27) Loading the card (P.40) TAKING THE PICTURE Turn the camera body on. Remove the lens cap and press the Power switch. Select the exposure mode (P.44) Put the ‘Mode’ dial switch in P (Program AE) position...
  • Page 17 Focus (P.49) 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.82) 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 strap end. Attach the carry strap as shown. LENS CAP To preserve the lens, the lens cap is attached. If you do not use the camera, please keep the lens cap attached.

  • Page 19: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium-ion battery, BP-41, is provided with the DP1 Merrill camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-41, when the battery is empty. Either the “Plug-in type” or “Inlet type” of Battery Charger is supplied depending on the region of your purchase.
  • Page 20 The charge lamp will be green whilst the battery is charging It takes about 140 minutes to recharge the battery. Required time for recharging the battery depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level. When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet.
  • Page 21 LOADING THE BATTERY Slide the Release lever to the OPEN position, and open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram. Insert the battery until it locks into place.
  • Page 22 TO REMOVE THE BATTERY Slide the Release lever to the OPEN position, and open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration. WARNING!! While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or Card Cover.

  • Page 23: Checking The Battery Status

    CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the left 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 (Sold Separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter SAC-5 and DC Connector CN-11. When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet.
  • Page 25 When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and disconnect the plug from the wall socket. When using the DP1 Merrill with an AC power supply, the battery icon shows the full symbol, regardless of the power level of the battery. If you start to operate the camera on battery power, the display will change and show the remaining power level of the battery.

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    SETTING THE LANGUAGE You should receive the DP1 Merrill camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. Turn the camera on. Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
  • Page 27 Selectable languages English English Russian (Default) Nederlands Japanese Dutch Deutsch Polski German Polish Français Português French Portuguese Español Spanish Dansk Danish Italiano Italian Svenska Swedish Simplified Chinese Norsk Norwegian Traditional Chinese Suomi Finnish Korean...

  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Please set the camera’s internal clock, before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse. Turn the camera on. Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.28) Select [ Camera Settings (3)] by rotating...

  • Page 29: Camera Set-Up Menu

    CAMERA SET-UP MENU This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. It is possible to set the camera functions from the Camera Set-up menu display. TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU Press the button on the back of the camera.

  • Page 30: Capture Settings

    The Camera Set-up menu is divided into three groups. Capture Settings (Blue Tab) This menu relates to shooting settings. When an exposure mode is selected and button is pressed [ Capture Settings] will be displayed. Playback Menu (Red Tab) This menu is for setting the playback related functions of the still images.

  • Page 31: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS For more detailed information about each function, please refer to the individual pages. Capture Settings Menu Item Description Page The higher value indicates a higher ISO Sensitivity sensitivity. (The Image may have more “noise” with higher sensitivities.) ISO Sensitivity Sets the ISO Sensitivity in steps of Step...
  • Page 32 Capture Settings Menu Item Description Page Sets or cancels to record the vertical Auto Rotate image information. Sets the duration of the Quick Preview image that is automatically displayed Quick Preview on the color LCD monitor after the image is captured. (3 3 ) Grid Segment Sets or cancels the Grid segment...

  • Page 33: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Menu Item Description Page Lock the image, or unlock the locked Lock image. Mark the image, or unmark the Mark marked image. Rotate the image to the desired Rotate position for display. (1 1 ) Delete Delete the image. Start the slideshow (playback images Slideshow automatically) or change the...

  • Page 34: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Menu Item Description Page Register the setting of Custom Mode Custom Mode (C1 C2 C3). Setting Selects which functions to allocate to Custom QS the Quick Set menu. (1 1 ) Sets the Manual Focus Scale Units MF Scale Units when MF is used.
  • Page 35 Camera Settings Menu Item Description Page Sets the standard to be used for video Video Mode output when the camera is connected to a television or VCR. Sets whether or not it is possible to Release Without release the shutter when the card is Card not inserted into the camera.

  • Page 36: Quick Set Menu

    QUICK SET MENU By pressing the button, it is possible to quickly access and change the settings of the following most commonly used camera functions. When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will be displayed by pressing the button.
  • Page 37 For example, if you wish to change the ISO Setting to 400 Press the button to display Qs1. Press the button to select the ISO setting. Press the button a few times, or rotate Command Dial to change the ISO setting to 400. By pressing or the shutter button halfway, the settings will be applied and the camera will return to shooting mode.
  • Page 38 The functions allocated to the Quick Set menu can be changed. Available functions to be allocated to the Quick Set menu ISO Sensitivity Image Size (P.62) (P.65) Bracketing Amount Color Mode (P.71) (P.74) AE Metering Mode Contrast (P.68) (P.67) Drive Mode Sharpness (P.55) (P.67)

  • Page 39: 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 Display Icons with the histogram Hide Icons LCD Monitor OFF View Finder Mode • • • Each time the button is pressed, the color LCD monitor display will change as follows.
  • Page 40 In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed. This mode is convenient for shooting with the optional View Finder. REVIEWING Still Image Display Icons (Display date and time) (P.84) Display Icons (Display Image Info) (P.84) Hide Icons Display Image Info Screen (P.87) •...

  • Page 41: Inserting And Removing The Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD The DP1 Merrill camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card and Multimedia card to store data. TO INSERT THE CARD Turn off the camera and slide the Release lever to the OPEN position to open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 42 TO REMOVE THE CARD Turn off the camera and slide the Release lever to the OPEN position to open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. Push the card until it clicks and pull out it. Close the Battery / Card Cover and slide the Release lever to the LOCK position as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 43: Formatting The Card

    Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly in the DP1 Merrill camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number of DP1 Merrill files, format the card in the DP1 Merrill camera before use.

  • Page 44: Shutter Button

    SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the DP1 Merrill 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 45: 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. WARNING !! In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that [Key arrangement] of [ Shooting Menu] (P.28) is in the initial setting.

  • Page 46: 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. Set the Exposure Mode to the P position. (The exposure indicator is illuminated in green.) Press the shutter button “half-way”...

  • Page 47: 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. Set the Exposure Mode to the A position.

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 Mode Dial to the M position. (The shutter speed is illuminated in orange.

  • Page 50: Focusing

    FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. FOCUS MODE Each time the button is pressed, AF mode (without an icon) and MF mode ( icon) will alternate. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS Position the photographic subject within the centre of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”.

  • Page 51: Setting The Focus Frame

    Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually. SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME The DP1 Merrill is equipped with two focusing modes. When using the “9 points select mode” it is possible to choose the desired focusing point from 9 different frames. When using “Free move mode” it is possible to move the desired point as you like.

  • Page 52: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the selected focusing point. Position the photographic subject into the selected focusing point, and focus by pressing the shutter button “half-way”. When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated in green.

  • Page 53: Af Limit Mode

    While pressing the shutter button halfway and rotating the Focus ring, the display can be magnified. Adjust focus by rotating the Focus ring. The enlarged display returns to normal one second after stopping rotation of the Focus ring. Compose the image as desired and take the picture.

  • Page 54: Speed Priority Af

    SPEED PRIORITY AF The Speed Priority AF enables faster autofocus by freezing the LCD monitor while focusing. Normal AF mode can be switched to Speed Priority AF mode by selecting [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [Speed Priority AF] [On]. CAUTION !! As the LCD monitor freazes while the the camera is autofocusing, a still image will be dispayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the AF is finished.
  • Page 55 FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY It is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while in MF mode. Press the button again to change to the normal display. Whilst the display is enlarged, the is displayed on the color LCD monitor.

  • Page 56: 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: Operation of The Drive Mode can be set in Quick Set Manu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [Drive Mode]. Single Capture (Default) Continuous Self Timer 2 sec.

  • Page 57: Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [Continuous] In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously. CAUTION !! Images taken in rapid succession, such as during Continuous shooting, are initially stored in the camera's internal memory buffer. Once the memory buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until some images have been processed in the camera.

  • Page 58: Self Timer

    SELF TIMER When you want to include yourself in the picture or avoid camera shake, please use the self-timer. [Self Timer 2 sec] The shutter will be released 2 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed. [Self Timer 10 sec] The shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed.
  • Page 59 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [Drive Mode] [Interval timer], and press the button to move the interval timer setting screen. (When the button is pressed after selecting [Interval timer], the current setting will be applied.) When the Interval timer shooting mode is set in the Quick Set menu (P.35), select [ ] and press the button to display the Interval...

  • Page 60: Unlimited Shooting

    Exposure value is measured at each interval shooting. If you wish to take pictures with the same exposure value, set the Exposure Mode to Manual Exposure or fix the exposure value by pressing the AEL Button before shooting. To terminate the interval timer shooting, press the Shutter button. Interval timer shooting cannot be used with the Auto Bracketing function.

  • Page 61: Advanced Operation

    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 62: Setting A Custom White Balance

    4100 K indoors under fluorescent lighting. Select this setting when taking Approx. Flash pictures with the Sigma EF-140 DG 7000 K SA-STTL flash. Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a Custom custom white balance setting.

  • Page 63: Setting The Sensitivity Iso Equivalency

    To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [White Balance] [Custom ], then press the button. (When the button is pressed after selecting [Custom], the current white balance setting will be set.) When a custom white balance is set in the Quick Set menu (P.35), select [ ] and press the button to display the custom white...

  • Page 64: Iso Auto Range

    The ISO Sensitivity can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [ISO Sensitivity]. ISO Auto (ISO AUTO) (Default) ISO 800 ISO 100 ISO 1600 ISO 200 ISO 3200 ISO 400 ISO 6400 CAUTION !! When Exposure Mode is set to M mode, it is not possible to select [ISO Auto].
  • Page 65 Set [Lower limit] and [Upper limit]. Lower limit ISO 100 ISO 400 ISO 200 (Default) Upper limit ISO 200 ISO 1600 ISO 400 ISO 3200 ISO 800 (Default) ISO 6400 CAUTION !! It is not possible to set the same value to the Lower limit and Upper limit and reversed value.

  • Page 66: Image File Setting

    It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats. RAW images are recorded without digital processing in the camera body and require post-processing with Sigma Photo Pro software which can convert RAW images to JPEG or TIFF format. IMAGE SIZE SETTING Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [...

  • Page 67: Color Space

    Space]. sRGB (Default) Adobe RGB CAUTION !! Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. If you select Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the Sigma Photo Pro software or another image processing software supporting DCF 2.0.

  • Page 68: Picture Settings

    LCD monitor. JPEG files are compressed after a parameter adjustment. In the case of the RAW format, parameter information is recorded without adjustment. It is possible to re-adjust RAW images using Sigma Photo Pro software.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Metering Mode

    SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes. The Metering Mode can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [AE Metering Mode] Evaluative (Default) Center Weighted Average Spot EVALUATIVE METERING The camera divides its screen into 256 and measures the brightness of the scene by independently measuring each segment of the focusing screen and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject under any lighting situation.

  • Page 70: Ae Lock

    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. Use of this function with Spot Metering Mode is recommended. Center the subject, for which you wish to lock the exposure, inside the color LCD monitor and press the...
  • Page 71 [Center AF Lock] Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point and press the button to activate and lock the autofocus. Please note, only the center focusing point will be used when the button is pressed. The exposure will only be locked when the shutter button is depressed “half-way”.

  • Page 72: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. Select the desired compensation value by using the buttons. Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops. CAUTION !! The exposure compensation will not disable automatically.
  • Page 73 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [Auto Bracketing] [Bracketing Amount], and press the button or the button. Use the buttons to set the bracketing amount. It can be set in 1/3 stop increments up to ±3 Press the button to confirm, press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’...
  • Page 74 WARNING !! Once you set the auto bracketing mode, the camera will continuously hold that auto bracketing mode until you set the bracketing amount to “±0.0”. Auto Bracketing functuion cannot be used with the flashgun. Auto bracketing icon will change as follows depending on the frame number.

  • Page 75: Color Mode

    COLOR MODE It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, it is also possible to select Sepia and Monochrome (B&W) photography modes. The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.35) or Capture Settings] (P.28) [Color Mode] STD.

  • Page 76: Auto Rotate

    When vertically orientated images are reviewed in Sigma Photo Pro, they will automatically rotate and be displayed vertically. When vertically orientated images are rotated by pressing Playback Menu] [Rotate], this rotated orientation will be stored.

  • Page 77: Custom Mode

    CUSTOM MODE It is possible to customize the Custom Mode Setting. (Up to three patterns can be stored.) The following settings are available. All items in [ Capture Settings] (Blue Tab) (P.28) Exposure mode (M, S, A, P) (P.44) Setting the focus frame (P.50) Exposure compensation (P.71) WARNING !! It is not possible to store the Movie mode.
  • Page 78 LOAD THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING Press the Mode button and set to C1, C2 or C3. In custom mode, it is possible to change the above settings temporarily (except Exposure Mode). If the setting is changed, mark will appear in Function Display.

  • Page 79: Using The External Flash

    This section explains how to use a compact, dedicated, external flashgun. THE EXTERNAL FLASH The DP1 Merrill camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing the use of you a compact, dedicated, external flashgun. ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL (SOLD SEPARATELY) This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100 / m).

  • Page 80: Setting The Flash Mode

    Make sure that the Flash Mode icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. CAUTION!! While the built-in flash is charging, and Auto Focus Lamp blink and the shutter cannot be released. Flash photography can be used in the following range. (P Mode) Flash Exposure Range ISO100 0.2m...
  • Page 81 Normal Flash (Default) Redeye Slow Sync. Redeye + Slow NORMAL 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 (Redeye) When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the flash light and the “redeye”...

  • Page 82: Flash Exposure Compensation

    FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure. The Flash Exposure Compensation can be set from [ Capture Settings] (P.28) [Flash] [Flash Exposure Compensation]. Select the desired compensation value by using the buttons.

  • Page 83: Reviewing And Deleting Images

    This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured. The DP1 Merrill may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “DP1 Merrill” images that have been renamed or moved from the DCIM folder on the card.

  • Page 84: Reviewing Images

    If there are no images on the card, an error message “No images on Memory card” will be displayed. When reviewing images, if the button is pressed or the shutter button is pressed “half-way”, the DP1 Merrill will be changed back to shooting mode.

  • Page 85: 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. Press the button to switch the information as follows (P.39).

  • Page 86: Magnifying Images (Zoomed-In View)

    MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing. While reviewing images, rotate the Command- Dial to the position. The magnification ratio will be changed as follows. Original X1.25 X1.6 X2.0 X2.5 X3.15 X4.0...

  • Page 87: 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. While reviewing images, rotate the Command- Dial to the position. WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: Press the buttons to change the thumbnail image selection. Rotate the Command-Dial to the position, the selected thumbnail image will be reviewed.

  • Page 88: Viewing Image Information

    VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. Press the button several times from the Single-Image or Zoomed-In View. 1 Battery Level Indicator 18 Metering Mode 19 White Balance 2 Image Size 3 Image Quality 20 Drive Mode 4 Folder numbering 21 Auto Bracket *...

  • Page 89: Magnified Images In Image Info Screen

    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 MAGNIFIED IMAGES IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN While the Image Info Screen is displayed, it is possible to magnify the image by rotating the Command- Dial to the direction.

  • Page 90: 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 histogram displayed in the Shooting Mode is the distribution of tones in the image). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels towards the left side and brighter pixels toward the right.

  • Page 91: Viewing Images On A Tv

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV The DP1 Merrill camera can be connected to a television or a video/DVD recorder using the provided AV cable, allowing the recorded images to be viewed on the television monitor or recorded on videotape/DVD. TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO DEVICE Open the USB / AV cover.

  • Page 92: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card. WARNING !! In this chapter, "file" refers to still image and movie. DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON A single file that is displaying can be deleted by pressing the button.

  • Page 93: Delete Files From The Delete Menu

    DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU It is possible to delete a single file or multiple file from the Delete menu. Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select [Delete]. Select from the following options from the sub-menu. Current File Delete the currently selected file only.

  • Page 94: 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. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be deleted by the Delete Menu functions. LOCK MENU Lock the currently selected file only.
  • Page 95 CAUTION !! Locking does not prevent files from being erased when the card is formatted. Review card contents carefully before formatting. Locked files have a “read-only” status when viewed on a computer. TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE Display the file that you wish to lock. Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to...
  • Page 96 TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select [Lock]. Select [ Lock] or [Lock All] from the sub-menu. A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the button. Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the setting.

  • Page 97: Marking Images

    Unmark All Unmark all marked images on the card. Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro. WARNING !! It is not possible to mark movie files. TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE Display the image that you wish to mark.
  • Page 98 Press the button. A flag icon will appear in the image indicating that the image is marked. To unmark a marked image, select the marked image and follow the same steps as above. button can be used as a shortcut key for marking images. (See P.100) MARKING ALL IMAGES Press the...

  • Page 99: Rotating Images

    Select [Unmark All] from the Mark Menu to unmark all marked images on the card. [Mark All] and [Unmark All] can be applied when the images are not displayed. WARNING !! When [Mark All] or [Unmark All] is done, it may take much time to finish them depending on the number of files in the card.

  • Page 100: Exposure Warning

    (See P.100) Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro. WARNING !! When [Applied Rotate] in [ Playback Menu] (P.28) is set to [Off], it is not possible to select the Rotate Menu.

  • Page 101: Ok Button Shortcut

    OK BUTTON SHORTCUT It is possible to allocate a function from the Playback Menu to the button. The allocated function can be changed by pressing the button. The OK Button Shortcut can be set in [ Playback Menu] (P.28) [OK Shortcut]. Available functions to allocate to the button.

  • Page 102: Recording Sound Memo

    RECORDING SOUND MEMO It is possible to record a sound memo for 30 seconds to a stored image, making it convenient to record the shooting situation by voice. Set to [On] from [ Playback Menu] (P.28) [Sound Memo]. Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button.

  • Page 103: Viewing Images With Sound

    WARNING !! It is not possible to record sound memo if the card has little capacity. VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND When the image with sound is selected during image review, the Icon and the Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor.

  • Page 104: Showing A Slideshow

    SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in an automatic playback mode using the DP1 Merrill camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU Start an automated slideshow of all images on the All Images card.
  • Page 105 CHAGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS Select the [Slideshow Settings] in Slideshow Menu and then press the button to open the setting display. SLIDESHOW SETTING MENU 2 sec. Set the length of time that each image in a Duration 5 sec. slideshow is displayed. 10 sec.

  • Page 106: 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 !! In the case of RAW images (files with X3F extension), DPOF printing is not possible.

  • Page 107: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES It is possible to record movies with sound. The image size is VGA (640X480) (Image area is 640X426, black stripes is recorded down). The number of shooting frames per second (frame rate) is 30 frames. The movie will be stored as an AVI file.
  • Page 108 When the focus mode is set to AF, the focus will be locked by pressing the shutter button “half-way”. During movie recoding, the focus will remain locked. When the focus mode is set to MF, the focus will be locked to the position set by the Focus ring when pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 109: Playing Back Movies

    WARNING !! The recording will be terminated when the battery power is insufficient. The remaining time display might not change constantly because it is calculated from the capacity of the card while shooting. The remaining time display can show a maximum of 99 min. 59 sec. If a large capacity card is used, the remaining time counter will not change from 99:59 until the recording time is 99min: 59 sec.
  • Page 110 Movie play back screen Press the button to terminate playback. Press the button to pause playback. Press the button to fast-forward. (Each time the button is pressed, the fast-forward speed changes to 2x, 4x and 8x faster. By pressing the button, the speed slows down.) Press the...

  • Page 111: Changing Other Settings

    The filename consists of “SDIM” followed by the 4-digit file number and extension. For example: image number 0023 will be stored in the file SDIM0023.X3F. All DP1 Merrill image files will be stored to ###SIGMA folder of the DCIM folder in the card.
  • Page 112 WARNING !! When Folder numbering / File numbering is reached to “999-9999”, even if the card has the capacity, the message of [Card Full] will be displayed and it is not possible to take pictures any more. Please check the File numbering in reviewing display. If the file number of “999-9999”...

  • Page 113: Customizing The Dial And Button

    CUSTOMIZING THE DIAL AND BUTTON It is possible to customize the allocation and dial direction of the Command Dial and the buttons, and the dial direction of the Focus ring as follows in Exposure mode. KEY ARRANGEMENT The Command Dial and the button are used for changing the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation.
  • Page 114 Aperture / Shutter speed Aperture Value Shutter Speed Original Open Stop down Slow Fast (Default) Reverse Stop down Open Fast Slow Exposure compensation Exposure Compensation Value Original Under Expose Over Expose (Default) Over Expose Under Expose Reverse Focus Ring Focus Position Original Close Distant...

  • Page 115: Lcd Off And Auto Power Off

    LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF The DP1 Merrill has [LCD Off] 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 116: Sound Settings

    WARNING !! It is not possible to set [LCD Off] for a longer time than [Auto Power Off]. For example, when [LCD Off] is set to [5 min.] and [Auto Power Off] is set to [1 min.], the [LCD Off] setting will be changed to [1 min.] automatically.

  • Page 117: Reset To The Defaults

    RESET TO THE DEFAULTS It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults. It is possible to reset settings to defaults from [ Camera Settings] (P.28) [Camera Reset]. Reset all settings of [ Capture Settings] (Blue tab) to the defaults. In [Camera Reset] menu, Select [Yes] by pressing the button and press the...

  • Page 118: Connecting To Acomputer

    COMPUTER CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER The DP1 Merrill camera can be connected directly to a computer using the provided USB cable. Make sure that the camera is off before connecting it to the computer. Data transfer rates will vary depending on the computer and operating system used.

  • Page 119: 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.78 for more information. VIEW FINDER VF-11 This high performance Albada inversed Galilean type Finder mounts on the hot shoe.

  • Page 120: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Do not use chemicals or other cleaning agents such as thinners or benzene for cleaning the camera and lens. Use a clean, soft cloth and blower to clean the camera and lens. Lens cleaners can be used for removing fingerprints. Do not lubricate the camera.

  • Page 121: Explanation Of Terms

    (low f-number) gives bright results and a small aperture (high f-number) gives darker results. Auto Power-Off To save battery power, the DP1 Merrill camera will automatically turn itself off if it is not used for a period of time. CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) can perform signal amplication on a per-pixel basis.
  • Page 122 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 123: Troubleshooting

    Phase Alternating Line (PAL) video format, primarily used in Europe, excluding France, as well as Australia and parts of the Far East. PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second. The RAW image format is the data as it comes directly from the image sensor of the camera.
  • Page 124 Dust or dirt has adhered to the color LCD monitor. Clean the color LCD monitor with a blower or eyeglass cloth. (P.119) The color LCD monitor is worn out. Please consult the retailer from which you purchased the camera or contact the nearest Sigma Service Center.
  • Page 125 Pictures are coming out blurred AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed. Press the shutter button “half-way” and press it after the focusing point is illuminated in green. (P.49) Focusing mode is set to MF. Change the focusing mode by pressing the Focus mode button. (P.49) Camera shake is occurred.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor FOVEON X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) Image Sensor Size 23.5 × 15.7mm Color Photo Total Pixels : 48MP Detectors Effective Pixels : 46MP (4,800×3,200×3 layers) Aspect Ratio 3 : 2 19mm (35mm equivalent focal length 28mm) Lens Lens F number F2.8 ~ F16 Lens Construction...
  • Page 127 Shutter release halfway-down position Focus Lock (AF lock can be done by AE lock button from menu setting) Manual Focus Focus Ring type Evaluative metering, Metering System Center-Weighted Average Metering Spot metering Exposure Control (P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Priority AE, System (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual Exposure...
  • Page 128 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA including interference that may cause undesired 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A.
  • Page 129 C77 AD12X 1 (EN) NOTICE OF FUNCTION CHANGE (DP1 Merrill firmware version 1.01) The following new functions were added to the DP1 Merrill camera with the new Firmware update (Firmware version 1.01 ). 1 . Adds "FOV Classic Blue" to Color mode.
  • Page 131 Ia siguiente pagina web: http://sigma-dp.com IITALIANOI AI fine di ottenere i migliori risultati con Ia vostra DP1 Merrill, vi consigliamo di post produrre il file RAW (X3F) mediante il nostro programma dedicato SIGMA Photo Pro. Riesce a valorizzare al massimo le qualita del file e vi consente di allargare i vostri orizzonti fotografici.
  • Page 133 Fest garantilappen pa det anviste omradet pa det andre arket merket "Limited Warranty". SUOMI Kiinnita takuutarra vastaavaan kohtaan takuukortissa toisella sivulla (Rajoitettu takuu). ~J&l'~' J-.wJ ~ w~' ~ ~4)\ J..,_..l\ 01J UO oi ·'' .(J.J~ U~) A,j~ol\ ~ u~l cS.Ji.\tl SIGMA CORPORATION PRINTED IN JAPAN HC120606...
  • Page 134 • La garantie ne s'applique pas pour les dommages causes ou accentues par une tentative de SIGMA warranty card, duly completed by the dealer. reparation inappropriee. • Repair under this warranty must be carried out by one of SIGMA's own repair workshops or by • La garantie ne s'applique pas Ia reparation, au remplacement, ou...

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