Sigma DP3 Merrill User Manual

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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.
1
Center the subject, for which you wish to
lock the exposure, inside the color LCD
monitor and press the
button.
(The exposure value is memorized and
AEL is displayed in the upper part of the
color LCD monitor.)
2
Compose the picture and press the
shutter button.
 It is possible to continue taking pictures with the memorized exposure
value until this setting is disabled by pressing the
button again.
SETTING THE AEL BUTTON
It is possible to use the button to select settings other than AE
Lock [AEL].
The AE Lock can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [AEL
Button Settings].
A
EL
(
Default
)
Center AF Lock
Center AF Lock+AEL

Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications

General

Megapixel	46 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	No
Total megapixels	48 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG
Supported aspect ratios	3:2
Maximum image resolution	4704 × 3136 pixels
Still image resolution(s)	4704 × 3136, 3264 × 2176, 2336 × 1568, 4704 × 3136, 3264 × 2176, 2336 × 1568
Optical zoom	- x
Focal length range	2.8 - 16 mm
Minimum aperture number	-
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Lens structure (elements/groups)	10/8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv)	- mm
Normal focusing range	0.22 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Spot Auto Focus
ISO sensitivity	100, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Auto Exposure (AE) lock	Yes
Light exposure correction	± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/2000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
HD type	Not supported
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Memory slots	1
Internal memory	- MB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	920000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Product color	Black
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Self-timer delay	2, 10 s
Power source type	Battery
Battery type	BP-41

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80.6 mm
Width	121.5 mm
Height	66.7 mm
Weight	400 g