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Sigma Photo Pro User Manual

Sigma Photo Pro
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Companion Processing Software
For the SIGMA SD9 Digital Camera
Version 1.0

Table of Contents

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Sigma Photo Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
DeveloperSigma Corporation
Supported PlatformsWindows, macOS
Supported File Formats (Output)JPEG, TIFF
LicenseProprietary
Primary FunctionRAW image processing
Supported File Formats (Input)X3F, JPEG
TypeImage editing software
Websitehttps://www.sigma-global.com/

Summary

INTRODUCTION

About SIGMA Photo Pro

Provides an overview of SIGMA Photo Pro, its features, and interface elements.

About this manual

Explains manual conventions, symbols, and navigation methods for the guide.

COMPUTER SET-UP

Installing the software

Details system requirements and the process for installing SIGMA Photo Pro.

Installing camera drivers

Guides on installing necessary drivers for camera communication with the software.

Setting up your monitor

Guides on verifying and optimizing monitor settings for image display quality.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Connecting the camera to your computer

Instructions on how to connect the SD9 digital camera to a computer for use.

Launching the software

Covers starting SIGMA Photo Pro and managing its auto-launch feature.

TRANSFERRING IMAGES

Transferring images from the camera to your computer

Explains how to copy image files from the camera's CF card to a computer.

MANAGING IMAGES

Main Window Overview

Introduces the Main Window interface and its primary functions.

Changing the size of the Main Window

Details how to adjust the Main Window's dimensions.

Changing the size of the Navigation and Thumbnail Panes

Explains resizing the Navigation and Thumbnail panes within the Main Window.

Displaying images in the Main Window

Details how to view images from the camera or computer in the Main Window.

Different ways to view thumbnails

Describes options for changing thumbnail size, style, sorting, and filtering.

Renaming Images

Covers renaming image files, including restrictions for X3F files.

Selecting images

Explains methods for selecting single or multiple image thumbnails.

Marking, Locking, & Rotating images in Main and Review Windows

Guides on marking, locking, and rotating images for organization and protection.

Deleting images in the Main or Review Window

Details the process for deleting image files from the software.

REVIEWING IMAGES

The Review Window

Introduces the Review Window and its main functions for image inspection.

Navigating through a folder using the Review Window

Explains how to move between images within the Review Window.

Using the Magnification Loupe

Details how to use the loupe tool to zoom in and inspect image details.

Viewing Images with Highlight and Shadow Warnings

Describes how to use warning masks to analyze image highlights and shadows.

Using the Adjustment Mode Settings

Explains different modes (Default, Auto, Custom) for reviewing image adjustments.

Multiple Review Windows

Covers opening and using multiple Review Windows for comparison.

PROCESSING & SAVING

Main Window Processing

Guides on processing and saving multiple images in batches from the Main Window.

Review Window Processing

Explains how to process and save individual images from the Review Window.

Processing options

Details settings for output file type, resolution, and color space during processing.

ADJUSTING IMAGES

Using Adjustment Controls to manually adjust images

Introduces the Adjustment Controls palette for manual image adjustments.

Making Tonal Adjustments

Covers adjustments for exposure, contrast, shadow, highlight, and saturation.

Making Color Adjustments

Explains how to adjust image color using the Color Wheel and eyedropper.

Using the Histogram and Warning Masks

Details how to use the Histogram and warning masks for brightness analysis.

Changing White Balance

Guides on adjusting the white balance setting for X3F image files.

Saving and applying custom settings

Explains how to save, apply, and delete custom adjustment settings.

GETTING IMAGE INFO

Image information

Describes where to find basic and detailed information about images in the software.

Accessing the Image Information Window

Guides on opening and using the Image Information Window for comprehensive details.

APPENDIX

Supported file types

Lists and describes supported image file formats like TIFF and JPEG.

Choosing resolution

Explains how image resolution impacts output for print and web display.

Camera references

Provides information on camera date/time settings and battery warnings.

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