Sigma SD1 Merrill User Manual

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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.
Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor.
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.1 9 - 2 2 )
Battery is improperly installed.
► Insert the battery in the proper direction. (P. 2 0 )
Auto Power Off is activated.
► Press the shutter button halfway to reactivate the camera. (P.111)
The shutter does not release
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.1 9 - 2 2 )
D-dial is set outside of the Drive Area.
► Set the D-dial to the Drive Area to take a picture. (P. 61)
Camera is unable to get a focus lock when set to AF-S mode.
► Try focusing on a different subject or focus the camera manually. (P.55-59)
Card is not inserted or is inserted improperly.
► Insert the card correctly. (P.3 9)
The camera is busy writing to the card.
► Please wait until the card busy light goes off. (P. 4 2 )
Card is full.
► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P. 3 9- 40)(P.96-97)
Autofocus does not operate
The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.
► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF . (P.55 )
Lens is not properly mounted to the camera body.
► Mount the lens to the camera body correctly. (P. 2 4 )
The AF drive setting is set to [
AF-ON /
OFF]
► Autofocus is driven by pressing the AF button. It is possible change this
setting to drive AF by pressing the shutter button halfway. (P. 60)

Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

General

Megapixel	46 MP
Camera type	SLR Camera Body
Sensor type	CMOS
Image stabilizer	-
Total megapixels	48 MP
Image sensor size	- \
Image formats supported	JPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios	3:2
Maximum image resolution	4704 x 3136 pixels
Image sensor size (W x H)	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Still image resolution(s)	4704 x 3136, 3264 x 2176, 2336 x 1568
Optical zoom	- x
Focus	TTL
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Normal focusing range (tele)	- m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modes	Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)	6400
ISO sensitivity (min)	100
Light exposure control	Program AE
Light exposure correction	± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed	1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed	30 s
External flash connector	Yes
Maximum video resolution	- pixels
Memory slots	1
Compatible memory cards	CF
Flip-out screen	No
Display diagonal	3 \
Display resolution (numeric)	460000 pixels
Magnification	0.95 x
USB version	2.0
Photo effects	Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunny
Power source type	Battery
Product color	Black
Cables included	AV, USB
Bundled software	SIGMA Photo Pro

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	80 mm
Width	145.5 mm
Height	113.5 mm
Weight	700 g