Sigma SD1 Merrill User Manual

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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.
1
Set the D-dial to the “Drive-Area” (P. 1 3).
2
Set the Mode dial to the “ M ” position.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to verify the
focus, and rotate S-dial (
) to select the
desired shutter speed.
4
Rotate the A-dial ( ) to select the desired
aperture value.
5
Verify the settings in the viewfinder.
TO DETERMINE THE EXPOSURE VALUE USING THE
CAMERA’S EXPOSURE METER
Set the Mode dial to the M position. When you press the shutter button
halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the
viewfinder, and the display indicates the difference between the manually
selected exposure and the metered exposure. Such as
- 1.7 1
2
⁄
3
Step Below (under exposure)
0.0 Correct Exposure
+ 3.0 3.0 Over (over exposure)
The exposure meter can display an exposure error of up to ± 3 stops from the
correct exposure in 1/3 steps. If the exposure error is more than three stops, the
exposure meter will blink.

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