Sigma SD1 Merrill User Manual

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
If you want to intentionally overexpose or
underexpose the picture, use this function.
While pressing
button, turn the S-dial
(
) to set the desired compensation value.
Then, release the Exposure Compensation
button.
z “0.0” will be shown in the color LCD
monitor and viewfinder display when you
initially press the exposure compensation
button. The “+” indicates overexposure,
and “–” indicates underexposure.
z Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3EV increments from +3.0 to –3.0
stops.
z For example, if you set +1.0 then the shutter speed will be one stop slower in
Aperture Priority mode. In Shutter Speed Priority mode, the aperture value will
be one-stop larger (smaller F-number). In the case of Program mode, it will be
adjusted by the shutter speed and the aperture value.
z After setting the exposure compensation, the compensated amount will be
displayed with blinking on the viewfinder display.
CAUTION !!
• Once you set the Exposure Compensation, the camera will continuously hold
this mode, until the compensation amount is set to 0.0 value.
• Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation
mode.
TIP
• During flash photography, if exposure compensation is performed,
background exposure and flash output both will be compensated. If it is used
together with flash exposure compensation, it is possible to adjust the
balance of background exposure and the flash output amount (please refer to
next page).

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