Sigma SD1 Merrill User Manual

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AUTO BRACKETING
This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the
same subject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure,
Under Exposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper
exposure, please use this function.
1
Set the D-dial to position.
2
Turn the A-dial ( ) to set the bracketing
amount. (It can be set in 1
⁄ 3 EV step
increments up to ±3 EV).
3
Set the D-dial to drive area (P. 1 4 ).
z The camera will take three pictures in the following sequence; Appropriate
exposure, under exposure and over exposure.
z The number of Auto Bracket exposures will be displayed in the viewfinder
display as follows. (The value of the Auto Bracketed exposure and exposure
counter will be displayed together.) (When the Function Display is on, the
number of Auto Bracket exposures is displayed in the Function Display as
well.)
First Frame Second Frame Third Frame
z For example: If you set the bracketing amount to 2.0, the indicator in the
viewfinder will show as follow.
P , A , S mode
M mode
First Frame
0.0
* Measured Value
Second Frame
- 2.0
- 2.0 EV deviation from Measured Value
Third Frame
+2.0
+2.0 EV deviation from Measured Value
(* Measured value is the difference between the correct exposure value of the
camera and your setting value).

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