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Sigma SD1 Merrill User Manual

Sigma SD1 Merrill
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DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON
Normally, the lens’ aperture is always fully opened, except at the time the
picture is actually taken, for looking through the viewfinder under maximum
brightness conditions.
However, by pressing the depth-of-field preview
button, the aperture can be closed down to the
selected shooting aperture before the picture is
taken, enabling you to check depth of field
through the viewfinder before shooting.
DEPTH OF FIELD
When you set the focus for a particular subject, there is an area in front of
and behind your subject, which will also be in focus. This is called the
Depth-of-Field.
Depth of Field will increase when
Using a smaller aperture value (Larger F-number)
i.e. When you photograph the subject under the same conditions but change the
aperture value from F8 to F22, F22 will show more area in focus (more depth of field).
Using shorter focal length (wide-angle) lens.
i.e. When you photograph the subject under the same conditions, changing only
focal length from 50mm to 28mm, the 28mm lens will show more area in focus
(more depth of field).
Photographing the subject at greater distance
When you photograph the subject with same focal length lens and aperture value
but change the camera-to-subject distance, the subject at the greater distance
shows more area in focus (more depth of field) compared to subject at the shorter
distance.
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-610 DG SUPER SA-STTL (SOLD SEPARATELY)
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-610 DG ST SA-STTL
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
Optional Sigma Electronic Flashes EF-610 DG SUPER SA-STTL and EF-610 DG
ST SA-STTL with the STTL system allow you to use features such as Auto Flash
with the SD1
Merrill. The EF-610 DG SUPER SA-STTL lets you do even more,
such as use Multi Flash and other advanced features.

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Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel46 MP
Camera typeSLR Camera Body
Sensor typeCMOS
Image stabilizer-
Total megapixels48 MP
Image sensor size- \
Image formats supportedJPG, RAW
Supported aspect ratios3:2
Maximum image resolution4704 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
FocusTTL
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Normal focusing range (tele)- m
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
ISO sensitivity100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Light exposure modesAperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)6400
ISO sensitivity (min)100
Light exposure controlProgram AE
Light exposure correction± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Fastest camera shutter speed1/8000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s
External flash connectorYes
Maximum video resolution- pixels
Memory slots1
Compatible memory cardsCF
Flip-out screenNo
Display diagonal3 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
Magnification0.95 x
USB version2.0
Photo effectsBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
White balanceAuto, Custom modes, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunny
Power source typeBattery
Product colorBlack
Cables includedAV, USB
Bundled softwareSIGMA Photo Pro
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth80 mm
Width145.5 mm
Height113.5 mm
Weight700 g

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