SHUTTER
Focal Plane shutter
The durable focal plane shutter mechanism
has a life cycle of over 100,000 exposures
and dramatically reduces generation of dust.
The photographer can enjoy taking pictures
with confidence that the image sensor is clean
and protected from dust or dirt originating
inside or outside the camera.
DISPLAY
3.0" TFT Color LCD Monitor
The SD1 camera features a 3.0 inch TFT
color monitor. This 460,000 pixel resolution
LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing
angle, making it easy to check focusing and
composition.
ENGINE
Dual TRUE II image processing engine
The SD1 incorporates a dual TRUE
(Three-layer
Responsive Ultimate Engine)
II image processing
engine which improves processing speed and
overall image quality.
The unique image-processing algorithm
provides high resolving power and reproduces
high definition images with richly graduated
tones. In addition, the SD1 can record both
RAW and JPEG files simultaneously.
Advanced DDR III buffer for high-speed,
high-volume data processing
To handle large volumes of color data at
high speed, the SD1 uses DDR III buffer
memory technology, which delivers
class-leading performance.
The SD1 features a continuous shooting
speed of 5 frames per second and can
capture up to 7 RAW images per sequence
in continuous shooting mode.
DUST PROTECTOR
Image sensor protected from dust
Most digital SLR cameras are vulnerable
to dust entering the body. If dust and
dirt adhere to the image sensor, it may
appear in the photos. The lens mount of
the SD1 is equipped
with a dust
protector and the
area around it is
sealed to prevent
dust from entering
the body. Even in
the unlikely event of
dust adhering to the
image sensor, the dust protector can be
removed easily for sensor cleaning.
USER INTERFACE
New, intuitive user interface
The improved user interface provides faster
and more convenient operation. Aperture
and shutter speed can be set by their own
dials. The exposure compensation button
and exposure mode button are on top of
the body for quick access. A Quick Set (QS)
menu lets you easily change commonly
used functions. To display the QS menu,
simply press the QS button. QS menu 1 is
for ISO setting, flash mode, metering mode
and AF mode; QS menu 2 offers white
balance, image quality, image size and color
mode.
OK Button setting
You can allocate certain functions to the
OK button for added convenience. These
functions include Review Image, Rotate
Image and Mark Image.
BUILT-IN FLASH
Built-in flash with
17mm angle of coverage
The Sigma SD1 camera’s built-in flash has
a guide number of 11 to cover a 17mm
lens angle (equivalent to 25.5mm with a
35mm camera). The built-in flash can be
synchronized to a shutter speed of up to
1/180 sec. The S-TTL automatic exposure
system enables control of advanced flash
photography.
BATTERY
Dedicated BP-21 lithium-ion battery
The dedicated BP-21 lithium-ion battery
is supplied as standard with the SD1.
It takes about 150 minutes to fully charge
with the supplied BC-21 battery charger.
The optional SAC-4 AC adapter lets
the Sigma SD1 run on AC power from
a wall socket.
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