Click on the left or right arrow button p. 24 to increase or decrease magnification of the loupe. Press the X3F Button p. 42 to update the X3F file with the current adjustment settings. Adjustment Modes p. 26 allow you to view images with different adjustment settings
Click on the Info Button p. 45 to open the Image Information Window
Use Edit Buttons p. 20 to rotate, print, mark, lock, or delete the currently displayed image

1.2 About this manual

This manual provides information on the installation and use of SIGMA Photo Pro, the companion processing software for your SIGMA digital camera. Symbols and conventions Menu paths are denoted as follows: Menu Header > Menu Choice Keyboard Equivalents are shown as follows: Cmd/ + Letter or Symbol Cmd is an abbreviation for Command key on a Macintosh keyboard. Navigating the on-screen version of the manual To view the SIGMA Photo Pro manual while working in SIGMA Photo Pro, select Help > SIGMA Photo Pro Help from any window menu. The following features in the screen version of the PDF manual help you navigate and search quickly:
Use the Bookmarks feature to find main topics
Use the Search feature to find keywords

C O M P U T E R

S E T - U P
In this section you will learn How to install SIGMA Photo Pro on your computer How to set up your monitor
2.1 Installing the software
Macintosh system requirements If you are using your SIGMA digital camera with a Macintosh computer, the following minimum requirements are necessary to run SIGMA Photo Pro: PowerPC, G4, G5 Processor or Intel Core TM Duo Processor Mac OS X Ver.10.4 or later. 512MB or higher RAM 1GB of available hard disk space 16-bit (65,000 color) display card. 24-bit (16,770,000) recommended 1024x768 monitor resolution or higher USB or FireWire (SD9/SD10 only) connection CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Installing and uninstalling of software Install SIGMA Photo Pro To install SIGMA Photo Pro please proceed as follows: 1. Insert SIGMA Photo Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM driver. 2. Click on PhotoPro icon and drag and drop the SIGMA Photo Pro folder into the Applications folder* in Macintosh HD. *To open the Applications folder, select GO>Applications in finder menu. 3. Once the copying has finished, the installation will be complete. Uninstall SIGMA Photo Pro To uninstall SIGMA Photo Pro, delete the installed SIGMA Photo Pro folder manually as follows: 1. Drag and drop the SIGMA Photo Pro folder from the Applications folder into the trash box. 2. Delete the file com.sigmaphoto.photopro.plist found in the Preferences folder (Macintosh HD / Users / User Name / Library / Preferences).

The camera and CF Card icons indicate connectivity
Switching from battery to AC power (SD9/SD10) It is recommended that you use AC power when connecting the camera to the computer. Using AC power saves the camera batteries and avoids unsuccessful image transfer due to power loss. When you switch to AC power, the battery indicator will be replaced with the AC power indicator. While using batteries, the battery icon will flash red periodically as a reminder that the batteries are draining. This is not necessarily an indication of low battery power.
Connecting the camera while the application is running (SD9/SD10) Turn the camera on after connecting it to the computer. If SIGMA Photo Pro is already running, the images on the camera will be automatically displayed in the Thumnail Pane.
3.2 Launching the software
Opening and closing SIGMA Photo Pro You can launch SIGMA Photo Pro without connecting a camera by doubleclicking on the SIGMA Photo Pro icon The Main Window will appear and the last folder you worked in will be selected in the Computer Pane. Any X3F, JPEG, or TIFF images in this folder will be displayed. If this is the first time you are opening SIGMA Photo Pro, no folder will be selected. To exit the application, click on the red button in the main window, or select SIGMA Photo Pro > Quit SIGMA Photo Pro from the Main Window Menu. Notice: To use this software, it is necessary to agree with our License Agreement. Please read this License Agreement carefully and click Yes if you accept it. Installation will not be completed if you click No. Enabling and disabling Auto-Launch SIGMA Photo Pros default condition is to auto-launch whenever the SIGMA SD9/SD10 camera is detected. If you do not want SIGMA Photo Pro to launch each time you connect and turn on the camera, you can disable the preference by selecting Camera > Auto-Launch Setting from the Main Window menu.

T R A N S F E R R I N G

I M A G E
In this section you will learn How to copy images from your camera to your computer
4.1 Transferring images from the camera to your computer

Transferring images from camera to a folder on your computer ensures that X3F or JPEG files (SD and DP series only) will be saved. Note: It is not possible to save images to a read-only media like CD-ROM. Transferring images from the camera by using SIGMA Photo Pro Connecting the SD14 or DP1 to your computer. Connect the SD and DP series with the supplied USB cable to your computer. The icon of Removable Disk (Volume) is mounted to desktop. To transfer image files from the camera to your computer in Sigma Photo Pro. 1.Transfering the images to an already existing folder. 1. 2. Please select the volumes that you wish to transfer the images in the Computer Pane. To display folders under the volume that you select, click the arrow. Please select the folder that you wish to transfer the images.
If you wish to create a new folder within the existing folders or volumes, please select File>New Folder in the Main Window. 2. Open the SIGMA folder (from DCIM folder, created by the camera) and select the image file(s) to transfer. 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the arrow of the SIGMA SD* or SIGMA DP* volume in the Computer Pane. Click the arrow of DCIM folder displayed under the SIGMA SD* or SIGMA DP* volume. Click the SIGMA folder displayed under DCIM folder. Please select the images that you wish to transfer to your computer. In the case of selecting all images, press Cmd + A or click Edit > Select All in the Main Window menu.
3. Transferring the images by Drag & Copy or Copy & Paste. 1. Please drag and drop the selected images to the desired folder. 2. It is possible to copy the selected images by pressing Cmd + C or by selecting Copy from ctrl + click menu, after that locate the Mouse Pointer on the folder that you wish to transfer the images and pressing Cmd + V or by selecting Paste from ctrl + click menu. It is possible to copy the image files from memory card of the camera to your computer in accordance with above procedures.
Connecting the SD9 or SD10 to your computer.
Using the Copy Camera Images button Transferring images from the SD9or SD10 camera to folders or volumes on your computer ensures that X3F files will be saved for future use. It also tags the images to identify which images have been transferred from the CF Card. This is useful when reviewing old images on the camera. You can also delete images from the CF Card as you transfer them to free up space on your camera. To transfer X3F image files from the camera to your computer: 1) Connect and turn on the camera. 2) Select Camera in the Navigation Pane In the Main Window. 3) If you wish to transfer specific images only, select or mark the images. (Images marked on the camera remain marked when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.) 4) Click on the Copy Camera Images button. The following dialog box will appear: Source: Choose images to be transferred by clicking a radio button for all, marked, or selected images. Transfer Option: Click in the checkmark box to delete images from the CF Card after successful transfer to your computer. Destination: Click the Choose button to select folders or volumes on your computer to store the X3F images. Click Open to begin the transfer or Cancel to return to the Main Window

5.5 Selecting images

Selecting one image Click once on a thumbnail to select an image. Double-clicking selects and then displays the image in a Review Window. Selected images are highlighted in yellow. Selecting multiple images Use the following conventions to select and deselect thumbnails using your mouse: Shift + click on thumbnails for contiguous (range) selection Cmd + click on thumbnails for non-contiguous (random) selection Cmd + A to select all thumbnails Click in an empty space or Edit / Deselect All to deselect all thumbnails. Cmd+ Shift + I to invert current selection of thumbnails
The following Main Window menu selections and keyboard shortcuts are also available to select and deselect thumbnails:
5.6 Marking, Locking, & Rotating images in Main and Review Windows
Rotating images Use the Rotate buttons or rotate CW/CCW from Edit menu to change the vertical or horizontal orientation of thumbnails. Images rotated on the camera will remain rotated after transferring to your computer. Select images and click on the left Rotate button to rotate images to the left. Click on the right Rotate button to rotate images to the right. Only X3F, JPEG and TIFF images can be rotated.
Marking and unmarking images Mark images when you want to identify groups of images for transferring, copying, processing, or moving. Images marked on the camera will remain marked after transferring to your computer. Select one or more images and click the Mark button or select Mark from Edit menu to mark. Select one or more marked images and click the Mark button or select Unmark from Edit menu to unmark. If a selected group has both marked and unmarked images, all images will be marked. If all selected images are marked, clicking the Mark button will unmark the images. Only X3F images can be marked.
Locking and unlocking images Lock images to protect them from being accidentally deleted. Images locked on the camera will remain locked after transferring to your computer. Select one or more images and click the Lock button or select Lock from Edit menu to lock. Select one or more locked images and click the Lock button or select Unlock from Edit menu to unlock. If a selected group has both locked and unlocked images, all images will be locked. If all selected images are locked, clicking the Lock button will unlock the images. JPEG, TIFF, and X3F images can be locked.

Note: Read only media such as a CD-ROM will not be able to proceed the above action.
5.7 Deleting images in the Main or Review Window

Deleting images

Select images and click on the Delete button, hit Delete on your keyboard or select Delete from Edit menu. The Delete dialog box will guide you through the deletion process. Locked images must be unlocked before they can be deleted. JPEG, TIFF, and X3F images can be deleted. Images can also be recovered from your computers recycle bin or trash can.
5.8 Printing images in the Main or Review Window
Printing images Click on Print button or select File >Print from the menu. For further details please refer to section 10.1.
5.9 Slideshow in the Main Window
Slideshow in Main Window Click on Slideshow button or select File > Slideshow from the menu. For further details please refer to section 10.2.

R E V I E W I N G

In this section you will learn How to open a Review Window How to view different images in the Review Window How to view details using the Magnification How to check shadows and highlights with the warning mask How to use adjustment modes How to display multiple Review Windows How to update settings in X3F files

6.1 The Review Window

Opening a Review Window You can display a Review Window on your desktop by double-clicking a thumbnail, or clicking on the Review Image button after selecting an image in the Main Window. Main functions Use the Review Window to do the following: View individual images at a larger size and higher resolution Process and save images individually Review images with different adjustment settings Access Adjustment Controls for custom processing Mark, lock, rotate, or delete images Navigate through other images on the camera or in a selected folder Access the Image Information Window
Links to more information Click on any link below to view detailed descriptions of Review Window elements. Process and save images Increase or decrease image display size Print Delete View and save with different adjustments Make custom adjustments

In the case of displayed images, files are JPEG or TIFF format. File Mode: Reviewing images without adjustment With File selected, each image is displayed in the default adjustment. The current setting in File Mode remains selected until you select another setting from the pop-down menu, choose another mode, or manually adjust a setting using Adjustment Controls. Auto: Reviewing images with automatic adjustment With Auto selected, rendering settings are adjusted automatically for each image displayed. Auto Mode remains selected until you choose another mode, or manually adjust a setting using Adjustment Controls. To see what adjustment Auto is making, open the Adjustment Controls. Auto Mode sets these controls for each image automatically. If you want to further adjust the Auto setting, update any of the settings in the Adjustment Controls Pallet. Note that the Auto Mode is replaced with Custom. Custom Mode: Reviewing images with a specific setting applied With Custom selected, each image displayed in the Review Window will be rendered with the custom setting listed in the pop-down menu, or the current unsaved setting. The current setting in Custom Mode remains selected until you select another setting from the pop-down menu, choose another mode, or manually adjust a setting using Adjustment Controls. After selecting another mode, the last custom setting will remain in the pop-down menu. You can return to that setting by selecting Custom again. For saving images, see Section 7.2. Note: JPEG or TIFF format are not available with X3F Fill Light.
6.7 Multiple Review Windows
Opening Multiple Review Windows Having multiple Review Windows open lets you compare images or settings side-by-side. To display an additional Review Window, select File > Open New Review Window from the Main or Review Window menu. Once multiple Review Windows are open, double-clicking on any thumbnail in the Main Window will open the image in the topmost Review Window. Note: Each Review Window requires additional computer memory, so the program may run more slowly with multiple windows open. To optimize program performance, close Review Windows when not in use. Using multiple Review Windows to compare images Displaying similar images in several Review Windows side-by-side allows you to compare details such as composition, facial expressions, or focus before deciding which image you want to save. Using multiple Review Windows to compare modes Each Review Window retains its Adjustment Mode; any image displayed in the same Review Window will be processed using the retained Adjustment Mode. Displaying the same image in two different Review Windows side-by-side allows you to compare different modes.

P R O C E S S I N G

S A V I N G
In this section you will learn How to process and save images How to choose resolution, file type, and color space for your process
7.1 Main Window Processing
Processing groups of images simultaneously Processing groups of images in batches is a great way to quickly process X3F files which do not require individual attention. You will not be able to individually name the files, and all files must be processed using the same settings. However, if you select the Auto Adjustment Setting, SIGMA Photo Pro will optimize each image during processing. To process a batch of images: 1) 2) 3) 4) Select the folder containing the X3F images you wish to process. You can process the entire folder, selected images, or marked images. Select or mark specific thumbnails if desired. Click on the Save Images As button.

The following dialog box appears: Destination: Select a place on your computer to store the processed images.
Source: The original capture resolution and filename are recorded here. Adjustment Mode Choose Adjustment Mode for image proceeding. Check option if you wish to update stored adjustment settings in the X3F file. Processing Options: Choose Output file type Resolution Color Space Click Save to begin processing or Cancel to return to the Main Window. Note: Above proceeding can not be used with JPEG and TIFF.

Review Window Processing

Processing individual images Processing an individual image from the Review Window is similar to processing from the Main Window, with the following added benefits: Most of the processing is already done while you are viewing an image, so saving is quick You can rename the processed file as it is saved You can adjust settings using the Adjustment Controls Palette You can review the image in more detail prior to choosing settings Once you have chosen the image to process, press the Save Image As button. The following dialog box appears:
Destination: You can select a folder on your computer to store the processaed images or change the name of the processaed file.
Source: The original capture resolution and filename are recorded here. Adjustment Mode (X3F File only): Check option if you wish to update stored adjustment settings in the X3F file.
Processing Options: Choose Output file type Resolution Color Space Click Save to begin processing and saving, or Cancel to return to the Main Window. Choosing a destination When you save images, you can also choose a destination. Images are saved in the previous saving folder. If you change the destination, select the folder or volume. Note: In the case of JPEG and TIFF, repeated processing is decrease image quality.
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7.3 Processing options

Use the pop-down menus and radio buttons to choose the processing settings to be applied to your image. Adjustment Mode (X3F File only) X3F Auto Custom Check option if you Note: In the case of JPEG and TIFF, it is not viewed wish to update stored adjustment settings in the X3F file. Resolution Same as original capture size Half size Double size Color Space sRGB., AppleRGB., AdobeRGB., ColorMatchRGB ProPhotoRGB Output File Type JPEG 8-bit TIFF 16-bit TIFF Resolution The default setting for resolution is the same as the resolution you selected when capturing the image on your camera (High, Medium, or Low). You can also select one half, or double the resolution (one half or double the number of pixels in each dimension) for your processed image to JPEG or TIFF. For more information, see Section 10.2. -remove Adjustment Settings Three setting options are available: X3F as rendered on the camera or by SIGMA Photo Pro, Auto with adjustments set automatically by SIGMA Photo Pro, and Custom with adjustments set by the user. For more information on how settings work, see Section 6.6. For information on saving settings, see Section 8.7. Color Space Selecting the correct color space according to your output needs allows other programs, printers, and users to receive correct color data. If you do not have a specific color management preference, it is recommended that you choose either the PC or Mac standard color space (s RGB or Apple RGB). For more specific color control, you can select other color spaces in the pop-down field according to your needs. Output File Type SIGMA Photo Pro supports JPEG, 8-bit TIFF and 16-bit TIFF. Quality You can also change compression when saving JPEG files.

A D J U S T I N G

In this section you will learn How to use the Adjustment Controls palette How to make tonal adjustments How to make color adjustments How to use the Histogram How to set the Warning Masks How to change White Balance How to save settings How to delete saved settings
8.1 Using Adjustment Controls to manually adjust images
Adjustment Controls allow you to manually adjust the settings applied to images in the Review Window. Changing any control or slider places the current Review Window in Custom Mode. The pop-down menu will show Current Unsaved Setting indicating that a control has been manually adjusted. Until you choose another mode or a saved setting, the current settings in the palette will be applied to each image appearing in the associated Review Window. When multiple Review Windows are open, the palette settings will reflect the current topmost active Review Window. Opening and closing the Adjustment Controls Palette To open Adjustment Controls, click on the Adjustment Controls button in the Review Window. Adjustment Mode p. 41
Use to set the adjustment mode, and to save and delete specific adjustment settings stored in the application, or in the X3F file

Tone Adjustments p. 36

Use to adjust exposure, shadow, highlight, color saturation, sharpness and X3 Fill Light (Only X3F images)

White Balance p. 40

Use to change white balance in the X3F file. Note: It will not be displayed with JPEG and TIFF images

Color Mode p. 40

Change the Color Mode

Color Adjustment p. 37

Use to neutralize and adjust overall color in your image

Noise Reduction p. 41

It is possible to select the level for reduction of Chroma and Luminance Noise.

Histogram p. 39

Use to evaluate brightness values and assure the desired tonal range has been produced
Maximizing, minimizing, and closing the palette To maximize or minimize a panel within the Adjustment Controls Palette (Adjustment Mode, Tone Adjustment, White Balance, Color Adjustment and Histogram), click on each title button or click Maximize (+) / Minimize (-) button in the right hand. To close the Adjustment Controls Palette, click the red button in the upper left hand corner or close the Review Window.

Before

After adjustment If you wish to redo the gray balance using a different sample point, click on the eyedropper button and repeat the steps above. If you do not like the results of the color adjustment, click on the Reset button at the bottom of the panel to return to default (no color adjustment) setting. You can also use the eyedropper adjustment as a base, and then move the target ring in the color wheel to refine your adjustment.
8.4 Using the Histogram and Warning Masks
Reading the Histogram To view the Histogram, display the Adjustment Controls Palette on your screen, and open the panel titled Histogram. To open or close the Histogram panel, click the title button or Maximize (+)/Minimize (-) button. Turn the warning masks on and off by clicking on the checkmark box Click on arrows to set the shadow and highlight values for the warning masks
The Histogram graphically displays the distribution of brightness values in your image. There are three readouts depicted as colored lines which each represent the brightness values of the Red, Green, and Blue channels. These represent the same RGB values you see individually recorded in the lower right hand corner of the eyedropper in the Review Window. Shadows are represented on the left side of the graph, mid-tones in the center, and highlights on the right side of the graph. The scale in which these values are measured is between 0 (blackest shadow) and 255 (whitest highlight). Enabling, disabling and setting values for the Warning Masks To turn the warning masks on and off click the checkmark box at the bottom of the Histogram panel. You can set the values in the warning mask to alert you when a shadow or highlight value on one or more of the channels falls outside of the specified values. For example, you may discover that your printer or color lab cannot produce good shadow detail when values fall below 8, and that highlights appear blown out above the value 240. With this information, you can set the warning mask to alert you when the values exceed these limits. To set the limits, click on the arrow buttons below the histogram until the shadow and highlight values are set. Once you have set the values for the mask, you can manually adjust the sliders in the Adjustment Controls Palette until the warnings are reduced or eliminated. Below is an example of a Review Window with the Warning Mask enabled. This powerful feature helps you to best use the tonal range for your finished print.
Above is an example of a Review Window with the Warning Mask enabled.
8.5 Changing White Balance
Changing the White Balance setting in an X3F file White Balance can be adjusted during processing. If you wish to change the lighting type for a particular image, you can match any of the lighting types featured on your SIGMA camera. To change White Balance, first select the image you wish to change in a Review Window. Next select Edit > White Balance from the Review Window menu. Use the pop-down menu to choose the White Balance setting to be applied to your image. Sunlight Shade Overcast Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Auto Monochrome Original Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight. Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under sunny skies. Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy overcast skies. Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under incandescent (tungsten) lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures with th Sigma EF-500 DG flash. Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments. This setting allows Monochrome processing as a White Balance option. * This sets White Balance back to as-shot.

When you select a different White Balance setting, the original X3F files will be modified with the updated information. The thumbnail image in the Main Window, and the preview image in the Review Window will not appear to change. Each time you select a different White Balance setting, the new setting will be automatically saved to the X3F file. To view the effect of the change, wait for the image to complete processing.
8.6 Change the Color Mode (only for RAW data of DP2 and SD15)
Changing the Color Mode setting in an X3F file White Balance can be adjusted during processing. If you wish to change the lighting type for a particular image, you can match any of the lighting types featured on your SIGMA camera. To change White Balance, first select the image you wish to change in a Review Window. Next select Edit > White Balance from the Review Window menu. Use the pop-down menu to choose the White Balance setting to be applied to your image. Standard : Standard color mode for various situations. Vivid : Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid. Neutral : Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural. Portrait : This color mode makes skin tone soft. It is ideal for the Portrait pictures. Landscape : This mode makes blue and green more vivid and emphasizes pictures. Original : Return to original setting. Note: Processing an image with Monochrome setting will not erase any color information. It is possible to change the White Balance setting after processing the image with Monochrome setting. Note: read only Media such as a CD-ROM will not be able to proceed the above action.
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8.7 Reduction for Chroma and Luminance Noise (This feature is provided only for X3F files which were taken at ISO 400 or higher)
It is possible to reduce the Chroma Noise and Luminance Noise for images which were taken at ISO 400 or higher. Chroma Noise: It is possible to reduce red or green color blotches by five levels. Luminance Noise: It is possible to reduce grain noise by five levels. Note: This function can only be applied to X3F files which were taken at ISO 400 or higher. It is not possible to apply noise reduction to files which are taken with ISO50, ISO100 or ISO200. Note: Noise Reduction will be applied automatically when opening X3F files which were taken at ISO 400 or higher.
8.8 Saving and applying custom settings
Applying settings from the Adjustment Controls Palette To view the Adjustment Mode, display the Adjustment Controls Palette on your screen, and open the panel titled Adjustment Mode. The Adjustment Mode settings in the Adjustment Control Palette reflect the same information as the Adjustment Mode settings found in the active Review Window. See section 6.6 for a review of this information.
Click the X3F Button to replace the stored settings in the X3F file

Information about selected images is located in the information field at the bottom of the Thumbnail Pane in the Main Window. The field indicates how many images are selected and how many MB in total the selected images use. Image information in the Computer Pane Similar information is located in fields below the Camera Pane and the Computer Pane. Information includes how many images are presently in the folder, Volumes or on the camera, and the total MB used.

Information Field

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9.2 Accessing the Image Information Window
The Image Info Button You can view additional information about individual images or groups of selected images by clicking the Image Info button in the Main or Review Window. The Image Information Window The Image Information Window describes the selected image(s) in the Main or Review Window. To get information for a different image, click on the Review Window containing the new image or on a new thumbnail in the Main Window. The Image Information Window will update with information about the selected image. The Image Information Window remains open and floats above the Main and Review Windows until you close it, or until you exit the program. To close an Image Information Window without exiting SIGMA Photo Pro, click on the Close red button in the Title Bar upper left hand corner or on the Close button at the bottom of the window. There are three sections in the Information Window. The top section contains general information about your file. Next, the capture section summarizes the photometric settings on the camera at the time the image was captured. Finally, the processing section lists the stored settings when you are viewing an X3F file, and the applied settings when viewing a processed TIFF or JPEG file. If your processed file has been further modified in another post-processing application such as Adobe Photoshop, a tag will appear in the processing sections title bar. To copy the text in the Image Information Window, click on the Copy to Clipboard button. Paste the text into any word processing program. Then you can use the word processing programs print function to print the text. If you choose to save these text files in your SIGMA Photo Pro image folders for easy access later, note that they will not be visible from within SIGMA Photo Pro, but you can continue to open and print them from your word processing application.

P R I N T I N G

S L I D E S H O W
In this section you will find How to print images How to proceed slideshow
Printing images in the Main or Review windows
To print images, click Print Button in the Main or Review Window or select file->print.
When you proceed with printing from the Main Window, the following dialog box will appear. Print Setup Window is inscribed on the left side of this dialog box and Print preview window is inscribed on the right side. Paper size The paper size of the print will be displayed.

Print Setup Window

Print Preview Window
Print Setup window Source; You are able to select images you want to print from All Images, Marked Images or Selected Images.
Adjustment Mode; You are able to select adjustment mode of Images you want to print from X3F, Auto or Custom. (Only X3F file is applied this adjustment.)
Print Setup; You are able to set print layout, Image copies and so on. Print size; You can also decide how many images to print on the same sheet. Print preview is displayed on the right side.
Setup Printer; To change printer setting, click Print Setup Button. Print size, quality etc are set in accordance with setup tool of your printer.
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Print Size It is possible to select the number of images to be printed on a single sheet. Print status is displayed on the right hand side. For example: In the case of printing on the A3 size sheet 8x10 (2) -A3 (1217) 5x7 (4) -A3 (1217) Paper size 4x6 (4) -A3 (1217) Number of prints on the same sheet 3x5 (10) -A3 (1217) 2x3 (25) -A3 (1217) 1.5x1.5 (70) -A3 (1217) Fit to printable area Print size To fit the image to the selected paper size Note: It is possible to select these printing sizes: 8x10, 5x7, 4x6, 3x5, 2x3 and 1.5x1.5 (inch). Print size pull down menu may not display the print size of the images, if the image size is larger that paper size selected from print set-up menu. If you print larger than 8x10 (inch), please select Fit To Printable Area. Auto Rotate Check Auto Rotate to automatically rotate your photo for the best fit on the paper. Auto Crop The images are trimmed automatically to fit to the print size. The cursor will change to a hand icon on the preview image. It is possible to adjust the trimming position with the hand icon. Image Copies., It is possible to print multiple copies of images. Information Printing., It is possible to print basic information such as the file name and and shutter speed at the bottom of the page. Header/Footer Printing., It is possible to print text such the title at the top or bottom of the print. Please click Print Button after selecting the desired setting. Click Cancel button to close the print options without printing. Note: If you choose to proceed with printing from the review window, it is possible to only print the inscribed image on the review window. It is not possible to select and process another image from the Print window.

The SIGMA SD15. The worlds only integral, three-layer, complete-color sensor. The camera that captures it all.
Camera : SIGMA SD15 / File Type : X3F Raw, Exposure Mode : M - Manual Exposure, ISO Setting : 200, White Balance : Auto, Shutter Speed : 1/125s, Aperture Value : F2.5 | Lens : SIGMA 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Camera : SIGMA SD15 / File Type : X3F Raw, Exposure Mode : A - Aperture Priority AE, ISO Setting : 50, White Balance : Auto, Shutter Speed : 0.4s, Aperture Value : F9.0 | Lens : SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO
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The single-lens reflex camera of choice
The most complete system camera available To the photographer, exciting new subjects and compositions constantly appearand drive the demand for a versatile camera that can grasp these opportunities. The most complete and flexible system camera available is the single-lens reflex (SLR) camera. Refined by photographers over many decades, SLR technology allows the photographer to create a genuinely personalized system that matches his or her own stylea benefit offered by no other type of camera. Wideangle, standard, telephoto, macro, high ratio zoomall of these lenses and a wide range of accessories are available, accommodating any photographic circumstance. The photographer's vision makes the camera. Since the image the photographer has in mind is highly individual, Sigma believes a good camera should allow creativity to come to the fore, helping the photographer overcome limitations and expand the possibilities of the craft. No camera affords the photographer more freedom than a digital SLR. First comes the desire to create an image and capture meaning. Next come the proper toolsa digital
SLR camera, lenses, and accessories suited to the photographer's unique vision. To take the perfect picture, the photographer needs to be able to move freely from instant to instant. More than any other system, a digital SLR camera helps the photographer be creative and take advantage of moments that only come once. The appeal of an optical viewfinder Another critical part of a digital SLR camera is the optical viewfinder. Based on advanced digital technology, the backlit LCD viewfinders with live preview and electronic viewfinders (EVF) found in compact digital cameras offer a high degree of scene visibility and convenience. An optical viewfinder offers many distinct advantages. Verification of every aspect of the scene with the naked eye. High-precision focusing. A real-time and realistic image of the subject. Finer detail. Finer photographs. An electronic image simply can't imitate these things, yet they are all crucial in taking highly precise, highly individual photographs. Currently, nothing matches an optical finder for revealing the subject exactly as it is and inspiring the photographer to take the ideal picture as conceived by that person.

A camera that celebrates the photographer's style In the sleek, sophisticated body of a Sigma digital SLR is the finest image sensor available. It is coupled with a Sigma lens that offers crystal-clear images and the highest level of finished image quality. The optical viewfinder satisfies the professional eye and makes taking pictures truly a delight. In addition, a Sigma digital SLR camera coordinates well with accessories to enhance the enjoyment of every photographic opportunity. In short, a Sigma SLR camera is the complete system camera that empowers the photographer in the widest variety of creative circumstances. It allows the photographer not only to respond to the scene that presents itself but also to find and express a uniquely personal photographic method, style, and spirit. More than any other camera, the Sigma digital SLR camera has the individuality to support the creativity of the photographer and maximize his or her abilities. It is a resource that sharpens discernment, deepens the compositional sense, and strengthens the creative will, allowing the photographer to take artistic action.
The new standard for image quality and detail
A sensor that enables true image quality The image sensor is the most important part of a digital SLR camera. What, then, should a photographer choosing a new camera look for in an image sensor? Most camera makers today emphasize megapixels, which are of course a factor in determining image resolution. Sigma believes, however, that a theory of image quality that begins and ends with the megapixels is grossly incomplete, since it is the structure of the image sensor that has the greatest impact on finished image quality. From the first generation onward, Sigma digital cameras have featured the Foveon X3 direct image sensor. This sensor leverages the special qualities of silicon, which is penetrated to different depths by different wavelengths of light. It was the world's first and remains the world's only image sensor to capture fully the three basic colors of light red, green, and blue in each pixel location without relying on color filters. In fact, the Foveon X3 direct image sensor receives red, green, and blue wavelengths of light vertically just like modern color film. Considering it far superior to the much more common Bayer filter sensors available, most experts agree that the Foveon X3 direct image sensor has a unique structure that makes it the image sensor of the day and of the future. Other digital cameras' monochrome image sensors With the exception of Sigma's

products, almost all digital cameras available today contain monochrome image sensors. Unable to distinguish between colors, these sensors receive light through a filter that has an even distribution of red, green, and blue filtering units. As a result, the sensor records color not vertically, but horizontally. Since each light-sensing photodiode has above it a tiny filter unit that lets in only one color, each pixel captures only one color, and data for the other two colors of light is never collected at all. A color interpolation process known as demosaicing guesses at the missing colors based on the colors of neighboring pixels, adding them back in. Developed and refined over an extended period, this method of processing images has matured, and the interpolation of colors is now fairly accurate. Inevitably, however, interpolating colors based on neighboring pixels results in the loss of subtle color details found in the original subject. Demosaicing compromises color detail. Due to the demosaicing process, conventional digital cameras using color filter arrays also generate color artefacts colors not found in the original subject at all. The problem arises when areas of the subject have a higher frequency of color detail than can be adequately covered by the grid of red, green, and blue units in the Bayer filter. A conventional Bayer filter digital camera has an additional optical low-pass filter between the lens
and the sensor. This filter acts on the high-resolution image from the imaging lens, eliminating highfrequency, detailed elements likely to generate color artefacts before they can reach the image sensor. Although it effectively suppresses color artefacts, the optical low-pass filter also systematically reduces the resolution of the image. The Foveon X3 direct image sensor generates truly emotional images. Sigma digital SLR cameras produce truly emotional images, thanks to the Foveon X3 direct image sensor. Completely different in structure from conventional image sensors, the Foveon X3 direct image sensor offers truly distinctive image quality characterized by fine detaildetail essential to capturing the emotional qualities of the subject. Sigma digital SLR cameras are designed to reproduce what the photographer shoots, right down to the feeling in the aira result that is only possible with a vertical color-capture system that does not require color interpolation, and an image-processing system that does not require an optical low-pass filter. In contrast, a conventional image sensor performs guesswork on colors and even cuts out highfrequency areas completely. To a degree, colors can be adjusted in post-processing. But the subject's details and nuances, once lost, can never be recovered. To compensate, conventional cameras utilize sharpness processing to give the appearance of a higher resolution. As a result, these cameras produce images that have artificially sharp edges and give an uncanny and unnatural impression.

The Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor
The Bayer filter Image Sensor
R: 100%, G: 100%, B: 100%
The Foveon X3 has three layers of photosensors, enabling it to capture 100% of the RGB color data at once.

R: 25%, G: 50%, B: 25%

The old-fashioned Bayer filter image sensor can only capture 50% of the green color data, and a mere 25% each of the blue and the red.
Camera : SIGMA SD15 / File Type : X3F Raw, Exposure Mode : M - Manual Exposure, ISO Setting : 50, White Balance : Auto, Shutter Speed : 1/125s, Aperture Value : F10 | Lens : SIGMA 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Camera : SIGMA SD15 / File Type : X3F Raw, Exposure Mode : M - Manual Exposure, ISO Setting : 100, White Balance : Auto, Shutter Speed : 1/125s, Aperture Value : F5.6 | Lens : SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 EX DC MACRO

Professor Carver Mead

The First Three-layer Direct Image Sensor
Professor Mead and Dick Lyon working with the prism camera

The Inside Story

The founding of FOVEON Foveon's invention of the X3 direct image sensor traces its roots back to the research of Caltech physicist, Professor Carver Mead. One focus of Mead's research was the modeling in semiconductors of human capabilities. Mead's collaboration with a neuroscience research group eventually led him and his students into fundamental investigations of the image sensing process. Mead's research led to a business venture supported by some of Silicon Valley's leading firms with both financial and human resources. In August 1997, Foveon was founded, taking its name from an anatomical term: fovea centralis. Maximal sensitivity to light and color The fovea centralis is the central portion of the human retina that has the most acute vision and the best color perception. The name Foveon signaled the company's commitment to developing the world's most advanced and high-performance image sensors for the professional market. From its first days as a startup company, Foveon gathered
the best imaging engineering talent available and engaged in cuttingedge research and development. Foveon's first product was not an image sensor but instead a complete digital camera. In this original system, a beam-splitter prism assembly separated the incoming light into its three primary colors, passing the red, green, and blue beams through separate color filters and directing them to three large image sensors. An extremely high-resolution image was then assembled from the data of the three colors. This camera was extraordinary, highend technology, but it was expensive to manufacture and ultimately too costly for the end user. By the time Foveon stopped prism digital camera production, it had already created a patented technology that would ensure its preeminence in the coming era of image processing research. The invention of a revolutionary device Next, Dick Merrill, a leading semiconductor engineering working at Foveon, invented a device that could create a stack of RGB pixels

in each pixel location. Thanks to his special genius and a unique career, Merrill had developed the creativity needed to realize artistic objectives through advanced technology. His ability as a photographer led to crucial technological contributions, and his passion for artistic expression became the driving force behind the invention and development of Foveon's advanced, full-color image sensors. A new era in image processing Merrill's device proved the feasibility of capturing RGB information in each pixel location, but it was not immediately possible to develop an image sensor based on this technology. Although it was well known that silicon absorbs shorter wavelengths of light closer to its surface and longer wavelengths of light further from its surface, additional advances in image processing were necessary to make use of this characteristic in creating high-quality images. That task fell to Foveon Chief Scientist Dick Lyon, an image processing expert with a keen interest in photography.

Dick Lyon

Dick Merrill
The Sigma SD9 and The Foveon X3 direct image sensor.
New products offering ultra-high image quality Through careful experiments and analysis, Lyon performed theoretical research into the light absorption characteristics of silicon, determining a set of red, green, and blue spectral sensitivity curves for theoretical R, G, and B photodiodes at specific depths. Based on his research, Lyon concluded it was possible to use the technology to produce color images of a high quality that would satisfy the discerning professional. Through the efforts of Dick Merrill, Dick Lyon, and many other engineers, Foveon produced the prototype of the Foveon X3 direct image sensor and continued to refine it. At last in 2002, through trial and error, creativity, and powerful resolve, Foveon completed the development of an image sensor ready for a commercial digital camera. In October 2002, the Sigma SD9 camera debuted, featuring the Foveon X3 direct image sensor. It was and is the world's first singlechip, full-color image sensor.
The Sigma SD series arrives With its focus on creating lenses of the highest resolution possible, Sigma found the idea of using a resolution-reducing optical low-pass filteron which conventional digital SLR cameras relycompletely unacceptable. A lens manufacturer with a philosophy of leveraging its own technology to offer the highest level of product quality, Sigma introduced the SD9, its first digital SLR camera and the first camera in the world to feature the Foveon X3 direct image sensor. Sigma had accepted the risk of implementing a new technology and selected the Foveon X3 direct image sensor for its flagship digital SLR camera. Having no need for an optical low-pass filter, the Foveon X3 direct image sensor made full use of the potential of Sigma's high-resolution lenses to produce lifelike images rich in emotion and presence. Best lens, best image sensor Having selected the Foveon X3 direct image sensor to bring out the full potential of its lenses,

Sigma once again dedicated itself to taking the quality of its lenses to a new level. Aiming not just for a high modulation transfer function (MTF) value, Sigma took a holistic approach to lens developing, pursuing the best photographs and best finishedimage quality possible. In November 2008, Sigma purchased Foveon, creator of the Foveon X3 direct image sensor. With strong synergy in goals and philosophy, the two companies make an ideal combination. In addition, Sigma had always focused on developing its own technology and manufacturing its own products, including everything from tiny screws to injection molds. As a unified entity, Sigma and Foveon have continued to pursue the industry's highest level of quality while offering products at a reasonable cost. Having merged the best lens with the best image sensor, Sigma has not stopped asking the central question: what makes for the best overall photograph? Sigma has continued to pursue excellence in the body of the camera and all of the components to offer each photographer the best camera possible.
The SD15 offers refined and balanced performance
An even more complete resource for the photographer A camera should convey the intention of the photographer accurately and directly. Developed with refinement in every detail, the SD15 is a digital SLR camera that combines simplicity with a superior balance and a delicate calibrated harmony among its parts. In pursuit of the best camera and the finest photographs, Sigma designed the SD15 to support the photographer in the widest range of circumstances possible and partner with the artist throughout a long and fruitful career. To this end, Sigma created the SD15 taking care to eliminate unnecessary complications of form or function. An elegant balance of functions The SD15 offers an intuitive user interface that prepares the photographer for almost every conceivable environment. Sigma's philosophy of the camera allows the photographer to concentrate on performance alone, as all the necessary functions are immediately present in ideal balancea difference detected instantly with both the hand and the eye.

SIGMA SD15 technology

circuits are capable of handling the large data files generated by the highresolution 14 megapixel sensor. The SD15 features a continuous shooting speed of 3 frames per second with up to 21 RAW Images that can be captured in continuous shooting mode. TRUE II TRUE II image processing engine X3 Direct Image Sensor 14 Megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor The Foveon X3 direct image sensor captures all primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location. As the photo detectors are arranged in three layers, full and complete color is captured giving the images a three-dimensional feel. Focal Plane Shutter Durable focal plane shutter The durable focal plane shutter mechanism has a life cycle of over 100,000 exposures and dramatically reduces the amount of dust and dirt from the shutter mechanism. The photographer can enjoy taking pictures without worrying about dust and dirt adhering to the image sensor either from inside or outside the camera. Two motor systems Prevention of camera shake The two motor systems are driven by the mirror-drive and shutter charge which lowers the vibration of the mirror movement, preventing camera shake. The mirror lock-up mechanism raises the mirror, preventing further vibration when the shutter is released. The prevention of camera shake is especially effective for macro photography and when using ultra-telephoto lenses. Improved buffer memory 21 frames can be captured continuously in RAW mode The SD15 is equipped with DDR II buffer memory which is twice as large in capacity as the SD14's buffer. The camera's high-speed image processing The SD15 incorporates the TRUE (Threelayer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II" image processing engine which improves the processing speed and overall image quality. The unique image-processing algorithm provides high resolution power and reproduces high definition images with richly graduated tones. The improved processing speed of RAW and JPEG data provides ease of camera operation. SD card Unifying memory cards for added convenience The SD15 adopts the SD card (compatible with SDHC) which is also used in the DP series of Sigma cameras improving convenience to users of both camera systems. AFE(Analog Front End) Improving performance at high sensitivity AFE (Analog Front End) converts the color data, which full-color capture systems record, to a digital signal. This enables the camera to reproduce high definition and richly colored images. ISO50 - 3200 Providing noiseless image processing The SD15 captures light effectively and ensures noiseless image processing. The image sensor provides high definition with rich, gradated tones. 5-point AF Fast and precise focusing with 5-point AF The auto focus sensor features 5 focusing points (center, left, right, up and down) ensuring consistently fast and precise focusing. The AF metering

features a cross type sensor in the center of the screen. Selecting the AF point can be done manually or automatically. Improved Auto Bracketing function Five frame Auto Bracketing function In addition to the usual three frame bracketing, five frame bracketing has now been added to the Auto Bracketing function. It allows users to get a more detailed and accurate exposure. Wide coverage viewfinder Bright viewfinder image by the incorporation of a pentaprism
The SD15 features a pentaprism viewfinder with 98% (vertical and horizontal) coverage, 0.9x magnification and an 18mm eye point. A diopter adjustment is also equipped which can be adjusted from -3 to +1.5 dpt. Exposure compensation function More control of image exposure It is possible to adjust the camera's measured exposure value. When it is difficult to determine the exposure setting due to variable light conditions, it is possible to take a sequence of pictures of the
same subject at three or five different exposure levels. The shift value can be set in 1/3EV increments up to +-3EV(3 stops) / +-1.7EV(5 stops). New AE sensor 77-Segment AE Sensor The SD15 features a new 77-segment AE sensor which allows advanced AE algorithms, improving exposure accuracy. Exact control and collaboration with the AF point ensures the camera exposes accurately even in difficult lighting conditions.
77-segment Evaluative Metering
Evaluative Metering is suitable for general photography. Even under strong back lightning situations, the camera will give you the correct exposure.
Even if dust adheres to the image sensor, the dust protector can be removed easily for sensor cleaning. New, intuitive user interface Simple user interface for faster camera operation The improved user interface provides faster and more convenient operation of the camera. The Quick Set button activates the display of the most commonly used camera functions such as Color Mode, White Balance, Image Quality and Image Size on one screen. The 4-Way Controller ensures faster operation of these features. The FUNC button enables functions such as Flash Mode and Synchro Mode.
number of 11. The Built-in flash can be synchronized to a shutter speed up to 1/180 sec. Incorporation of S-TTL automatic exposure system ensures the control of advanced flash photography.
Backlit top LCD panel The top LCD panel displays important information The top LCD panel allows the photographer to quickly check camera information such as the resolution setting, metering mode, battery status and the number of images that can be recorded on the SD card. It also incorporates an orange backlight which enables the camera to be easily controlled in low light conditions. SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0 Image adjustments with simple operation The supplied image processing software of SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0 converts RAW data quickly and easily. Incorporation of a new noise reduction algorithm reduces chroma and luminance noise. In addition, it is compatible with five Color Modes which apply a suitable setting to each shooting situation. The adjusted settings can be saved to the RAW file. Dedicated BP-21 Lithium-ion battery Dedicated rechargeable battery with a large capacity The dedicated BP-21 Lithium-ion battery is supplied as standard with the SD15. It is possible to shoot approximately 500 images on one full charge and takes about 120 minutes to fully charge with the supplied BC-21 Battery Charger. The optional AC Adapter SAC-4 enables the Sigma SD15 to obtain power from the main supply.

Center Weighted Average Metering
The camera will measure the average luminance of the entire picture area with additional emphasis on the center area. This makes it ideal when using the optional exposure compensation.

Center Area Metering

The camera will measure the luminance of 8.8% of the entire picture area. It is ideal for metering when the subject is backlit.
Large 3.0 TFT Color LCD Monitor Large, highly visible LCD screen The SD15 camera features a 3.0 inch TFT color LCD monitor. This 460,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor benefits from a wide viewing angle, making it easy to check focusing and composition. OK Button setting Customize the OK button It is possible to allocate certain functions to the OK button for added convenience. These functions include Review Image, Rotate Image and Mark Image. Built-in flash with 17mm angle of coverage Advanced flash photography The Sigma SD15 camera's built-in flash offers an angle of coverage of 17mm (equivalent to 28mm with a 35mm camera) lens with a guide

Spot Metering

The camera will measure the luminance of 1% of the entire picture area. This mode is suitable when you wish to set the exposure for a small portion of the scene and ignore the influence of the rest of the scene.
Dust Protector Prevent dust from entering the camera body Most digital SLR cameras are vulnerable to dust entering the body. If the dust and dirt adhere to the image sensor, it may appear in the pictures. The mount of the SD 15 is equipped with a dust protector and the sealing parts are incorporated around the mount, preventing dust from entering the body.
Camera : SIGMA SD15 / File Type : X3F Raw, Exposure Mode : A - Aperture Priority AE, ISO Setting : 50, White Balance : Auto, Shutter Speed : 1/6s, Aperture Value : F4.5 | Lens : SIGMA MACRO 70mm F2.8 EX DG
Highest-quality components for masterpiece photographs
The TRUE II image-processing engine joins the SD series.
JPEG images are ready to print when the SD15 is simply connected to the printer, and the image data files are ready to share with friends and family. For ease of connectivity and convenient sharing, JPEG mode is an excellent choice. Creating JPEG files in this way, however, subjects data to irreversible compression, leaving little scope for image correction afterward. Using a camera that offers only in-camera JPEG processing can severely limit a photographer's artistic expression. In RAW mode, the Foveon X3 direct image sensor outputs to.x3f RAW image format files, preserving the high-presence, high-quality, accurate, and balanced data that makes for truly emotional images and opens up new creative channels. Sigma believes that RAW mode allows photographers the clearest path to creative expression while supporting the best image quality and fostering the finest photographs.

RAW data in the.x3f format is what photographers require to do the very best work that only they can do.
SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0 offers darkroom-style freedom and control
Believing it to be the very best RAW data processing software available, Sigma offers SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0. With its intuitive and uncluttered interface, the application offers photographers exactly what they need to give their photographs a truly artistic and professional finish. Even those new to raw data processing will find it easy to use.
The SD15 is the first in the SD series to offer the TRUE (Threelayer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II image-processing engine. Developed exclusively to operate in synergy with the Foveon X3 direct image sensor, TRUE II has been an extremely popular feature since it was first introduced on the Sigma DP2. Based on Sigma's comprehensive understanding of the image-creation mechanism of the Foveon X3 direct image sensor, TRUE II uses a proprietary algorithm to help create subtle and lifelike images. As a result, the SD15 optimizes in-camera JPEG production, dramatically enhancing image quality and processing time. TRUE II leverages the high-quality light signal captured by the Foveon X3 direct image sensor, applying Sigma's image-processing expertise to preserve the data under optimal conditions. It processes images quickly while maintaining their quality and emotional feel, helping to make the SD15 even more rewarding to use.
The.x3f RAW data format for highest-quality images
Sigma believes that a digital SLR camera should empower the photographer in two distinct stages: during image creation and during image processing. Photographers should have all of the resources necessary to recreate the ideal image retained in the mind's eye. For this reason, the SD15 offers photographers the highest-quality data that is ready for professional finishing, broad in dynamic range and rich in harmony and color. For use in RAW mode in all of its cameras, Sigma has developed the.x3f format to capture the pure, rich data that a true full-color sensor has to offer. Just as the best ingredients help create a gourmet dish, the finest data helps the photographer express individual skill and vision.

Featuring JPEG and RAW image format modes
Using the JPEG setting allows the SD15 to finish captured images as JPEG files inside the camera according to a specially developed Sigma formula. When these JPEG images match the photographer's vision, JPEG mode is an extremely powerful and convenient feature of the SD15.
The Adjustment Controls Palette contains exposure, contrast, shadows, highlights, color saturation, sharpness, and the X3 Fill Light feature. A new noise reduction control area allows for reduction of both color noise and luminance noise. The Color Wheel allows for easy adjustment of photograph colors. Using these controls, photographers can easily process images to match their original artistic vision just as though working in a classic darkroom. SIGMA Photo Pro 4.0 is a perfect match to the.x3f format with its superior dynamic range. Its advanced tools enable artistic expression and the limitless enjoyment that photography has to offer.

The artists camera

High-performance Sigma lenses. Founded in 1961 as a lens manufacturer, Sigma has leveraged its original technologies to create unique products and assume its position as a leading photographic equipment provider, despite a relatively late start in the marketplace. Today, Sigma continues to be a leader in the highly competitive interchangeable lens market, thanks to its dedication to ongoing development of innovative products and an unstinting approach to quality control. Today the standard for SLR cameras, the rear converter was originally a Sigma invention. In the past, a conversion lens could only be used with a single objective lens. In addition, the conversion lens came between the objective lens and the body, making the camera front-heavy. Sigma's innovation solved these issues, leading to the user-friendly lens system with which photographers are familiar today.
A lens lineup designed for highest image quality. Leveraging advanced optical design and precision manufacturing expertise, Sigma has developed for its SA mount lenses a flare- and
ghost-reducing super multi-layer coating, HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor), the OS (Optical Stabilizer) anti-shake compensation function, ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) and SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, aspheric elements, and other cutting-edge components and features. All Sigma standard, wide-angle, telephoto, macro, fisheye, and other lenses are designed to make best use of the exceptional image quality of the SD15. Seeking always to help photographers achieve the best results possible while enjoying the full delight of photography, Sigma currently produces more than 40 different types of lenses, as well as camera bodies that support lens function at the highest level. Developed and manufactured to meet the highest standards in the industry, Sigma's SA Mount lenses offer photographers the selection and reliable, responsive performance that make true creativity possible.

Optional accessories

There are many optional accessories available for the SD15 to complement the user's style of photography. These accessories ensure ease of use and comfortable shooting.
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-530 DG SUPER
The high power EF-530 DG Super flash enables S-TTL automatic flash metering. It has wireless flash connectivity and a high-speed synchronization function which can be used at high shutter speeds.

Power Grip PG-21

This specially designed battery pack (PG-21) with a vertical grip is dedicated for SD15 use and can hold two BP-21 batteries.
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-530 DG ST
This is a high-powered auto zoom flash featuring automatic flash metering using S-TTL operation. The flashgun allows perfect flash shots effortlessly and also includes an automatic zoom and bounce-head function.

Remote Controller RS-31

The Remote control allows the photographer to take self-portraits or get into group shots. Used in conjunction with the Mirror Lock-Up function, it can reduce the possibility of image-blurring caused by camera shake, making it particularly useful for macro or telephoto shooting.

AC Adapter SAC-4

This is used to provide a constant electricity supply when shooting in the studio, or taking pictures indoors. It is also recommended for use when connecting the camera to your computer to transfer data.
Cable Release Switch CR-21
The CR-21 Cable Release Switch is ideal for long exposures or bulb shooting. It is also possible to lock the release button.
SIGMA SD15 | DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA | PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS
Notice: To avoid damage or injury, please read the instruction manual carefully before using the camera.

Format

Format Compatible Lenses Lens Mount Angle of View Interchangeable lens SLR camera SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses SIGMA SA bayonet mount Equivalent to approx. 1.7 times the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras)

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Metering Systems 77 segment Evaluative Metering, Spot Metering, Center Area Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4 : ISO100) [P] Program AE (Program Shift is possible), [S] Shutter Speed Priority AE, [A] Aperture Priority AE, [M] Manual AUTO(ISO 100-200) : With Flash (ISO 100-400) Equivalent to ISO100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 (ISO50 and ISO3200 with Extended Mode) + 3 EV (in 1/3 Stop Increments) AE lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway With 3 frames bracketing : 1/3EV Stops Up to + 3EV With 5 frames bracketing : 1/3EV Stops Up to + 1.7EV -

INTERFACE

PC/IF AUDIO/VIDEO USB(USB2.0) Video Out (NTSC/PAL)

AUTO FOCUS

Auto Focus Type AF Point AF Operating Range Focus Mode AF Point Selection Active AF point indicator AF Assist Light Focus Lock TTL phase difference detection system 5-points (center AF point:cross type) EV 0 to +18 (ISO100) Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual Automatic Selection, Manual Selection Superimposed in viewfinder White Color AF Assist Light Shutter Release Halfway-Down position

Power Source

Power Li-ion Battery Pack BP-21, Batterry Chager BC-21, AC Adapter SAC-4 (Optional)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Dimensions Weight 144mm/5.7"(W) X 107.3mm/4.2"(H) X 80.5mm/3.2"(D) 680g / 24oz (without battery and card)
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SHUTTER

Shutter Type Shutter Speed External Flash Sync. Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter 1/sec., Bulb (up to 30 sec. With Extended Mode: 2 min.) X-Sync (1/180)

Operating Environment

Operating Temperature Operating Hunidity Range 0 - +40 85% or lower

ACCESSORIES

Li-ion Battery BP-21, Battery Charger BC-21, USB Cable, Video Cable, Neck Strap Eye Cap, Body Cap, Eyepiece Cap, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, SD15 Instruction Manual
Type Built-in Flash Guide No. Built-in Flash Coverage Flash Metering System Flash Compensation Compatible Flashguns Sync Terminal Connectivity Manual Pop-up Built-in flash GN11 17mm lens angle covered S-TTL Auto Flash + 3EV (1/3 stop increments) EF-530DG SUPER, EF-530DG ST, EM-140 DG Available Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Battery Grip : Power Grip PG-21, AC Adapter : SAC-4, Remote Controller : RS-31, Cable Release Switch : CR-21, Electronic Flash : EF-530 DG SUPER, EF-530 DG ST, EM-140 DG
The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.