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[ Optional Accessories for SD9 ]

Electronic Flash

[ EF-500 DG SUPER / EF-500 DG ST ]

Battery Grip

[ Power Pack SD ]

Remote Controller

[ RS-21 ]

Cable Release Switch

[ CR-11 ]

PC-Synchro Terminal Adapter [ ST- 11 ]

Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera

High-definition quality with over 

10.2 million pixel sensors

Product external appearance, specifications, etc. may change without notice to allow for improvements.

Caution : To ensure the correct and safe use of the product, be sure to read the User’s Manual Carefully prior to operation.

[ SD9 accessories ]

SIGMA Photo Pro Disk 

Dedicated AC adapter SAC-1     

AC cable 

Dedicated USB cable

Dedicated IEEE1394 cable 

( FireWire™ cable )

Dedicated 

Video cable 

LCD monitor cover 

Strap 

2 - 3 - 15 Iwado-Minami Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-8630

Tel. 03 (3480) 1431  Fax. 03 (3480) 0634  http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp

Storage Media

CompactFlash

(CF ) (Type I/II ), IBM Microdrive

Image Sensor Size

20.7x13.8mm

Lens Mount

SIGMA SA bayonet mount

Angle of View

Equivalent to about 1.7x the focal length of the lens ( for 35mm cameras )

Compatible Lenses

SIGMA SA mount Lens Group

Image Sensor

FOVEON

®

X3

(CMOS)

Pixel

 

  Sensors          

 10.29 Million ( 2,268 Columns x 1,512 Rows x 3 Layers )

Aspect Ratio 3:2

Image Recording Format

Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit )

File Size                    

 HI : 

2.268

 x 1,512

 x 3

 pixels ( Approx 8MB ),  MED : 1,512 x 1,008

 x 3

 pixels ( Approx 4MB ),  LOW : 1,134 x 756

 x 3

 pixels ( Approx 2MB ) 

Continuous shooting speed

HI : 1.9 frames / second   MED : 2.4 frames / second   LOW : 2.5 frames / second

Maximum number of frames

HI : 6 frames   MED : 14 frames   LOW : 30 frames

for continuous shooting

Interfaces

IEEE1394, USB (1.1), Video Out ( NTSC/PAL)

White balance

8 types ( auto, bright, shady, cloudy, incandescent light, fluorescent light, flash and custom )

Viewfinder

Pentaprism SLR viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

97% vertical, 98% horizontal

Viewfinder Magnification

0.77x ( 50mm F1.4 —

)

Eye point

18mm

Diopter Adjustment Range

- 3dpt — +1dpt

Auto Focus Type

TTL phase difference detection system

AF Operating Range

EV2 — 18 ( ISO 100 )

Focus Mode

AF-S ( single ), AF-C ( continuous ), with AF motion prediction function

Metering Systems

Can be switched among 8-Segment Evaluative Metering, Center Area Metering, and Center-Weighted Average Metering

Metering Range

EV 1 — 20 ( 50mm F1.4: ISO 100 )

Exposure Modes

(P) Program AE ( program shift available ),  (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE,  (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual

ISO Sensitivity

Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400

Exposure Compensation 

±3EV ( in 1/2 steps )

AE Lock

Pushbutton type. Exposure setting is locked while the button is depressed

Auto Bracketing

3 different exposure levels: Appropriate, Under Exposure, and Over Exposure, in 1/2 EV steps up to ±3EV

Shutter Type

Vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter, electronically controlled through entire speed range

Shutter Speed

1/6,000 to 15 sec. ( ISO 100 ), 1/6,000 to 1 sec. ( ISO 200 , 400 ), Bulb ( ISO100, up to 15 sec.)

External Flash Synchronization

Hot shoe ( contact X, synchronized at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact )

LCD Monitor

1.8", low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor, about 130,000 pixels, coverage area 100%, with white LED backlight.

Reviewing Images

Single frame display, zoom-in display, 9-frame thumbnail display, slide show

LCD Monitor Language

Japanese / English / French / German

Power Source

3V lithium battery ( CR123A or DL123A) x 2pcs.

3V lithium battery ( CR-V3 ) x 2pcs., or AA alkaline battery x 4 pcs., or AA Ni-Mh battery x 4pcs., or Nickel Zinc Primary Battery x 4pcs.

Dedicated AC adapter.

Dimensions

152mm/6"(W) x 120mm/4.72"(H) x 79mm/3.1"(D)

Weight                                                  805g / 28.4oz (without batteries)

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp (Japanese) 

E-Mail : [email protected] (Japan)

http://www.sigma-photo.com (English) 

E-Mail : [email protected] (U.S.A)

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com (English)  E-Mail : [email protected] (U.K.)

http://www.sigma-photo.fr (French)

E-Mail : [email protected] (France)

http://www.sigma-foto.de (German) 

E-Mail : [email protected] (Germany)

http://www.sigma-benelux.nl (Dutch) 

E-Mail : [email protected] (Benelux)

http://www.sigma.com.hk (Chinese) 

E-Mail : [email protected] (Hong Kong)

E-Mail : [email protected] (Singapore)

SIGMA World Network 

( HOMEPAGE & E-MAIL ADDRESS )

SIGMA SD9  Major Specifications

Summary of Contents for SD 9

Page 1: ...8 ISO 100 Focus Mode AF S single AF C continuous with AF motion prediction function Metering Systems Can be switched among 8 Segment Evaluative Metering Center Area Metering and Center Weighted Average Metering Metering Range EV1 20 50mm F1 4 ISO 100 Exposure Modes P Program AE program shift available S Shutter Speed Priority AE A Aperture Priority AE M Manual ISO Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100...

Page 2: ...he FOVEON X3 image sensor captures R G and B light at every pixel location FOVEON X3 image sensor technology diagram Conventional image sensor technology diagram FOVEON Inc Founded in California in 1997 FOVEON Inc is world renowned for image sensors user interfaces and image digital processing technology D i g i t a l Digital photos have never looked quite as good as those taken on film Until now ...

Page 3: ...ta image files It s easy to adjust white balance exposure color balance and contrast for example or otherwise manipulate RAW data without compromising image quality or definition Main Window This basic screen for manipulating RAW data is a simple yet sophisti cated user interface for control of various func tions Open RAW data files Transfer and save RAW image data Save images TIFF JPEG Mark lock ...

Page 4: ...e for the lens in use Attachment of a SIGMA HSM hypersonic motor lens keeps shooting fast and quiet Naturally full manual focusing is also available GET READY TO SHOOT FASTER Predictive movement Auto focus For subjects moving closer or further away at a fairly steady speed this feature calculates the distance the subject will travel until the shutter opens and drives the lens to the optimal focus ...

Page 5: ...otector Lens Mount 왎 Center weighted average metering In this most common metering mode the camera primarily meters the subject in the center of the screen while giving some weight to perimeter brightness Exposure can be effectively controlled by using this mode in conjunction with the Exposure Compensation function Exposure compensation and auto bracketing Before you shoot exposure compensation l...

Page 6: ...in the field or faces of athletes playing in stadiums HIGH PERFORMANCE ZOOM LENS High performance zoom lenses can quickly clearly focus on various subjects within a range from close to distant WIDE LENS Wide zoom lenses display their capabilities on expansive scenes SIGMA makes an 8mm fisheye lens covering 180 degrees and other wide lenses up to 28mm MORE LENSES TO EXPRESS MORE OF YOUR VISION Imag...

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