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SIGMA CORPORATION

   2-4-16, Kuriki, Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, 215-8530 Japan  Tel: +81-44-989-7430 Fax: +81-44-989-7451   www.sigma-photo.co.jp

www.SIGMA-SD14.com

SIGMA SD14 / DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA : MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS

The Appearance and Specifications are Subject to Change without Notice.

• Power Grip: PG-21, • AC Adapter: SAC-2, • Remote Controller: RS-31, • Cable Release 
Switch: CR-21, • Electronic Flash: EF-500 DG SUPER, EF-500 DG ST, EM-140 DG

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

 

Li-ion Battery Pack BP-21, •

 

Battery Charger BC-21, •

 

USB Cable, •

 

Video Cable, 

 

Neck Strap, •

 

Eye Cap, •

 

Body Cap, •

 

Eyepiece Cap, •

 

SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, 

 

SD14 Instruction Manual

ACCESSORIES

Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity Range

0 — +40°C
85% or Lower

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Dimensions
Weight

144mm/5.7"(W), 107.3mm/4.2"(H), 80.5mm/3.2"(D)
700g/24.7 oz

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Protection

Erase

Protection of Single Images or All Images in a Folder 
or CF/Microdrive™ Card is Possible
CF/Microdrive™ Card Format, All, Current Image

IMAGE PROTECTION AND ERASE

Drive Modes

Continuous Shooting Speed

Continuous Buffer

[ 1] Single, [2] Continuous, [3] Self-Timer (2 sec./10 sec.) 
[4] Mirror Lock-Up
High : 3 Frames/second, Medium : 3 Frames/second, 
Low : 3 Frames/second
High : 6 Frames, Medium : 12 Frames, Low : 24 Frames

DRIVE SYSTEM

Top LCD

Shutter Speed Display, Aperture Value Display, Exposure 
Meter Display, Shooting Capacity Display, Exposure Mode 
Display, AF Mode Display , Flash Mode Display, Battery 
Status Display, Flash Mode Display, Remote Controller 
Mode Display, Electronic Sound Setting, Extended Mode

DISPLAY

Image Display

Highlight Display
Histogram

[ 1 ] Single Frame Display, [2] Multi Display (9 Frames), 
[3] Zoom, [4] Slide Show
Available
Available

PLAYBACK

LCD Monitor Language

English / Japanese / German / Chinese / French / 
Spanish / Italian / Korean

MENU

Type
Monitor Size
LCD Pixels
Coverage
Brightness

TFT Color LCD Monitor
2.5"
150,000
100%
Dim, Normal, Bright

LCD MONITOR

Type
Built-in Flash Guide No.
Built-in Flash Coverage
Flash Metering System
Flash Compensation
Compatible Flashguns
Sync. Terminal
Connectivity

Built-in Flash
GN1 1
17mm Lens Focal Length
S-TTL Auto Flash
+

- 3EV(1/3 Stop Increments)

EF-500DG SUPER, EF-500DG ST, EM-140 DG
Available
Hot Shoe, PC Sync. Terminal

FLASH

Shutter Type
Shutter Speed
External Flash Sync.
Self Timer

Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
1/4000 - 30 sec. + Bulb
X-Sync. (1/180)
2 and 10 Seconds Duration

SHUTTER

Exif 2.21, DCF 2.0
Lossless compression RAW data(12-bit), 
JPEG(Super High, High, Medium, Low)

Consecutive, Auto-Reset
USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL)

Still Image Format
Recording Mode

File Size 

File Numbering
Interfaces

RECORDING  SYSTEM

RAW

JPEG

High
Medium
Low
Super High / Fine
Super High / Normal
Super High / Basic
High / Fine
High / Normal
High / Basic
Medium / Fine
Medium / Normal
Medium / Basic
Low / Fine
Low / Normal
Low / Basic

2,640
1,776
1, 296
4,608
4,608
4,608
2,640
2,640
2,640
1,776
1,776
1,776
1, 296
1, 296
1, 296

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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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1,760
1,184
  864
3,072
3,072
3,072
1,760
1,760
1,760
1,184
1,184
1,184
  864
  864
  864

13.3 MB
 6.6 MB
 3.3 MB
 7.5 MB
 4.6 MB
 3.2 MB
 3.3 MB
 1.9 MB
 1.3 MB
 1.6 MB
 0.9 MB
 0.6 MB
 0.8 MB
 0.5 MB
 0.3 MB

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Metering Systems

Metering Range
Exposure Control System

ISO Sensitivity
Exposure Compensation
AE Lock

Auto Bracketing

8 Segment TTL Full Aperture Metering
[1] 8 segments Evaluative Metering, [2] Center Metering, 
[3] Center-Weighted Average Metering
EV 1 — 20 (50mm F1.4, ISO100)
[P] Program AE (Program Shift is Possible), 
[S] Shutter Priority AE, [A] Aperture Priority AE, 
[M] Manual, S-TTL Flash AE
ISO : 100, 200, 400, 800, (1600 with Extended Mode)
+

- 3 EV (in 1/3 Stop Increments)

AE Lock Button is Pressed, when Shutter Release Button is 
Pressed Halfway
1/3EV Stops Up to +

- 3EV Appropriate Exposure, 

Under Exposure and Over Exposure

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Auto Focus Type
AF Point 
AF Working Range
Focusing Modes

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 — +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

AUTOFOCUS

Type
Frame Coverage
Magnification
Eye point
Diopter Adjustment Range
Focusing Screen
Mirror
Viewfinder Information

Depth of Field Preview

Pentaprism SLR viewfinder
98% Vertical x 98% Horizontal
0.9x (50mm F1.4 - oo)
18mm
-3 dpt — +1.5 dpt
Fixed, All Matt Screen
Quick Return
Flash Display, AF Information, AF Frame, Shutter Speed, 
Aperture Value, AE Lock, Auto Bracketing, Exposure 
Compensation, Exposure Meter
Depth of Field Preview Button

VIEWFINDER

Settings

Auto White Balance

8 types (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, 
Fluorescent, Flash and Custom)
Auto White Balance with The Image Sensor

WHITE BALANCE

Format
Number of Pixels

FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor(CMOS)
Total Pixel 

     14.45 MP   2688 x 1792  x 3 layers

Effective Pixel    14.06 MP    2652 x 1768  x 3 layers

IMAGE SENSOR

Format
Storage Media
Image Sensor Size
Compatible Lenses
Lens Mount
Angle of View

AF / AE Digital SLR Camera
Compact Flash™(Type I/II), Microdrive™,(FAT32 compatible)
20.7 x 13.8mm
Sigma SA Mount Interchangeable Lenses
Sigma SA Bayonet Mount 
Equivalent to approx. 1.7 times 
The Focal Length of The Lens (for 35mm cameras)

FORMAT

Battery

Battery Life (+20

°C

)

Battery Life (0

°C

)

Battery Check

Li-Ion Battery Pack BP-21, Battery Charger BC-21, AC 
Adapter SAC-2 (Optional)
Approx. 500
Approx. 400
3 Level Battery Status Display

POWER SOURCE

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Summary of Contents for SD14

Page 1: ...MA SD14 Unique Groundbreaking And that s just the three layer full color image sensor This digital camera is about to set a whole new standard for image quality THE SIGMA SD14 DIGITAL SINGLE LENS REFLEX CAMERA ...

Page 2: ... about the pixel count either Capturing original optical data and weaving it into shapes with beautiful colors is what every digital camera does But we were determined to create a digital SLR camera that can portray natural beauty faithful to the light without making the conventional compromises in the process This passion this conviction are what make the Sigma SD14 unique among digital SLR camer...

Page 3: ...The SD14 The only camera that tells the whole truth www SIGMA SD14 com 03 ...

Page 4: ... www SIGMA SD14 com 04 ...

Page 5: ...d feel far beyond the image quality you would expect from the pixel count This means amazingly natural color satisfyingly rich texture and image quality with a purity that has to be seen to be believed The SD14 It s the only camera truly faithful to the colors of nature Foveon X3 is a registered trademark of Foveon Inc Foveon X3 Most digital cameras use Bayer filter image sensors in which red gree...

Page 6: ...f pixels sensitive to red green and blue light respectively To make the most of the superb richness and purity of this data Sigma recommends recording in the RAW data format Of course you can also choose the convenience of shooting in JPEG mode when it suits your purpose But when you Want to get the most out of your RAW data need dynamism in image processing and data rich enough to allow plenty of...

Page 7: ... Camera SIGMA SD14 Lens SIGMA 30mm F1 4 EX DC HSM Aperture F11 Shutter Speed 1 125s ISO Settings 100 Exposure Mode Manual Focus Mode Manual Raw File Format Hi www SIGMA SD14 com 07 ...

Page 8: ... Camera SIGMA SD14 Lens SIGMA 30mm F1 4 EX DC HSM Aperture F11 Shutter Speed 1 125s ISO Settings 100 Exposure Mode Manual Focus Mode Manual Raw File Format Hi www SIGMA SD14 com 08 ...

Page 9: ...pointing Relax our exclusive software Sigma Photo Pro 3 0 will soon whip it into shape The adjustment mode is easy to understand and simple to use before your very eyes your image will be transformed from mere data into a photograph Look through your mind s eye at the vivid emotional imprint of the moment you pressed the shutter Now all you may wish to do is Want to have complete control over the ...

Page 10: ...focusing has been improved even further in the SD14 The viewfinder the heart and soul of any SLR is a Pentaprism Pentaprism 98 x 98 Aiming for clear visibility ease of focusing and other features we gave the SD14 top of the range specifications for both viewing angle and magnification A 2 5 inch 150 000 pixels TFT LCD screen is built into the rear panel of the camera body to provide a high resolut...

Page 11: ...h easier to take self portraits and family snaps Used in combination with the mirror lockup function the remote control helps to minimize camera vibration Full Lineup of Accessories It also comes in useful for macro shots and scenery shots taken with a super telephoto lens where the slightest vibration can spoil everything The CR 21 Cable Release is an alternative to the RS 31 remote controller of...

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