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The artist’s 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.

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Summary of Contents for SD15

Page 1: ...The SIGMA SD15 The world s only integral three layer complete color sensor The camera that captures it all...

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Page 3: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 03...

Page 4: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 04...

Page 5: ...s it exists in the photographer s imagination The two parts of the camera essential to this task are the lens and the image sensor In the era of film photographers made fine adjustments to their camer...

Page 6: ...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 dist...

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Page 9: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 09...

Page 10: ...fined 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 re...

Page 11: ...ensor can only capture 50 of the green color data and a mere 25 each of the blue and the red R 100 G 100 B 100 R 25 G 50 B 25 The Foveon X3 Direct Image Sensor The Foveon X3 has three layers of photos...

Page 12: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 12...

Page 13: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 13...

Page 14: ...then assembled from the data of the three colors This camera was extraordinary high end technology but it was expensive to manufacture and ultimately too costly for the end user By the time Foveon st...

Page 15: ...n 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 l...

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Page 17: ...ange 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 functi...

Page 18: ...age 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 ope...

Page 19: ...a guide 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 Backl...

Page 20: ...Camera SIGMA SD15 FileType 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 20...

Page 21: ...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 photogra...

Page 22: ...rs 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...

Page 23: ...to your computer to transfer data 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 an...

Page 24: ...ting 1 3EV Stops Up to 3EV With 5 frames bracketing 1 3EV Stops Up to 1 7EV EXPOSURE CONTROL Auto Focus Type AF Point AF Operating Range Focus Mode AF Point Selection Active AF point indicator AF Assi...

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