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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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