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Thank you for purchasing
the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera
The Sigma SD1 Merrill Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough! It is
powered by the Foveon® X3™ image sensor, the world’s first image sensor
to capture red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. A high-
resolution digital single-lens reflex camera, the SD1 Merrill delivers superior-
quality digital images by combining Sigma’s extensive interchangeable lens
line-up with the revolutionary Foveon X3 image sensor. You will get the
greatest performance and enjoyment from your new SD1 Merrill camera’s
features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it.
Enjoy your new Sigma camera!
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Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will
allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features
at any time.
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The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase. Warranty
terms and warranty card are on a separate sheet, attached. Please refer to
these materials for details.
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT
This camera is intended only for personal use and should never be used in
a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright
laws and regulations. In addition, although it is intended purely for personal
use, some restrictions may be applied to photographing demonstrations,
performances, shows, exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright
or other legal rights should not be contravened.
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Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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All other company or product names used in documents are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Ricoh True Type Font designed by Ricoh CO., Ltd. is used for the display of
the menu window of this camera.