Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide
Companion Processing Software for SIGMA Digital Cameras
Version 3.2 For Macintosh
I M P O R T A N T : Please Read Before You Start
Thank you very much for purchasing this SIGMA product. To receive maximum performance and enjoyment, and to not cause any injury or damage, please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product. Notices · Do not reproduce this manual in any form in whole or in part without prior permission. · The contents of this manual may be changed without notice. · Although we have made all possible efforts to produce a very accurate manual, if you find any mistakes, please contact our customer support. No liability can be accepted for any errors. · The specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. · SIGMA and its licensor do not accept any liability for any kind of results incurred as a result of software operation. In order to avoid causing any damage or injury, please read the following very carefully before using this product. Disregarding this warning sign when using the product can result in serious injury or other dangerous results.
Warning !! Warning !!
Do not play the included CD-ROM(s) in an Audio CD-ROM player. Listening to the included CD-ROM with headphones on a music CD player can cause hearing loss. Playing the included CD-ROM on a music CD player could damage the speakers. The images recorded with this camera are intended strictly 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 the photographing of demonstrations, performances, shows, exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright or other legal rights should not be contravened. Trademark Acknowledgements FOVEON X3, and the X3 Logo are registered trademarks of Foveon, Inc. Compact Flash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Macintosh and FireWire are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Photoshop, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names used in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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INTRODUCTION
About SIGMA Photo Pro ..................................................................................... 2 What you can do in SIGMA Photo Pro; A quick visual tour................................... 2 Main Window elements.......................................................................................... 3 Review Window elements ..................................................................................... 4 About this manual ............................................................................................... 5 Symbols and conventions...................................................................................... 5 Navigating the on-screen version of the manual ................................................... 5
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COMPUTER SET-UP
Installing the software......................................................................................... 7 Macintosh system requirements............................................................................ 7 Installing and uninstalling of software.................................................................... 7 Setting up your monitor ...................................................................................... 8 Verifying monitor brightness, gamma, and color ................................................... 8 Using a pre-existing monitor profile ....................................................................... 8 Choosing the best monitor resolution for your screen size ................................... 8
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Connecting the camera to your computer ...................................................... 10 Connecting the cables ......................................................................................... 10 Turning on the camera ........................................................................................ 10 Connecting the camera (SD14) ........................................................................... 10 Connecting the camera (SD9/SD10) ................................................................... 10 Switching from battery to AC power (SD9/SD10)................................................ 11 Connecting the camera while the application is running (SD9/SD10)................. 11 Launching the software .................................................................................... 11 Opening and closing SIGMA Photo Pro .............................................................. 11 Enabling and disabling Auto-Launch ................................................................... 11
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TRANSFERRING IMAGE
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Transferring images from the camera to your computer .............................. 13 Transferring images from the camera by using SIGMA Photo Pro ..................... 13 Using a CF CARD Reader to copy images to your computer ............................. 14
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Main Window Overview..................................................................................... 16 Main functions...................................................................................................... 16 Links to more information .................................................................................... 16 Changing the size of the Main Window ............................................................... 17 Changing the size of the Navigation Pane or Thumbnail Pane........................... 17 Displaying images in the Main Window .......................................................... 17 Viewing images stored on the camera ................................................................ 17 View images stored on your computer ................................................................ 17 Different ways to view thumbnails................................................................... 18 Changing the size and style of thumbnails .......................................................... 18 Thumbnail Zoom Slider ....................................................................................... 18 Sorting and filtering thumbnails ........................................................................... 18 Renaming images .............................................................................................. 19 Renaming images................................................................................................ 19 Batch renaming.................................................................................................... 19 Renaming images outside of SIGMA Photo Pro ................................................. 19 Selecting images ............................................................................................... 19 Selecting one image ............................................................................................ 19 Selecting multiple images .................................................................................... 19 Marking, Locking, & Rotating images in Main and Review Windows .......... 20 Rotating images................................................................................................... 20 Marking and unmarking images .......................................................................... 20 Locking and unlocking images ............................................................................ 20 Deleting images in the Main or Review Window ............................................ 21 Deleting images ................................................................................................... 21
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5.8 Printing images in the Main or Review Window................................................. 21 Printing images .................................................................................................... 21 5.9 Slideshow in the Main Window ............................................................................ 21 Slideshow in Main Window.................................................................................. 21
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The Review Window .......................................................................................... 23 Opening a Review Window ................................................................................. 23 Main functions...................................................................................................... 23 Links to more information .................................................................................... 23 Navigating through a folder using the Review Window ................................ 24 Choosing which image is displayed in the Review Window ................................ 24 Using Navigation Buttons to select images ......................................................... 24 Selecting specific images from the Main Window ............................................... 24
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Using the Magnification Loupe ........................................................................ 24 Turning the loupe on and off................................................................................ 24 Changing the magnification of the loupe ............................................................. 24 Activating the loupe ............................................................................................. 25 How to read the RGB values in the loupe ........................................................... 25 Using the Magnification .................................................................................... 25 Fit in Button.......................................................................................................... 25 Changing the magnification ................................................................................. 25 Viewing Images with Highlight and Shadow Warnings ................................. 26 Using masks to analyze highlights and shadows ................................................ 26 Using the Adjustment Mode Settings.............................................................. 26 In the case of indicated images, files are X3F format. ........................................ 26 X3F Mode: Reviewing images with default adjustments (to match in-camera preview) ............................................................................................................... 26 Auto Mode: Reviewing images with automatic adjustments (dependent on image content)................................................................................................................ 27 Custom Mode: Reviewing images with a specific setting applied ....................... 27 Saving Current Unsaved Settings ....................................................................... 27 In the case of displayed images, files are JPEG or TIFF format. ........................ 28 File Mode: Reviewing images without adjustment .............................................. 28 Auto: Reviewing images with automatic adjustment ........................................... 28 Custom Mode: Reviewing images with a specific setting applied ....................... 28 Multiple Review Windows ................................................................................. 29 Opening Multiple Review Windows ..................................................................... 29 Using multiple Review Windows to compare images.......................................... 29 Using multiple Review Windows to compare modes........................................... 29
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Main Window Processing ................................................................................. 31 Processing groups of images simultaneously ..................................................... 31 Processing individual images .............................................................................. 32 Choosing a destination ........................................................................................ 32 Processing options ........................................................................................... 33 Resolution........................................... ...
