User manual SIGMA SD14

C23EN06X1 E ENGLISH USER'S MANUAL This manual explains how to use SIGMA SD14 digital SLR camera. Please refer to the SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide, which is available in the PDF format of the supplied CD-ROM, to get information about installation of SIGMA Photo Pro software to your computer, connection between camera and computer and for detailed explanation of SIGMA Photo Pro software. 123 Thank you for purchasing the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera The Sigma SD14 Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough! It is powered by the Foveon® X3TM 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 SD14 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 SD14 camera's features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera! SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SD14 Powered by Foveon X3 technology. In addition to RAW format data recording system, this camera also incorporates easy to use and high quality JPEG recording format. Super high quality JPEG format recording mode makes the best use of the characteristic of FOVEON® X3TM image sensor. Dust protector keeps dust from entering the camera and adhering to the image sensor. Mirror-up mechanism and depth-of-field preview button support advanced photography techniques. · · 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. 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. Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be collected separately for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If the new products are purchased, this product might be handed over to the distributor or the collection system of waste electrical and electronic equipment eventually. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product or components of this product. If this product is disposed illegally, it might cause a possibility of penalties. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product. 1 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 the photographing of demonstrations, performances, shows, exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright or other legal rights should not be contravened. FOVEON is a registered trademark of Foveon, Inc. X3, and the X3 Logo are trademarks of Foveon, Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. IBM PC/AT series computer is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the U.S.A. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and MAC OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and /or other countries. Adobe and Photoshop are 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 documents are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES Please make sure that following standard accessories are included with your camera. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased your camera immediately. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Camera Body (SD14) Body Cap (on the camera) Eyepiece Cup (on the camera) Strap Finder Cap Li-ion Battery BP-21Battery Cover is included Battery Charger BC-21 Battery Charger Cable USB Cable Video Cable SIGMA Photo Pro Disc Instruction Manual Warranty Card SIGMA Limited Warranty & Service Network card that you desired separately. · No CF card is included with this camera. Please purchase the brand and capacity CF 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES .......................................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................8 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS.....................................................................11 TOP LCD PANEL ............................................................................................13 VIEWFINDER..................................................................................................13 CONTROL DIALS ...........................................................................................14 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE ...........................................15 PREPARATION .......................................................................................18 ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP .................................................................18 HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP ..................................................................18 LOADING THE BATTERY ..............................................................................19 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS.............................................................22 USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (SOLD SEPARATELY)...........................23 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS.....................................................24 SETTING THE LANGUAGE ...........................................................................26 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE ....................................................................27 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD ..............................................28 FORMATTING THE CF CARD .......................................................................30 FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM..........................................................................31 FOLDER MANAGER ......................................................................................32 FRAME NUMBER COUNTER ........................................................................33 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................34 TOP LCD ILLUMINATION...............................................................................35 HOLDING THE CAMERA ...............................................................................35 SHUTTER BUTTON .......................................................................................36 SETTING THE ELECTRONIC SOUND ..........................................................36 BASIC OPERATION................................................................................37 SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE....................................................37 P PROGRAM AE..........................................................................................37 A APERTURE PRIORITY AE.......................................................................39 S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE............................................................40 M MANUAL EXPOSURE.............................................................................41 BULB SETTING ..............................................................................................42 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH.................................................................43 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ........................................................................43 EXPOSURE MODE AND BUILT-IN FLASH ...................................................44 3 FUNCTION SETTING OF FLASH ..................................................................45 FOCUSING ..............................................................................................46 HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS..........................................................................46 SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ........................................................47 AF POINT SELECTION ..................................................................................48 AF AUXILIARY LIGHT ....................................................................................49 FOCUS LOCK .................................................................................................50 MANUAL FOCUS............................................................................................50 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE ......................................................51 DRIVE-AREA ..................................................................................................51 SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING .........................................................................51 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING............................................................................52 SELF TIMER ...................................................................................................52 MIRROR LOCK-UP.........................................................................................53 ADVANCED OPERATION.......................................................................54 SETTING THE WHITE BALANCEWB.....................................................54 SETTING THE SENSITIVITYISO EQUIVALENCY .................................57 IMAGE FILE SETTING ...................................................................................58 IMAGE PARAMETER AND COLOR SPACE..................................................59 SELECTING THE METERING MODE............................................................61 AE LOCK.........................................................................................................62 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ......................................................................63 FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .........................................................64 AUTO BRACKETING......................................................................................65 REMOTE CONTROLLER RS-31....................................................................67 DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON.........................................................69 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY................................................................................70 EXTENDED MODE SETTING ........................................................................71 REVIEWING, DELETING AND MODIFYING IMAGES............................72 QUICK PREVIEW....................................................................................72 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION...........................................72 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW STYLE..................................................74 QUICK DELETE..............................................................................................75 REVIEWING IMAGES .............................................................................76 VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME .................................................................77 MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) ................................................78 4 VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) ..................79 VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME (JUMP MODE).................................80 VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION..................................................................81 IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES......................................82 HISTOGRAM...................................................................................................83 OVER-EXPOSURE WARNING ......................................................................84 VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV ..........................................................................85 DELETING IMAGES................................................................................86 DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE ........................................................................87 DELETING MULTIPLE IMAGES.....................................................................88 MODIFYING IMAGES .............................................................................89 LOCKING IMAGES .........................................................................................90 MARKING IMAGES ........................................................................................93 ROTATING IMAGES .......................................................................................96 USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT .........................................................98 SHOWING A SLIDESHOW...........................................................................100 CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS.........................................................103 CAMERA SET-UP MENU......................................................................104 USING THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU.........................................................104 LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................................105 CAMERA INFO PAGE...................................................................................107 REFERENCE..........................................................................................108 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .........................................................................108 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................109 CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR...............................................................109 EXPLANATION OF TERMS..........................................................................112 AUTO POWER OFF .....................................................................................115 WARNING DISPLAYS...................................................................................117 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................119 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................121 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ...................................122 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols. the product Warning !! Using serious injury and disregarding this warning sign may cause or other dangerous results. Caution !! injury or damage. Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause This symbol denotes warning or point, where caution is required. Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided. WARNING (BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) Keep batteries in a safe place out of children's reach. If a battery is swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately. Do not use any battery other than the designated battery types. Doing so may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire. Do not use any battery other than that specified in this booklet. Otherwise, it might cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire. Avoid any shock, shake and drop. Ignoring this warning may cause battery explosion, or battery leakage, resulting in injury or fire. Never disassemble, short circuit, heat, batteries or put batteries into fire. Ignoring this warning may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, injury or fire. Please only use charger with dedicated battery. Charging other battery types causes battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire. If for some reason, the camera or batteries emit smoke, or if overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the batteries, taking care to avoid being burned, Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station. Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community regarding the disposal of batteries. If you do not use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery. Do not use any AC adapter other than the one provided with your camera. Using other brands may cause electrical shock and fire 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The AC Adapter is designed for use with this product only. Do not use it with any other appliance. Doing so may cause overheating, fire, electric shock or injury. If the adapter is emitting smoke, generating a strange odor or making an abnormal noise, while in use, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. If water or a foreign object gets into the adapter, unplug from the AC outlet immediately. It could cause fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to modify or disassemble this product. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock. Do not place any heavy objects on the unduly, or heat it. It could damage the electric shock. Do not use this product with AC voltage supply voltage (AC100V - 240V). Doing shock. power cord, or pull it, bend it cord, and could cause fire or other than the specified power so could cause fire or electric Use a safety approved AC power cord as is specified by each country. WARNING (CAMERA) Never use your camera in an environment where flammable or burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, such as Propane, Gasoline, etc., are present. Keep the camera in a safe place that children cannot reach. Playing with the camera strap around one's neck can cause strangulation. Do not disassemble the camera; Doing so can cause electric shocks and burns. Do not touch internal parts of the camera that become exposed as a result of damage, it could cause fire or electric shock. Remove the batteries and contact an authorized Sigma service station. After attaching a lens, do not look directly at the sun, through the viewfinder. Doing so can cause damage to the eye or loss of eyesight. Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you can lose your eyesight. Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop your camera/lens in water, please contact the retailer where you purchased the camera, or a service station immediately. If you use the camera with this condition it can cause electric shock or fire. Prevent water, or metallic and other conductive objects from coming into contact with the terminals of Camera Body. This can result in electric shock, overheating and fire. 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise, the bright light would damage the eye. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between face and the camera, when taking a picture with flash. Do not cover the flash with your finger or hand, it can cause skin burn. CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) Do not pull the Battery Charger or the AC power cord, when disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due to damaged cord. Always take hold of the moulded AC plug, when unplugging it from the outlet. Do not cover the Battery Charger or the AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc. It could cause excessive heat, deform the case, and cause fire. When Battery Charger is not used unplug it from the outlet. CAUTION (CAMERA) Do not aim your lens or camera & lens combinations toward the sun; light entering through the lens could cause damage to eyes or fire. Please do not carry your camera while a tripod is attached, as this could result in injury or a fall. Please do not grasp the camera with wet hand, as it might cause electric shock Do not leave the camera in a hot place or in a car parked in the sun. If the camera becomes hot, it might cause burns to the skin. If the liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor becomes damaged, be careful of the fragments of glass, which can cause injury. If the liquid inside the LCD monitor leaks out, and you are faced with the following situations, please do as follows. If the liquid adheres to clothes or the skin, wash it away with soap immediately. If the liquid enters the eye, flush the affected eye with clean water immediately for 15minutes, and seek medical assistance. If the liquid is swallowed, drink large quantity of water, induce vomiting and seek medical assistance. 8 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Please read this section before using the camera. Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc. Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time. Do not use this camera with any external flash unit other than Sigma Flash EF-500 DG SUPER SA-STTL or EF-500 DG ST SA-STTL, which have special contact pins on the hot shoe. The flash units are offered as optional accessories. Other brands of external flash units may damage the camera's circuit boards or may not function properly. ENVIRONMENT Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock. This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center. Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for a long period of time. If the camera is moved from a cold place to a warm room, water droplets may appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is acclimatized to the ambient room temperature. The camera will work within a temperature range between 0°C/32°F and +40°C/104°F and humidity less than 80% (no condensation). However, in cold temperatures below 0°C, the power performance of the battery reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep the batteries warm. Static electricity or magnetic fields, may effect the operation of the camera. If such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and re-insert it, to reset the camera's microprocessors. 9 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the battery. To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and ventilated place, with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away from chemicals. NOTE ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR A few pixels may always be lit or may never light on the LCD monitor. This is not a failure or malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected. Excessive rubbing of, pushing on or impact to the LCD monitor may cause failure. Because of the normal physical characteristics of the liquid crystal, the reaction of the display may become slow at low temperatures. At high temperatures, the display may become dark, but it will return to normal at room temperature. NOTES ON CF CARD AND MICRODRIVE Unlike a MicrodriveTM a CF card is resistant to vibration and it is the optimal recording medium for a digital camera. Nevertheless the effects of strong shock, static electricity or magnetism, may cause the data memorized by the CF card to be lost. A MicrodriveTM is a hard disk. Shock, vibration, static electricity, and magnetism, may cause data loss and may damage the Microdrive. Therefore, careful handling is required and caution is especially necessary while writing, or reading data. Do not leave the CF card or Microdrive in direct sunlight or near a heating device. Avoid storing CF cards and Microdrives in environments of high temperature and humidity or where static electricity or electromagnetic fields may be generated For proper usage of the CF card and Microdrive, please refer to their instruction manuals. The "Delete" feature of the Camera and PC may not delete the data in the memory card completely some data might still remain. If you wish to remove all data from card securely, please use third party software. 10 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 11 1. AF AUXILIARY LIGHT 2. DUST PROTECTOR 3. LENS MOUNT 4. LENS LOCK BUTTON 5. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER 6. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER LATCH 7. TRIPOD SOCKET FLASH EXPOSURE COMPERTMENT 8. BUTTON 9. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR 10. PC SYNCHRO TERMINAL 11. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON 12. CONNECTOR COVER 13. RELEASE SOCKET 14. FOCAL PLANE MARK 15. HOT SHOE 16. DIOPTER ADJUSTER 17. D-DIALDRIVE DIAL 18. CAMERA STRAP EYELET 19. (FUNCTION) BUTTON 20. EYEPIECE CUP 21. VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 22. MODE DIAL 23. TOP LCD ILLUMINATION BUTTON 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. C-DIALCOMMAND DIAL SHUTTER BUTTON TOP LCD PANEL CF CARD COVER AF POINT SELECTOR BUTTON EXPOSURE / APERTURE COMPENSATION BUTTON 30. AE LOCK BUTTON 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. (MAIN MENU) BUTTON (VIEW) BUTTON (INFORMATION) BUTTON (MODIFY MENU) BUTTON (DELETE) BUTTON 36. COLOR LCD MONITOR 37. CF CARD BUSY LIGHT 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. QUICK SET BUTTON CONTROLLER 4-WAY CONTROLLER (OK) BUTTON (CANCEL) BUTTON 12 TOP LCD PANEL SHUTTER SPEED COUNTER / SENSITIVITY AUTO BRACKETING EXPOSURE METER AF MODE FLASH MODE FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BATTERY INDICATOR REMOTE CONTROL APERTURE VALUE EXPOSURE MODE SOUND SETTING METERING MODE VIEWFINDER CENTER AREA METERING AUTO FOCUS FRAME FLASH INDICATOR FOCUS INDICATOR SHUTTER SPEED EXPOSURE METER AUTO BRACKETING APERTURE VALUE AE LOCK INDICATOR 13 CONTROL DIALS D-DIAL AUTO BRACKETING MIRROR LOCK-UP SELF-TIMER (2s) SELF-TIMER (10s) CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING POWER OFF DRIVE AREA MODE DIAL PROGRAM AE APERTURE PRIORITY AE SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING 14 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The SD14 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. Charging the battery (P.19) Charge the supplied lithium ion battery with the provided battery charger. To insert the batteryP.20 Insert the battery into the accordance with the diagram. chamber in Mount the lens (P.24) Align the red mark on the camera's lens mount with the red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. 15 Set the language (P.26) Set the date and time (P.27) Loading the Compact-Flash Card (P.28) Position the CF card label facing toward the CF card cover as shown in the illustration, and push the CF card gently, all the way into the slot. Turn the "D"-dial to the (single frame shooting) position.P.51 Set the AF/MF switch on the lens to the AF position. (P.46) 16 Select the exposure mode P.37 Set the "Mode"-Selector to P "Program AE" position Focus P.46 Determine the composition through the finder, and then press the shutter button "Half-way" to activate exposure metering and autofocus. Take a picture Press the shutter button "All-the way-down" to take a picture Review the image.P.72 The image is displayed for 2 seconds on the LCD monitor. 17 PREPARATION This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP 1 Undo the strap end. 2 Thread the Finder Cap onto the strap. 3 Attach the carry strap as shown. HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP When using the self-timer or remote control, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the Finder Cap, to prevent stray light from entering the camera. 1 Remove the eyecup from the viewfinder. 2 Attach the Finder Cap onto the viewfinder. 18 LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium ion battery BP-21 is provided with the SD14 camera. Charge the battery, before using the camera first time. Please charge the battery by the supplied battery charger BC-21, when no charge remains. To Charge the battery 1 Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet. 2 Attach the battery, by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram. Charge lamp will be on during charging. It takes about 150 minutes to recharge the battery. Required time for recharging the battery depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level. 3 When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the power cable plug from the wall outlet. We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not used for several days, battery performance decreases. In the case that the number of possible shots will decrease extremely after charging, it may indicate the end of battery life. battery. Please purchase a new 19 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Confirm that the D dial is in the position, and open the cover by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction. 2 Insert the battery in accordance with diagram inside the cover. Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover securely. Push the cover until it clicks into the locked position. WARNING!! It is possible to remove battery cover, if it is tilted around 35°. If this part comes off during opening or closing the cover, please insert cover as shown in the illustration. 20 TO REMOVE THE BATTERY 1 Turn the "D"- dial to the position, and open the battery compartment cover by sliding battery compartment cover latch in the direction as shown by the arrow. 2 Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration. WARNING!! · While the CF Card busy light is on, please do not remove the battery. Doing so can result data loss. Moreover, Camera, CF card and Microdrive may be damaged. 21 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS When "D"-dial is set to drive area (p.14), the battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the top LCD panel. Explanations of the symbols are given as follows. Battery Status The battery strength is sufficient. The battery level is low and the battery will need to be changed soon. The power of the battery is insufficient, replace the battery immediately. POWER SAVING To conserve the battery, the camera has several power-saving features. After six seconds of non-operation certain camera systems automatically shut down: the shutter speed and aperture value disappear from the top LCD panel, the display in the viewfinder turns off, and some buttons no longer work (however, it is still be possible to review images or change menu settings on the color LCD monitor). Press the shutter button halfway to reactivate the camera. To prevent position the shutter from being accidentally released, turn the D-dial to the whenever the camera is not in use. Additionally, if the color LCD monitor is not used for a set amount of time, the camera goes into a low-power mode. The VIEW and MENU buttons are not active when the camera is in low-power mode. This feature prevents the color LCD from being accidentally turned on and draining the battery while the camera is not being used. To reactivate the VIEW and MENU buttons, press the shutter button halfway. For more information see p.115. 22 USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (Sold Separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter (SAC-2). When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer or cleaning the image sensor, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. 2 Connect the plug of the AC adapter to the camera. , 3 Insert the plug of the AC cable into a wall outlet. When you have finished using the camera, please disconnect the plug from the wall socket. When using the SD14 with an AC power supply, the battery icon shows the full symbol, regardless of the power level of the battery. If you start to operate the camera on battery power, the display will change and show the remaining power level of the battery. WARNING!! · While the CF card busy light is on, do not change the power supply by any means. Doing so can result in data loss or damage to the camera, CF card or Microdrive. 23 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 Make sure to turn the "D"-Dial to (Power Off position) position 2 Remove the camera body cap and the rear cap of the lens'. 3 Align the red mark on the camera's mount with the red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera, and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. CAUTION !! · · To ensure a proper connection, do not hold down the lens lock button while mounting the lens. The SD14 camera contains a dust protector, located inside the lens mount. The dust protector is a very delicate device. Take care not to cause scratch its surface. Touching or pushing it with your fingers can easily damage it. If there is dirt or dust on it, please refer to the Maintenance section of your manual (P.109). 24 4 To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counter­clockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body. CAUTION !! · On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electrical contacts. Keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid damaging them, be sure to place the lens on its front end when it is off the camera. 25 SETTING THE LANGUAGE Camera menus and messages that appear on the color LCD monitor can be displayed in either English, Japanese, German or French and other languages. You should receive the SD14 camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.104) 3 4 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select "Language". Press the sub-menu. arrow or to open the 5 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the desired language. English Deutsch Français Español Italiano English Japanese Germany Chinese French Spanish Italy Korean 6 Press the arrow or to apply the setting arrow or to close the sub-menu or the without making any changes. 26 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The SD14 camera records the date and time when each image is captured and stores this information with the image. To ensure that the correct information is recorded with each image, set the camera's internal clock to the correct date and time before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse. 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.104) 3 4 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select "Date/Time...". Press the arrow or the date/time set-up page. to open the 5 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to arrows to select a setting and use the cycle through the setting options. Once all changes have been made, press to save the settings and return to the main menu. at any time to close the date/time ·Press set-up page without saving any of the changes. 6 TIP · The date can be displayed in one of three formats: mm/dd/yyyy (month/day/year), · The camera's internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its charge from · You can synchronize the date and time on the SD14 camera to your computer by using the "Set Date and Time..." option in the Camera menu of the SIGMA Photo Pro software (See SIGMA Photo Pro Manual provided on the CD-ROM). camera's battery. If the camera is without battery for an extended period of time, such as after prolonged storage, the internal clock will need to be reset. dd/mm/yyyy (day/month/year), or yyyy/mm/dd (year/month/day). 27 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD The SD14 camera uses CompactFlashTM (CF) cards to store images. The camera supports both Type I and Type II CF cards, including Microdrives. TO INSERT THE CF CARD 1 Set the "D"-Dial to the position. 2 Open the CF card cover, as shown in the illustration. 3 Position the CF card with the label facing toward the CF card cover and insert the CF card smoothly, in the direction of the arrow, as far as it can go into the slot. · The eject button will pop out slightly. 4 Close the CF Card Cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow, until it clicks shut TIP · It may be necessary to format the CF card before use. (See P.30) 28 TO REMOVE THE CF CARD 1 Set the "D"-Dial to the position. · Make sure that the CF card busy light is off, before continuing. 2 Slide the CF Card Cover until it pops open. 3 Press the Eject button to eject the CF card. 4 Close CF Card Cover and slide it in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut CAUTION !! · Never do any of the following while the CF Card busy light is on. (The CF card busy light indicates when the camera is writing, reading, or erasing images from the CF card. Doing any of the following may cause image data to be lost or corrupted.) 1. Do not open the CF card cover or remove the CF card. 2. Do not open the battery cover or remove the battery. 3. Do not apply shocks or vibrations to the camera. TIP · If the "D"-Dial is set to the position while the CF Card busy light is on, the camera will remain on until it is done processing images or accessing the CF card. 29 FORMATTING THE CF CARD New CF cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use. TO FORMAT THE CF CARD 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.104) 3 Use arrows on the 4-way controller to select "Format CF Card...". 4 Press dialog. arrow or to open the confirmation 5 Press to format the CF card or to close the confirmation dialog without formatting the card. CAUTION !! · Formatting erases all card contents, including locked SD14 images and all non-SD14 files. Review card contents carefully before formatting. TIP · Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly in the SD14 camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number of SD14 images, format the CF card in the SD14 camera before use. 30 FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM The images you take are automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. When images are being reviewed, the file number of each image is displayed in the left corner of the Info Strip (see P.77). The file number is also incorporated into the filename of the image. The filename consists of "SDIM" followed by the 4-digit file number and extension. For example: image number 0023 will be stored in the file SDIM0023.X3F. All SD14 image files will be stored in the / ###SIGMA folder on the CF card. File numbering can be continuous, or can be reset every time an empty card is detected. Use the Camera Set-up Menu to set the file numbering system. FILE NUMBERING OPTIONS OPTION Continuous (Default) DESCRIPTION Numbering is continuous. The first file number assigned on an empty card will be one higher than the last assigned number. (If the inserted card contains SD14 images with file numbers greater than the last assigned number, file numbering will continue with one higher than the highest file number on the card.) Each time an empty CF card is inserted, or all images on the current card are deleted, the file number will reset to its default value of 0001. (If the inserted card already contains SD14 images, the file number will not be reset). Auto Reset TO SET FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM 1 Make sure the camera is turned on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.104) Use arrows on the 4-way controller to select "File Numbering". 3 4 Press arrow or to open the sub-menu. 31 5 Use arrows on the 4-way controller to select numbering system. 6 Press arrow or to apply the setting or to close the sub-menu without arrow or making any changes. FOLDER MANAGER You can create and choose folders in which photographs will be stored. 1 Turn the "D"-dial to the drive area to turn on the camera. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. P.104 3 4 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select "Folder Manager". Press the arrow or the the sub menu. button to open 5 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select "Create Folder". 6 Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the desired folder number. (Default number is the lowest number). It is possible to select a folder number up to 999. 7 Press to create the file or to cancel. 32 NOTE · · · · The images will be receorded in the latest created folder. In the case of File number being set to Continuous, the number of recording image will be consecutive number. In the case of File number being set to Auto reset, the number will start from 0001. You can select a folder number from the consecutive number of the latest folder number to 999. It is not possible to create folder numbers lower than the latest folder number. If you change the recording folder, please select "Folder Select" in Folder Manager. Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select the desired folder number and press to confirm. FRAME NUMBER COUNTER This display shows the number of images that can be recorded on the CF-card. The number of images that can be recorded on the CF card depends on the settings you choose. For example, in the illustration on the left, 32 pictures can be stored on the CF card. (The number shown in the counter is only an estimate. The actual number of images, which can be recorded, will depend on the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.) Even if it is possible to record more than 999 images on the CF ­card, the maximum number of frames that can be displayed by the counter is 999. If no more space is available to store images on the CF-card, the frame number will be "0" and the Shutter Speed display will show "FuL" and blink. You can also see "FuL" shown in the viewfinder. 33 If a CF-card is not inserted into the camera,"0"appears on the LCD panel. When the camera is turned on and occupied with the image processing, the frame number value blinks on the top LCD panel. A cursor will be in motion on the frame number value to show the progress. The shutter will not release when the camera is busy with processing. It is necessary to await the end of the processing before taking a picture. DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the viewfinder diopter so that you can see clearly through the viewfinder. While looking through the viewfinder, slide the diopter adjuster to the left or to the right, until the image appears sharp on the focus screen. TIP · · The camera's adjustable diopter range is ­3 to +1.5dpt. If you still cannot see the viewfinder clearly, we suggest that you purchase a viewfinder diopter adjustment eyepiece and use it together with the built-in diopter adjuster. 34 TOP LCD ILLUMINATION Pressing the "Top LCD Illumination Button" activates the orange color LCD illuminator, allowing the Top LCD display to be read in the dark. NOTE · · · · The top LCD illumination will not function if the camera is in Power Saving Mode (P.22). Press the shutter button "halfway down" to activate the exposure meter of the camera (aperture and shutter speed values will be shown on the LCD monitor). If the shutter button is pressed, the top LCD illumination will be turned off. Illumination will continue during operation of the buttons or dials. Illumination will disappear 6 seconds after stoping operating the camera. Top LCD illumination does not function when build in flash is charged. HOLDING THE CAMERA To avoid camera shake, which can cause blurring of your photograph, hold the camera steady. Firmly grasp the camera's grip with your right hand. Hold the camera steady with your left hand and support the bottom of the camera and the lens. Place your eye as close to the viewfinder as possible. Keep your elbow close to your body and take a half step forward for a more stable stance. 35 SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the SD14 cameras has two positions. When you press the shutter button "halfway down", the camera's autofocus and Exposure Systems activate. When you press the button "all-the-way down", and the shutter will release to take a picture. TIP · Before you start to take pictures, we recommend that you operate the camera, to become familiar with the "halfway down" position and other features of the camera. SETTING THE ELECTRONIC SOUND The camera will inform you with an electronic "beep", when it has confirmed focus. It is possible to disable this electronic beep, if you desire. 1 Press the button 5 times and hold. The symbol. Do not LCD panel will show the button. release the 2 Press and hold the button and turn the to enable the "beep" "C"-dial. Select sound or " - - " to cancel it. TIP · · When is shown on the LCD panel, the electronic beep is on. If no symbol shown the beep is off. The electronic beep cannot be turned off when you use the self-timer mode or a remote control. 36 BASIC OPERATION SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below. P PROGRAM AE To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the "D"-Dial to the "Drive Area" (P.14). 2 Set the "Mode"-Dial to the P position. 3 Press the shutter button "half-way" to verify the focus and exposure display in the viewfinder. If the subject is too bright or dark, both shutter speed and aperture value indicators will blink and will show the limit values. If you take a picture with these settings, the picture will be overexposed or underexposed. 37 When this symbol blinks, shutter speed may be too slow and picture may be blurred. In this case, please use a flash (P.43) or use a tripod to prevent blurring. PROGRAM SHIFT You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value, which were automatically selected by the camera. While turning the "C"-Dial, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value will change within the range of combinations that give the equivalent exposure. It will be canceled automatically, after taking the picture. A program shift cannot be performed while using the flash. 38 A APERTURE PRIORITY AE After you set the aperture, the camera will determine the appropriate shutter speed. If you select smaller apertures, depth of field will be greater. Larger apertures tend to blur the background, as depth of field will be shallower. 1 Set the "D"-Dial to "Drive­Area" (P.14). 2 Set the "Mode"-Dial to the A position 3 Press the shutter button "Half-Way" to verify the focus, and select the desired aperture value by turning the "C" ­Dial. 4 Verify the setting in the viewfinder. If the appropriate shutter speed is outside the range of suitable combinations due to the subject being too bright or too dark, the shutter speed indicator will blink. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture value to a smaller one (larger F-number). If the subject is too dark, set the aperture value to a larger one (smaller F-number) until the indicator stops blinking. 39 S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE When you set the desired shutter speed, the camera will select the appropriate aperture value for correct exposure. You can achieve stop action effects by selecting a fast shutter speed, or give the feeling of motion to a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter speed. 1 Set the "D"-Dial to the "Drive ­Area" (P.14). 2 Set the "mode"-Dial to the "S" position. 3 Press the shutter button "halfway" to verify the focus, and select the desired shutter speed value by turning the "C" ­Dial. 4 Verify the setting in the viewfinder. If the appropriate aperture value is beyond the range of the lens in use, due to the subject being too bright or too dark, the aperture value indicator will blink. If the subject is too bright, set the shutter speed to a faster one, or if the subject is too dark, set the shutter speed to a slower one, until the indicator stops blinking. 40 M MANUAL EXPOSURE Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of the exposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire. 1 Set the "D"-Dial to the "Drive-Area" (P.14). 2 Set the "Mode"-Dial to the "M" position. 3 Press the shutter button "Half-Way" to verify the focus, and rotate C dial to select the desired shutter speed. 4 While pressing button, rotate C dial to select the desired aperture. 5 Verify the settings in the viewfinder. To determine the exposure value using the camera's exposure meter Rotate the "mode"-Dial to the M position. When you press the shutter button "Half-way", the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder, and the display indicates the difference between the manually selected exposure and the metered exposure. Such as 1.7 0.0 3.0 1 2 / 3 Step Below (under exposure) Correct Exposure 3.0 Over (over exposure) The exposure meter can display an exposure error of up to ± 3 stops from the correct exposure in 1/ 3 steps. If the exposure error is more than three stops, the exposure meter will blink. 41 BULB SETTING When long time exposures are required (for shooting night scenes or very dark subjects) the use of the "Bulb" setting is recommended. Please use a tripod, when taking pictures with this setting. Bulb photography can be performed only when ISO sensitivity is set to ISO100 and 200. (Please refer to P.57 about setting ISO sensitivity.) 1 Set the "D"-Dial on the "Drive Area" (P.14). 2 Set the "Mode"-Dial to the "M" position. 3 Rotate the "C" -dial until is displayed on the top LCD panel's shutter speed location. 4 While pressing button, rotate the "C" -dial to select the desired aperture. 5 Depress the shutter button fully to take the picture. CAUTION !! · It is not possible to use Bulb photography for more than 30 seconds. The shutter will automatically close about 30 seconds after the shutter button was pressed. 42 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The cameras have built-in flash for taking pictures at night or in low light, which is very convenient.