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Sigma SD10 User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing
the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera
The Sigma SD10 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 SD10 delivers superior-quality digital images by
combining
Sigma's
revolutionary Foveon X3 image sensor.
You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new SD10
camera's features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating
it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera!
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SD10
■ Powered by Foveon X3 technology.
■ Uses a lossless compression RAW data format to eliminate image deterioration,
giving superior pictures without sacrificing original image quality.
■ "Sports finder" covers action outside the immediate frame.
■ Dust protector keeps dust from adhering to the image sensor.
■ Mirror-up mechanism and depth-of-field preview button support advanced
photography techniques.
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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.
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  • Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera The Sigma SD10 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...

  • Page 2: Notes On Copyright

    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. 1. Camera Body (SD10) 2. Body Cap (on the camera) 3. Eyepiece Cup (on the camera) 4.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES... 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ... 5 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 ...
  • Page 4 AE LOCK ... 54 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ... 55 AUTO BRACKETING... 56 REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) ... 58 DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON ... 60 FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY... 61 EXTENDED MODE SETTING ... 62 REVIEWING, DELETING AND MODIFYING IMAGES ...63 QUICK PREVIEW ...63 CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION ...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    If for some reason, camera or batteries emit smoke, or 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not pull 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 AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc.

  • Page 8: Handling Precautions

    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-N or EF-500 DG ST SA-N, which have special contact pins on the hot shoe.

  • Page 9: How To Store The Camera

    HANDLING PRECAUTIONS HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA ■If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the batteries. ■ 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.
  • Page 10 NOTES ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR COVER A cover is provided to protect the TFT Color LCD Monitor of the SD10 from dirt and scratches. Before operating your camera or taking pictures, please remove the TFT Color LCD Monitor cover.

  • Page 11: Description Of The Parts

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS...
  • Page 12 1. DUST PROTECTOR 2. LENS MOUNT 3. BATTERY COVER 4. POWER PACK CONNECTION COVER 5. TRIPOD SOCKET 6. DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW BUTTON 7. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR 8. CONNECTOR COVER 9. BATTERY LATCH 10. D-DIAL（DRIVE DIAL） 11. METERING MODE BUTTON 12. FUNCTION BUTTON 13.

  • Page 13: Top Lcd Panel

    TOP LCD PANEL SOUND SETTING SHUTTER SPEED COUNTER / SENSITIVITY AUTO BRACKETING SENSITIVITY SETTING EXPOSURE METER RESOLUTION VIEWFINDER CENTER AREA METERING FLASH INDICATOR FOCUS INDICATOR SHUTTER SPEED APERTURE VALUE METERING MODE REMOTE CONTROL AF MODE BATTERY INDICATORS AUTO WHITE BALANCE AUTO FOCUS FRAME EXPOSURE METER AUTO BRACKETING...

  • Page 14: Control Dials

    CONTROL DIALS D-DIAL S-DIAL / MODE SELECTOR AUTO BRACKETING MIRROR LOCK-UP SELF-TIMER (2s) SELF-TIMER (10s) CONTINUOUS SHOOTING SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING POWER OFF MANUAL EXPOSURE SETTING SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE APERTURE PRIORITY AE PROGRAM AE DRIVE AREA...

  • Page 15: Basic Operation And Quick Reference

    BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The SD10 camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. Load the batteries (P.19) Load the Lithium CRV-3 (2pcs) or AA type batteries (4pcs) as indicated on the inside of the battery case.
  • Page 16 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE Set the language (P.25) Set the date and time (P.26) Loading the Compact-Flash Card (P.27) Slide the cover release button and open the CF card cover. Position the CF card label facing toward you as shown in the illustration and push the CF card gently all the way into the slot.
  • Page 17 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE Select the exposure mode （P.37） Set the “Mode”-Selector to P “Program AE” position Focus （P.43） Compose the subject on the Focusing Screen in the viewfinder, and then press the shutter button “Half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    PREPARATION This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera. ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP HOW TO USE THE FINDER CAP Undo the strap end. Thread the Finder Cap onto the strap. Attach the carry strap as shown. When using the self-timer or remote control, cover the viewfinder eyepiece with the Finder Cap, to prevent stray light from entering the camera.

  • Page 19: Loading The Batteries

    LOADING THE BATTERIES The SD10 camera uses two lithium CR-V3 or 4pcs “AA” type batteries. TO INSERT THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery compartment. Be sure to set the “D” –Dial to the OFF position. Turn the battery latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock and then pull out the battery case.

  • Page 20: To Remove The Batteries

    When using the SD10 camera in a cold environment, we recommend you use of CR-V3 battery, which is comparatively stronger against low temperature. AA Type Batteries that can be used with SD10 Camera; Ni-Mh “Nickel-Metal Hydride”, Nickel Zinc Primary Batteries.

  • Page 21: Checking The Battery Status

    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.

  • Page 22: Using A Home Power Supply

    When you have finished using the camera, please disconnect the plug from the wall socket. When using the SD10 with an AC power supply, the battery icon shows the full symbol, regardless of the power level of the batteries. If you start to operate the camera on batteries, the display will change and show the remaining power level of the batteries.

  • Page 23: Mounting And Removing The Lens

    MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS The SD10 camera uses SA type inside and outside bayonet mount (SA-IB and SA-OB respectively). CAUTION !! • To ensure a proper connection, do not hold down lens lock button while mounting the lens. •...
  • Page 24 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. MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counter–clockwise until it stops.

  • Page 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. You should receive the SD10 camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself.

  • Page 26: Setting The Time And Date

    • You can synchronize the date and time on the SD10 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).

  • Page 27: Inserting And Removing The Cf Card

    INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CF CARD The SD10 camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) cards to store images. The camera supports both Type I and Type II CF cards, including Microdrives. • It may be necessary to format the CF card before use. (See P.29)
  • Page 28 CAUTION !! • Never open the CF card cover or remove the CF card while the camera is on. • 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.

  • Page 29: Formatting The Cf Card

    • Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly in the SD10 camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number of SD10 images, format the CF card in the SD10 camera before use. TO FORMAT THE CF CARD Make sure the camera is turned on.

  • Page 30: File Numbering System

    The filename consists of “IMG” followed by the five-digit file number and extension. number 00023 will be stored in the file IMG00023.X3F. All SD10 image files will be stored in the /IMAGES folder on the CF card.
  • Page 31 FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM • Using continuous file numbering helps prevent files from being accidentally overwritten when they are transferred to a computer. • In continuous file numbering, the file number assigned to an image may be different from its frame number. For example, the frame number of the first image on an empty card will always be 1, but it’s file number can be anything from 00001 to 99999.

  • Page 32: Frame Number Counter

    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.
  • Page 33 FRAME NUMBER COUNTER While the camera is processing an image, the frame number value will blink on the top LCD panel and a cursor will move above the frame number value to show progress. The shutter will not release while the camera is processing an image.

  • Page 34: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Adjust the viewfinder diopter so that you can see clearly through the viewfinder. • The camera’s adjustable diopter range is –3 to +1dpt. • 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.

  • Page 35: Holding The Camera

    Keep your elbow close to your body and take a half step forward for a more stable stance. SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the SD10 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.

  • Page 36: Setting The Electronic Sound

    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. • When is shown on the LCD panel, the electronic beep is on. If no symbol shown the beep is off.

  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    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.

  • Page 38: Program Shift

    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.

  • Page 39: A Aperture Priority Ae

    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. CAUTION!! •...

  • Page 40: S Shutter Speed Priority Ae

    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.

  • Page 41: M Manual Exposure

    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. To determine the exposure value using the camera’s exposure meter Rotate the “mode” selector 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 selected exposure and the correct exposure.

  • Page 42: Bulb Setting

    Self-timer function and the bulb exposure function cannot operate together. If the “D”-dial set to self-timer function in “bulb” exposure mode, the shutter defaults to 1/180 second for SD10. Set the dial to the “D”-Dial on the “Drive Area” (P.14).

  • Page 43: Focusing

    FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS It is possible to use Autofocus function only with AF Lenses. Your camera is equipped with highly precise AF System and incorporates two different autofocus modes.(In the case of Mirror lenses and some specialized lenses, the camera can be use only in Manual Focus mode).

  • Page 44: Selecting The Autofocus Mode

    In such cases, please use one of the following focusing methods. 1. Use the Focus Lock function to focus on another subject, which has a similar focusing distance as your subject. 2. Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually. SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Press the AF mode button and turn the “C”-dial to select either Mode) or...

  • Page 45: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK If you want to take the picture of a subject, which is out of the focus detecting area, use focus lock function. This function can be used only in mode) Compose the desired focusing subject in the center of viewfinder and then press the shutter button “Half-way”.

  • Page 46: Operation Of The Drive Mode

    OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera are explained by the following: DRIVE-AREA Some of the important operations and settings of the camera can be activated by the drive area of the “D”-dial. Such as single frame shooting, continuous shooting, self-timer, and mirror lock-up.

  • Page 47: Continuous Shooting

    CONTINUOUS SHOOTING In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously. At the time of continuous shooting the number of frames per sec. is given below. Burst Rate 1.9fps for 6frames CAUTION !! •...

  • Page 48: Mirror Lock-Up

    ■ You will hear the electronic sound during “Self-timer” operation, even if you set the electronic sound option to OFF. ■ If you want to cancel the “Self-timer” operation, turn the “D”-dial to another position. ■ When you start the “Self-timer” and do not look through the viewfinder, attach the finder cap to the viewfinder eyepiece to prevent light entering.

  • Page 49: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION This section explains the application of the more advanced functions of your camera, when composing the expressions of your picture. SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE（WB） The color of light reflected by an object can vary depending on the color of the light source illuminating it.

  • Page 50: Setting The White Balance

    (tungsten) lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting. Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma EF-500 DG flash. Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a custom white balance setting.

  • Page 51: Setting A Custom White Balance

    SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE For more precise control of the white balance setting or when photographing under unusual lighting conditions, the "Set Custom WB" option can be used to capture a sample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction. Make sure that "D"-dial is set to Single Frame Shooting ＜...

  • Page 52: Setting The Sensitivity（Iso Equivalency

    • When a custom white balance setting is successfully captured, "Custom" will automatically become the selected item in the White Balance menu. • It will not be possible to capture a custom white balance setting if the "D"-dial is set to Continuous Shooting ＜ mode.

  • Page 53: Setting The Resolution

    SETTING THE RESOLUTION SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes. To select the metering mode, depress and hold the Metering Mode Button, then turn the “C”-dial to select the desired mode and display it on the LCD panel. Then, release the metering button. The selected metering mode is now set.

  • Page 54: Ae Lock

    AE LOCK The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value, while you press the “AE” Lock button. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AE lock is very useful. Use of this function with Center Area Metering Mode is recommended.

  • Page 55: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. ■ The LCD panel will show “ compensation button. The “ underexposure. ■ Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3EV increments from +3.0 to –3.0 stops. ■...

  • Page 56: Auto Bracketing

    AUTO BRACKETING This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the same subject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure, Under Exposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper exposure, please use this function. ■...
  • Page 57 AUTO BRACKETING ■ For the first frame, “ For the second frame, “ blink quickly for the third frame. ■ When you set the self-timer mode, the camera will automatically take three consecutive pictures. ■ It is possible to change the drive mode during the Auto Bracketing operation. But if you set the self-timer mode, the camera will take three continuous pictures.

  • Page 58: Remote Controller (Rs-11 And Rs-21)

    REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) This accessory permits releasing the camera’s shutter from up to 16 feet (5m) away from in front of the camera, or up to 9.8 feet (3m) away if you are 30 degrees to either side. (Depending on the lens, there may be some restrictions when using it from the left side of the camera.) All without wires or cables.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Remote Controller Battery

    REMOTE CONTROLLER (RS-11 AND RS-21) After taking the picture, please cancel the remote control mode following the above procedure from number 3 to 4, and then choose “- -“ mark to cancel remote control function. ■ The remote control mode cannot be used together with continuous shooting mode. If the “D”-dial is set to the continuous shooting mode, the camera will expose only one frame for each activation by the remote controller.

  • Page 60: Depth-Of-Field Preview Button

    WARNING !! • If you have set the SD10’s channel to remote control mode, camera’s battery consumption will increase. In addition, camera’s exposure display will disappear and AE Lock will not function. If you are not using Remote Control please cancel the “...

  • Page 61: Flash Photography

    Optional Sigma Electronic Flashes EF-500 DG SUPER SA-N and EF-500 DG ST SA-N with the STTL system allow you to use features such as Auto Flash with the SD10. The EF-500 DG SUPER SA-N lets you do even more, such as use Multi Flash and other advanced features.

  • Page 62: Extended Mode Setting

    CAUTION!! • STTL automatic flash exposure control does not work when the PC Synchro Terminal Adapter ST-11 is used. • Set the camera’s exposure mode to M and set the shutter speed no faster than the 1/180sec. flash synchronized speed. See the instruction manual of the particular flash used for additional information.

  • Page 63: Reviewing, Deleting And Modifying Images

    • The SD10 may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “SD10” images that have been renamed or moved from the IMAGES folder on the CF card. For more information on SD10 file names, see File Numbering System (P.30).
  • Page 64 • To manually turn off the Quick Preview image, press the ＜ or the shutter button half-way. • While the Quick Preview image is being displayed, the ＜ be used as a shortcut key to temporarily toggle the over-exposure warning overlay on or off, or to mark, lock or rotate the image.

  • Page 65: Changing The Quick Preview Style

    CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW STYLE The preview image can be a full-screen image or an Image Info Screen. Use the Camera Set-up Menu to change Quick Preview style. PREVIEW STYLE OPTIONS OPTION DESCRIPTION Image only Full-screen image (Default) Info screen Image Info Screen •...

  • Page 66: Quick Delete

    QUICK DELETE Undesirable images can be deleted as soon as their preview is displayed. • If an image is deleted accidentally, it may be possible to recover it. (See P.80 for recovering images.) TO DELETE A PREVIEW IMAGE Press ＜ DEL ＞...

  • Page 67: Reviewing Images

    If there are no images on the CF card an error message will be displayed (see P.110 for more information). • Since the SD10 camera does not have a separate "playback mode" for looking at captured images, it is always ready to take pictures, even while displaying captured images.

  • Page 68: Viewing One Image At A Time

    VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME While in Single-Image View: Press ＜ ＞ arrow on the 4-way controller to see next image. Press ＜ ＞ arrow on the 4-way controller to see previous image. Press ＜ ＞ arrow on the 4-way controller to jump forward three images. Press ＜...

  • Page 69: Magnifying Images (Zoomed-In View)

    MAGNIFYING IMAGES To view image detail or check focus, recorded images can be magnified up to 5 levels, depending on the resolution of the image. While in Zoomed-in View: Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋ / － Controller to increase magnification. Maximum magnification is 400%.

  • Page 70: Viewing Nine Images At A Time (Contact Sheet View)

    VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. While in Contact Sheet View: Use the ＜ ／ ／ ／ selection. Press ＜ ＞ on the ＋/－Controller or ＜ View. Press ＜ ＞...

  • Page 71: Viewing Images A Page At A Time (Jump Mode)

    VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME Use Jump Mode to browse large sets of images more quickly, or to skip right to the first or last page of images on the CF card. While in Jump Mode: Press the ＜ ＞...

  • Page 72: Viewing Image Information

    VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. While in Image Info Screen: Press ＜ INFO＞ again or ＜ and return to the previous view. Use ＜ ／ ／ ／ selection the same way as in Single-Image View. exception.) TO DISPLAY IMAGE INFO SCREEN Press the ＜...

  • Page 73: Image Info Screen For Magnified Images

    IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES It is possible to obtain detailed histogram information for a particular section of an image by opening the Image Info Screen from Zoomed-In View. • For more information on the histogram see next section. The magnified segment of the image will be shown in the thumbnail and the values displayed in the histogram will correspond to that segment only.

  • Page 74: Histogram

    HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graph depicting the distribution of brightness values in the image for each of the three color channels (Red, Green, and Blue). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels towards the left side and brighter pixels toward the right. proportion of pixels at each level of brightness.

  • Page 75: Over-Exposure Warning

    OVER-EXPOSURE WARNING Highlight areas of an image where detail may be lost due to over-exposure will be indicated by a solid red overlay when Exposure Warning is set to On in the Camera Set-up Menu. The over-exposure overlay will be visible in the all views except for Contact Sheet and Jump Mode.

  • Page 76: Viewing Images On A Tv

    WARNING !! • Please do not use any video cable other than provided with your Sigma SD10 camera, when connecting a video input terminal. Using other brands may cause damage. •...

  • Page 77: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES This section describes how to delete the image(s) recorded on a CF card. Images recorded on the CF card can be deleted one at a time or several at once using the Delete Menu. Images deleted accidentally can also be recovered.

  • Page 78: Deleting A Single Image

    DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE • If an image is deleted accidentally, it may be possible to recover it. (See P.80 for recovering images.) • If the Delete Menu was opened from the Jump Mode, the “Current image” menu item will not be available and “All marked” will be the default selection. TO DELETE A SINGLE IMAGE Use the ＜...

  • Page 79: Deleting Multiple Images

    • To erase all files from the CF card, including locked images as well as all non-SD10 files, use the “Format CF Card” menu item in the camera Set-up Menu (see P.29). TO DELETE MULTIPLE IMAGES Press ＜...

  • Page 80: Recovering A Deleted Image

    RECOVERING A DELETED IMAGE One of the unique features of the SD10 camera is the ability to recover accidentally deleted images. CAUTION !! • Image recovery must take place immediately after images are deleted, or they may be permanently lost.

  • Page 81: Modifying Images

    MODIFYING IMAGES Image modifications, such as locking, marking, and rotating, as well as automatic image playback, can be performed from the Modification Menu. The Modification Menu contains the Lock Menu, Mark Menu, Rotate Menu, and Slideshow Menu. • The Modification Menu can be opened from all views (Single-Image, Contact Sheet, and Zoomed-In), as well as from Jump Mode and Image Info Screen.

  • Page 82: Locking Images

    LOCKING IMAGES Locking protects images from being accidentally deleted. Locked images must be unlocked before they can be deleted by the Delete Menu functions. LOCK MENU MENU ITEM Lock/Unlock Lock all marked / Unlock all marked Lock all Unlock all CAUTION !! •...
  • Page 83 LOCKING IMAGES TO LOCK A SINGLE IMAGE • To unlock a locked image, select the locked image and follow the same steps as above. • If the Lock Menu was opened from Jump Mode, the “Lock” menu item will not be available.
  • Page 84 TO LOCK MULTIPLE IMAGES • Select “Unlock all” from the Lock Menu to unlock all locked images on the CF card. • The ＜ OK＞ button can be used as a shortcut key for locking images. (See P.90) Press ＜ MOD＞...

  • Page 85: Marking Images

    Mark all Unmark all • Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro. DESCRIPTION Mark the currently selected image only. If the image is already marked, the menu item changes to “Unmark”. (Not available if the Mark Menu is opened from Jump Mode.)
  • Page 86 TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE • To unmark a marked image, select the marked image and follow the same steps as above. • If the Mark Menu was opened from Jump Mode, the “Mark” menu item will not be available. •...
  • Page 87 MARKING IMAGES MARKING ALL IMAGES • Select “Unmark all” from the Mark Menu to unmark all marked images on the CF card. Press ＜ MOD＞ to display the Modification Menu. Use the ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select the Mark Menu. Use the ＜...

  • Page 88: Rotating Images

    Rotating an image will make it appear smaller on the display, but will have no effect on the quality of the image data. • Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro. ROTATE MENU MENU ITEM Rotate...
  • Page 89 ROTATING IMAGES • To rotate an image 180 degrees, rotate it twice in the same direction. • To get an image back into its original orientation, rotate it in the opposite direction. • The ＜ OK＞ button can be used as a shortcut key for rotating images. (See P.90) •...

  • Page 90: Using The Ok Button Shortcut

    USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT The ＜ OK＞ button can be used as a shortcut key for locking, marking, or By setting the ＜ rotating images. commonly used operation, images can be easily locked, marked, or rotated with a single button press. Alternatively, the ＜ used to temporarily toggle the over-exposure overlay on or off.
  • Page 91 USING THE OK BUTTON SHORTCUT TO USE THE ＜ OK＞ SHORTCUT • If the shortcut is set to “Lock”, images that are already locked can be unlocked by pressing the ＜ images that are already marked can be unmarked by pressing the ＜ button.

  • Page 92: Showing A Slideshow

    SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the CF card, or only selected images, can be shown in an automatic playback mode using the SD10 camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU MENU ITEM Resume show Show all Show marked Show locked Settings…...
  • Page 93 SHOWING A SLIDESHOW • The ＜ INFO＞, ＜ while a slideshow is in progress. To get additional information on an image, delete an image, or modify an image, press ＜ slideshow. • The Auto Power Off and LCD Sleep functions are disabled during slideshow playback.
  • Page 94 TO STOP/PAUSE A SLIDESHOW Press ＜ CANCEL ＞ to stop a slideshow and return to the previous view (Single-Image, Contact Sheet, etc.). • The image that the slideshow stops on will become the currently selected image. • It will not be possible to resume a slideshow that has stopped automatically after the last image.

  • Page 95: Changing Slideshow Settings

    CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS You can customize slideshows by setting the length of time that images will be displayed and specifying whether or not the slideshow will repeat itself continuously. SETTING OPTIONS 2 sec (default), Duration 5 sec, 10 sec, Manual Yes (default), Repeat DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 96: Camera Set-Up Menu

    CAMERA SET-UP MENU This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up Menu. USING THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU The Set-up Menu contains two types of menu items; items followed by an ellipsis (…) open dialog windows, all other items open sub-menus listing the setting options.

  • Page 97: List Of Menu Functions

    LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS Menu Item Options Camera Info… [Dialog] Auto * White Balance Sunlight Shade Overcast Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Custom Set Custom WB… [Dialog] Date/Time… [Dialog] English * Language/言語 日本語 Deutsch Français Quick Preview 2 sec.* 5 sec. 10 sec. Hold Preview Style Image only *...
  • Page 98 Format CF Card… [Dialog] File Numbering Continuous * Auto reset LCD Brightness Normal * Bright LCD Contrast High Medium * LCD Sleep 30 sec.* 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. 15 min. 30 min. Auto Power Off 10 sec. 30 sec.* 1 min.

  • Page 99: Camera Info Page

    CAMERA INFO PAGE The Camera Info Page can be used to get at-a-glance information about image-capture settings (like ISO, resolution, and white balance) and CF card status. TO VIEW THE CAMERA INFO PAGE Make sure the camera is turned on. Press the ＜...

  • Page 100: Reference

    （For detailed information please refer page 58） POWER PACK SD This battery pack extends power capacity of the SD10 two times and can also be used as a vertical position grip. 4X Lithium CR-V3 Battery or 8pcs”AA” batteries can be used in Power Pack SD.

  • Page 101: Maintenance

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EYEPIECE DIOPTRIC CORRECTION LENSES The SD10 has a built-in type “Diopter Adjuster” and its range is –3 ~ +1dpt, if you still cannot see the viewfinder clearly, then please purchase a viewfinder diopter adjustment eyepiece. These are series of seven optional accessory lenses, which adjust camera’s...
  • Page 102 ○ If you feel qualified to clean the image sensor, prepare the following tools: □ Small Phillips-head screwdriver □ Blower (Do not attach the brush, as it can scratch the image sensor surface.) CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR Remove the CF-card first. Otherwise the camera cannot be set to cleaning mode.
  • Page 103 If the dust or dirt cannot be removed with the above-mentioned procedure, Sigma-authorized service personnel. If you see fingerprints on the glass portion of the dust protector, first use a blower to remove any dust, then gently wipe it with a soft, clean cloth.

  • Page 104: Explanation Of Terms

    Large aperture (low f-number) gives bright results and, small aperture (high f-number) gives darker results. Auto Power-Off For saving the battery power, the SD10 camera can automatically turn itself off, if you do not operate it. CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) can perform signal amplication on a per-pixel basis.
  • Page 105 EXPLANATION OF TERMS Color Temperature The numerical expression of the tone of the light, produced by a light source. The standard unit for color temperature is degrees Kelvin (K). The sunny daylight used as a standard near 5600 K. Low color temperature implies warmer more yellow/red light while high color temperature implies a colder more blue light.
  • Page 106 EXPLANATION OF TERMS NTSC National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) video format is primarily used in the United States, Japan, Canada etc. The NTSC is a standard for television and videos, which defines a composite video signal with a refresh rate of 60 half-frames (interlaced) per second.

  • Page 107: Auto Power Off

    AUTO POWER OFF In order to conserve battery power, the SD10 camera goes into a low-power mode if not used for a predetermined amount of time. The Auto Power Off timeout can be set using the Camera Set-up Menu to 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or Off.

  • Page 108: To Set Auto Power Off

    TO SET AUTO POWER OFF Make sure the camera is turned on. Press the ＜ MENU＞ button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.96) Use ＜ ／ ＞ arrows on the 4-way controller to select “Auto Power Off”.

  • Page 109: Warning Displays

    WARNING DISPLAYS TOP LCD PANEL WARNING INDICATIONS Some part of battery icon is off Battery is low ►Have fresh batteries ready. Battery icon blinks Battery is very low and just about exhausted. ►Replace batteries with new ones. (P.19~21) It is malfunctioning because of an unknown reason. ►Take battery out and reload again, then turn on the camera.
  • Page 110 (P.77~79) “No images on CF card” The ＜ VIEW＞ button has been pressed when there are no SD10 images on the CF card. ►To review images, insert a card with valid SD10 images, capture new images onto the card, or press ＜...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures, consult the list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs. No indication on the top LCD panel Batteries are exhausted. ►Replace the batteries. (P.19–21) Batteries are improperly installed.
  • Page 112 The color LCD monitor is worn out. ►Please consult the retailer from which you purchased the camera or contact the nearest Sigma Service Center. Pictures are coming out blurred The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.

  • Page 113: Specifications

    Shutter Type Shutter Speeds Interchangeable Lens SLR Type Digital Camera CompactFlash™ (CF) (TypeⅠ/Ⅱ), HITACHI MicroDrive™ 13.8 x 20.7mm Sigma SA Mount Lenses Equivalent to 1.7x the focal length of a lens when used on a 35mm SLR camera. SA mount ®...

  • Page 114: Connecting Your Camera To A Computer

    Dimensions Weight CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER The SD10 camera can be connected directly to a computer using the provided USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire ) cable. Make sure that the camera is off before connecting it to the computer. Data transfer rates will vary depending on the computer and operating system used.
  • Page 115 USER’S MANUAL This manual explains how to use SIGMA SD10 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.
  • Page 116 2-3-15 Iwado-Minami Komae-shi, Tokyo 201-8630 JAPAN TEL: (03) 3480 -1431 FAX: (03)3480 -0634 SD10 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A. TEL: 631 585 1144...

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