Sigma 9 Camcorder User Manual


 
[ Optional Accessories for SD9 ]
Electronic Flash
[ EF
-
500 DG SUPER / EF
-
500 DG ST ]
Battery Grip
[ Power Pack SD ]
Remote Controller
[ RS
-
21 ]
Cable
Release
Switch
[ CR
-
11 ]
PC-Synchro Terminal Adapter
[ ST
-
11 ]
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
High-definition quality with over
10.2 million pixel sensors
*
Product external appearance, specifications, etc. may change without notice to allow for improvements.
Caution : To ensure the correct and safe use of the product, be sure to read the User’s Manual Carefully prior to operation.
[ SD9 accessories ]
SIGMA Photo Pro Disk
Dedicated AC adapter SAC-1
AC cable
Dedicated USB cable
Dedicated IEEE1394 cable (FireWire™ cable)
Dedicated Video cable
LCD monitor cover
Strap
2-3-15 Iwado-Minami Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-8630
Tel. 03(3480)1431 Fax. 03(3480)0634 http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp
Storage Media CompactFlash
(CF) (Type I/II), IBM Microdrive
Image Sensor Size 20.7x13.8mm
Lens Mount SIGMA SA bayonet mount
Angle of View Equivalent to about 1.7x the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras)
Compatible Lenses SIGMA SA mount Lens Group
Image Sensor FOVEON
®
X3
(CMOS)
Pixel Sensors 10.29 Million (2,268 Columns x 1,512 Rows x 3 Layers)
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Image Recording Format Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit)
File Size HI : 2.268 x 1,512 x 3 pixels (Approx 8MB), MED : 1,512 x 1,008 x 3 pixels (Approx 4MB), LOW : 1,134 x 756 x 3 pixels (Approx 2MB)
Continuous shooting speed HI :1.9 frames/second MED : 2.4 frames/second LOW : 2.5 frames/second
Maximum number of frames
HI : 6 frames MED :14 frames LOW : 30 frames
for continuous shooting
Interfaces IEEE1394, USB (1.1), Video Out (NTSC/PAL)
White balance 8 types (auto, bright, shady, cloudy, incandescent light, fluorescent light, flash and custom)
Viewfinder Pentaprism SLR viewfinder
Viewfinder Frame Coverage 97% vertical, 98% horizontal
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x (50mm F1.4
)
Eye point 18mm
Diopter Adjustment Range -3dpt
+1dpt
Auto Focus Type TTL phase difference detection system
AF Operating Range EV2
18 (ISO 100)
Focus Mode AF-S (single), AF-C (continuous), with AF motion prediction function
Metering Systems Can be switched among 8-Segment Evaluative Metering, Center Area Metering, and Center-Weighted Average Metering
Metering Range EV1
20 (50mm F1.4: ISO 100)
Exposure Modes (P) Program AE (program shift available), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
ISO Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400
Exposure Compensation ±3EV (in 1/2 steps)
AE Lock Pushbutton type. Exposure setting is locked while the button is depressed
Auto Bracketing 3 different exposure levels: Appropriate, Under Exposure, and Over Exposure, in 1/2 EV steps up to ±3EV
Shutter Type Vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter, electronically controlled through entire speed range
Shutter Speed 1/6,000 to15 sec. (ISO 100), 1/6,000 to1sec. (ISO 200, 400), Bulb (ISO100, up to 15 sec.)
External Flash Synchronization Hot shoe (contact X, synchronized at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact)
LCD Monitor 1.8", low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor, about 130,000 pixels, coverage area 100%, with white LED backlight.
Reviewing Images Single frame display, zoom-in display, 9-frame thumbnail display, slide show
LCD Monitor Language Japanese / English / French / German
Power Source 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A) x 2pcs.
3V lithium battery (CR-V3) x 2pcs., or AA alkaline battery x 4 pcs., or AA Ni-Mh battery x 4pcs., or Nickel Zinc Primary Battery x 4pcs.
Dedicated AC adapter.
Dimensions 152mm/6"(W) x 120mm/4.72"(H) x 79mm/3.1"(D)
Weight 805g / 28.4oz (without batteries)
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp (Japanese) E-Mail : intl@sigma-photo.co.jp (Japan)
http://www.sigma-photo.com (English) E-Mail : info@sigmaphoto.com (U.S.A)
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com (English) E-Mail : sale@sigma-imaging-uk.com (U.K.)
http://www.sigma-photo.fr (French) E-Mail : sigma@sigma-photo.fr (France)
http://www.sigma-foto.de (German) E-Mail : info@sigma-foto.de (Germany)
http://www.sigma-benelux.nl (Dutch) E-Mail : foto@sigma-benelux.nl (Benelux)
http://www.sigma.com.hk (Chinese) E-Mail : info@sigma.com.hk (Hong Kong)
E-Mail :
apdspore@singnet.com.sg (Singapore)
SIGMA World Network (HOMEPAGE & E-MAIL ADDRESS)
SIGMA SD9 Major Specifications