C40EN1684
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USER’S MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Sigma sd Quattro
Digital Camera
You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new sd
Quattro camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully
before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera!
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.
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 Logos
are trademarks of Foveon, Inc.
The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC.
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.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi,
Inc.
All other company or product names used in documents are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Element font designed by Ricoh CO., Ltd. is used for the display of the
menu window of this camera.
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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.
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. Camera Body (sd Quattro)
2. Body Cap (on the camera)
3. Strap
4. Li-ion Battery BP-61
5. Battery Charger BC-61
6. Battery Charger Cable
7. USB Cable
8. Instruction Manual
9. Limited Warranty
10. Warranty Sticker
No memory card is included with this camera. Please purchase this
separately.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES .............................................. 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 7
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 10
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ........................................................... 12
MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING ........................................... 14
BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE .................................. 16
PREPARATION ........................................................................... 19
LOADING THE BATTERY ..................................................................... 21
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ............................................ 25
SETTING THE LANGUAGE .................................................................. 27
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE ........................................................... 28
CAMERA SET-UP MENU ...................................................................... 30
QUICK SET MENU ................................................................................ 38
SELECTING THE MONITOR ................................................................ 40
CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE ........................................................ 41
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD ........................................... 43
FORMATTING THE CARD .................................................................... 45
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 46
SHUTTER BUTTON .............................................................................. 46
QUICK PREVIEW .................................................................................. 47
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................... 48
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .................................................. 49
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .............................................. 49
P PROGRAM AE ............................................................................. 50
A APERTURE PRIORITY AE .......................................................... 51
S
SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE ................................................ 52
M
MANUAL EXPOSURE .................................................................. 53
BULB SETTING ................................................................................. 55
FOCUSING ............................................................................................ 56
HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS ............................................................. 56
SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ............................................ 57
SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME ........................................................ 59
FOCUS LOCK .................................................................................... 60
FACE DETECTION AF MODE ........................................................... 60
HALF-PRESSED AF-ON .................................................................... 62
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MANUAL FOCUS .............................................................................. 62
FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY ................................ 63
OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE ................................................... 64
SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............................................................ 64
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .............................................................. 64
SELF TIMER ..................................................................................... 65
INTERVAL TIMER ............................................................................. 66
ADVANCED OPERATION ........................................................... 68
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WB) ............................................... 69
ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE ........................................................ 71
SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE ....................... 72
SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE ......................................... 73
SETTING THE SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY) ............................ 75
IMAGE FILE SETTING ......................................................................... 77
SELECTING THE METERING MODE .................................................. 81
AF/AEL BUTTON .................................................................................. 82
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................ 84
AUTO BRACKETING ............................................................................ 85
SFD MODE (SUPER FINE DETAIL) ..................................................... 88
COLOR MODE ..................................................................................... 90
CUSTOM BRACKETING ...................................................................... 93
WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING ..................................................... 93
COLOR MODE BRACKETING .......................................................... 94
TONE CONTROL ................................................................................. 96
COLOR SPACE .................................................................................... 97
AUTO ROTATE ..................................................................................... 97
CUSTOM MODE ................................................................................... 98
USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH .......................................................... 99
SETTING THE FLASH MODE ........................................................ 100
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .......................................... 101
USING EYE-FI CARD (EYE-FI CONNECTED) .................................. 102
REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES .................................... 105
REVIEWING IMAGES ........................................................................ 106
VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME .................................................. 107
MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) .............................. 108
VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) .... 109
VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION ....................................................... 110
HISTOGRAM .................................................................................... 112
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DELETING FILES ................................................................................ 113
DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON ............................... 113
DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU .................................. 114
OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES ............................................. 115
LOCKING FILES ................................................................................. 116
MARKING IMAGES ............................................................................. 118
ROTATING IMAGES ............................................................................ 120
EXPOSURE WARNING ....................................................................... 122
OK BUTTON SHORTCUT ................................................................... 123
SHOWING A SLIDESHOW .................................................................. 124
DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) ........................................ 126
DEVELOPING RAW DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA ............................. 127
CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS .............................................. 129
FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM .............................................................. 130
TO CHANGE FILE NAMES ................................................................. 131
ATTACH COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............................................... 131
CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF LCD MONITOR ................................ 133
CUSTOMIZING THE DIAL ................................................................... 137
LOCK SWITCH SETTING ................................................................... 139
LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF .................................................... 140
ECO MODE ......................................................................................... 141
ADJUSTING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .............................................. 141
SOUND SETTINGS ............................................................................. 141
POWER GRIP PG-41 SETTINGS ....................................................... 142
RESET TO THE DEFAULTS ................................................................ 143
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV ............................... 144
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ...................................................... 145
CONNECTING TO A TV ...................................................................... 147
REFERENCE ............................................................................. 148
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................ 149
USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY ..................................................... 150
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 151
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 155
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 158
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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.
Warning !!
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign may
cause serious injury or other dangerous results.
Caution !!
Using the product disregarding this caution sign may
cause injury or damage.
This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
This Symbol contains i
nformation regarding the actions that must be
avoided.
WARNING
(
BATTERY
)
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, or put batteries into fire. Ignoring
this warning may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, injury or fire.
Please only use charger with the 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
Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is
swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately.
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WARNING
(
BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER
)
The battery charger is for indoor use only. Do not store the charger in
humid or dusty locations.
Use it within the 0°C
- 40°C temperature range only.
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 power cord, or pull it, bend it unduly,
or heat it. It could damage the cord, and could cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use this product with AC voltage other than the specified power
supply voltage AC110V
-
240V (120V in U.S.A. and CANADA). Doing so
could cause fire or electric shock.
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.
Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you could
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 the camera body. This can result in electric
shock, overheating and fire.
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Do not fire the flash close to eyes, otherwise the bright light could damage
the eye. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between the 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 molded 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 leave the camera without the lens cap in place. Light entering
through the lens for long periods of time could cause damage to the
camera.
Do not expose the finder to direct sunlight. Otherwise, the internal display
may get damaged.
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 15 minutes, and seek medical assistance.
If the liquid is swallowed, drink a large quantity of water,
induce vomiting
and seek medical assistance.
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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.
ENVIRONMENT
Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to
physical shock.
This camera benefits from a dust and splash proof construction. Although
this construction enables the lens to be used under light rain, it is not the
same as being water proof. Please pay attention to prevent a large
amount of water from splashing on the camera, especially when using it
by a waterside. It is often impractical to repair the internal mechanism
and electric components if damaged by water.
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 85% (no condensation). However, in
cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery is
reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep
the batteries warm.
Static electricity or magnetic fields may affect 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.
DURING PROLONGED USE
Although there are cases where the surface of camera gets hot, this is not
a malfunction.
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If you use the camera for an extended period of time, the camera may get
hot and the warning mark ( ) will be displayed. If the camera gets too
heat, a warning message will be displayed and the camera will turn off
automatically.
If the camera turns off, please leave it switched off for more than ten
minutes to lower its temperature.
Image quality may lower when the camera gets hot. If the warning mark
(
) is displayed, we recommend turning off the camera and wait until the
temperature of the camera becomes lower.
SD MEMORY CARD
(sold separately)
The sd Quattro camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card* and
SDXC memory card*.
* UHS-1 standard memory card can also be used.
In this instruction manual, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and
SDXC memory card are referred to as the ‘Card’.
We recommend using the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card to
store images.
SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC
memory card incorporate the write protection switch,
which prevents writing or formatting the card
accidentally. If the switch is placed in the ‘LOCK’
position, it is not possible to overwrite or erase your
data accidentally.
It is also possible to use an Eye-Fi card that has a Wi-Fi communication
function. (P.102)
Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heating device.
Avoid storing cards in environments of high temperature and humidity or
where static electricity or electromagnetic fields may be generated.
For proper usage of the card, 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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS
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1
Dust Protector
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(View) Button
2
AF Assist Light
24
Busy Lamp
3
Lens Lock Button
25
Main-Monitor
4
DC Connector Cover
26
Diopter Adjuster
5
Battery Compartment Cover
Latch
27
Shutter Button
6
Battery Cover
28
Front Dial
7
Tripod Socket
29
(Quick Set) Button
8
Lens Mount Index
30
Lock Switch
9
Lens Mount
31
Rear Dial
10
Sync. Terminal
32
AF/AEL Button ∙ Switch
11
HDMI Mini Terminal (Type C)
33
SD Card Cover
12
USB Terminal (3.0 Micro B）
34
(OK) Button
13
Cable Release Terminal
35
Selector
14
Power Grip Contact Cover
36
(Focusing Point) Button
15
Power Switch
37
(Menu) Button
16
Hot Shoe
38
S/C (AF Mode) Button /
(Delete) Button
17
Focal Plane Mark
39
Sub-Monitor
18
Camera Strap Eyelet
40
Sub-Monitor Light On/Off Button
19
Monitor Selection Switch
41
(Exposure Compensation) Button
20
(Display) Button
42
(ISO Sensitivity) Button
21
Speaker
43
(Metering Mode) Button
22
Viewfinder
44
(Shooting Mode) Button
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SELECTOR (35)
In this instruction manual, each position of the selector is shown as
/ / / .
(Up button)
(Left button)
(Right button)
button
(Down button)
The buttons are used as follows: To operate Up and Down buttons:
.
To operate Left and Right buttons:
. To operate both Up and Down,
and Left and Right buttons:
.
MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING
MAIN-MONITOR
/
SUB-MONITOR
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VIEWFINDER
1
Drive Mode
20
Color Mode
(Toning Effect)
2
White Balance
(Filtering Effect)
21
Contrast *
3
Camera Shake Warning
22
Sharpness *
4
AE Lock / AF Lock *
23
Saturation *
5
Image Size
24
Locked State Indicator *
6
Aspect Ratio
25
Eye-Fi Communication Icon *
7
Image Quality
26
Interval timer *
8
Auto Bracketing / SFD Mode *
27
Number of shots remaining
9
Date / Time *
28
Number of shots remaining
before memory buffer full
10
Custom Bracketing *
29
Shutter Speed
11
Face Detection AF *
30
F Number
12
Focus Mode
31
Focus Indicator
13
Flash Mode *
32
Battery Level Indicator
14
Flash Exposure Compensation
value *
33
Exposure
Compensation
Value
/
Exposure Meter
15
Electronic Level *
34
ISO Sensitivity
16
Focusing Frame
35
Metering Mode
17
Histogram *
36
Exposure Mode
18
Temperature rise caution mark
37
Custom Mode *
19
Tone Control
* Displayed only during setting.
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This mark shows that the image is being processed in camera
after shooting. While this mark is displayed, it is not possible to
operate the camera.
This mark shows that the camera is still shooting with a slow
shutter speed.
BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE
The sd Quattro camera has many advanced features. This section,
describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later
sections.
PREPARATION
Charging the battery (P.21)
Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery
with the provided battery charger.
To insert the battery (P.23)
Mount the lens (P. 25)
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Set the language (P.27)
Set the date and time (P.28)
Loading the card (P.43)
TAKING THE PICTURE
Turn the camera body on.
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Select the exposure mode (P.49)
Press the ‘Mode’ button in P (Program AE)
position
Focus (P.56)
Compose your image with the color LCD
monitor and press the shutter button
“half-way” to activate exposure metering
and autofocus.
Take a picture
Fully press the shutter button to take the
picture.
Review the image. (P.47)
The image is displayed for 2 seconds on
the LCD monitor.
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PREPARATION
This section describes necessary preparations before using the
camera.
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ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
1
Undo the strap end.
2
Attach the carry strap as shown.
LOCK SWITCH
The LOCK switch is provided on the sd
Quattro which locks button operations and
allows the user to concentrate on shooting
without being bothered by erroneous
button operations. When setting the
camera, release the LOCK switch.
While the LOCK switch is active, the
icon is displayed at the lower
section of the screen.
The items to be locked by the LOCK switch can be changed according to
the user’s needs. For details, please refer to [SETTING THE LOCK
SWITCH] (P.139).
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LOADING THE BATTERY
A lithium-ion battery, BP-61, is provided with the sd Quattro camera.
Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the
battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-61, when the battery is empty.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
1
Attach the battery by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow, as shown in the
diagram.
2
Connect the power cable to the charger
and insert the plug into the wall outlet.
The charge lamp will be green whilst the
battery is charging
It takes about 220 minutes to recharge
the battery.
Required time for recharging the battery
depends on the ambient temperature
and status of recharge level.
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3
When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the
battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet.
CAUTION !!
We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it
is not used for several days, the battery performance decreases.
If the number of possible images from one charge of the battery
considerably decreases, it may indicate the end of battery’s life. In this
case, please purchase a new battery.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1
Confirm that the power switch is set to
OFF and open the battery compartment
cover by rotating the battery compartment
cover latch, as shown in the illustration.
2
Insert the battery until it locks into place.
3
Close the battery compartment cover and
lock the cover by rotating the battery
compartment latch, as shown in the
illustration.
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS
The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the
sub monitor and the viewfinder. Please take notice of the battery status
before and when in use.
Sub Monitor
View
finder
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Sub Monitor
Viewfinder
The power of the battery is insufficient, replace
or recharge the battery immediately.
(Red)
The power of the battery is empty; the camera
will no longer work. Replace or recharge the
battery immediately.
─
The battery is working with the connected AC
adapter. (P.150)
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1
Confirm that the power switch is set to
OFF and open the battery compartment
cover by rotating the battery compartment
cover latch, as shown in the illustration.
2
Eject the battery by sliding the battery
compartment cover latch in the direction of
the arrow, as shown in the illustration.
WARNING!!
Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not remove the battery or memory card.
By doing so, it may result in data loss. This could also cause damage to
the camera and/or memory card.
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MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS
1
Turn the power switch to OFF.
2
Remove the camera body cap and the rear
cap of the lens.
3
Align the lens mount index on the camera
with the index 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 sd Quattro contains a dust protector, located inside the lens mount.
The dust protector is a very delicate device. Take care not to 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 this
manual (P.152).
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To remove the lens, press the lens lock
button and turn the lens counter-
clockwise until it stops. Gently remove the
lens from the camera body.
ABOUT THE LENSES
The sd Quattro uses SIGMA SA mount. The usable lenses are SIGMA SA
mount interchangeable lenses.
Depending on the release date of the lens, updating the lens firmware
may be required. Updating the camera firmware may also be required.
Please check our website for the latest information of the corresponding
lens.
Web site address: http://www.sigma-global.com/
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.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
You should receive the sd Quattro camera pre-set to English, however, if
necessary, you can change the camera language yourself.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Press the button on the back of
the camera to display the Camera Set-up
Menu. (See P.30)
3
Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by
rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.
4
Use the buttons to select [Language/
言語].
5
Press the or button to open the
language set-up page.
6
Use the buttons to select the
desired language.
7
Press the button to apply the setting
or the
button to return to the
language set-up page without making
any changes.
Selectable languages
English
English (Default)
Русский
Russian
日本語
Japanese
Nederlands
Dutch
Deutsch
German
Polski
Polish
Français
French
Português
Portuguese
Español
Spanish
Dansk
Danish
Italiano
Italian
Svenska
Swedish
简体中文
Simplified Chinese
Norsk
Norwegian
繁體中文
Traditional Chinese
Suomi
Finnish
한국어
Korean
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SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
Please set the camera’s internal clock, before using the camera for the first
time or after extended periods of disuse.
1
Turn the camera on.
2
Press the button on the back of
the camera to display the Camera Set-up
Menu. (See P.30)
3
Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by
rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.
4
Use the buttons to select
[Date/Time].
5
Press the or button to open the
date/time set-up page.
6
Press the button or the button
again to set the Date / Time.
7
Press the button to select an item
and change it by pressing the button.
8
Press the button to apply the setting
or the
button to return to the date/
time set-up page without making any
changes.
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CAUTION !!
The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its
charge from 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.
TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE DATE
The date can be displayed in one of three formats: M/D/Y (month/day/
year), D/M/Y (day/month/year), or Y/M/D (year/month/day).
1
Use the buttons to select [Date
Format], and press the
or the button
to open the sub menu.
2
Use the buttons to select your
preferred format, and press the
button
or the
button to confirm.
TO SWITCH 24 HOUR AND 12 HOUR (AM/PM) DISPLAY
1
Use the buttons to select [Time
Format], and press the
button or the
button to open the sub menu.
2
Use the buttons to select your
preferred format and press the
button
or the
button to confirm.
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CAMERA SET-UP MENU
This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. It
is possible to set the camera functions from the Camera Set-up menu
display.
TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU
Press the
button on the back of
the camera.
Press the
button again to close the
Set-up Menu and the camera will be
shooting mode. (If you reviewed images
( P.106), it will return to the last previewed
image.)
Move to any other tab
Each time the Front Dial or the Rear Dial
is rotated, it will move to the next tab.
(When the icon in the tab area is selected,
it is possible to change the setting menu
by pressing the
buttons as well.)
While in the Set-up Menu:
Use the
buttons to select menu items.
Press the
or button to open sub-
menus or dialogs.
While in set-up sub-menus:
Use the
buttons to select setting
options.
Press the
or button to apply new
settings.
Press the
button to close sub-menus
without applying changes.
Tab area
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The Camera Set-up menu is divided into three groups.
CAPTURE SETTINGS
(Blue Tab)
This menu relates to shooting settings.
When an exposure mode is selected and
the
button is pressed [ Capture
Settings] will be displayed.
PLAYBACK MENU
(Red Tab)
This menu is for setting the playback
related functions of the still images. The
settings for printing, such as DPOF
setting, is included in the Playback
Settings menu.
If the
button is pressed during
playback mode, [
Playback Menu] will
be displayed.
CAMERA SETTINGS
(Yellow Tab)
This menu is used for camera setup such
as date and language selection.
Open the Camera Set-up menu by
pressing the
button and move to
the [
Camera Settings] menu by
rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.
TIP
Depending on the settings of the camera, some menu items and setting
options cannot be selected. They will be displayed with a gray color.
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LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS
For more detailed information about each function, please refer to the
individual pages.
CAPTURE SETTINGS
(1)
Menu Item
Description
Page
ISO Sensitivity
Step
Sets the ISO Sensitivity in steps of 1EV
or 1/3EV.
76
ISO Auto Range
It is possible to set the Lower limit and
Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO
Auto mode.
75
Drive Mode
Selects the Drive Mode such as Self-
Timer.
64
(2)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Auto Bracketing
Sets the steps and order of Auto
Bracketing.
85
Custom
Bracketing
Sets the bracket options with White
Balance and Color Mode.
93
SFD Mode
Sets the SFD Mode that can generate
subtle pictures by compositing several
captured pictures.
88
Flash
Sets the mode of flash setting and Flash
Exposure Compensation.
100
(3)
Menu Item
Description
Page
White Balance
Selects the White Balance Mode
depending on the shooting conditions.
69
Image Quality
Selects the quality of image to record.
77
Image Size
Selects recording Image Size.
78
Aspect Ratio
Sets the aspect ratio of the image.
79
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(3)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Color Mode
Selects the desired Color mode
depending on the shooting conditions.
90
Color space
Sets the color space to [sRGB] or [Adobe
RGB].
97
(4)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Tone Control
Sets or cancels the [Tone Control]
(Strong / Mild) that achieves the natural
rendering image.
96
Auto Rotate
Sets or cancels to record the vertical
image information.
97
Quick Preview
Sets the duration of the Quick Preview
image that is automatically displayed on
the color LCD monitor after the image is
captured.
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Preview Exposure
in M Mode
It is possible to select if the LCD Display
reflects the selected exposure on the
screen.
54
Dial Exposure
Compensation
Sets whether or not the button is
used when compensating the exposure.
85
Switch Dial
Functions
Sets the allocation of dials for exposure
setting and exposure compensation in
each shooting mode.
137
(5)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Dial Rotation
Sets whether or not the rotation direction
of the Front and Rear Dials is reversed.
138
AEL Button
Settings
Sets the function that the button
(when the switch is in the position)
will perform.
82
AF Button
Settings
Sets the function that the button
(when the switch is in the position)
will perform.
82
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(5)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Half pressed AEL
Sets or cancels the exposure lock when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.
84
Half-pressed
AF-ON
It is possible to select whether or not to
operate the AF function when the shutter
button is half-pressed.
62
(6)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Focus Peaking
Sets the indication that emphasizes the
focused position.
62
Priority
Sets whether the shutter is released
immediately after the shutter button is
pressed or after focusing.
58
Priority
Built-in AF Assist
Light
Sets whether or not the AF assist light is
used in low light conditions.
58
Face Detection AF
Select normal AF Mode or Face detection
AF Mode.
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PLAYBACK MENU
(1)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Lock
Lock the image, or unlock the locked
image.
116
Mark
Mark the image, or unmark the marked
image.
118
Rotate
Rotate the image to the desired position
for display.
120
Delete
Delete the image.
113
Slideshow
Start the slideshow (playback images
automatically) or change the slideshow
settings.
124
DPOF
Select the images and set the quantity
for printing.
126
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(2)
Menu Item
Description
Page
RAW
Development
It develops JPEG format images from
RAW files.
127
Exposure
Warning
Sets whether or not the over-exposure
warning is shown on images.
122
OK Button
Settings
Sets the function that the
button will
perform during image review.
122
Image Rotation
Sets whether or not vertically orientated
images are automatically rotated and
displayed vertically.
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CAMERA SETTINGS
(1)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Custom Mode
Setting
Register the setting of Custom Mode (C1
/ C2 / C3).
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Custom QS
Selects which functions to allocate to the
Quick Set menu.
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Operation in
LOCK Mode
Enables users to change the contents to
be locked with the LOCK switch.
139
Monitor Mode
Settings
Sets ON/OFF six Display Modes of the
Main-Monitor and details of their
contents.
133
View Finder
Mode Settings
Sets ON/OFF four Display Modes of the
Viewfinder and details of their contents.
133
Outer Frame
Display
Enables to set the Outer Frame Display
on the shooting screen (when the aspect
ratio is set other than 3:2).
79
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(2)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Sound Settings
Sets whether or not to use electronic
beeping sounds and adjusts their
volumes.
141
Adjust Electronic
Level
Adjusts the Electronic Level.
137
File Name
Sets the File Name for the image.
131
File Numbering
Sets the file numbering system used when
a new card is inserted in the camera.
130
ECO Mode
Sets or cancels ECO Mode that saves
battery usage.
141
Extended Mode
Sets whether or not Extended Mode is
used in the Bulb setting.
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(3)
Menu Item
Description
Page
LCD Brightness
Sets the color LCD monitor brightness.
141
LCD Off
Sets the delay before the backlight of the
color LCD monitor turns off automatically
if
no operation has occurred.
140
Auto Power Off
Sets the delay before the camera shuts
down automatically if no operation has
occurred.
(Images will not be affected by
this change.)
140
Eye-Fi Settings
It is possible to change the settings of
the
Eye-Fi Card that has a Wi-Fi
communication
function.
102
PG-41 Settings
Sets settings of the Power Grip PG-41
(sold separately) and allocations of the
button functions.
142
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(4)
Menu Item
Description
Page
USB Mode
To transfer recorded images in the card
from the camera to computers, select
[Mass Storage]. To control the camera
by using “SIGMA Capture Pro”, select
[Camera Control].
145
Release Without
Memory Card
Sets whether or not it is possible to
release the shutter when the card is not
inserted into the camera.
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Memory Card
Format
Formats the card. (Formatting will erase
all data on the card.)
45
Date / Time
Sets the date and time in the camera’s
internal clock and the format in which the
date and time will be displayed.
28
Language / 言語
Sets the language in which menus and
messages will be displayed.
27
(5)
Menu Item
Description
Page
Copyright
Information
Holds copyright information and selects
whether or not to save the information in
the Exif data.
131
Information
Displays the camera’s firmware version,
model name, serial number information,
and certification mark*.
—
Firmware Update
Confirm current firmware version and
update the latest firmware version from
card.
—
Reset Settings
Restores all menu options to their default
settings.
143
* Certification Mark
Other Certification Marks that this camera supports are displayed at the
bottom of the camera, on gift boxes, and in this instruction manual.
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QUICK SET MENU
By pressing the button, it is possible to quickly access and change the
settings of the following most commonly used camera functions.
Quick Set Menu (Default)
White Balance
( P. 69
)
Tone Control
( P.
96)
Drive Mode
( P. 64
)
Focus Peaking
( P. 6
2)
Image Quality
( P. 77
)
Color Mode
( P.
90)
Image Size
( P. 78
)
Aspect Ratio
( P. 7
9)
Option list display of the selected items
When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set
Menu will be displayed by pressing the
button.
For example, to change the quality of image to RAW
1
Press the button to display the Quick
Set Menu.
2
Press the buttons to select the
section related to quality of image (
).
3
Rotate the Front Dial or the Rear Dial to display [RAW].
4
By pressing or the shutter button halfway, the settings will be applied
and the camera will return to shooting mode.
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CAUTION !!
Items that you cannot set are displayed in gray, and the option cannot
be changed by rotating the dials.
The functions allocated to the Quick Set menu can be changed.
Available functions to be allocated to the Quick Set menu
Exposure Compensation (P.84)
ISO Sensitivity (P.75)
AE Metering Mode (P.81)
Shooting Mode (P.49)
Bracketing Amount (P.85)
Custom Bracketing (P. 93)
Drive Mode ( P. 64)
Flash Exposure Compensation (P.101)
Red-eye ( P. 100)
Rear Curtain Sync. ( P. 100)
FP ( P.100)
Slow Sync. ( P. 100)
White Balance (P.69)
Image Quality (P.77)
Image Size (P.78)
Aspect Ratio (P.79)
Color Mode ( P.90)
Tone Control ( P. 96)
Focus Peaking ( P.62)
Main Monitor Brightness ( P.141)
Sub Monitor Brightness ( P. 141)
View Finder Brightness (P. 141)
The function of the Quick Set menu can be set from [
Camera Settings]
(P. 30) → [Custom QS]
1
Press the buttons on the [Custom
QS] screen to select the item to change
the allocated position, and press the
button to confirm.
2
From the list at the bottom of the screen,
use the
buttons to select the item to
allocate position, and press the
button
to confirm.
3
When you have finished setting the allocation, press the button to
close the [Custom QS] menu.
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SELECTING THE MONITOR
The SIGMA sd Quattro consists of a
Finder (Electronic Viewfinder) and
Main-Monitor.
The Monitor Select switch allows users to
select which monitor is to be used.
FINDER
Displays in the finder only.
AUTO
When looking into the finder, the main monitor display
automatically changes to the finder display.
MONITOR
Only the main monitor is displayed.
When looking into the finder, the LCD in the finder is not
displayed.
Sub Monitor
When the LCD in the finder is displayed, the sub monitor automatically
turns off.
The sub monitor can be turned on/off with the
button as needed. (It
cannot be turned on when the LCD in the finder is displayed.)
WARNING!!
There are cases that the sensor reacts to an object other than an eye
and the LCD in the finder is displayed.
The sensor may react with a strong light from the rear side, which leads
an erroneous operation.
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CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE
LCD Monitor Display can be changed by pressing the
button.
When the
button is pressed while the finder is displayed, the
display mode in the finder changes.
When the
button is pressed while the main monitor is displayed,
the display mode in the main monitor changes.
VIEWFINDER (OPERATION) (Default)
→
→
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
MAIN-MONITOR (OPERATION) (Default)
→
→
→
Custom 1
Custom 2
Custom 3
→
Viewfinder Mode
LCD Off Mode
Refer P.14 [MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING] for the meaning
of each icon.
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In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed.
Information to display on [Custom] can be customized (Refer P.133).
The size of the icon displayed during operation can be changed (Refer
P. 133).
(REVIEWING)
→
→
→
Display Icons
(Display date and
time) (P.
107)
Display Icons
(Display Image
Info) (P.
107)
1/2 Display Image
Info Screen (P.
110)
Hide Icons
2/2 Copyright
Information screen
( P. 111)
WARNING!!
While in the reviewing mode, the display modes in the finder and the
main monitor must be set the same.
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INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD
The sd Quattro camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and
SDXC memory card to store data.
TO INSERT THE CARD
1
Turn off the camera and open the SD card
cover as shown.
2
Insert the card as per the instruction
displayed on the back of the SD card
cover.
Insert the card until it clicks.
3
Close the SD card cover.
TIP
It may be necessary to format the card before use. (See P.45)
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TO REMOVE THE CARD
1
Turn off the camera and open the SD card
cover as shown.
2
Push the card until it clicks and pull out it.
3
Close the SD card cover.
WARNING!!
While the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not take out the battery or the
card. By doing so, it may result in data loss. This could also cause
damage to the camera and/or memory card.
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TIP
If the camera is turned off while the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, the
camera will remain on until it has finished accessing the card.
FORMATTING THE CARD
New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or
incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use.
[
Camera Settings] (P.30) → Select [Format] and format the card.
In [Format] menu, Select [Yes] by
pressing the
button and press the
button.
To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the
button and press the
button.
CAUTION !!
Formatting erases all card contents, including locked sd Quattro files
and all non-sd Quattro files.
TIP
Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly
in the sd Quattro camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the
maximum number of sd Quattro files, format the card in the sd Quattro
camera before use.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
While looking into the finder, adjust by
turning the Diopter Adjuster so the focus
frame and letters can be seen clearly.
The camera’s adjustable diopter range is
-4m
-1
to +2m
- 1
.
SHUTTER BUTTON
The shutter button of the sd Quattro cameras has two positions. When you
press the shutter button “halfway down”, the camera’s autofocus systems
will activate. When pressing the button “all-the-way down”, 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.
Normally, if the card is not inserted in to the camera body, it is not
possible to release the shutter. If you would like to release the shutter
without a card, please set from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Release
without Card].
Disable
(Default)
When the card is not inserted in the camera body, it is
not possible to release the shutter.
Enable
It is possible to release the shutter, even if the card is
not inserted in the camera body.
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QUICK PREVIEW
The sd Quattro camera can be set to
automatically display a preview of each
image immediately after it is taken. This is
useful for instantly checking exposure and
framing.
The Quick Preview Duration can be set from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30)
→ [Quick Preview].
Off
No preview image is displayed.
2 sec. (Default)
Preview image is displayed for 2 seconds.
5 sec.
Preview image is displayed for 5 seconds.
10 sec.
Preview image is displayed for 10 seconds.
TIP
To manually turn off the Quick Preview image, press the shutter button
half-way.
CAUTION !!
It will not be possible to zoom in to the preview image, or change to
another image while the Quick Preview is up.
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BASIC OPERATION
This section describes basic operations to start taking
photography.
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SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE
The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure
modes of the camera are explained below.
WARNING !!
In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that [DIAL
EXPOSURE
COMPENSATION
]
(P.85)
and
[
SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS
]
(P.138)
of [ Capture Settings] (P.30) are in the initial setting. If the
actual proceedings disagree with the description in this section, refer to
the corresponding section for [DIAL EXPOSURE COMPENSATION] or
[SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS] as needed.
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE
1
Press the button.
(In the Viewfinder, the mode selection is
displayed on the bottom of the LCD
monitor.)
2
Select the desired exposure mode by
using the Front and Rear Dials, or press
the
buttons.
3
Press the button or shutter button
“half-way” to return to shooting mode.
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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 Exposure Mode to the P position.
(In the Viewfinder, the exposure indicator
is illuminated in green.)
2
Press the shutter button “half-way” to
verify the focus and take the picture.
WARNING !!
When is shown on the color LCD monitor, camera shake may
occur (a slow shutter speed is set). If this mark is displayed, please use
the flash (P.99) or a tripod.
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.
PROGRAM SHIFT
You can change the combination of shutter
speed and aperture value, which were
automatically selected by the camera.
While turning the Front 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.
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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 Exposure Mode to the A position.
(In the Viewfinder, the aperture value
indicator is illuminated in green.)
2
Set the desired aperture value by rotating
the Front Dial.
3
Press the shutter button “half-way” to
verify the focus and take the picture.
WARNING !!
When is shown on the color LCD monitor, camera shake may
occur (a slow shutter speed is set). If this mark is displayed, please use
the flash (P.99) or a tripod.
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.
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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 Exposure Mode to the S position.
(In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed value
is illuminated in green.)
2
Set the desired shutter speed by rotating
the Front Dial.
3
Press the shutter button “half-way” to
verify the focus and take the picture.
WARNING !!
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.
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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 Exposure Mode to the M position.
(In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed is
illuminated in orange. The aperture value
indicator is illuminated in green.)
2
Set the desired aperture value by rotating
the Front Dial.
3
Set the shutter speed by rotating the Rear
Dial to adjust the value of the exposure
meter to 0.0.
The exposure meter can display an
exposure error of up to ± 5 stops from
the correct exposure in 1/ 3 steps. If the
exposure error is more than three stops,
the exposure meter will blink.
4
Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.
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LCD DISPLAY IN M MODE
When the exposure is set as M mode, the LCD Display reflects the
selected exposure on the screen so that photographers can confirm how
the actual image will look. When the exposure is under, it becomes darker,
and when it is over, it becomes brighter.
When you shoot images in M mode while using the flashguns from other
companies, the display would be dark, and make it difficult to check the
details of the image, such as the focus point and composition. In this case,
it is recommended to change the setting to [Off], and adjust the brightness
of the image on screen.
Select from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Preview Exposure in M
Mode].
Off
Brightness of the LCD Display is automatically adjusted
for better visibility.
On (Default)
The selected exposure value is reflected in the LCD
Display.
TIP
When ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) is used with the
camera, the brightness of the LCD Display is automatically adjusted for
better visibility even when the function is [On].
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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.
1
Set the Exposure Mode to the M position.
2
Rotate the Rear dial until is displayed.
3
Rotate the Front dial to select the desired aperture value.
4
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.
It is possible to extend the Bulb time up to 120 seconds by setting the
camera to Extended Mode.
Please set from [
Camera Settings] ( P. 30) → [Extended Mode] and
select [On].
CAUTION!!
When using the extended Bulb time, the image quality may be reduced
due to increased noise.
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FOCUSING
Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below.
HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS
1
Set the focus mode switch of the lens to
AF.
2
Position the photographic subject within
the center of the composition and press
the shutter button “half-way”.
If autofocus is selected, the focusing
frame will be illuminated in green. (In the
sub-monitor, the focus indicator turns
on.)
If autofocus cannot set correctly, the focusing frame will blink. (In the
sub-monitor, the focus indicator blinks.)
Although your camera is equipped with highly precise AF system, in
some cases autofocus cannot set correctly.
Low-contrast subjects, such as blue sky or a blank wall, etc. or when the
color of the subject is same as background
The subject is located in a very low light environment
Overlapping near and far objects, such as an animal behind a fence
A subject, which moves at high speed
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.
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SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE
Autofocus Mode can be selected according to the subject.
Press the
button and select the desired AF mode by using the Front
and Rear dials, or by pressing the
buttons.
SINGLE AF
MODE
(Default)
When the shutter button is half-pressed, the autofocus
activates. The autofocus is then locked when it comes into
focus (Focus Lock). In order to reset the focus, release the
shutter button and half-press the shutter button again.
Use your camera in this mode for regular photography
The shutter cannot be released unless it comes into focus.
The exposure is locked at the value wh
en the shutter
button is half-pressed.
When Continuous Drive Mode is selected, continuous
shooting is conducted at the focus position of the first
frame.
The focusing frame blinks if the subject is out of focus. (In
the sub-monitor, the focus indicator blinks.)
It is possible to turn the electronic sound off. Please set
[
Camera Settings] ( P. 30)
→
[Sound Settings]
→
[0].
CONTINUOUS
AF MODE
While the shutter button is half-pressed, the autofocus
continues driving. When it comes into focus,
the Focus
Indicator opens, but the focus is not locked. T
he motion
prediction function activates for moving objects
, and the
focus is adjusted to the timing of when the
shutter is
released.
When it does not come into focus, the shutter cannot be
released.
The exposure is set when the shutter button is released.
When Drive Mode is to Continuous, autofocusing and
shooting are repeated. However,
because Release is
prioritized,
the shutter may be released before it comes
into focus.
The AF may not be able to be followed or the focusing
accuracy may be lowered depending on the conditions of
the subject.
The electronic beeping sound does not sound.
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AUTOFOCUS MODE OPERATION
Operation of each Autofocus mode can be changed as follows.
Set from [
Capture Settings] (P.30) to [
Priority] or to [
Priority].
Release
When the shutter button is fully pressed, the
shutter can be released before focus locks on.
Focus
(Default)
Even when the shutter button is fully pressed, the
shutter cannot be released until it comes into
focus.
In , when Continuous Drive Mode is set, continuous shooting is
conducted with the focus of the first frame in any settings.
In
, when Continuous Drive Mode is set, Autofocus Drive and
shooting are repeatedly continued. However, Release is prioritized in
both settings. Therefore, the shutter may be released before focus locks
on.
AF ASSIST LIGHT
The built-in AF assist light of the sd Quattro enables focusing in low light
conditions. (
only)
The effective distance of the AF assist light is 3m.
The AF assist light can be turned off. Please set [
Capture Settings]
(P. 30) → [Built-in AF Assist Light] → [Off].
CAUTION!!
The lens hood must be removed when the AF auxiliary light is used.
The AF Auxilary Light may not work correctly if long and large diameter
lenses are attached to the camera as they may interfere with the beam.
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SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME
The sd Quattro is equipped with two focusing modes. When using the “9
points select mode” it is possible to choose the desired focusing point from
9 different frames. When using “Free move mode” it is possible to move the
desired point as you like. In addition, you can choose the size of the Focus
Frame from three types [Spot], [Regular], [Large].
9 points select mode
Free move mode
Focusing point moving area
How to set：
Press the
button.
[9 points select mode] and [Free move mode] will be switched back and
forth each time the
button is pressed.
When [9 points select mode] is selected, choose the desired focusing
point by pressing the
buttons.
When [Free move mode] is selected, move the focusing point as you like
by pressing the
buttons (focusing points can be moved inside the
focusing point moving area).
When the Front Dial or the Rear Dial is rotated, you can change the size
of the Focus Frame.
Confirm by pressing the
button.
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FOCUS LOCK
This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the
selected focusing point.
1
Position the photographic subject into the selected focusing point, and
focus by pressing the shutter button “half-way”.
2
When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated
in green. Press the shutter button to take the picture.2
Focus Lock shooting is available with the
button. For details,
please refer to the [AF/AEL BUTTON] item (P. 8 2 ).
FACE DETECTION AF MODE
The sd Quattro offers Face Detection AF Mode that prioritizes to detect and
focus on the faces in the image.
Normal AF mode can be switched to Face detection AF mode by selecting
[
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Face detection AF] → [On].
OFF
ON
Press
button and
button to set the Face
Detection AF Mode ON/OFF.
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A Face Detection Frame will appear in
orange once faces are detected in the
display.
Press the shutter button halfway, and the
Face Detection Frame will turn green once
it is properly focused on the face.
When the Face Detection Mode is in operation, AE Metering Mode will be
set to “Measuring” and focus on the detected faces in the image.
It is possible to detect up to 8 faces at one time in an image, and the Face
Detection Frame will appear on the closest face in the display.
CAUTION !!
Face Detection AF Mode is unavailable when it is set in MF Mode.
Face Detection AF Mode may not work well in the following conditions;
• When a part of the face is covered by sunglasses, a hat, etc.
• When the person is facing away from the camera.
• When it is out of focus.
• When the object is either too close or too far.
When it does not detect faces well, it wi
ll switch to focus by the selected
Focus Frame.
To return to normal AF mode, select [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Face detection AF] → [Off].
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HALF-PRESSED AF-ON
It is possible to select whether or not to operate the AF function when the
shutter button is half-pressed.
The Half-pressed AF-ON can be set in [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Half-pressed AF-ON].
Off
AF function does not operate when the shutter button is
half-pressed.
On
(Default)
AF function operates when the shutter button is
half-pressed.
MANUAL FOCUS
In situations where autofocus or focus lock is not effective, you can focus
manually.
1
Set the focus mode switch, on the lens to
the M position. (”MF” will be displayed in
the LCD monitor)
2
While looking through the viewfinder, turn
the focusing ring on the lens until you get a
clear sharp image.
FOCUS PEAKING
The outline of the subject area in focus is emphasized in the display. It can
be used to ease the focusing process. A desired color to indicate the
peaking can be selected according to the subject.
Focus Peaking can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [
Capture
Settings] ( P. 30) → [Focus Peaking].
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Off (Default)
OFF
Black
BK
Yellow
YE
White
WH
Red
R
When the Peaking function is not necessary, select [OFF].
FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY
It is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while in MF
mode. Press the
button again to change to the normal display.
Whilst the display is enlarged, the
is displayed on the color LCD
monitor. Press the shutter button “half-way” to return to the original
display.
The enlarged display will be magnified from the selected focusing point
of the LCD monitor by pressing
button. It is possible to set the
enlarged area to be the same as the focusing point selection. See P.59
for information regarding focusing point.
Whilst the display is enlarged, it is possible to change the magnification
ratio by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial. (Normally the
magnification ratio is x8.0, and it is possible to change to x4.0.)
In both MF and AF Modes, when the button is pressed with the shutter
button being half-pressed, the image is zoomed. Adjusting the focus by
looking into the magnified image is possible by rotating the focus ring with
the shutter being half-pressed. (Focus adjustment in AF Mode is possible
only when the lens incorporates full-time manual focus override when in AF
Mode. For details, please refer to the manual of the lens.)
It is possible to allocate the Zoomed-in View function to the
button.
(Allocating to either position of AEL or AFL is possible. For details, please
refer to [AF/AEL BUTTON] (P. 8 2 ).)
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OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE
Operation of the self-timer, and other
functions of the camera are explained by
the following:
Operation of The Drive Mode can be set in
Quick Set Manu (P. 38) or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [Drive Mode].
Single Capture
(Default)
Self Timer 2 sec.
Self Timer 10 sec.
Continuous
Interval timer
SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING
When you press the shutter button in the single frame-shooting mode, only
one frame will be exposed. Then the camera will be ready for the next shot
by advancing one frame. Single frame shooting mode is recommended for
ordinary photography.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera
will take pictures continuously.
CAUTION !!
When you use the continuous shooting mode with an external flash, the
camera may be slow, because the camera will not take pictures, while
the flash is re-charging.
Images taken in rapid succession, such as during Continuous shooting,
are initially stored in the camera's internal memory buffer. Once the
memory buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until some images
have been processed in the camera.
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The number on the lower right of the color LCD monitor
(upper right section on the sub-monitor) is the buffer
capacity. It is the maximum number of frames for
continuous shooting. (If the maximum number of frames
for continuous shooting exceeds 9 frames, the display will
not change from 9)
The maximum number of frames and speed of continuous shooting are
as follows:
Image Size (Resolution mode)
Image
Quality
JPEG
12
12
24
24
3.7
3.7
4.3
4.3
RAW
12
24
3.7
4.3
RAW+JPEG
12
24
3.7
4.3
The upper rows show the maximum number of frames, the lower rows
show the maximum shooting speed in continuous mode (frames per
second).
SELF TIMER
When you want to include yourself in the picture or avoid camera shake,
please use the self-timer.
Self Timer 2 sec
The shutter will be released 2 seconds after the shutter button is fully
depressed.
Self Timer 10 sec
The shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter button is fully
depressed.
After composing the picture, press the shutter button “half-way” and adjust
the focusing. Then, press the shutter button the rest of the way and the
self-timer will activate. During the self-timer operation you will hear an
electronic beeping sound. The beeping sound will be much faster during
the last two seconds, before the shutter is released.
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When [
Camera Settings](P. 30) → [Sound Settings] → [Timer
Volume] menu is set to [0], the electronic sound will not beep even if the
self-timer is operated.
If you want to cancel the self-timer operation, please turn off the camera.
INTERVAL TIMER
It is possible to take pictures automatically at selected intervals.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval timer],
and press the
button to move the interval timer setting screen. (When the
button is pressed after selecting [Interval timer], the current setting will
be applied.)
When the Interval timer shooting mode is set in the Quick Set menu (P. 38),
select [
] and press the button to display the Interval timer setting
screen (By pressing the
button or the shutter botton halfway after
selecting [
], the current setting will be applied.).
2
Set the desired interval and number of
exposures by using the buttons.
(Interval can be set from 4 seconds to 60
minutes. The number of exposures can be
set between 2~99 times, or unlimited (∞).)
Depending on the combination of Image Quality and Image Size, the
shortest interval will vary.
Image Size (Resolution mode)
Image
Quality
8sec.
4sec.
8sec.
4sec.
7sec.
7sec.
4sec.
4sec.
6sec.
6sec.
4sec.
4sec.
6sec.
6sec.
4sec.
4sec.
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3
Press the button to apply the setting, and press the button to go
back to shooting mode.
4
Press the shutter button to start the interval timer shooting.
During the interval timer shooting, the next exposure interval begins and
the numbers of remaining exposures will be displayed.
When the focus mode is set to AF, the AF will be locked at the first frame.
From the second frame, pictures will be taken with the same focus
position as the first frame.
When the focus mode is set to MF, it is possible to change the focus
during the interval timer shooting by turning the Focus ring.
(If you wish to keep the same focus position, ensure the Focus ring is not
turned during the interval timer shooting.)
If the selected interval is short, the camera may start to take the next
image before the display returns to the shooting mode.
Exposure value is measured at each interval shooting. If you wish to take
pictures with the same exposure value, set the Exposure Mode to Manual
Exposure or fix the exposure value by pressing the AEL Button before
shooting.
To terminate the interval timer shooting, press the Shutter button.
Interval timer shooting cannot be used with the Auto Bracketing function.
Interval timer shooting cannot be used with Bulb shooting.
WARNING !!
The interval timer shooting will be terminated automatically if the battery
is empty. We recommend using the AC adapter “SAC-7” (sold
separately).
Once you set the Interval Timer, the camera will continuously hold that
Interval Timer. To dismiss the Interval Timer, switch to another modes
in [Drive Mode].
Depending on the settings, it takes time process the image. It may
make the actual interval time longer than the selected time.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
This section explains the application of the more advanced
functions of your camera, when composing the expressions of
your picture.
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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.
For example, a neutral colored object will reflect reddish light under
incandescent lighting, and greenish light under fluorescent lighting. The
human brain is able to compensate for differences in the color of a light
source, allowing us to see white objects as white, independent of the
lighting condition. Film cameras rely on special color-correcting filters and
film types to adjust for these differences in lighting. Digital cameras,
however, are able to use software to mimic the adjustments made by the
brain, so that colors that appear white to the human eye also appear white
in your photographs.
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WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS
OPTION
COLOR
T EM P.
DESCRIPTION
Auto
(Default)
-
Select this setting to allow the camera
to automatically determine the
appropriate white balance
adjustments.
Auto
(Lighting
Source Priority)
-
Select this setting to allow the camera
to automatically determine the
appropriate white balance while
valuing the color and atmosphere of
light source.
Daylight
Approx.
5400 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
in full sunlight.
Shade
Approx.
8000 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
in the shade under sunny skies.
Overcast
Approx.
6500 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
under cloudy, overcast skies.
Incandescent
Approx.
3000 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
indoors under incandescent (tungsten)
lighting.
Fluorescent
Approx.
4100 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
indoors under fluorescent lighting.
Flash
Approx.
7000 K
Select this setting when taking pictures
with the Sigma EF-630 (FOR SIGMA)
flash.
Color
Temperature
-
Select this setting to adjust the white
balance by setting color temperature in
numerical value.
1-3
Custom
1-3
-
Select this setting to determine the
white balance based on the image
taken. (P.73)
The White Balance can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance].
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ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE
Each White Balance Mode can be adjusted.
1
Select preferred White Balance Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30)
→ [White Balance], and press the
button to display the White Balance
Adjustment screen.
To set from Quick Set Menu (P. 38), select preferred White Balance Mode,
and press the
button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen.
2
Press the buttons to adjust.
B stands for Blue, A for Amber, M for Magenta, and G for Green. The
image will be adjusted with colors in the moving direction.
In each direction, adjustments can be made up to 8 steps.
3
To confirm, press the button. To return without making any changes,
press the
button.
To reset, press the
button.
When an adjustment has been made, the adjustment
value is displayed at the right side of the White Balance
Icon.
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SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE
White Balance can be adjusted by setting the color temperature in
numerical value.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance] → [Color
Temperature
] and press the button to display the Color
Temperature setting screen.
To set from the Quick Set Menu (P. 38), select [
], and press the button
to display the Color Temperature setting screen. (After selecting [ ] and
pressing the
button or the shutter button “half-way”, images can be
taken at the value set previously.)
2
Press the buttons to set the value.
3
To confirm, press the button. To return
without making any changes, press the
button.
White Balance can also be adjusted when setting the color
temperature.
1
Press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen on the
Color Temperature Setting screen.
2
Follow the instruction
2
and onwards in [ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE]
in the previous page.
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Light source can be reddish or bluish, the color of light described as
absolute temperature (K: Kelvin) is called “Color Temperature”. The
lower the color temperature is, the more reddish the color of light turns
out, and the higher, the more blueish. Please refer P.70 for the
approximate color temperature of the light source.
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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.
Up to three Custom White Balances can be registered (Custom 1-3).
1
To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance] → [Custom
1-3
], then press the
button. (When the button is pressed after selecting [Custom
1-3
],
the current white balance setting will be set.)
When a custom white balance is set in the Quick Set menu (P. 38), select
[
1-3
] and press the
button to display the custom white balance
setting screen (By pressing the
button or the shutter button halfway
after selecting [
1-3
], the current setting will be applied.).
2
Under the lighting conditions that will be used for the final photograph,
frame a white colored object, such as a sheet of white paper or a white wall,
so that it fills the frame in the center of the color LCD monitor. Then use the
Manual focus function to adjust the focus point (the focus point does not
have to be perfectly in position).
3
Press the button and import the custom white balance image.
(The
button switch can be at either position.)
If a valid white balance settings was captured, a message “White balance
image captured successfully” will appear on the color LCD monitor that
the white balance image was captured successfully.
If the capture was not successful, “Failed ! Please retry the custom WB
capture.” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.
Press the
button to capture a white balance image once again.
To dismiss the capture, press the
button.
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ADDING A NOTE TO CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
A note can be added to a Custom White
Balance. The note is reflected in the
“White Balance” sub menu and is useful
when needing to use previously registered
custom white balance.
It is possible to enter up to 48 single-byte characters and symbols.
1
On the Custom White Balance Capture screen, pressing the button
displays the Note Input screen.
2
Input the texts. For the procedure to input texts, please refer to [ENTERING
INFORMATION] of [ATTACH COPYRIGHT INFORMATION] (P.132).
When deleting a note attached to a Custom White Balance, delete all the
text from the Note input screen.
CAUTION !!
The note attached to the Custom White Balance is not recorded in the
image information data.
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SETTING
THE
SENSITIVITY
(ISO
EQUIVALENCY)
The photosensitivity of digital cameras is
described in terms of “ISO equivalent” like
silver-halide film cameras.
By pressing the
button, select the
desired ISO Sensitivity by using the Front
and Rear dials, or press the
buttons.
ISO Auto
(Auto)
(Default)
ISO 125
ISO 500
ISO 2000
ISO 160
ISO 640
ISO 2500
ISO 200
ISO 800
ISO 3200
ISO 250
ISO 1000
ISO 4000
ISO 320
ISO 1250
ISO 5000
ISO 100
ISO 400
ISO 1600
ISO 6400
CAUTION !!
When Exposure Mode is set to M mode, it is not possible to select [ISO
Auto]. When AUTO is selected in S, A, P mode and then changed to M
mode, images are taken at the lower limit set in the next section [ISO
AUTO RANGE].
ISO AUTO RANGE
It is possible to set the Lower limit and
Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO
Auto mode.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[ISO Auto Range], and press the
button
to move to the ISO Auto Range setting
screen.
2
Set [Lower limit] and [Upper limit].
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Lower limit
ISO 100
(Default)
ISO 200
ISO 640
ISO 2000
ISO 250
ISO 800
ISO 2500
ISO 320
ISO 1000
ISO 3200
ISO 125
ISO 400
ISO 1250
ISO 4000
ISO 160
ISO 500
ISO 1600
ISO 5000
Upper limit
ISO 125
ISO 400
ISO 1000
ISO 3200
ISO 160
ISO 500
ISO 1250
ISO 4000
ISO 200
ISO 640
ISO 1600
ISO 5000
ISO 250
ISO 800
(Default)
ISO 2000
ISO 6400
ISO 320
ISO 2500
CAUTION !!
It is not possible to set the same value to the Lower limit and Upper limit
and reversed value.
By default, the ISO sensitivity step setting is 1/3 EV. However, it is
possible to select 1 EV.
It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30)
→ [ISO Sensitivity Step].
1 EV
It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity step 1EV.
1/3 EV (Default)
It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity step 1/3EV.
When the 1EV is selected, the following ISO sensitivity can be set.
ISO Auto (Auto)
(Default)
ISO 200
ISO 1600
ISO 400
ISO 3200
ISO 100
ISO 800
ISO 6400
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When Exposure Mode is set to [1/3 EV], Lower limit and Upper limit of
ISO AUTO RANGE can be set in 1/3 steps.
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IMAGE FILE SETTING
According to your preference, “Image Quality”, “Image Size” and “Aspect
Ratio” of recorded images can be changed.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING
It is possible to record images in the widely
used JPEG or RAW formats.
Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 38), or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [Image Quality].
RAW
RAW format
RAW+JPEG
RAW+FINE(JPEG) simultaneous
FINE (Default)
JPEG
・
High quality image
NORMAL
JPEG
・
Standard quality image
BASIC
JPEG
・
File size priority
RAW images are recorded without digital processing in the camera body
and require post-processing with Sigma Photo Pro software which can
convert RAW images to JPEG or TIFF format.
SIGMA Photo Pro can be downloaded free of charge from the following
website: http://www.sigma-global.com
Without using a PC, it is possible for the sd Quattro to develop JPEG
images from the RAW data (X3F file). Refer to P.127 [DEVELOP RAW
DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA] for further information.
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When RAW+JPEG is selected, the Image Quality of JPEG will be FINE.
When RAW+JPEG is selected, the selected Image Size will be applied
to both the RAW and JPEG files.
IMAGE SIZE SETTING
The number of record pixels (Image Size)
can be set.
Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [Image Size].
S-HI
39.3M 7,680×5,120 (When it is set as 3:2)
HIGH (Default)
19.6M 5,424×3,616 (When it is set as 3:2)
LOW
4.9M 2,704×1,808 (When it is set as 3:2)
S-LO
2.5M 1,920×1,280 (When it is set as 3:2)
[
] and [
] can be selected only when the image quality
setting is set as JPEG (FINE, NORMAL, and BASIC).
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ASPECT RATIO SETTING
Aspect Ratio of the image can be changed.
Aspect Ratio Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 38) or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [Aspect Ratio].
21:9
Aspect Ratio similar to those of wide screens used in
cinema.
16:9
Aspect Ratio the same as those of high vision TVs.
3:2 (Default)
Aspect Ratio the same as those of 35mm film cameras.
4:3
Aspect Ratio the same as those of traditional TVs and PC
screens.
7:6
Aspect Ratio is the same as those of 6x7 film cameras.
1:1
Aspect Ratio is the same as those of 6x6 film cameras.
Each image of Aspect Ratio is made by cutting images of this camera’s
standard Aspect Ratio 3:2.
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Images recorded as RAW format can be changed to different ratio in
SIGMA Photo Pro.
When shooting with aspect ratio other than
3:2, the frame is normally displayed in
black. By making it semi-transparent, it is
possible to use it as a sports finder which
allows users to check the surrounding
areas of the image.
Select the setting from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Outer Frame
Display].
Black (Default)
Frame is displayed in black.
Semi-transparent
Frame is Semi-transparent.
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Combination of Image Quality・ Image Size ・ Aspect Ratio results in
approximate file size per image as follows.
When Image Size Setting is set to [
]
Aspect
Ratio
Image Size
Image Quality
21:9
25M (7680×3296)
18.1 MB
9.7 MB
7.4 MB
16:9
33M (7680×4320)
23.7 MB
12.7 MB
9.5 MB
3:2
39M (7680×5120)
28.1 MB
15.0 MB
11.3 MB
4:3
35M (6816×5120)
25.0 MB
13.3 MB
10.0 MB
7:6
33M (6352×5120)
23.3 MB
12.4 MB
9.3 MB
1:1
26M (5120×5120)
18.8 MB
10.0 MB
7.5 MB
When Image Size Setting is set to [
]
Aspect
Ratio
Image Size
Image Quality
21:9
13M (5424×2328)
50.4 MB
8.4 MB
4.8 MB
3.6 MB
16:9
17M (5424×3048)
53.0 MB
11.0 MB
6.3 MB
4.7 MB
3:2
20M (5424×3616)
55.1 MB
13.1 MB
7.5 MB
5.6 MB
4:3
17M (4816×3616)
53.6 MB
11.6 MB
6.6 MB
5.0 MB
7:6
16M (4480×3616)
52.8 MB
10.8 MB
6.2 MB
4.6 MB
1:1
13M (3616×3616)
50.7 MB
8.7 MB
5.0 MB
3.7 MB
When Image Size Setting is set to [
]
Aspect
Ratio
Image Size
Image Quality
21:9
3.1M (2704×1160)
23.2 MB
2.2 MB
1.2 MB
0.9 MB
16:9
4.1M (2704×1520)
23.9 MB
2.9 MB
1.6 MB
1.2 MB
3:2
4.9M (2704×1808)
24.5 MB
3.5 MB
1.9 MB
1.4 MB
4:3
4.3M (2400×1808)
24.1 MB
3.1 MB
1.7 MB
1.2 MB
7:6
4.0M (2224×1808)
23.9 MB
2.9 MB
1.5 MB
1.2 MB
1:1
3.3M (1808×1808)
23.3 MB
2.3 MB
1.3 MB
0.9 MB
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When Image Size Setting is set to [
]
Aspect
Ratio
Image Size
Image Quality
21:9
1.6M (1920×816)
1.1 MB
0.6 MB
0.5 MB
16:9
2.0M (1920×1080)
1.5 MB
0.8 MB
0.6 MB
3:2
2.5M (1920×1280)
1.8 MB
0.9 MB
0.7 MB
4:3
2.2M (1696×1280)
1.6 MB
0.8 MB
0.6 MB
7:6
2.0M (1584×1280)
1.5 MB
0.8 MB
0.6 MB
1:1
1.7M (1280×1280)
1.2 MB
0.6 MB
0.5 MB
The file sizes change depending on subjects.
SELECTING THE METERING MODE
The camera has three advanced metering
modes.
By pressing the
button, select the
desired AE Metering Mode by using the
Front and Rear dials, or press the
buttons.
Evaluative (Default)
Center Weighted Average
Spot
EVALUATIVE METERING
The camera divides its screen into 256 and measures the brightness of the
scene by independently measuring each segment of the focusing screen
and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject under any lighting
situation. Even under strong back lighting or complex lighting situations, the
camera will give you the correct exposure.
CENTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING
The camera will measure the average brightness of the entire scene with
additional emphasis on the center area. It will determine the most suitable
exposure with respect to lighting conditions.
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SPOT METERING
The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the selected
focusing point on the color LCD monitor. This mode is suitable when you
wish to set exposure for a portion of the scene and ignore the influence of
rest of the scene.
AF/AEL BUTTON
The sd Quattro has the
button
that enables Focus Lock shooting [AFL]
and AE Lock shooting [AEL].
These functions can be used freely by
using the switch. The initial setting at each
position is as follows.
Position
AEL
The camera will fix and memorize the exposure
value whilst the button is depressed.
It is possibl
e to continue taking pictures with
the memorized exposure value until this
setting is disabled by pressing the
button again.
Position
AFL
Press the
button to lock the focus.
Images will be
taken with the same focusing
point until the button is p
ressed
again. (Exposure can be locked whe
n
pressing shutter “half-way”.)
SETTING THE AF/AEL BUTTON
In addition to the standard Focus Lock/AE Lock functions, the following
functions can be allocated to the
button.
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Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at
the [AEL] position from [
Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [AEL Button
Settings].
AEL (Default)
AEL + AFL
LV Magnification
AEL (Pressed)
AEL+AFL (Pressed)
Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at
the [AF] position from [
Capture Settings] (P.30) → [AF Button
Settings].
AFL (Default)
AEL + AFL
AF-ON
AFL (Pressed)
AEL+AFL (Pressed)
LV Magnification
AEL
It is the normal operation of AE Lock. Refer to the
table on the previous page.
AEL (Pressed)
The exposure is fixed only while the
button
is being pressed.
AFL
It is the normal operation of AF Lock.
Refer to the table on the previous page.
AFL (Pressed)
The focus is locked only while the button is
being pressed.
AEL+AFL
Press the button to lock both AE and Focus
simultaneously.
Until pressing the
button again, ima
ges are
taken with the same exposure and focusing point.
AEL+AFL
(Pressed)
Both AE and Focus are locked simultaneously only
while the
button is being pressed.
AF-ON
The Autofocus activates when the button is
being pressed.
The exposure is not fixed.
LV
Magnification
The zoomed-in view is displayed when the
button is pressed. The operation becomes
the same as when the
button is pressed during
shooting. For details, please refer to [FOCUSING
WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY] (P. 63).
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HALF PRESSED AEL
It is possible to set the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed
“half-way” or cancel the exposure lock.
The Half Pressed AEL mode can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Half Pressed AEL].
OFF
The exposure will not be locked while pressing the shutter
button “half-
way”. The exposure will be determined when
depressing the shutter button.
ON
The exposure will be locked when the shutter button is
pressed ”half-
way”. While pressing the shutter button is
“half-way”, the exposure will not change.
Only
(Default)
Only when Autofocus Mode is set to , the exposure
is fixed when the button is half-pressed. While in
,
shooting is conducted with the
exposure when the button
is fully pressed.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
If you want to intentionally overexpose or
underexpose the picture, use this function.
Select the desired compensation value by
rotating the Rear Dial.
The compensation amount can be set by
pressing the
button and the Front
and Rear dials or the
buttons.
Exposure compensation can be set in
1/3 stop increments from +5.0 to -5.0
stops.
CAUTION !!
The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking
the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by rotating the Rear Dial.
Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual
Operation mode.
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Setting the compensation amount by using only Rear dial can be
prohibited. Select [Off] from [
Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Dial
Exposure Compensation].
(By setting [Off] and rotating the Rear dial without pressing the
button
results in the same operation as the Front dial being rotated.)
AUTO BRACKETING
By setting the exposure judged as appropriate by the camera, it is possible
to take pictures with a brighter exposure and a darker exposure in a series.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30)
→
[Auto Bracketing], and press the
button or the button to move the Auto Bracketing setting screen.
2
Select an item to be changed by using the button. Then open the sub
menu with the
button or the button.
Bracketing
Number
Select the number of pictures to be taken from three or
five.
Bracketing
Amount
Set the shifting amount of exposure from the appropriate
exposure value.
It can be set in 1/3 stop increments up to ±3
Bracketing
Order
It is possible to change the Auto Bracketing Order.
0
→
-
→
+
(Default)
appropriate exposure
→
under exposure
→
over exposure
-
→
0
→
+
under exposure
→
appropriate exposure
→
over exposure
+
→
0
→
-
over exposure
→
appropriate exposure
→
under exposure
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3
Select a desired value with the button. Finalize by using the
button or the
button.
4
Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to the
shooting mode. (The Auto Bracketing icon will be
displayed on the color LCD monitor.)
The operations in each Drive Mode are shown below.
Single Capture
Each time the shutter button is pressed, an image will
be taken one frame at a time.
Continuous
The set number of frames will be taken continuously
by pressing and holding the shutter button.
Self Timer
2 sec.
Two seconds after pressing the shutter button, the set
number of frames will be taken continuously.
Self Timer
10 sec.
Te n seconds after pressing the shutter button, the set
number of frames will be taken continuously.
CAUTION !!
This function cannot be used with the interval timer shooting.
The exposure bracketing can be used with 4 different modes.
P Mode
Both shutter speed and aperture value will be changed.
A Mode
Only shutter speed will be changed.
S Mode
Only aperture value will be changed.
M Mode
Only shutter speed will be changed.
WARNING !!
Once you set the auto bracketing mode, the camera will continuously
hold that auto bracketing mode until you set the bracketing amount to
“±0.0”.
Auto Bracketing cannot be used with a flashgun.
Auto Bracketing cannot be used with Bulb shooting.
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Auto bracketing icon will change as follows depending on the frame
number.
When three frames are taken
1st Frame
2nd Frame
3rd Frame
When five frames are taken
1st Frame
2nd Frame
3rd Frame
4th Frame
5th Frame
At the Number of shots remaining section on the Sub-Monitor, the
number of shots in Auto Bracketing is displayed in a reducing order
(alternately displayed with the counter display).
When three frames are taken
1st Frame
2nd Frame
3rd Frame
When five frames are taken
1st Frame
2nd Frame
3rd Frame
4th Frame
5th Frame
Auto Bracketing mode can be used in combination with Exposure
Compensation.
You can take pictures with Auto Bracketing mode based on a compensated
exposure, which you set. To do so, please set both the Auto Bracketing
mode and Exposure Compensation mode as desired. The combined value
(Exposure Compensation and Auto Bracketing) will be indicated on the
viewfinder display.
Example: When Exposure Compensation is +1.7 with Auto Bracketing
amount of 1.0, and the number of frames is three:
First Frame
+1.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & no shift value)
Second Frame
+0.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & shift value -1.0)
Third Frame
+2.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & shift value +1.0)
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SFD MODE
(
SUPER FINE DETAIL
)
By recording several pictures with different exposures and combining them
using SIGMA Photo Pro, delicate pictures with a wide dynamic range and
low noise can be generated.
When shooting in SFD Mode, fix the camera on a secure tripod. If the
lens incorporates OS (Optical Stabilizer), turn off the OS.
The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.
The file captured in the SFD mode will have an extension of .X3I.
1
Select [On] from [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [SFD Mode].
When SFD Mode is on, the camera settings are fixed as follows, and the
selection becomes limited.
Exposure Mode
A, M mode
ISO Sensitivity
ISO100
Drive Mode
Single Capture
Self Timer 2 sec.
Self Timer 10 sec.
Image Quality
RAW
Image Size HIGH
2
Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting
mode. (The
icon will be displayed on the color LCD
monitor.)
3
When the shutter is pressed, seven frames are taken automatically.
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The SFD frames can be generated in SIGMA Photo Pro. For details,
please refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro.
In the file taken in SFD Mode, the original X3F files can be extracted with
SIGMA Photo Pro. For details, refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro.
CAUTION !!
In SFD Mode, Auto Bracketing, Custom Bracketing, and Flash shooting
cannot be used simultaneously.
When playing the file taken in SFD Mode in the camera…
The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.
The file is played as follows in the camera.
During a standard single-frame view, frames are played in an order of
under exposure to over exposure. The icon at the upper right section of
the image indicates the sequential number of the image.
1st Frame
(under exposure)
►►
4th Frame
(appropriate exposure)
►►
7th Frame
(over exposure)
On the contact sheet view, the images
with the standard exposure are shown in
the thumbnail. The
icon is indicated
in the thumbnail.
CAUTION !!
When deleting files exposed in SFD Mode, it is not possible to delete
files independently. Instead, all files are deleted.
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COLOR MODE
It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting
conditions. In addition to the above settings, Monochrome photography
mode can be selected.
The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [
Capture
Settings] (P. 30) → [Color Mode].
STD.
Standard
(Default)
Standard color mode for various situations.
VIVID
Vivid
Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making
pictures appear vivid.
NTR.
Neutral
Subdued saturation and contrast makes images
natural.
P O R T.
Portrait
This color mode makes skin tone soft. It is ideal for
portraits.
LAND
Landscape
This mode makes blue and green more vivid and
emphasizes pictures.
CINE
Cinema
This mode reduces saturation and emphasizes
shadows to recreate an image like in a cinema.
Sun R.
Sunset Red
This mode emphasizes red color rendering, and
expresses the scenes, such as sunsets, more
impressively.
For G.
Forest Green
This mode emphasizes green color rendering, and
expresses greens, such as plants, more
impressively.
Fov B.
FOV Classic Blue
This mode recreates impressive blue sky, with the
expression of rich blue tone.
Fo v Y.
FOV Classic Yellow
This mode recreates an impressive and rich color
tone with the emphasis on yellow-like color.
MONO.
Monochrome
It is possible to take Monochrome pictures.
The selected color setting icon is displayed on the color
LCD monitor.
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In Sigma Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for RAW data
capture using MONO. (Monochrome) mode. Sigma Photo Pro can
convert Monochrome RAW images into color however it is not possible
to convert Monochrome JPEG images into color.
COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING
With each color mode, image parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, and
Saturation) can be adjusted to create preferred images.
Contrast
Contrast can be increased by moving the cursor to + side, or decreased,
preserving image detail, by moving the cursor to - side.
Sharpness
It is possible to make the pictures appear sharper, by moving the cursor to
+ side, or softer by moving the cursor to – side.
Saturation (Except Monochrome)
It is possible to increase saturation thus making pictures appear vivid, if the
cursor is moved to + side. Moving the cursor to – side, decreases
saturation and makes images less vivid.
Filtering Effect (Only with Monochrome)
Contrast can be changed on Monochrome images. To the color of filters,
similar colors are expressed brighter, and complementary colors are
expressed darker.
OFF
Off (Default)
YE
Yellow
OR
Orange
R
Red
G
Green
B
Blue
Normally, set it to [OFF] (Off).
Toning Effect (Only with Monochrome)
Monochrome images can be finished with preferred color tones.
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B/W
B&W (Default)
R
Red
WARM
Warm Tone
SEPIA
Sepia
G
Green
BG
Blue Green
B
Blue
COLD
Cold Tone
BP
Blue Purple
P
Purple
1
Select your preferred Color Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Color Mode], and press the
button to display Color Mode Detailed
Setting screen.
To set from Quick Set Menu (P.38), select preferred Color Mode, and press
the
button to display Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.
2
Press the buttons to select [Contrast],
[Sharpness] or [Saturation] on the Color
Mode Detailed Setting screen, and use the
buttons to select adjustment value
(Adjustable up to ±1.0 with 0.2 steps) or
set the preferred option.
3
Press the button to apply the setting or the button to close the
sub-menu without making any changes.
To reset, press the
button.
If you adjust image parameters, their icon is displayed
on the left of the color LCD monitor.
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JPEG files are compressed after a parameter adjustment. In the case of
the RAW format, parameter information is recorded without adjustment.
It is possible to re-adjust RAW images using Sigma Photo Pro
software.
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CUSTOM BRACKETING
Several images with different white balances and color modes can be
captured in one sequence.
WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING
Several images with different white balance settings can be captured in
one sequence.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Custom Bracketing] → [White
Balance
] and press the button to display the White Balance BKT
setting screen. (After selecting [White Balance
] and pressing the
button, images can be taken at the value set previously.)
2
Select an item to be changed by using the
buttons. Open the sub menu by
pressing the
button or the button.
Bracketing Axis
Select a shifting direction of the white balance from
(Blue ↔ Amber) and (Magenta ↔
Green).
Bracketing
Number
Select the number of images to be recorded from
three or five.
Bracketing
Amount
Select the shifting amount from the standard white
balance to be saved.
3
Select a desired value with the buttons and finalize with the
button or the
button.
4
Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting
mode. (The White Balance BKT icon will be displayed on
the color LCD monitor.)
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ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE
The standard value of the white balance can be finely adjusted.
1
On the White Balance Bracket Setting screen, press the
button to
display the White Balance Adjustment screen.
2
Press the buttons to adjust. If the current setting is used without
changing the value, press the
button. The adjustment is canceled
and the screen returns to the previous screen.
3
To confirm, press the button. After finalizing, pressing the button
again returns the screen to the White Balance BKT Setting screen.
COLOR MODE BRACKETING
Several images with different color modes can be saved in one sequence.
1
Select [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Custom Bracketing] → [Color
Mode
] and press the button to display the Color Mode BKT setting
screen. (After selecting [Color Mode
] and pressing the button,
images can be taken at the value set previously.)
Currently-set Color Mode. (This setting can be
changed in the same procedure.)
BKT1 to BKT5
Up to five Color Modes to be saved in a bracket
can be selected. (Color Modes that are registered
with the button can be deleted.)
2
Select from BKT1 to BKT5 by using the
buttons and press the button.
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3
Select the Color Mode to be allocated from the list at the lower section of
the screen by using the
buttons. Finalize with the button.
When cancelling the allocated Color Mode, select [
-
] (no allocation)
from the list. Press the
button to finalize.
4
Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting
mode. (The Color Mode BKT icon will be displayed on the
color LCD monitor.)
COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING
Detailed settings are possible for each color mode.
1
When the color mode to be allocated is selected from the list in step 3 in the
preceding item, press the
button to display the Color Mode Detailed
Setting screen.
2
Press the buttons to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] on
the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen, and use the
buttons to select
adjustment value (Adjustable up to ±1.0 with 0.2 steps) or set the preferred
option.
3
Press the
button to apply the setting. To go back without changing the
setting, press the button. When pressing the
button again after
finalization, the screen returns to
the Color Mode BKT Setting screen.
4
Press the
button again to finalize the allocation.
Custom Bracketing can be used in combination with Auto Bracketing.
The number of images that is set in Custom Bracketing can be recorded
for one shooting of Auto Bracketing.
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CAUTION !!
Once you set the Custom Bracketing, the camera will continuously hold
that Custom Bracketing. To cancel the Custom Bracketing, Select [Off]
from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Custom Bracketing].
The set number of images are processed based on one shot data.
Therefore, the loading time becomes longer than with regular shooting.
In addition, the possible number of images to be shot becomes fewer
depending on the number of images to be recorded.
White Balance Bracketing and Color Mode Bracketing cannot be used
together in combination.
Custom Bracketing cannot be used with the Interval timer.
TONE CONTROL
By automatically optimizing the tone curve according to the scene, even for
the scene with high contrast, the image can have a natural tone.
Tone Control : Off Tone Control : Strong
The Tone Control can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [
Capture
Settings] ( P. 30) → [Tone Control].
OFF
Off
Set Tone Control function O FF.
Mild (Default)
Mild effect can be achieved.
Strong
Strong effect can be achieved.
CAUTION !!
Depending on the scene, noise may be visible due to the correction
effect. In such case, set it to [Off].
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COLOR SPACE
It is possible to select sRGB, which is a common color space or Adobe
RGB, which is mainly used for commercial printing, and other industrial
purposes.
Color Space can be set in [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Color Space].
sRGB (Default)
Adobe RGB
CAUTION !!
Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. If you select
Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the Sigma Photo Pro software or
another image processing software supporting DCF 2.0.
AUTO ROTATE
It is possible to record the vertical image information to images.
The Auto Rotate can be set by [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Auto
Rotate].
Off
The vertical image information will not be recorded.
On (Default)
The vertical image information will be recorded.
When vertically orientated images are reviewed, they will automatically
rotate and be displayed vertically.
When vertically orientated images are reviewed in Sigma Photo Pro,
they will automatically rotate and be displayed vertically.
When vertically orientated images are rotated by pressing [
Playback
Menu] → [Rotate], this rotated orientation will be stored.
WARNING !!
If the images are taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the
vertical position information may not be recorded properly.
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CUSTOM MODE
It is possible to customize the Custom Mode Setting. (Up to three patterns
can be stored.)
The following settings are available.
All items in [
Capture Settings] (Blue Tab) (P. 30)
Exposure mode (M, S, A, P) (P.49)
Setting Value for Aperture / Shutter
Setting the focus frame (P.59)
Exposure compensation ( P. 84)
ISO Sensitivity (P.75)
AE Metering Mode (P.81)
SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING
1
Set the above settings to your desired combination.
2
In [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) →
[Custom Mode Setting], select from C1,
C2 or C3 by using
buttons. After
selecting, press the button. A
confirmation dialog will appear.
3
Use the buttons to select [Yes], and press the button to confirm.
To cancel, use the
buttons to select [No] and press the button.
WARNING !!
When the new setting is saved, the previous stored setting will be
overwritten.
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LOAD THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING
Press the Mode button and set to C1, C2
or C3.
In custom mode, it is possible to change the above
settings temporarily (except Exposure Mode).
If the setting is changed, ● mark will appear in Function
Display.
Return to original registered setting by doing the following.
Turn the camera off (this includes the camera turning off automatically
with the Auto Power Off function)
Press the Mode button and set to another position.
USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH
This section explains how to use external flashguns.
THE EXTERNAL FLASH
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) (Sold separately)
Optional Sigma Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) with the STTL
system allows you to use features such as Auto Flash with the sd Quattro.
The Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) lets you do even more, such as
use Multi Flash and other advanced features.
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SETTING THE FLASH MODE
Some items of the external flash can be set from the camera side.
The Flash Mode can be set by [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Flash].
RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH (Red-eye)
When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the
flash light and the “redeye” phenomenon will appear in the picture. In order
to avoid this effect, the light flashes for about one second before the picture
is taken to reduce the effect of red-eye.
Depending on the lighting and subject conditions, the Redeye Reduction
flash may not completely eliminate the redeye in all cases.
REAR CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION (Rear Curtain Sync.)
When you use rear curtain synchronization, the flash will fire just before the
rear curtain begins to close and the subject will be exposed by ambient
light from the time the shutter opens until the flash fires. As a result the
furrow of the subject will be recorded behind the subject. This gives a more
natural effect.
FP FLASH FUNCTION (FP)
The FP flash keeps firing, while the shutter curtain is running. Thus you can
use a shutter speed faster than the synchronized speed.
SLOW SYNCHRO MODE (Slow Sync.)
When using the flash with P/A mode, the shutter speed value, which will
reduce camera shake, is set automatically. The slow synchro mode
changes the shutter speed up to 30 second depending on light condition.
This mode is suitable for a portrait in a nightscape.
AF ASSIST LIGHT (AF Assist Light)
Normally, the AF Assist Light integrated in the Flash, lights up during
shootings with the flash. When the AF Assist Light prevents appropriate
shooting, selecting [Off] from [AF Assist Light] can set the AF Assist Light
to be turned off during shooting.
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When the [AF Assist Light] setting is set to [Off], the AF Assist Light
integrated in the camera is activated. When neither assist light is used,
also set the [Built-in AF Assist Light] setting to [Off] (P. 5 8 ).
CAUTION!!
The Flash Mode can not be set if the flashgun is not attached to the
camera, or the flashgun is turned off.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the
background’s exposure.
The Flash Exposure Compensation can be set from [
Capture Settings]
(P. 30) → [Flash] → [Flash Exposure Compensation].
Select the desired compensation value by using the
buttons.
Flash Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from
+3.0 to -3.0 stops.
When the Flash Exposure Compensation is set, the icon
and compensation value will be displayed on the left of the
LCD monitor.
CAUTION!!
The flash exposure compensation can not be set if the flashgun is not
attached to the camera, or the flashgun is turned off.
The flash exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After
taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by above
procedure.
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The sd Quattro is equipped with a Sync.Terminal (P.12-
⑩), which
accepts a cable connection fro external/studio flash units.
CAUTION!!
S-TTL auto flash does not work, if Sync.Terminal is used.
Set the camera’s exposure mode to M and set to flash synchronized
speed Sync (1/180) or a shutter speed of 1/160 or lower. See the
instruction manual of the particular flash used for additional information.
The sd Quattro’s Sync.Terminal is compatible with plugs that have a
positive (+) polarity on the central pin and a negative (-) polarity on the
shield. If the plug has reverse polarity, use a commercially-available
polarity conversion cord.
WARNING!!
The Sync.Terminal cannot accept flashes that use a voltage of more
than 250V. Higher voltage will damage the camera. Please ask the
manufacturer of the flash about the voltage and compatibility with the
Sync.Terminal.
USING Eye-Fi CARD (Eye-Fi Connected)
By using Eye-Fi Card with Wi-Fi communication function
(sold separately), it enables a camera to transfer the
images to smartphones or a PC wirelessly.
It is the Eye-Fi card that has the feature to transfer images. For the details
of the usage of the card and how to set it up, please refer to the
instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.
Depending on the specification of the Eye-Fi, it might be possible to
transfer images in RAW format. For more information, please refer to the
instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.
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Once you insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, it is possible to configure
[Eye-Fi Setting] → [Eye-Fi Transfer] in [
Camera Settings] (P. 30).
Eye-Fi Transfer
Off
It disables the communication and image transfer
functions of the card. Its function becomes as same
as usual memory cards.
On
(Default)
It automatically transfers the images, based on the
settings of the Eye-Fi card.
It is possible to check the Wi-Fi connection with the
icon on the
display.
―
(No signal)
[Eye-Fi Transfer] is turned off.
(Gray)
Not connected to other devices.
(White Blinking)
Trying to connect to other devices.
(White)
On standby for transferring images.
(Animation)
Transferring images.
Error in the communication of the Eye-Fi card.
(Please reboot the camera. If the same icon
keeps appearing, it might be the malfunction of
the camera.)
The images with
icon have been
transferred.
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It is possible to check the device information of the Eye-Fi card and the
status of Wireless communication.
Information to check:
Connected SSID
MAC address of the Eye
-Fi card
Firmware version of the Eye-Fi card
It is possible to check the information from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) →
[Eye-Fi Settings] → [Connection Information].
CAUTION !!
The communication is interrupted if the camera is turned off during the
transfer. It resumes when the camera’s power is switched on again.
Please check that use of the Eye-Fi card is allowed in your country or
region. Please use it only if it complies with the laws in the country or
region.
In some cases, it is possible that the Eye-Fi card keeps sending radio
waves even when the function is set to [Off]. Please remove the card
from the camera when emitting the radio wave is strictly prohibited,
such as in hospitals or airplanes.
Depending on the wireless connection, the transferring process might
be slow or interrupted.
In case images are taken during image transferring, it may pause the
communication and transfer for a moment. Once the images are written
to the memory card, it continues the transfer process.
In case the image transfer does not operate well, please refer to the
instruction manual of the card, and check the settings of both of the card
and the computer.
The communication and transfer of the Eye-Fi card requires higher
consumption of the camera battery, so the battery will run out faster
than usual.
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REVIEWING AND DELETING
IMAGES
This section explains how to review and delete images after they
have been captured.
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REVIEWING IMAGES
The pictures captured by the sd Quattro can be reviewed in various ways.
To review images captured by the sd Quattro camera press the
button
on the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the card will be
displayed on the color LCD monitor.
Press the
button to display an image on the color
LCD monitor.
Press the
button again to change to shooting mode.
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If no new images have been captured, the last reviewed image will be
displayed.
If there are no images on the card, an error message “No images on
Memory card” will be displayed.
When reviewing images, if the button is pressed or the shutter
button is pressed “half-way”, the sd Quattro will be changed back to
shooting mode.
CAUTION!!
The sd Quattro may not be able to display images captured by other
cameras, or “sd Quattro” images that have been renamed or moved
from the DCIM folder on the card.
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VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME
Press the button on the back of the camera to see the recorded images
in Single-Image View.
WHILE IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW:
Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next images.
Press the
button to see the next image.
Press the button to see the previous image.
Press the
button to switch the information as follows (P.41).
Display Date and Time
Display Image Info
1 2
3
4 5 1 2
3
4 5
6
7 8 6
9 10
11
12
1
Number of Pixels
7
Date
2
Image Size
8
Time
3
Aspect Ratio
9
Shutter Speed
4
Image Quality
10
F Number
5
Folder numbering
-
File numbering
11
Exposure Compensation Value
6
File number / Total files recorded
12
ISO Sensitivity
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To scroll through images more quickly, press and hold the buttons.
Images will advance automatically until the button is released.
The first and last recorded images on the card are linked. Pressing the
button while the first image is displayed brings up the last recorded
image on the card. Pressing the button while the last image is
displayed brings up the first recorded image on the card.
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MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW)
Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image
details and focusing.
While reviewing images, rotate the Front Dial to the
position.
The magnification ratio will be changed as follows.
Original
→
X1.25
→
X1.6
→
X2.0
→
X2.5
→
X3.15
→
X4.0
→
X5.0
→
X6.3
→
X8.0
→
X10.0
WHILE IN ZOOMED-IN VIEW:
Rotate the Front Dial to the
position to increase magnification.
Rotate the Front Dial to the
position to decrease magnification.
Press the
buttons or the buttons to pan around the image.
Press the
button to return to the original ratio.
Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next images.
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Images are magfinied based on the position of the focus point duing
shooting.
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VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME
(
CONTACT SHEET VIEW
)
Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images.
While reviewing images, rotate the Front Dial to the
position.
WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW:
Press the
buttons to change the thumbnail image selection.
Rotate the Front Dial to the
position, the selected thumbnail image will
be reviewed.
Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next pages.
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The first and last page are linked. The first page is displayed after the
last page.
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VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION
The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image.
Press the
button several times from the Single-Image or Zoomed-In
View.
1
Number of Pixels
22
Exposure Compensation Value
2
Image Size
23
ISO Sensitivity
3
Aspect Ratio
24
Focus Mode *
4
Image Quality
25
Metering Mode
5
Folder numbering
26
White Balance
(Filtering Effect)
6
File numbering
7
Lock *
27
Drive Mode
8
Mark *
28
Color Mode
(Toning Effect)
9
Eye-Fi Transfer *
10
RAW Development
29
Contrast *
11
Focusing Frame
30
Sharpness *
12
File Size
31
Saturation *
13
Auto Bracket *
32
Focal Length
14
Custom Bracketing *
33
Camera name
15
SFD Mode *
34
File Number / total files recorded
16
Flash Mode *
35
Date
17
Flash Exposure Compensation
Value *
36
Time
18
Tone Control
37
Histogram (Brightness)
19
Exposure Mode
38
Histogram (Red)
20
Shutter Speed
39
Histogram (Green)
21
F Number
40
Histogram (Brue)
*If these features are set, the icon will be displayed.
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WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN:
Press the
button again to return to the original Single-Image View.
Different images can be selected in Single-Image View by pressing
.
Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next images.
It is possible to check Copyright Information
(Photographer and Copyright) by pressing
button and switching it to Copyright
Information screen.
MAGNIFIED IMAGES IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN
While the Image Info Screen is
displayed, it is possible to magnify
the image by rotating the Front Dial to
the
direction. It is possible to
obtain detailed histogram information
for a particular section of an image.
For more information on the histogram see the next section.
While magnifying the image in the Image Info Screen:
Press the
buttons to pan to another part of the image. (Histogram
will update automatically to reflect the new values.)
Rotate the Front Dial to the
position to increase magnification.
Rotate the Front Dial to the position to decrease magnification.
Press to cancel magnification and view the Image Info Screen for full
image.
Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next pages.
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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
histogram displayed in the Shooting Mode is the distribution of tones in the
image). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels
towards the left side and brighter pixels toward the right. The vertical axis
shows the proportion of pixels at each level of brightness.
By examining the histogram of the full image, you can gauge the overall
exposure of that image. You can also use the histogram to determine if
zoomed-in sections of an image are over or under exposed.
This histogram shows that the higher pixel
values are never used in the image,
indicating that the image is underexposed,
and therefore will appear dark. In general,
when the histogram is higher on the left
side, the image is mostly composed of
dark pixels, causing it to appear
dark—either because the image is
underexposed or because it is a dark
scene such as night shot or sunset.
This histogram shows a fairly even
distribution of pixel values, indicating that
the image is well exposed, with good
contrast. However, the histogram
distribution of a well exposed image will
vary greatly depending on the subject.
This histogram shows that many of the
pixel values are at their brightness limit,
indicating that some areas of the image
may be blown out. In general, when the
histogram runs off the right side, the image
will have many white pixels—either
because the image is overexposed or
because it is a bright scene such as the
beach or snow.
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DELETING FILES
This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card.
In this chapter, "file" refers to still images.
DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON
A single file that is displaying can be deleted by pressing
the
button.
1
Select the file that you wish to delete.
2
Press the and a confirmation dialog [Delete current file?] will be
displayed.
3
To delete the file, select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the
button. If you don’t delete the file, select [No] by using the buttons
and press the button.
WARNING !!
If the file is locked, a confirmation dialog [This file is locked.] will come
up and protect from deletion. If you wish to delete the file, it is necessary
to unlock it first. (See P.116-118 for information on locking and
unlocking files.)
Images stored as RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG files will be
deleted.
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DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU
It is possible to delete a single file or
multiple file from the Delete menu.
1
While the image is displayed, press the
button and open [ Playback
Menu] (P. 30) to select [Delete].
2
Select from the following options from the sub-menu.
Select Files
Select multiple files to delete. Use the buttons to
display the file to delete, and the
buttons to display
icon. Repeat the process to select files to delete.
Current File
Delete the currently selected file only.
All Marked
Delete all marked images on the card.
(See P.118-120 for information on marking images.)
All
Delete all files on the card.
3
Press the or button to confirm your selection. A confirmation dialog
will appear.
4
Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the
setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the
buttons and press the button.
WARNING !!
Locked files are not deleted. (See P.116-118 for information on locking
files.)
When [Select Files], [All Marked] or [All] is done, it may take time to
finish them depending on the number of files in the card.
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Files except [Select Files] can be activated without viewing images.
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OTHER REVIEWING
FEATURES
This section explains how to use Slideshow, Lock, Mark, Rotate
and so on.
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LOCKING FILES
Locking protects files from being
accidentally deleted.
CAUTION !!
Locking does not prevent files from being erased when the card is
formatted. Review card contents carefully before formatting.
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Locked files have a “read-only” status when viewed on a computer.
TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE
1
Display images to lock, press the button and open [ Playback
Menu] (P. 30) to select [Lock].
2
Select [Lock] from sub menu.
3
Press the button or button.
A key icon will appear in the file
indicating that the file is locked.
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If the file is already locked, the menu item changes to [Unlock].
To unlock a locked file, select the locked file and follow the same steps
as above.
The button can be used as a shortcut key for locking files. (See
P.123)
TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES
1
Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P. 30) to select
[Lock].
2
Select from the following options from the sub-menu.
Select Files
Select multiple files to lock. Use the buttons to
display the file to lock, and the buttons to display
icon. Repeat the process to select files to lock.
Lock
Lock all marked images on the card.
(See P.118-120 for information on marking images.)
Lock All
Lock all files on the card.
3
A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the or button.
4
Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the
setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the
buttons and press the button.
A key icon
will appear in all locked files.
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WARNING !!
When [Select Files], [ Lock] or [ Unlock] is done, it may take time
to complete this depending on the number of files in the card.
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To unlock multiple files, select the [Unlock All] or [ Unlock] in the
Lock Menu.
MARKING IMAGES
Images can be marked for various reasons,
such as to identify favorites, to select
images for a Slideshow, or to select
images to be deleted with the “All marked”
menu item in the Delete Menu (P.114).
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Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when
viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.
TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE
1
Display images to mark, press the button and open [ Playback
Menu] (P. 30) to select [Mark].
2
Select [Mark] from sub menu.
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3
Press the or button.
A flag icon
will appear in the image
indicating that the image is marked.
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If the image is already marked, the menu item changes to [Unmark].
To unmark a marked image, select the marked image and follow the
same steps as above.
The button can be used as a shortcut key for marking images. (See
P.123)
TO MARK MULTIPLE IMAGES
1
Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P. 30) to select
[Mark].
2
Select from the following options from the sub-menu.
Select Files
Select multiple files to mark. Use the buttons to
display the file to mark, and the buttons to display
icon. Repeat the process to select files to mark.
Mark All
Mark all images on the card.
3
A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the or button.
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4
Select [Yes] by using the buttons to and press the button to apply
the setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, please select [No] by
using the
buttons to and press the button.
A flag icon
will appear in all marked images.
WARNING !!
When [Select Files], [Mark All] or [Unmark All] is done, it may take
much time to finish them depending on the number of files in the card.
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Select [Unmark All] from the Mark Menu to unmark all marked images
on the card.
ROTATING IMAGES
It is possible to rotate the displayed image.
TO ROTATE AN IMAGE
1
Display an image to rotate, press the button and open [
Playback Menu] (P. 30) to select [Rotate].
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2
Select from the following options from the sub-menu.
Rotate
Rotate the image 90 degrees to the right (clockwise).
Rotate
Rotate the image 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise).
WARNING !!
When [Applied Rotate] in [ Playback Menu] (P.30) is set to [Off], it
is not possible to select the Rotate Menu.
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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 button can be used as a shortcut key for rotating images. (See
P.123)
Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated
orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro.
TO ROTATE MULTIPLE IMAGES
1
Press the button to open [ Playback Menu] (P. 30), and select
[Rotate].
2
Select [Select Files] from sub menu.
3
Use the buttons to display the file to rotate, and the button to rotate
the image 90 degrees to the right, and the
buttons to rotate the image
90 degrees to the left. Repeat the process to select files to rotate.
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4
A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the or button.
5
Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the
setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the
buttons and press the button.
EXPOSURE WARNING
It is possible to indicate the over-exposed areas by highlighting them in red.
Set to [On] from [
Playback Menu] (P. 30) → [Exposure Warning].
The Exposure Warning is not indicated in the Quick Preview.
To dismiss the Exposure Warning, set to [Off] from [
Playback Menu]
(P. 30) → [Exposure Warning].
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The button can be set as a shortcut button for Exposure Warning
[On/Off] (Refer P.123).
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OK BUTTON SHORTCUT
It is possible to allocate a function from the Playback Menu
to the
button. The allocated function can be changed by
pressing the button.
The OK Button Shortcut can be set in [
Playback Menu] (P. 30) → [OK
Button Settings].
Available functions to allocate to the
button.
Lock
Lock the currently selected image by pressing the
button. If the current image is already locked, the
image will be unlocked.
Mark
Mark the currently selected image by pressing the
button. If the current image is already marked,
the image will be unmarked.
Exposure
Warning
Each time the button is pressed, toggle the
exposure warning on or off.
Rotate
Each time the button is pressed, rotate the
currently selected image 9
0 degrees to the right
(clockwise).
Rotate
Each time the button is pressed, rotate the
currently selected image 90 degrees to the left
(counterclockwise).
Image
Magnification
(Default)
Each time the button is pressed, toggle between
zoomed-in view (10x) and original ratio.
To dismiss the allocated function, set to [None] from [
Playback Menu]
(P. 30) → [OK Button Settings].
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SHOWING A SLIDESHOW
All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in an
automatic playback mode using the sd Quattro camera’s Slideshow
feature.
SLIDESHOW MENU
All Images
Start an automated slideshow of all images on
the card.
Locked Images
Start an automated slideshow of all locked
images on the card.
Marked Images
Start an automated slideshow of all marked
images on the card.
Slideshow Settings
It is possible to set the length of time that each
picture will be displayed and the availability of
Repeat.
TO START A SLIDESHOW
1
Press the button while displaying an image and open [ Playback
Menu] (P. 30) to select [Slideshow].
2
Select [All Images], [Locked Images] or [Marked Images] in the
sub-menu.
3
The Slideshow starts by pressing the or button.
To terminate the slideshow, press the
button.
WARNING !!
When [Marked Images] is selected, it may take time to start the
Slideshow depending on the number of files to be displayed.
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CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS
Select the [Slideshow Settings] in
Slideshow Menu and then press the
or
button to open the setting display.
SLIDESHOW SETTING MENU
Duration
2 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
Set the length of time that each image in a
slideshow is displayed.
Repeat
No
Yes
Set whether the slideshow loops continuously
or stops on the last image.
Duration
Select [Duration] using the
buttons, then select the desired number of
seconds by pressing the
buttons.
Repeat
Select [Repeat] using the
buttons, then select [No] or [Yes] by pressing
the
buttons.
Press
button to confirm the Slideshow settings or button to close
the confirmation dialog without any change.
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DPOF
(
DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT
)
When printing images at a photo lab, it is possible to specify which photos
and quantity to print in advance, using the DPOF menu. This is also
available when making prints using a DPOF compatible printer.
WARNING !!
In the case of RAW images (files with X3F extension), DPOF printing is
not possible.
1
Press the button to select [DPOF] in [ Playback Menu] (P. 30)
while displaying an image.
2
Select the desired option using the or button.
DPOF MENU
Select Files
Set the print quantity by pressing the buttons. To
set number of copies from multiple images, select the
image that you wish to print by pressing the
buttons and then set the print quantity for each
image by pressing the
buttons.
Select All
This option selects all still images on the card for
printing. Set print quantity by pressing the
buttons.
Cancel All
Selections
Reset all print quantity settings.
3
A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the or button.
4
Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the
setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the
buttons and press the button.
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DEVELOPING RAW DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA
It is possible to develop RAW data inside the camera, and create a JPEG
format image.
RAW development setting screen
1
Exposure Compensation (P.84)
2
White Balance (P.69)
3
Image Quality (P.77)
4
Image Size (P.78)
5
Aspect Ratio (P.79)
6
Color Mode ( P. 90)
7
Color Space (P. 97)
8
Tone Control ( P. 96)
9
Icon to start image development
10
Description of selected icon
1
While displaying the RAW image, press the button and open
[
Playback Menu] (P. 30), then select [RAW Development].
2
In the sub menu, select the image to develop in RAW format from the
following two methods;
Select Files
Display the picture to develop by pressing the
buttons (when it is displaying 9 pictures over the
screen, the
button will appear instead), and
confirm it with the button.
It is possible to process [Selecting File] even when
an image is not displayed in Step
1
.
Current File
It displays the image selected at the Step
1
.
It is not possible to select [Current File
] when
JPEG images are selected at the Step
1
.
After selecting the image, the message [Now Processing…] will appear
until it displays the RAW development setting screen.
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3
In the RAW development setting screen, press the buttons to select
an item, and comfirm it by pressing the button.
It is possible to set details of each option in White Balance (P.69) and
Color Mode (P.90). Press the
button to display the setting page. For
further information, refer to the related sections in this instruction manual.
4
While checking the image, use front/rear Dials or buttons to change
the adjustment value (or option). Then, confirm it by pressing the
button.
5
Repeat Step
3
and
4
in case there are multiple items to change.
6
After finalizing the setting, select (icon to start image development) and
press the
button.
7
Select [Yes] by using the buttons, and confirm it by pressing the
button.
In order to stop the process, select [No] by using the
buttons, and
press the
button.
For the JPG images developed from
RAW data,
mark will appear in the
image.
The File Number of the JPEG image
developed from RAW data will become
the next number following the final
recorded file in the memory card.
WARNING !!
In case there is insufficient space in the memory card, there will be a
warning message and it is not possible to develop RAW file.
It is recommended to use SIGMA Photo Pro for further detailed
adjustment and image editing.
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CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS
This section explains how to change the setting of basic camera
operation to your desired settings.
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FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Stored data is automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999.
When data is being reviewed, the file number of each image is displayed in
the right corner on the color LCD monitor (see P.107, 110). 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 sd Quattro
image files will be stored to ###SIGMA folder of the DCIM folder in the
card.
When [Adobe RGB] is selected from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Color space], the filename will consist of “_SDI” instead of “SDIM”.
File numbering can be continuous, or can be reset every time an empty
card is detected. The File Numbering can be set from [
Camera
Settings] (P. 30) → [File Numbering].
FILE NUMBERING OPTIONS
Continuous
(Default)
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
sd
Quattro
images with file numbers greater than the last
assigned numb
er, file numbering will continue with one
higher than the highest file number on the card.)
Auto Reset
Each time an empty 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 ins
erted card already
contains sd Quattro
images, the file number will not be
reset).
WARNING !!
When Folder numbering / File numbering is reached to “999-9999”,
even if the card has the capacity, the message of [Cannot allocate file or
folder number.] will be displayed and it is not possible to take pictures
any more. In this case, replace it with a new card.
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TO CHANGE FILE NAMES
File name of images can be selected from either “SDIM” or “SDQ_”.
Select the setting from [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [File Name].
SDIM (Default)
File name will be “SDIMxxxx.xxx”.
SDQ_
File name will be “SDQ_xxxx.xxx”.
The number in the file name will be continuous even after changing the
setting from SDIM to SDQ or vice versa.
When [Adobe RGB] is selected from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) →
[Color space], the file name will consist of “_SDI” instead of “SDIM”, and
become “_DQ_” instead of “SDQ”.
ATTACH COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
It is possible to save the [Photographer] and [Copyright] information in the
Exif data.
[Photographer] [Copyright]: Respectively, it is possible to enter up to 48
single-byte characters and symbols.
1
Select from [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Copyright Information].
2
In the Copyright Information screen, select either [Photographer] or
[Copyright Owner] and follow the steps for [Entering Information] in the
next page.
3
Once the relevant information has been
entered, use the
buttons to scroll to
[Attach Copyright Information] and
select [On]. Copyright information will
embed in each image from then on.
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It is possible to check the attached information in the Copyright
Information screen (P.111).
It is possible to check the attached information in the [Image
Information Window] in SIGMA Photo Pro and other software
compatible with Exif data.
WARNING !!
Make sure the [Attach Copyright Information] is set to [Off] if the
camera is being used by another photographer. It is recommended that
the information in [Photographer] and [Copyright Owner] is deleted in
such cases.
We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any difficulties and/or
damages resulting from the usage of copyright information.
ENTERING INFORMATION
Screen to enter the Photographer and Copyright Owner information
Entered information area
It is possible to move the cursor in the
area using the front/rear dials.
Keyboard area
M
ove the cursor in this area
using the
buttons.
1
Select the desired character in the Keyboard area, and press the
button to enter it.
Switch the keyboard to alphabet.
When the alphabet is displaye
d, it is possible to select
capital and lowercase letters.
Switch the keyboard to symbols.
Insert a 1 character space.
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2
Select and to finalize the entered information. It will then
go back to the previous screen.
The
button will cancel the characters entered, and it goes back
to the previous screen.
Deleting characters
Using the front/rear dials, place the cursor after the letters you wish to
delete and press the
button.
CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF LCD MONITOR
Size of icon displayed during shooting can be changed, or useful functions
for photography can be added.
1
For the main-monitor settings, select a mode to be customized from
[
Camera Settings]
( P. 30)
→
[Monitor
Mode Settings]. For the
viewfinder settings, select a mode to be customized from [
Camera
Settings]
( P.30)
→
[View Finder
Mode Settings].
2
Select [On] and press the button.
3
Select items to change and press the
button.
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Unrequired display mode can be set to hide. Select unrequired mode
from [
Mode Settings] and set them to [Off].
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Display Info
Shooting information to display can be selected.
Off Minimum
Standard
(Default)
Drive Mode
-
-
○
White Balance (Filtering Effect)
-
-
○
AE Lock / AF Lock *1
- ○ ○
Image Size, Aspect Ratio, Image Quality
- - ○
Auto Bracketing / SFD Mode *1
- ○ ○
Date / Time *2
○
○
○
Custom Bracketing *1
-
○
○
Face Detection AF *1
-
○
○
Focus Mode
- ○ ○
Flash Mode,
Flash Exposure Compensation value *1
- ○ ○
Electronic Level *2
○
○
○
Focusing Frame
○ ○ ○
Histogram *2
○ ○ ○
Tone Control
- - ○
Color Mode (Toning Effect)
- - ○
Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation 1*
-
-
○
Locked State Indicator *1
-
○
○
Eye-Fi Communication Icon *1
-
○
○
Interval timer *1
- ○ ○
Number of shots remaining *3
- ○ ○
Number of shots remaining before
memory
buffer full,
Shutter Speed, F Number,
Exposure Compensation Value /
Exposure Meter,
Metering Mode / Exposure Mode *3
○ ○ ○
Custom Mode *3
○
○
○
Focus Indicator *3
○ ○ ○
Battery Level Indicator *3
- ○ ○
ISO Sensitivity *3
- - ○
In any setting, icons related to warnings are displayed.
*1 Displayed only during setting.
*2 It depends on the display mode setting.
*3 It is not displayed on the main monitor.
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Font Size
Font Size for shooting information can be selected.
Normal
Display in normal size.
Large
Display in large size.
Grid Lines
Grid Lines that is useful in determining
composition can be displayed.
Off
Grid Line Off
-
4 (Black)
4 segments with a black line
-
9 (Black)
9 segments with a black line
-
16 (Black)
16 segments with a black line
-
4 (White)
4 segments with a white line
-
9 (White)
9 segments with a white line
-
16 (White)
16 segments with a white line
Histogram
Histogram that is useful in determining exposure can be displayed.
Refer P.112 [Histogram] for further information on Histogram.
Off
No display.
On
Display.
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Date / Time
Date and Time can be displayed.
Off
No display.
Date
Display Date only.
Time
Display Time only.
Date + Time
Display both Date and Time.
Electronic Level
An Electronic level that is useful in determining composition can be
displayed.
Off
No display.
On
Display.
ELECTRONIC LEVEL
Camera’s horizontal direction and vertical direction are displayed.
Vertical direction guide
Horizontal direction guide
When the camera is horizontal or vertical, the guide becomes green.
When shooting vertically, the display changes to one for vertical shooting.
WARNING !!
Electronic level usually has error about ±1°. The more it is tilted, the
larger the error becomes, and in such case it does not work properly.
When the camera is facing down, the Electronic level does not work
properly.
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ADJUSTMENT OF ELECTRONIC LEVEL
Electronic level’s tilt can be adjusted.
1
Select from [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Adjust Electronic Level].
2
Place the camera on a horizontal surface, and press the button.
The new adjustment value is recorded.
To reset, press the
button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Use the
buttons to select [Yes], and press the button to confirm. The
adjustment value returns to factory default.
CUSTOMIZING THE DIAL
The dial’s functions or operating directions to set exposure can be
customized.
SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS
The Front Dial and the Rear Dial are used for changing the aperture value,
shutter speed and exposure compensation. It is possible to change the
function of them for each Exposure Mode.
It is possible to set from [
Capture
Settings
]
(P. 30)
→
[
Switch
Dial
Functions
]
.
Select the desired Exposure Mode by
pressing the
button and change the
function by using the
button. To apply
the setting, press the
button.
To reset to the default setting, please press the
button and then
press the
button.
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DIAL ROTATION
It is possible to reverse the dial direction.
It is possible to set from [
Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Dial Rotation].
Select the option you want to change by
using
the
buttons. Then
select
[Original] or [Reverse] and press the
button to apply the setting.
Dial operation in each exposure mode
(when [Switch Dial Functions] is in an initial setting)
Aperture / Shutter speed
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Original
(Default)
Open
Stop down Slow
Fast
Reverse
Stop down
Open Fast
Slow
Exposure compensation
Exposure Compensation Value
Original
(Default)
Under Expose
Over Expose
Reverse
Over Expose
Under Expose
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LOCK SWITCH SETTING
It is possible to customize the contents to
be locked with the LOCK switch.
Select the setting from [
Camera Settings] ( P. 30) → [Operation in
LOCK Mode].
Camera Sleep
All operations are prohibited whilst the camera is
locked.
When the time set to Auto Power Off (P. 140)
elapses whilst the camera is locked, the camera
will not ‘wake up’ if only the lock switch is
moved
. In this case, release the lock and
half-press the shutter button.
Active
Whilst the camera is locked, only the shutter
button and the
monitor switching lever can be
operated. Other buttons and operation of the
Front and Rear dials is prohibited.
Active
(Default)
Whilst the camera is locked, only the shutter
button, Front and Rear dials, and the monitor
switching l
ever can be operated. Operation of
other buttons is prohibited.
+
Sub-Monitor
Active
Whilst the camera is locked, the buttons next to
the sub monitor ( , , , , and )
can be operated as well as the shutter button,
Front and Rear dials, and the monitor switching
lever. Operation of other buttons is prohibited.
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LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF
The sd Quattro has [LCD Off] and [Auto Power Off] functions in order to
conserve battery power. If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the
color LCD monitor or power will be turned off automatically.
LCD Off
If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the backlight of the color
LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. Although the color LCD
monitor is turned off, the camera power remains ON, therefore, each button
can be operated normally. It is possible to change to shooting mode, upon
pressing the shutter button halfway.
Auto Power Off
If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the camera will be turned
off automatically. While the camera is in Auto Power Off, each button will
not function. It is necessary to press the shutter button halfway to terminate
Auto Power off.
Set the Auto Power Off from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [LCD Off]
and [Auto Power Off].
LCD Off Option
Auto Power Off Option
Off
Off
10 sec.
30 sec.
30 sec.
1 min.
1 min. (Default)
5 min. (Default)
5 min.
10 min.
10 min.
TIP
To disable LCD Off, set [LCD Off] to [Off].
To disable Auto Power Off, set [Auto Power Off] to [Off].
WARNING !!
It is not possible to set [LCD Off] for a longer time than [Auto Power
Off]. For example, when [LCD Off] is set to [5min.] and [Auto Power
Off] is set to [1min.], the [LCD Off] setting will be changed to [1 min.]
automatically.
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ECO MODE
ECO Mode saves battery usage by reducing the brightness of the LCD
monitor and frame rate when the camera has not been used for 10
seconds.
Set to [On] from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [ECO Mode].
Off (Default)
Set to Standard Mode.
On
Set to ECO Mode.
ADJUSTING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted according to the situation.
1
Select a monitor to change the setting from [ Camera Settings] ( P. 30) to
[LCD Brightness].
Main Monitor Brightness
View Finder Brightness
Sub Monitor Brightness
2
When the selected monitor is displayed,
adjust the brightness to suit the condition
with the
buttons and finalize with the
button.
When
is selected, the monitor is
automatically adjusted to an appropriate
brightness according to the exposure
data.
SOUND SETTINGS
The volume of the AF electronic beep sound and the self-timer can be
adjusted.
Sound settings can be set from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30) →[Sound
Settings].
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AF Volume
Timer Volume
It is possible to reduce the volume using the button and increase using
the button and press the button.
It is possible to set the volume from 0 to 5 in six increments.
Setting of 0 does not make sound.
The default setting is 3.
POWER GRIP PG-41 SETTINGS
The settings related to the operation of the Power Grip PG-41 (sold
separately) and the functions allocated to the
button are described
here.
FUNC BUTTON SETTINGS
Functions allocated to the buttons can be changed.
FUNC button settings can be set from [ Camera Settings] ( P. 30) →
[PG-41 Settings] → [FUNC Button Settings].
Exposure Compensation (P. 84)
AE Metering Mode (P. 81)
ISO Sensitivity (P. 75) (Default)
Shooting Mode (P. 49)
AUTO BUTTON LOCK IN HORIZONTAL POSITION
During horizontal position shooting, operations of the Power Grip PG-41’s
shutter button, other buttons, and Front and Rear dials can be
automatically locked for the prevention of erroneous operation.
Select [On] from [
Camera Settings] ( P. 30) →[PG-41 Settings] →
[Auto Button Lock in Horizontal Position].
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WARNING !!
When the images are shot with the camera held in an inclined angle,
setting upward or downward, the automatic locking function may not
work properly.
RESET TO THE DEFAULTS
It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults.
It is possible to reset settings to defaults from [
Camera Settings] (P. 30)
→ [Reset Settings].
Reset all settings of [
Capture Settings] (Blue tab) to the defaults.
In [Reset Settings] menu, Select [Yes] by
pressing the
button and press the
button.
To cancel the reset settings, select [No] by pressing the
button and
press the
button.
If you want to reset all the camera settings, including other settings, you
will have to reset the camera to factory defaults.
In [Reset Settings] menu, press
to show the message [Reset all
camera settings to factory defaults?].
To reset all camera settings to factory defaults, please select [Yes] by
pressing the
buttons and press the button.
To cancel the reset settings, select [No] by pressing the
buttons and
press the button.
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CONNECTING
TO
A
COMPUTER
OR TV
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
By connecting the camera to a PC using the USB cable, transferring
images, remote imaging and setting changes from the computer are
possible.
Before connecting to the computer, change [USB Mode] of the camera
according to the purposes.
Mass Storage
(Default)
When transferring images from the card in the
camera, select [Mass Storage]
. When the camera
is connected to the computer, the camera is
recognized as a removal disc (device).
Camera Control
When operating the camera from SIGMA Capture
Pro installed in the computer, select [Camera
Control].
1
Set to either mode from [ Camera
Settings] ( P. 30) → [USB Mode] and turn
off the camera.
2
Connect your camera to a computer with
the provided USB cable, and turn on the
power supply switch of the camera.
If used for a long time, it is recommended to use the AC adapter (sold
separately).
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TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER
It is possible to transfer the images recorded on the card in the camera to a
computer.
Using SIGMA Photo Pro you can transfer the images. Please refer to
the help in SIGMA Photo Pro for details of the transfer method.
The camera is recognized as a removal disc (device) by the computer.
Therefore, the images can be transferred in an accustomed way without
using SIGMA Photo Pro.
WARNING!!
Please ensure your computer is not in sleep mode whilst your camera
connects to the computer. It may cause the data to be lost or damaged.
Please use only the USB cable supplied with your camera.
The shutter button and color LCD monitor will be disabled while the
camera is connected to the computer via a USB cable.
The Auto Power Off function does not work while connecting the USB
cable.
TO OPERATE THE CAMERA IN YOUR COMPUTER
Using the camera control software SIGMA Capture Pro, you can remotely
operate the camera in the following ways.
It is possible to control cameras and take pictures from the computer.
It is possible for images to be immediately transferred to a computer after
shooting.
It is possible to change the camera settings for shooting from a computer.
For details and how to use SIGMA Capture Pro, please refer to the help
in SIGMA Capture Pro.
SIGMA Capture Pro can be downloaded free of charge from the
following website: http://www.sigma-global.com
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CONNECTING TO A TV
By connecting the camera to the television with a commercially available
HDMI cable, the recorded images can be viewed on the television screen.
Moreover, shooting while viewing the images displayed on the television is
also possible.
Prepare the commercially-available HDMI cable with the HDMI terminal
(Type C) attached.
The images displayed on the television screen are the same as the
images displayed on the camera finder. The displayed icons are in
accordance with the mode set in [
Camera Settings]
( P. 30)
→
[View
Finder
Mode Settings].
1
Turn the power supplies of the camera and the television to OFF.
2
With the HDMI cable, connect the camera and the television. Then turn the
power supplies of the camera and the television to ON.
If used for a long time, it is recommended to use the AC adapter (sold
separately).
WARNING!!
When switching the input signal of the television, refer to the operation
manual of the television.
On some television screens, part of an image may not be able to be
seen.
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REFERENCE
This section introduces optional accessories, and explains
specifications of the camera.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
POWER GRIP PG-41
This accessory boosts the battery capacity of the camera by holding up to
two dedicated batteries. In combination with the battery inside the camera,
this accessory makes it possible to enjoy up to 200% more shooting time.
Offering outstanding usability in both the horizontal and vertical positions,
the grip incorporates two command dials, an AF/AEL button, and a FUNC
button.
ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA)
Auto zoom flash with abundant light and STTL Automatic Exposure with the
maximum guide number 63/m (207/ft) (ISO100). EF-630 (FOR SIGMA)
allows you to use many advanced flash techniques such as “STTL system
Auto Flash” or Multi Flash etc.
AC ADAPTER SAC-7
This is used to provide a constant electricity supply and is recommended
when taking indoor shots or connecting the camera to your computer to
transfer data. (DC Connecter CN-31 is included with this camera to
connect the AC adapter to the computer.) (P.150)
CABLE RELEASE SWITCH CR-31
This cable release allows you to release the shutter without touching the
camera by connecting it to camera’s cable release terminal. It is useful
when attaching the camera to a tripod, and releasing the shutter from a
distance, or slow shutter. (Cable length: Approximately 1m)
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USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY
(sold separately)
You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC
Adapter SAC-7 and DC Connector CN-31. When using your camera for an
extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to
a computer, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household
power outlet.
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
2
Open the Battery Cover, and open the DC
connector cover as shown in the
illustration.
Do not pull too hard on the DC connector
cover as it may come away from camera
body.
3
Insert the DC connector as shown in the
illustration until it is locks into place.
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4
Close the Battery Cover carefully so as not
to pinch the DC connector code.
5
Connect the plug of the AC adapter and
jack of the DC connector.
WARNING!!
While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or
Card Cover. By doing so, the camera will turn off and result in data
loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card.
When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera
and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
After taking the DC connector off from the
camera body, close the DC connector
cover as shown in the illustration.
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MAINTENANCE
The sd Quattro camera contains a dust protector located inside the lens
mount. The dust protector is a very delicate device and care must be
taken not to scratch its surface. Use a blower to remove dirt and dust from
the dust protector. Do not use a blower brush, as the bristles could
scratch the dust protector surface. To avoid damage, do not apply
pressure to the dust protector.
Do not use chemicals or other cleaning agents such as thinners or
benzene for cleaning the camera and lens. Use a clean, soft cloth and
blower to clean the camera and lens. Lens cleaners can be used for
removing fingerprints.
Do not lubricate the camera.
Use a blower to remove dust and dirt from the color LCD monitor. To
remove fingerprints or other stains from the LCD monitor, wipe the
surface gently with a soft, clean cloth. Do not apply excessive force, as
this could damage the LCD monitor.
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.
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.
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CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR
Although the sd Quattro is equipped with a dust protector to prevent dust or
dirt entering the camera, in rare circumstances, dust or dirt may adhere to
the image sensor, causing black spots to appear on images. If this occurs,
it may be necessary to clean the image sensor.
The image sensor is extremely delicate and can easily be damaged.
We recommend that you contact an authorized Sigma Service Station to
have the sensor cleaned. We do not advise attempting the procedure
yourself, especially if you have no previous experience cleaning delicate
optical components.
WARNING!!
The image sensor is a very important part of your camera. Please take
all necessary precautions to avoid damaging the sensor.
Do not use an aerosol compressed air cleaner. Liquid may leak from the
cleaner and damage the image sensor or other electronics inside the
camera.
After cleaning the image sensor, please ensure the dust protector is
correctly attached. If the dust protector is not properly attached, it may
move and damage the image sensor of the camera or the lens.
Please do not use the blower with the brush for cleaning the image
sensor. If the brush is attached, it may scratch the image sensor of the
camera.
1
Check that the power supply switch is set
to OFF. Then, remove the lens.
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2
Slide the dust protector attachment lever
by using a commercially available tweezer.
Remove the dust protector by catching the
tab at the upper section.
(Be careful not to touch the glass on the
dust protector.)
3
Carefully blow away any dust from the
image sensor using a blower.
4
Check that there is no dust or dirt on the
dust protector.
Attach the protector at the tab of the main
body indicated by the ◀ mark. Then push
the protector at the ● mark with a finger so
the protector is fixed to the main body with
a clicking sound.
If the dust or dirt cannot be removed with the above-mentioned
procedure, consult with 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.
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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.
Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor.
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.21 - 24)
LCD Monitor is set to OFF mode.
► Press the
button to display the color LCD monitor. (P.41)
Camera is in LCD Off mode.
► Press the shutter button “half-way” or any other button. (P.140)
The shutter does not release.
The camera is busy writing to the card.
► Please wait until the card busy light goes off.
Card is full.
► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P.113 - 114)
Autofocus does not operate.
The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.
► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. ( P. 56)
Lens is not properly mounted to the camera body.
► Mount the lens to the camera body correctly. (P.25)
When the [Half-pressed AF-ON] is set as [Off].
► Please select [On] in the [Half-pressed AF-ON] setting. ( P. 62)
The lens being used is not compatible with auto focusing.
► Check whether or not the lens is compatible on our website. (P.2 6 )
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The camera has turned off automatically.
Auto Power Off is activated.
► The Auto Power Off function is set in order to conserve battery power.
If it is inconvenient, please set the Auto Power Off to “Off”. (P.140)
Cannot shoot or store images.
Card is full
► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P.113 - 114)
Battery is exhausted.
► Replace the battery. (P.21 - 24)
The write protection switch is in the ‘LOCK’ position.
► Please unlock the write protection switch on the card. (P.11)
Image data on the card is corrupted.
► If important data remains in the card after transferring it to your PC,
please format the card. (P.45)
Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitor.
Dust or dirt has adhered to the color LCD monitor.
► Clean the color LCD monitor with a blower or eyeglass cloth. (P.152)
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
AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed.
► Press the shutter button “half-way” and press it after the focusing point
is illuminated in green. (P.56)
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The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M.
► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. ( P. 56)
Camera shake is occurred.
► Use the flashguns or tripod. (P.99)
White or colored dots and haze appear on a part of the image.
Due to the camera facing a strong light source, ghosting and flare appear
on the image.
► Strong light source may cause ghosting and flare. Changing the
composition or aperture and additionally attaching the lens hood will
help minimize the extraneous light from diagonal directions.
Cannot delete images.
Images may be locked.
► Unlock the images. (P.116 - 118)
The write protection switch is in the ‘LOCK’ position.
► Please unlock the write protection switch on the card. (P.11)
Incorrect date and time is shown.
Date and time setting may be incorrect.
► Enter the correct date and time in the Set-up Menu. (P.28)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type
Interchangeable-lens Digital Camera
Lenses Used
SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses
Lens Mount
SIGMA SA bayonet mount
Picture Angle
Equivalent to approx.1.5 times the focal length of
the lens (for 35mm cameras)
Image Sensor
FOVEON X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS)
Image Sensor Size
23.4 × 15.5mm
Color Photo Detectors
Effective Pixels : 29.5MP
(T: 5440×3616, M:2720×1808, B:2720×1808)
Total Pixels : 33.2MP
Storage Media
SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card
Recording Format
Exif 2.3, DCF 2.0, DPOF
File Format
Lossless compression RAW Data (14-bit),
JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Image size (3:2)
(Number of Pixels)
S-HI(JPEG) : 7680 x 5120,
HIGH：5424 x 3616, LOW：2704 x 1808
S-LO(JPEG) : 1920 x 1280
Image Quality
RAW, JPEG (Fine, Normal, Basic),
RAW+JPEG(Fine)
White Balance
12 types (Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority),
Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent,
Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1,
Custom 2, Custom 3)
Color Mode
11 types (Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait,
Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green,
FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow,
Monochrome)
ISO Sensitivity
ISO100~6400 (1/3 steps for appropriate sensitivity)
AUTO: Upper limit, Lower limit setting is possible
between ISO 100 ~ ISO 6400.(When using with
flash, it changes depending on the low limit setting.)
Auto Focus Type
Phase difference detection system
+ Contrast detection system
AF Point
9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is
possible to change the size of Focus Frame to
Spot, Regular and Large.), Face Detection AF Mode
AF Operating Range
-1EV to 18EV (ISO100 F1.4)
Focus Modes
Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction
function), MF
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Focus Lock
AF/AEL button is pressed or shutter release button
is pressed halfway
Viewfinder Type
Electronic viewfinder
(approx. 2,360,000 pixels, color LCD monitor)
Viewfinder
Frame
Coverage
100%
Viewfinder Magnification
approx. 1.1x (-1m
-1
, 50mm F1.4 -
∞
)
Eyepoint
Approx. 21 mm (-1m
-1
) from the final surface of the
lens
Diopter Adjustment Range
approx. -4m
-1
to +2m
-1
Metering System
Evaluative metering, Center-Weighted Average
Metering, Spot metering
Metering Range
0 to 17EV (50mm F1.4
：
ISO100)
Exposure Control System
(P) Program AE, (S) Shutter Priority AE,(A)
Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual
Exposure Compensation
±5EV (1/3 stop increments)
AE Lock
AEL/AF button is pressed or shutter release button
is pressed halfway
Auto Bracketing
Number of shots: 3 or 5 (Appropriate, under, over;
1/3EV steps up to ±3EV from appropriate exposure)
Shutter Type
Vertical-travel metal focal plane shutter,
electronically controlled through entire speed range
Shutter Speeds
1/4000sec to 30sec, Bulb up to 30 (120*) sec
(*Extended Mode)
Flash Synchronization at 1/180 sec.
External Flash Sync.
Hotshoe (X Sync. Contact) (with Sync. Terminal)
Drive Modes
Single, Continuous, Self Timer (2sec. /10sec.)
Interval timer
LCD Monitor
approx. 1,620,000 pixels, 3.0 inches TFT color
LCD monitor
LCD Monitor Language
English / Japanese / German / French / Spanish /
Italian / Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese /
Korean / Russian / Dutch / Polish / Portuguese /
Danish / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish
Interface
USB (USB3.0, micro B) / HDMI (type C) /
Cable Release Switch
Power
Li-ion Battery BP-61, AC Adapter SAC-7 (with DC
Connector CN-31) (Optional)
Battery Life
Approx. 235 (+23°c)
Dimensions
147mm/5.79"(W)
×
95.1mm/3.74"(H)
×
90.8mm/3.57"(D)
Weight
625g / 22oz (without battery and card)
SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
15
Fleetwood
Court,
Ronkonkoma,
NY
11779,
U.S.A.
TEL: 631 585 1144
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of interface cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part
15 of FCC Rules.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not specified in this manual may
void your warranty.
For customers in the Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet
appareil
numérique
de
la
classe
B
est
conforme
à
la
norme
NMB-003
du
Canada.
This mark shows that the construction of the product is double-insulated.
Cette marque indique que la construction du produit a une double isolation.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community
(EC).
SIGMA (Deutschland) GmbH
Carl Zeiss Str. 10/2, D 63322 Roedermark, Germany
Verkauf:
01805
-
90
90
85
-
0
Service:
01805
-
90
90
85
-
85
Fax(Service):
01805
-
90
90
85
-
35
SIGMA CORPORATION
2-4-16 Kurigi, Asao-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 215-8530 Japan
Phone : 044-989-7430 Fax : 044-989-7451
sd Quattro
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
