Sigma DP1 user manual Manual Exposure, Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using Button

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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 Mode Dial to the M position.

(The shutter speed value is illuminated in green.)

2

Select the desired shutter speed value by using button.

3

Press the button.

(The aperture value is illuminated in green.)

4

Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using

button.

ξ The exposure meter can display an exposure error of up to ± 3 stops from the correct exposure in 1/ 3 steps. If the exposure error is more than three stops, the exposure meter will blink.

5

Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.

ξIt is possible to change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value as follows.

Shutter Speed	Aperture
15s ~ 1/1000s	F4.0 ~ F11
1/1250s	F5.6 ~ F11
1/1600s	F8.0 ~ F11
1/2000s	F10 ~ F11

ξWhen the aperture value is set to an unavailable value by changing the shutter speed value, the shutter speed value will be changed to an available value automatically.

ξWhen the shutter speed value is set to an unavailable value by changing the aperture value, the aperture value will be changed to an available value automatically.

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Contents USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP1 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview FocusingOperation of the Drive Mode Advanced OperationRecording and Playing Back Sound Other Reviewing FeaturesDeleting Files Recording and Playing Back MoviesSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Environment Handling PrecautionsHOW to Store the Camera Please read this section before using the cameraSD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold Separately Handling PrecautionsDescription of the Parts WAY Controller Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting Color LCD Monitor IndicationPreparation Charging the battery P.19To insert the battery P.20 Basic Operation and Quick ReferenceTurn the camera body on Select the exposure mode P.37Taking the Picture Set the date and time P.27 Loading the card P.28Take a picture Focus P.45Review the image. P.67 Attaching the Carry Strap PreparationLens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPAttaching the Lens CAP To Charge the Battery Loading the BatteryLoading the Battery To Remove the Battery Checking the Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Language Setting the LanguageSetting the Time and Date TIP Camera SET-UP MenuMemo List of Menu Functions Playback Menu AEL Set UpPAL NtscReviewing OperationTo Insert the Card Inserting and Removing the CardTo Remove the Card Formatting the Card Shutter Button Basic Operation Auto ModeColor space Content of Auto Mode Setting Program Shift Program AEAperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using ButtonISO Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Setting the Flash ModeRED-EYE Reduction Flash Slow Synchro ModeHOW to SET the Compensation Level Forced FlashHOW to USE Autofocus FocusingFocus Lock AF Area SelectionManual Focus Focusing with Magnification DisplaySingle Single Frame ShootingContinuous Shooting Self TimerSelf Timer 2 sec Self Timer 10 secAdvanced Operation Setting the White Balance WBPage Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Wide MED LOW Image File SettingImage Size Setting Image QualityImage Parameter and Color Space Image Quality SettingColor Space Setting Image Parameter SettingSpot Metering Selecting the Metering ModeCenter Weighted Average Metering Evaluative MeteringCompose the picture and press the shutter button AE LockCenter AF Lock AEL Button SettingsAEL + Center AF Lock Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing Example Mode Icon Color SettingsTo SET Digital Zoom Digital ZoomImage with Sound Setting the Image with SoundElectronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold Separately Using the External FlashOption Description Reviewing Deleting ImagesQuick Preview Changing the Quick Preview DurationTIP To Review Images Reviewing ImagesWhile in SINGLE-IMAGE View Viewing ONE Image AT a TimeDate To Magnify AN Image Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN ViewWhile in ZOOMED-IN View While in Contact Sheet View To GO to Contact Sheet ViewWhile in Jump Mode To GO to Jump ModeViewing Images with Sound To Display the Image Info Screen Viewing Image InformationWhile in Image Info Screen for a Magnified Image Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesWhile in Image Info Screen To Display Magnified Image Info ScreenHistogram To Connect the Camera to a Video Device Viewing Images on a TVMenu Item Description Deleting FilesTo Delete a Single File Deleting a Single FileTo Delete Multiple Files Deleting Multiple FilesLocking Files Other Reviewing FeaturesUnlocking a Single File To Lock a Single FileUnlocking Multiple Files To Lock Multiple FilesMark Menu Marking ImagesUnmarking a Single File To Mark a Single ImageUnmarking Multiple Images Marking ALL ImagesTo Rotate AN Image Rotating ImagesRecording Sound Memo Press the button to start the recording To Start a Slideshow Showing a SlideshowDuration Chaging Slideshow SettingsRecording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies1GB 2GB 4GB Playing Back MoviesMovie playback screen Recording Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Record ModePlaying Back Sound When playing the sound ῒῒῒPictBridge Initial Screenᴾ Printing ImagesSelect Images & Quantity Displayᴾ Layout Printing Setting screenDpof menu Dpof Digital Print Order FormatMaintenance Optional AccessoriesReference AE Lock Explanation of Terms104 File Numbering System Setting the File Numbering SystemFile Numbering Options LCD Sleep LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFFTroubleshooting Incorrect date and time is shown Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitorPictures are coming out blurred Cannot delete imagesWAV SpecificationsConnecting the Cables Connecting Your Camera to a ComputerTested To Comply With FCC Standards DP1