Sigma DP1 user manual Focusing, HOW to USE Autofocus

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FOCUSING

Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below.

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS

Position the photographic subject within the centre of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”.

ξIf autofocus is selected, the focusing point will be illuminated in green. (At the same time, the auto focus lamp will be illuminated in green.)

ξIf autofocus cannot set correctly, the focusing point will blink. (At the same time, the auto focus lamp will blink in red)

When setting AF mode to normal autofocus ( is displayed), the focusing distance is from 50cm to infinity. It is possible to shorten the minimum focusing distance to 30cm. To do so, set

the focus to FULL mode by pressing the button.

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

Subjects which have repeated patterns such as building windows

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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Contents USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP1 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Advanced Operation FocusingOperation of the Drive Mode Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick PreviewRecording and Playing Back Movies Other Reviewing FeaturesDeleting Files Recording and Playing Back SoundSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read this section before using the camera Handling PrecautionsHOW to Store the Camera EnvironmentHandling Precautions SD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold SeparatelyDescription of the Parts WAY Controller Color LCD Monitor Indication Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shootingBasic Operation and Quick Reference Charging the battery P.19To insert the battery P.20 PreparationSet the date and time P.27 Loading the card P.28 Select the exposure mode P.37Taking the Picture Turn the camera body onTake a picture Focus P.45Review the image. P.67 Preparation Attaching the Carry StrapLens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPAttaching the Lens CAP Loading the Battery To Charge the BatteryLoading the Battery To Remove the Battery Checking the Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language LanguageSetting the Time and Date Camera SET-UP Menu TIPMemo List of Menu Functions Playback Menu Set Up AELNtsc PALOperation ReviewingInserting and Removing the Card To Insert the CardTo Remove the Card Formatting the Card Shutter Button Auto Mode Basic OperationContent of Auto Mode Setting Color spaceProgram AE Program ShiftAperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using Button Manual ExposureSetting the Flash Mode Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash ISOForced Flash Slow Synchro ModeHOW to SET the Compensation Level RED-EYE Reduction FlashFocusing HOW to USE AutofocusAF Area Selection Focus LockFocusing with Magnification Display Manual FocusSingle Frame Shooting SingleSelf Timer 10 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 2 sec Continuous ShootingSetting the White Balance WB Advanced OperationPage Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Image Quality Image File SettingImage Size Setting Wide MED LOWImage Quality Setting Image Parameter and Color SpaceImage Parameter Setting Color Space SettingEvaluative Metering Selecting the Metering ModeCenter Weighted Average Metering Spot MeteringAE Lock Compose the picture and press the shutter buttonCenter AF Lock AEL Button SettingsAEL + Center AF Lock Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing Example Color Settings Mode IconDigital Zoom To SET Digital ZoomSetting the Image with Sound Image with SoundUsing the External Flash Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold SeparatelyChanging the Quick Preview Duration Reviewing Deleting ImagesQuick Preview Option DescriptionTIP Reviewing Images To Review ImagesWhile in SINGLE-IMAGE View Viewing ONE Image AT a TimeDate To Magnify AN Image Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN ViewWhile in ZOOMED-IN View To GO to Contact Sheet View While in Contact Sheet ViewTo GO to Jump Mode While in Jump ModeViewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information To Display the Image Info ScreenTo Display Magnified Image Info Screen Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesWhile in Image Info Screen While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified ImageHistogram Viewing Images on a TV To Connect the Camera to a Video DeviceDeleting Files Menu Item DescriptionDeleting a Single File To Delete a Single FileDeleting Multiple Files To Delete Multiple FilesOther Reviewing Features Locking FilesTo Lock a Single File Unlocking a Single FileTo Lock Multiple Files Unlocking Multiple FilesMarking Images Mark MenuTo Mark a Single Image Unmarking a Single FileMarking ALL Images Unmarking Multiple ImagesRotating Images To Rotate AN ImageRecording Sound Memo Press the button to start the recording Showing a Slideshow To Start a SlideshowChaging Slideshow Settings DurationRecording and Playing Back Movies Recording MoviesPlaying Back Movies 1GB 2GB 4GBMovie playback screen Recording Sound Voice Record Mode Recording Playing Back SoundWhen playing the sound ῒῒῒ Playing Back SoundPrinting Images PictBridge Initial ScreenᴾSelect Images & Quantity Displayᴾ Printing Setting screen LayoutDpof Digital Print Order Format Dpof menuMaintenance Optional AccessoriesReference Explanation of Terms AE Lock104 File Numbering System Setting the File Numbering SystemFile Numbering Options LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF LCD SleepTroubleshooting Cannot delete images Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitorPictures are coming out blurred Incorrect date and time is shownSpecifications WAVConnecting Your Camera to a Computer Connecting the CablesDP1 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards