Sigma DP1 Selecting the Metering Mode, Evaluative Metering, Center Weighted Average Metering

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SELECTING THE METERING MODE

The camera has three advanced metering modes.

1

Press the button to open [ Shooting Menu].

2

Use the buttons to select [Metering Mode] and press the button.

3

Select the desired mode by using the buttons.

4

Press the button or the button to apply the settings or the button to close the sub-menu without making any changes.

ξSelected metering mode is displayed in the lower right on the color LCD monitor.

EVALUATIVE METERING

The camera 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.

SPOT METERING

The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the center 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.

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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