Sigma DP1 user manual Exposure Compensation

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function.

1

Press the button. (The exposure compensation value is displayed in green in the lower right of the color LCD monitor.

2

Select the desired compensation value by using the buttons.

ξExposure compensation can be set in 1/3

stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops.

3

Press the button again or press the shutter button “half-way” to apply the settings.

(The color of compensation value will turn from green to white)

CAUTION !!

ξThe exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, press the button and set the compensation value to ±0.0.

ξExposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.

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Contents USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP1 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Operation of the Drive Mode FocusingAdvanced Operation Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick PreviewDeleting Files Other Reviewing FeaturesRecording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back SoundSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions HOW to Store the Camera Handling PrecautionsPlease read this section before using the camera EnvironmentSD 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 IndicationTo insert the battery P.20 Charging the battery P.19Basic Operation and Quick Reference PreparationTaking the Picture Select the exposure mode P.37Set the date and time P.27 Loading the card P.28 Turn the camera body onTake 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 SettingProgram Shift Program AEAperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using ButtonUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Using the BUILT-IN FlashSetting the Flash Mode ISOHOW to SET the Compensation Level Slow Synchro ModeForced Flash RED-EYE Reduction FlashHOW to USE Autofocus FocusingFocus Lock AF Area SelectionManual Focus Focusing with Magnification DisplaySingle Single Frame ShootingSelf Timer 2 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 10 sec Continuous ShootingAdvanced Operation Setting the White Balance WBPage Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Image Size Setting Image File SettingImage Quality Wide MED LOWImage Parameter and Color Space Image Quality SettingColor Space Setting Image Parameter SettingCenter Weighted Average Metering Selecting the Metering ModeEvaluative Metering Spot 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 FlashQuick Preview Reviewing Deleting ImagesChanging the Quick Preview Duration Option DescriptionTIP 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 Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesTo Display Magnified Image Info Screen While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified ImageHistogram 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 Pictures are coming out blurred Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitorCannot delete images Incorrect date and time is shownWAV SpecificationsConnecting the Cables Connecting Your Camera to a ComputerTested To Comply With FCC Standards DP1