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EV

Exposure Value (EV) is a numerical value that expresses the amount of light for a given exposure, and depends on brightness of the photographic subject and sensitivity of the film. If a photographic subject is bright, then this numerical value will be large, and if the subject is dark then this numerical value will be small. If two-times of light reaches the film surface then the difference in exposure value will be +1, and if the amount of light is reduced by half, the exposure value changes by -1.

Histogram

The histogram function is a graphic representation of how bright and dark pixels are distributed in an image. The histogram function enables a precise check on the exposure of the photo.

ISO Sensitivity

ISOInternational Organization for Standardization; refers to the number assigned to each silver halide film, which indicates film speed or the film's relative sensitivity to light, the higher the number, the greater photosensitivity and vice versa. Digital cameras also use standard ISO sensitivity ratings like silver halide films.

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group has established a standard method for compressing and decompressing the digitized images. If the rate of compression is high the file size will be small but picture quality will be decreased.

NTSC

National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) video format is primarily used in the United States, Japan, Canada etc. The NTSC is a standard for television and videos, which defines a composite video signal with a refresh rate of 60 half-frames (interlaced) per second. Each frame contains 525 lines and can contain 16 million different colors.

PAL

Phase Alternating Line (PAL) video format, primarily used in Europe, excluding France, as well as Australia and parts of the Far East. PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second.

RAW

The RAW image format is the data as it comes directly from the image sensor of the camera. No in-camera processing is performed before transferring the image to computer.

Shutter Speed

The camera’s shutter opens for a length of time to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element. The length of time that shutter blinds are open allowing light to strike the image sensor is called a shutter speed.

White Balance

The human eye and brain adapt to changes in lighting conditions, not only to intensity, but also to the color characteristic of the light source, so that colors of the objects look normal or accurate. For example, a white object will appear white whether it is viewed under sunlight, tungsten or fluorescent illumination. However, color film or digital camera must be adjusted, so that colors will be represented accurately, under different types of illumination. This adjustment is called white balance. The function to adjust a white balance automatically is called automatic white balance.

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Contents 119 USER’S ManualThank you for purchasing Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Advanced Operation Operation of the Drive ModeReviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview Reviewing ImagesDeleting 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 Microphone Battery / Card Cover 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.41Set the date and time P.25 Loading the card P.37 Turn the camera body onReview the image. P.75 Focus P.48Take a picture Attaching the Carry Strap PreparationAttaching the Lens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPLens CAP To Charge the Battery Loading the BatteryLoading the Battery To Remove the Battery White Red Battery Status Checking the Battery StatusUsing a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language TIP Setting the Time and DateCamera Settings Capture SettingsCamera SET-UP Menu Playback MenuOpen Display List DisplayPage Sensitivity List of Menu FunctionsAEL Key Slideshow Slideshow SettingsArrangement → → +Dpof PAL NtscQuick SET Menu ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering ModeImage Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode Operation Changing the Color LCD Monitor DisplayReviewing Grid Segment DisplayShooting Menu P.26 → Select Segments with a solid line Segments with a dotted lineTo Insert the Card Inserting and Removing the CardTo Remove the Card Shutter Button Camera Settings P.26 → Select Format and format the cardFormatting the Card It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults Reset to the DefaultsProgram AE Basic OperationProgram Shift Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure ISO50 Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Capture Settings P.26 → Flash Mode Setting the Flash ModeRED-EYE Reduction Flash Redeye Normal Flash Redeye Slow Sync Redeye + SlowHOW to USE Autofocus FocusingFocus Lock Focusing Point SelectionManual Focus Focusing with Magnification DisplaySingle Capture Single Frame ShootingSelf Timer 2 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 10 sec Continuous ShootingAdvanced Operation Setting the White BALANCE(WB)Description Shooting Menu P.26 → White BalanceWhite Balance Options Setting a Custom White Balance ISO 3200 RAW ISO AutoImage Size Setting Image File Setting169 MED LOWColor Space Image Quality SettingFine Jpeg Normal Basic Jpeg RAWPicture Settings Picture SettingsContrast SharpnessEvaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Selecting the Metering ModeCenter AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL Setting the AEL ButtonAE Lock Center AF Lock + AEL Half Pressed AELCenter AF Lock Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing → 0 → + + → 0 → → Auto Bracketing OrderStandard Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape Sepia Color ModeCapture Settings P.26 → Color Mode 10sec 30sec Image with Sound→ Image with Sound Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold Separately Using the External FlashPlayback Menu → Rotate, this Auto RotateOff 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ unlimited Interval TimerPage Save MY Settings MY SettingsLoad MY Settings Capture Settings P.26 → Save My Settings, select fromEXP. KEY Arrangement Exposure ModeQuick Preview Reviewing Deleting ImagesChanging the Quick Preview Duration Quick Preview OptionsReviewing Images While in SINGLE-IMAGE View Viewing ONE Image AT a TimeWhile in ZOOMED-IN View Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN ViewWhile in Contact Sheet View Viewing Nine Images AT a Time Contact Sheet ViewWhile in Jump Mode Viewing Images a page AT a Time Jump ModeViewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information While 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 TVDelete Menu Current File All marked CancelDeleting Files To Delete a Single File Deleting a Single FileTo Delete Multiple Files Deleting Multiple FilesLocking Files Other Reviewing FeaturesLock Menu Lock Unlock Lock all Unlock allUnlocking 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 ImagesRotate Menu Rotating ImagesRotate OK Button Shortcut Exposure WarningRecording Sound Memo TIP To Start a Slideshow Showing a SlideshowShow all Show locked Show marked Slideshow MenuSlideshow Setting Menu Chaging Slideshow SettingsDuration RepeatRecording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies101 Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter102 Playing Back Movies512MB 1GB 2GB 4GBMovie play back screen・・・ When pause is selected・・・103 104 Recording and Playing Back Sound105 When playing the sound ・・・Playing Back Sound 106 Printing ImagesPrinting Images with Pictbridge Compatible Printers Select Images & Quantity menu 107108 Printing Setting menuDpof Digital Print Order Format Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All Selections109 Dpof MenuReference Optional AccessoriesMaintenance 111 Explanation of TermsHistogram 112Continuous Auto Reset Camera Settings P.26 → File NumberingFile Numbering System 113114 LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF115 Troubleshooting116 117 Specifications118 Connecting the CablesSigma Corporation 120For customers in the U.S.A DP2