Sigma C72900, DP2 user manual Auto Bracketing

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AUTO BRACKETING

This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the same subject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure, Under Exposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper exposure, please use this function.

1

Press the button.The bracketing amount will change into

the Allocate function guide. The icon and the green bracketing amount will be displayed on the left corner on the LCD monitor.

It is not possible to set the Auto Bracketing mode if you pop-up the built-in flash.

2

Use the buttons to set the bracketing amount.

It can be set in 1/3 stop increments up to ±3

3

Press the button to apply the exposure. (The bracketing amount will change from green into white. The Allocate function guide will disappear.)

„The camera will take three pictures in the following sequence; Appropriate exposure, under exposure and over exposure.

„The exposure bracketing can be used with 4 different modes.

PMode ; Both shutter speed and aperture value will be changed. A Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed.

S Mode ; Only aperture value will be changed. M Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed.

TIP

Three frames will be taken continuously by pressing the shutter button. When the Drive Mode is set to the Self Timer, only 1 frame will be taken each time the shutter button is pressed.

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Contents USER’S Manual 119Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview Operation of the Drive ModeAdvanced Operation Reviewing ImagesRecording 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 Microphone Battery / Card Cover 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.25 Loading the card P.37 Select the exposure mode P.41Taking the Picture Turn the camera body onFocus P.48 Take a pictureReview the image. P.75 Preparation Attaching the Carry StrapHOW to Remove the Lens CAP Lens CAPAttaching the Lens CAP Loading the Battery To Charge the BatteryLoading the Battery To Remove the Battery Checking the Battery Status White Red Battery StatusUsing a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language Setting the Time and Date TIPCamera SET-UP Menu Capture SettingsCamera Settings Playback MenuList Display Open DisplayPage List of Menu Functions SensitivityAEL Arrangement Slideshow Slideshow SettingsKey → → +Dpof Ntsc PALISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering Mode Image Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive ModeQuick SET Menu Changing the Color LCD Monitor Display OperationShooting Menu P.26 → Select Grid Segment DisplayReviewing Segments with a solid line Segments with a dotted lineInserting and Removing the Card To Insert the CardTo Remove the Card Camera Settings P.26 → Select Format and format the card Formatting the CardShutter Button Reset to the Defaults It is possible to reset the settings to the defaultsBasic Operation Program AEProgram Shift Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Using the BUILT-IN Flash Using the BUILT-IN FlashISO50 RED-EYE Reduction Flash Redeye Setting the Flash ModeCapture Settings P.26 → Flash Mode Normal Flash Redeye Slow Sync Redeye + SlowFocusing HOW to USE AutofocusFocusing Point Selection Focus LockFocusing with Magnification Display Manual FocusSingle Frame Shooting Single CaptureSelf Timer 10 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 2 sec Continuous ShootingSetting the White BALANCE(WB) Advanced OperationShooting Menu P.26 → White Balance White Balance OptionsDescription Setting a Custom White Balance ISO Auto ISO 3200 RAW169 Image File SettingImage Size Setting MED LOWFine Jpeg Normal Image Quality SettingColor Space Basic Jpeg RAWContrast Picture SettingsPicture Settings SharpnessSelecting the Metering Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average SpotSetting the AEL Button AE LockCenter AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL Half Pressed AEL Center AF LockCenter AF Lock + AEL Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing → Auto Bracketing Order → 0 → + + → 0 →Color Mode Capture Settings P.26 → Color ModeStandard Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape Sepia Image with Sound → Image with Sound10sec 30sec Using the External Flash Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold SeparatelyAuto Rotate OffPlayback Menu → Rotate, this Interval Timer 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ unlimitedPage Load MY Settings MY SettingsSave MY Settings Capture Settings P.26 → Save My Settings, select fromExposure Mode EXP. KEY ArrangementChanging the Quick Preview Duration Reviewing Deleting ImagesQuick Preview Quick Preview OptionsReviewing Images Viewing ONE Image AT a Time While in SINGLE-IMAGE ViewMagnifying Images ZOOMED-IN View While in ZOOMED-IN ViewViewing Nine Images AT a Time Contact Sheet View While in Contact Sheet ViewViewing Images a page AT a Time Jump Mode While in Jump ModeViewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information To 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 DeviceCurrent File All marked Cancel Deleting FilesDelete Menu Deleting a Single File To Delete a Single FileDeleting Multiple Files To Delete Multiple FilesLock Menu Other Reviewing FeaturesLocking Files Lock Unlock Lock all Unlock allTo 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 RotateRotate Menu Exposure Warning OK Button ShortcutRecording Sound Memo TIP Show all Show locked Show marked Showing a SlideshowTo Start a Slideshow Slideshow MenuDuration Chaging Slideshow SettingsSlideshow Setting Menu Repeat101 Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording Movies Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter512MB Playing Back Movies102 1GB 2GB 4GBWhen pause is selected・・・ 103Movie play back screen・・・ Recording and Playing Back Sound 104When playing the sound ・・・ Playing Back Sound105 Printing Images Printing Images with Pictbridge Compatible Printers106 107 Select Images & Quantity menuPrinting Setting menu 108109 Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All SelectionsDpof Digital Print Order Format Dpof MenuOptional Accessories MaintenanceReference Explanation of Terms 111112 HistogramFile Numbering System Camera Settings P.26 → File NumberingContinuous Auto Reset 113LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF 114Troubleshooting 115116 Specifications 117Connecting the Cables 118For customers in the U.S.A 120Sigma Corporation DP2