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Shoots in NTSC and PAL formats
You can switch between the NTSC video standard
the camera).
IEEE1394 and USB Interfaces
The camera has an IEEE1394 port as well as a USB port for extra- speedy, versatile image transfer from the SD9 to a computer.

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F u n c t i o n

RAW format recording

The SD9 uses the RAW format –– the highest-quality record- ing method –– to record information about light detected by the FOVEON® X3image sensor. The RAW data format pro- vides pure data for high-resolution images, and uses lossless compression for more compact, yet uncompromised data files.

The SIGMA SD9 has exclusive advanced functions

Data recovery of deleted images*.

*Recoverable only if no other operation has been performed after deletion of image data using "Delete". If an image is taken right after deletion, the deleted image data cannot be recovered.

3- color histogram : Signal levels (appearing as dark to bright

areas in an image) can be displayed on the monitor in red, green, and blue. This makes it easy to check light and shadow details.

Main menu screen

Exclusive SIGMA Photo Pro software reads RAW data

The SD9 comes with SIGMA Photo Pro software for changing the look of recorded RAW data image files. It’s easy to adjust white balance, exposure, color balance, and contrast,

for example, or otherwise manipulate RAW data, without compromising image quality or definition.

< Main Window >

This basic screen for manipulating RAW data is a simple, yet sophisti- cated user interface for control of various func- tions.

Open RAW data files

Transfer and save RAW image data

Save images (TIFF, JPEG)

Mark, lock, rotate, and delete images in the camera or on a PC

< Review Window >

Display image

Display adjusting palette

Highlight and shadow warning

Mark, lock, rotate, and delete images

< Image Quality Adjustment

Palette >

Adjust exposure, contrast, shadows, highlights, saturation, and sharpness

Adjust colors

Adjust gray balance

Open, save, and delete custom settings

Check histograms

< Image Information Window >

Check shooting information

Check image information

Copy information to the clipboard

Seamless recording and playback

Recording and playback modes aren't separated so you can quickly take advantage of photo opportunities and record images even while playing back other images.

Intuitive interface

Clearly marked operation panel buttons make it easy for pho- tographers to identify and use desired functions.

The SIGMA SD9 has an extensive variety of functions

Lock function / mark function : Simplifies image sorting.

Shortcut key settings : For convenient function setting

using the OK button.

5- stage zoom and pan : Lets you zoom in up to 400% and pan while zooming, for checking focus and image details in camera.

Information access : Accessing information about camera settings, CF card data and image data is simple.

Customizable view : You can customize data displayed on the info strip, using exposure warning display ON/OFF, quick preview duration and style setting, and more.

Slide show settings : Use lock function/mark function to display only those images that you want to view.

Three resolution settings

Choose among three RAW data resolution shooting modes : HI mode (2,268 x 1,512 x 3 ) for optimal quality, MED mode (1,512 x 1,008 x 3 ) for recording more images at high definition, and LOW mode (1,134 x 756 x 3 ) for capturing the most images per given memory capacity.

Thumbnail screen

Easily view images and settings

A130,000 - pixel 1.8 - inch TFT liquid crystal monitor built into the SD9’s back body panel reproduces clear, beautiful images. With the built - in 4 - Way Controller, it also serves as an easy- to-use multifunctional interface.

White balance for the look you like

You can shoot under any lighting conditions with a choice of white balance modes including "bright," "shady," "cloudy," "incandescent light," "fluorescent light," "flash," and "auto". There’s even "custom" for customized white balance that you

can adjust according to the shot viewed through the back-panel LCD.

White balance / main screen

White balance / sub screen

Frame- by-frame ISO Setting

Frame - by - frame ISO selection is among the SD9’s functions that are unmatched by any film camera. Choose among the 100, 200, and 400 ISO settings.

Full screen

Zoomed screen

Image Info screen

Records on CF cards and Microdrives*

The SIGMA SD9 records on reliable, high - capacity Type I

and Type II CF (CompactFlash ) cards. Or, you can attach a

Microdrive* to hold even larger volumes of data.

*This recording medium uses a high - speed hard disk, so it is more vulnerable to vibration and shock than flash memory CF cards. If you use a Microdrive, take extra care not to expose the

camera to shock or vibration, especially during recording and playback.

Pick your power source

For around - the - world shooting versatility, the SD9 can be powered by two CR123A (DL123A) and two CR-V3 lithium batteries ; two CR123A and four AA batteries (including Ni-Mh AA batteries) ; or a dedicated AC adaptor (included with

tries including Japan and the U.S.) and the PAL format

Europe and other countries) for image playback on TV monitors in

many parts of the world.

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