
FOR MORE FLEXIBLE CONTROL OF IMAGE DATA
F u n c t i o n
RAW format recording
The SD9 uses the RAW format
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-
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
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
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.