Thank you for purchasingthe Sigma Digital Autofocus Camera

The Sigma SD9 Digital SLR camera is a technical breakthrough! It is powered by the Foveon® X3™ image sensor, the world’s first image sensor to capture red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. A high-resolution digital single-lens reflex camera, the SD9 delivers superior-quality digital images by combining Sigma’s extensive interchangeable lens line-up with the revolutionary Foveon X3 image sensor.

You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new SD9 camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera!

SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE SD9

■Powered by Foveon X3 technology.

■Uses a lossless compression RAW data format to eliminate image deterioration, giving superior pictures without sacrificing original image quality.

■"Sports finder" covers action outside the immediate frame.

■Dust protector keeps dust from adhering to the image sensor.

■Mirror-up mechanism and depth-of-field preview button support advanced photography techniques.

￿Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features at any time.

￿The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase. Warranty terms and warranty card are on a separate sheet, attached. Please refer to these materials for details.

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