Exposure Compensation | Sigma C72900, DP2 guide

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function.

Select the desired compensation value

by using the buttons.

•Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops.

CAUTION !!

•The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by pressing button.

•Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.

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Sigma C72900, DP2 user manual Exposure Compensation

Contents

USER’S Manual 119 Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Operation of the Drive Mode Advanced OperationReviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview Reviewing Images Other Reviewing Features Deleting FilesRecording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Sound Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Handling Precautions HOW to Store the CameraPlease read this section before using the camera Environment Handling Precautions SD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold Separately Description of the Parts Microphone Battery / Card Cover Color LCD Monitor Indication Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting Charging the battery P.19 To insert the battery P.20Basic Operation and Quick Reference Preparation Select the exposure mode P.41 Taking the PictureSet the date and time P.25 Loading the card P.37 Turn the camera body on Take a picture Focus P.48Review the image. P.75 Preparation Attaching the Carry Strap Lens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPAttaching the Lens CAP Loading the Battery To Charge the Battery Loading the Battery To Remove the Battery Checking the Battery Status White Red Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language Setting the Time and Date TIP Capture Settings Camera SettingsCamera SET-UP Menu Playback Menu List Display Open DisplayPage List of Menu Functions Sensitivity AEL Slideshow Slideshow Settings KeyArrangement → → + Dpof Ntsc PAL Image Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering ModeQuick SET Menu Changing the Color LCD Monitor Display Operation Grid Segment Display ReviewingShooting Menu P.26 → Select Segments with a solid line Segments with a dotted line Inserting and Removing the Card To Insert the Card To Remove the Card Formatting the Card Camera Settings P.26 → Select Format and format the cardShutter Button Reset to the Defaults It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults Basic Operation Program AE Program Shift Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Using the BUILT-IN Flash Using the BUILT-IN FlashISO50 Setting the Flash Mode Capture Settings P.26 → Flash ModeRED-EYE Reduction Flash Redeye Normal Flash Redeye Slow Sync Redeye + Slow Focusing HOW to USE Autofocus Focusing Point Selection Focus Lock Focusing with Magnification Display Manual Focus Single Frame Shooting Single Capture Self Timer Self Timer 2 secSelf Timer 10 sec Continuous Shooting Setting the White BALANCE（WB） Advanced Operation White Balance Options Shooting Menu P.26 → White BalanceDescription Setting a Custom White Balance ISO Auto ISO 3200 RAW Image File Setting Image Size Setting169 MED LOW Image Quality Setting Color SpaceFine Jpeg Normal Basic Jpeg RAW Picture Settings Picture SettingsContrast Sharpness Selecting the Metering Mode Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot AE Lock Setting the AEL ButtonCenter AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL Center AF Lock Half Pressed AELCenter AF Lock + AEL Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing → Auto Bracketing Order → 0 → + + → 0 → Capture Settings P.26 → Color Mode 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 Separately Off Auto RotatePlayback Menu → Rotate, this Interval Timer 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ unlimitedPage MY Settings Save MY SettingsLoad MY Settings Capture Settings P.26 → Save My Settings, select from Exposure Mode EXP. KEY Arrangement Reviewing Deleting Images Quick PreviewChanging the Quick Preview Duration Quick Preview Options Reviewing Images Viewing ONE Image AT a Time While in SINGLE-IMAGE View Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN View While in ZOOMED-IN View Viewing Nine Images AT a Time Contact Sheet View While in Contact Sheet View Viewing Images a page AT a Time Jump Mode While in Jump Mode Viewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information Image Info Screen for Magnified Images While in Image Info ScreenTo Display Magnified Image Info Screen While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified Image Histogram Viewing Images on a TV To Connect the Camera to a Video Device Deleting Files Current File All marked CancelDelete Menu Deleting a Single File To Delete a Single File Deleting Multiple Files To Delete Multiple Files Other Reviewing Features Locking FilesLock Menu Lock Unlock Lock all Unlock all To Lock a Single File Unlocking a Single File To Lock Multiple Files Unlocking Multiple Files Marking Images Mark Menu To Mark a Single Image Unmarking a Single File Marking ALL Images Unmarking Multiple Images Rotate Rotating ImagesRotate Menu Exposure Warning OK Button Shortcut Recording Sound Memo TIP Showing a Slideshow To Start a SlideshowShow all Show locked Show marked Slideshow Menu Chaging Slideshow Settings Slideshow Setting MenuDuration Repeat Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies101 Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter Playing Back Movies 102512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 103 When pause is selected･･･Movie play back screen･･･ Recording and Playing Back Sound 104 Playing Back Sound When playing the sound ･･･105 Printing Images with Pictbridge Compatible Printers Printing Images106 107 Select Images & Quantity menu Printing Setting menu 108 Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All Selections Dpof Digital Print Order Format109 Dpof Menu Maintenance Optional AccessoriesReference Explanation of Terms 111 112 Histogram Camera Settings P.26 → File Numbering Continuous Auto ResetFile Numbering System 113 LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF 114 Troubleshooting 115 116 Specifications 117 Connecting the Cables 118 120 Sigma CorporationFor customers in the U.S.A DP2