Flash Exposure Compensation | Sigma DP2, C72900 manual

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure.

1

Press the button after ejecting the flash by using the Flash Pop-up lever. (The Allocate function guide will be displayed on the bottom of

the LCD monitor. The icon and the orange compensation value will be displayed in the upper-left corner of the LCD.)

•It is not possible to set the Flash Exposure Compensation if the built-in flash is in the inserted position.

2

Select the desired compensation value by using buttons.

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

3

Press the button again to apply the settings. (The color of the compensation value will turn from orange to white and the Allocate function guide will disappear)

CAUTION!!

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

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Sigma DP2, C72900 user manual Flash Exposure Compensation

Contents

119 USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP2 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Advanced Operation Operation of the Drive ModeReviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview Reviewing Images Deleting Files Other Reviewing FeaturesRecording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Sound Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions HOW to Store the Camera Handling PrecautionsPlease read this section before using the camera Environment SD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold Separately Handling Precautions Description of the Parts Microphone Battery / Card Cover Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting Color LCD Monitor Indication To insert the battery P.20 Charging the battery P.19Basic Operation and Quick Reference Preparation Taking the Picture Select the exposure mode P.41Set the date and time P.25 Loading the card P.37 Turn the camera body on Review the image. P.75 Focus P.48Take a picture Attaching the Carry Strap Preparation Attaching the Lens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPLens CAP To Charge the Battery Loading the Battery Loading the Battery To Remove the Battery White Red Battery Status Checking the Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Setting the Language TIP Setting the Time and Date Camera Settings Capture SettingsCamera SET-UP Menu Playback Menu Open Display List DisplayPage Sensitivity List of Menu Functions AEL Key Slideshow Slideshow SettingsArrangement → → + Dpof PAL Ntsc Quick SET Menu ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering ModeImage Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode Operation Changing the Color LCD Monitor Display Reviewing Grid Segment DisplayShooting Menu P.26 → Select Segments with a solid line Segments with a dotted line To Insert the Card Inserting and Removing the Card To Remove the Card Shutter Button Camera Settings P.26 → Select Format and format the cardFormatting the Card It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults Reset to the Defaults Program AE Basic Operation Program Shift Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure ISO50 Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Capture Settings P.26 → Flash Mode Setting the Flash ModeRED-EYE Reduction Flash Redeye Normal Flash Redeye Slow Sync Redeye + Slow HOW to USE Autofocus Focusing Focus Lock Focusing Point Selection Manual Focus Focusing with Magnification Display Single Capture Single Frame Shooting Self Timer 2 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 10 sec Continuous Shooting Advanced Operation Setting the White BALANCE（WB） Description Shooting Menu P.26 → White BalanceWhite Balance Options Setting a Custom White Balance ISO 3200 RAW ISO Auto Image Size Setting Image File Setting169 MED LOW Color Space Image Quality SettingFine Jpeg Normal Basic Jpeg RAW Picture Settings Picture SettingsContrast Sharpness Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Selecting the Metering Mode Center AF Lock Center AF Lock+AEL Setting the AEL ButtonAE Lock Center AF Lock + AEL Half Pressed AELCenter AF Lock Exposure Compensation Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing → 0 → + + → 0 → → Auto Bracketing Order Standard Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape Sepia Color ModeCapture Settings P.26 → Color Mode 10sec 30sec Image with Sound→ Image with Sound Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold Separately Using the External Flash Playback Menu → Rotate, this Auto RotateOff 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ unlimited Interval TimerPage Save MY Settings MY SettingsLoad MY Settings Capture Settings P.26 → Save My Settings, select from EXP. KEY Arrangement Exposure Mode Quick Preview Reviewing Deleting ImagesChanging the Quick Preview Duration Quick Preview Options Reviewing Images While in SINGLE-IMAGE View Viewing ONE Image AT a Time While in ZOOMED-IN View Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN View While in Contact Sheet View Viewing Nine Images AT a Time Contact Sheet View While in Jump Mode Viewing Images a page AT a Time Jump Mode Viewing Images with Sound Viewing Image Information While in Image Info Screen Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesTo Display Magnified Image Info Screen While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified Image Histogram To Connect the Camera to a Video Device Viewing Images on a TV Delete Menu Current File All marked CancelDeleting Files To Delete a Single File Deleting a Single File To Delete Multiple Files Deleting Multiple Files Locking Files Other Reviewing FeaturesLock Menu Lock Unlock Lock all Unlock all Unlocking a Single File To Lock a Single File Unlocking Multiple Files To Lock Multiple Files Mark Menu Marking Images Unmarking a Single File To Mark a Single Image Unmarking Multiple Images Marking ALL Images Rotate Menu Rotating ImagesRotate OK Button Shortcut Exposure Warning Recording Sound Memo TIP To Start a Slideshow Showing a SlideshowShow all Show locked Show marked Slideshow Menu Slideshow Setting Menu Chaging Slideshow SettingsDuration Repeat Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies101 Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter 102 Playing Back Movies512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB Movie play back screen･･･ When pause is selected･･･103 104 Recording and Playing Back Sound 105 When playing the sound ･･･Playing Back Sound 106 Printing ImagesPrinting Images with Pictbridge Compatible Printers Select Images & Quantity menu 107 108 Printing Setting menu Dpof Digital Print Order Format Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All Selections109 Dpof Menu Reference Optional AccessoriesMaintenance 111 Explanation of Terms Histogram 112 Continuous Auto Reset Camera Settings P.26 → File NumberingFile Numbering System 113 114 LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF 115 Troubleshooting 116 117 Specifications 118 Connecting the Cables Sigma Corporation 120For customers in the U.S.A DP2