AF Area Selection, Focus Lock | Sigma DP1 specification

AF AREA SELECTION

The AF area of the DP1 is equipped with 9 focusing points and it is possible to select the desired focusing point.

1

To open [ Shooting Menu], press the button.

2

Use the button to select [AF Area] and press the button.

3

Press the button to select the desired focusing point, and press the button to apply it.

FOCUS LOCK

This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the selected focusing point.

1

Position the photographic subject into the selected focusing point, and focus by pressing the shutter button “half-way”.

2

When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated in green. Press the shutter button to take the picture.

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Sigma DP1 user manual AF Area Selection, Focus Lock

Contents

USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP1 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview FocusingOperation of the Drive Mode Advanced Operation Recording and Playing Back Sound Other Reviewing FeaturesDeleting Files Recording and Playing Back Movies Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Environment Handling PrecautionsHOW to Store the Camera Please read this section before using the camera SD Memory Card and Multimdeia Card Sold Separately Handling Precautions Description of the Parts WAY Controller Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting Color LCD Monitor Indication Preparation Charging the battery P.19To insert the battery P.20 Basic Operation and Quick Reference Turn the camera body on Select the exposure mode P.37Taking the Picture Set the date and time P.27 Loading the card P.28 Review the image. P.67 Focus P.45Take 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 Checking the Battery Status Using a Home Power Supply Sold Separately Language Setting the Language Setting the Time and Date TIP Camera SET-UP Menu Memo List of Menu Functions Playback Menu AEL Set Up PAL Ntsc Reviewing Operation To Insert the Card Inserting and Removing the Card To Remove the Card Formatting the Card Shutter Button Basic Operation Auto Mode Color space Content of Auto Mode Setting Program Shift Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Speed Priority AE Manual Exposure Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using Button ISO Using the BUILT-IN FlashUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Setting the Flash Mode RED-EYE Reduction Flash Slow Synchro ModeHOW to SET the Compensation Level Forced Flash HOW to USE Autofocus Focusing Focus Lock AF Area Selection Manual Focus Focusing with Magnification Display Single Single Frame Shooting Continuous Shooting Self TimerSelf Timer 2 sec Self Timer 10 sec Advanced Operation Setting the White Balance WBPage Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Wide MED LOW Image File SettingImage Size Setting Image Quality Image Parameter and Color Space Image Quality Setting Color Space Setting Image Parameter Setting Spot Metering Selecting the Metering ModeCenter Weighted Average Metering Evaluative Metering Compose the picture and press the shutter button AE Lock AEL + Center AF Lock AEL Button SettingsCenter AF Lock Exposure Compensation Auto Bracketing Example Mode Icon Color Settings To SET Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Image with Sound Setting the Image with Sound Electronic Flash EF-140 DG SA-STTL Sold Separately Using the External Flash Option Description Reviewing Deleting ImagesQuick Preview Changing the Quick Preview Duration TIP To Review Images Reviewing Images Date Viewing ONE Image AT a TimeWhile in SINGLE-IMAGE View While in ZOOMED-IN View Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN ViewTo Magnify AN Image While in Contact Sheet View To GO to Contact Sheet View While in Jump Mode To GO to Jump Mode Viewing Images with Sound To Display the Image Info Screen Viewing Image Information While in Image Info Screen for a Magnified Image Image Info Screen for Magnified ImagesWhile in Image Info Screen To Display Magnified Image Info Screen Histogram To Connect the Camera to a Video Device Viewing Images on a TV Menu Item Description Deleting Files To Delete a Single File Deleting a Single File To Delete Multiple Files Deleting Multiple Files Locking Files Other Reviewing Features 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 To Rotate AN Image Rotating Images Recording Sound Memo Press the button to start the recording To Start a Slideshow Showing a Slideshow Duration Chaging Slideshow Settings Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 1GB 2GB 4GB Playing Back Movies Movie playback screen Recording Playing Back Sound Recording Sound Voice Record Mode Playing Back Sound When playing the sound ῒῒῒ PictBridge Initial Screenᴾ Printing Images Select Images & Quantity Displayᴾ Layout Printing Setting screen Dpof menu Dpof Digital Print Order Format Reference Optional AccessoriesMaintenance AE Lock Explanation of Terms 104 File Numbering Options Setting the File Numbering SystemFile Numbering System LCD Sleep LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF Troubleshooting Incorrect date and time is shown Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitorPictures are coming out blurred Cannot delete images WAV Specifications Connecting the Cables Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Tested To Comply With FCC Standards DP1