Exposure Compensation | Sigma DP1 instruction

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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

1

Press the button. (The exposure compensation value is displayed in green in the lower right of the color LCD monitor.

2

Select the desired compensation value by using the buttons.

ξExposure compensation can be set in 1/3

stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops.

3

Press the button again or press the shutter button “half-way” to apply the settings.

(The color of compensation value will turn from green to white)

CAUTION !!

ξThe exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, press the button and set the compensation value to ±0.0.

ξExposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.

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Sigma DP1 user manual Exposure Compensation

Contents

USER’S Manual Thank you for purchasing Sigma DP1 Digital Compact Camera Package Contents / Accessories Table of Contents Operation of the Drive Mode FocusingAdvanced Operation Reviewing and Deleting Images Quick Preview 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 WAY Controller 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.37Set the date and time P.27 Loading the card P.28 Turn the camera body on Take a picture Focus P.45Review the image. P.67 Attaching the Carry Strap Preparation Lens CAP HOW to Remove the Lens CAPAttaching the Lens 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 Using the BUILT-IN Flash Using the BUILT-IN FlashSetting the Flash Mode ISO HOW to SET the Compensation Level Slow Synchro ModeForced Flash RED-EYE Reduction Flash HOW to USE Autofocus Focusing Focus Lock AF Area Selection Manual Focus Focusing with Magnification Display Single Single Frame Shooting Self Timer 2 sec Self TimerSelf Timer 10 sec Continuous Shooting Advanced Operation Setting the White Balance WBPage Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Image Size Setting Image File SettingImage Quality Wide MED LOW Image Parameter and Color Space Image Quality Setting Color Space Setting Image Parameter Setting Center Weighted Average Metering Selecting the Metering ModeEvaluative Metering Spot Metering Compose the picture and press the shutter button AE Lock Center AF Lock AEL Button SettingsAEL + Center 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 Quick Preview Reviewing Deleting ImagesChanging the Quick Preview Duration Option Description TIP To Review Images Reviewing Images While in SINGLE-IMAGE View Viewing ONE Image AT a TimeDate To Magnify AN Image Magnifying Images ZOOMED-IN ViewWhile in ZOOMED-IN View 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 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 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 Maintenance Optional AccessoriesReference AE Lock Explanation of Terms 104 File Numbering System Setting the File Numbering SystemFile Numbering Options LCD Sleep LCD Sleep and Auto Power OFF Troubleshooting Pictures are coming out blurred Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitorCannot delete images Incorrect date and time is shown WAV Specifications Connecting the Cables Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Tested To Comply With FCC Standards DP1