Sigma SD14 manual Image Sensor Dust Protector, Large and bright pentaprism viewfinder

fill-light for example). Subtle or dramatic changes can be made by the photographer easily and quickly by simply adjusting the slider controls within the software.

The X3F Mode stores the original settings of the image at point of capture. Photographers` personal modifications can be saved to the RAW, X3F file for future use. SIGMA Photo Pro 3.0 supports 8-bit TIFF, 16-bit TIFF, and JPEG file formats and also outputs images in color space (s.a. sRGB and AppleRGB). The default setting for resolution is the same as the resolution selected when

capturing the image on the camera (High, Medium, or Low). It is also possible to half, (for sending via e-mails) or double (for high quality enlargements, max. 18.58 million pixels ： 5,280×3,520pixels）the resolution when processing the image.

4.Image Sensor Dust Protector

Most digital SLR cameras are typically vulnerable to dust entering the body especially

when the lens is removed for changing. Dust and dirt entering through the lens mount of a digital camera can be seriously detrimental to image quality.

The dust protector of the SIGMA SD14 prevents dust from entering and adhering to the image sensor. Even if dust adheres to the dust protector it will not have an adverse influence on image quality as the dust protector is located away from the image sensor and is therefore out of focus.

5. Large and bright pentaprism viewfinder

The SD14 is equipped with a newly developed pentaprism viewfinder, which has 98％ (vertical and horizontal) coverage with 0.9x magnification, an 18mm eye point and –3 to +1.5 dpt dioptric adjustment.

6.Large 2.5” LCD monitor

The SD14 camera features a new, large 2.5 inch, 150,000 pixel resolution LCD monitor.

The LCD monitor displays 100% of the image, allowing the photographer to easily and accurately confirm the image composition. It features playback options including single frame, thumbnail display (9 images), and three types of

magnification (which is achieved by use of the 4-way controller). Shutter speed, aperture and other settings can be seen by pressing the INFO button. The large menu interface makes reviewing images and navigating menu options easy.

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