C40EN1684 E ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Sigma sd Quattro Digital Camera You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new sd Quattro camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera! Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features at any time. The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES ..............................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................7 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................10 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ...........................................................12 MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING ...................
MANUAL FOCUS .............................................................................. 62 FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY ................................ 63 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE ................................................... 64 SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING............................................................ 64 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .............................................................. 64 SELF TIMER ................................................................................
DELETING FILES ................................................................................ 113 DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON ............................... 113 DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU .................................. 114 OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES .............................................115 LOCKING FILES ................................................................................. 116 MARKING IMAGES ...........................................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols. Using the product and disregarding this warning sign may Warning !! cause serious injury or other dangerous results. Using the product disregarding this caution sign may Caution !! cause injury or damage. This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
WARNING (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) The battery charger is for indoor use only. Do not store the charger in humid or dusty locations. Use it within the 0°C - 40°C temperature range only. The AC Adapter is designed for use with this product only. Do not use it with any other appliance. Doing so may cause overheating, fire, electric shock or injury. If the adapter is emitting smoke, generating a strange odor or making an abnormal noise, while in use, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately.
Do not fire the flash close to eyes, otherwise the bright light could damage the eye. Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between the face and the camera when taking a picture with flash. Do not cover the flash with your finger or hand, it can cause skin burn. CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER) Do not pull the Battery Charger or the AC power cord, when disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due to damaged cord.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Please read this section before using the camera. Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc. Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time. ENVIRONMENT Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.
If you use the camera for an extended period of time, the camera may get hot and the warning mark ( ) will be displayed. If the camera gets too heat, a warning message will be displayed and the camera will turn off automatically. If the camera turns off, please leave it switched off for more than ten minutes to lower its temperature. Image quality may lower when the camera gets hot.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 12
1 Dust Protector 2 AF Assist Light 3 Lens Lock Button 4 DC Connector Cover Battery Compartment Cover 5 Latch 6 Battery Cover 7 Tripod Socket 23 (View) Button 24 Busy Lamp 25 Main-Monitor 26 Diopter Adjuster 27 Shutter Button 28 Front Dial 29 Lens Mount Index Lens Mount Sync. Terminal HDMI Mini Terminal (Type C) 30 31 32 33 12 USB Terminal (3.
SELECTOR (35) In this instruction manual, each position of the selector is shown as / / / . (Up button) (Left button) (Right button) button (Down button) The buttons are used as follows: To operate Up and Down buttons: . To operate Left and Right buttons: . To operate both Up and Down, and Left and Right buttons: .
VIEWFINDER 1 Drive Mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 White Balance (Filtering Effect) Camera Shake Warning AE Lock / AF Lock * Image Size Aspect Ratio Image Quality Auto Bracketing / SFD Mode * 9 Date / Time * 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Custom Bracketing * Face Detection AF * Focus Mode Flash Mode * Flash Exposure Compensation value * Electronic Level * Focusing Frame Histogram * Temperature rise caution mark Tone Control 20 Color Mode (Toning Effect) 21 Contrast * 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
This mark shows that the image is being processed in camera after shooting. While this mark is displayed, it is not possible to operate the camera. This mark shows that the camera is still shooting with a slow shutter speed. BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The sd Quattro camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. PREPARATION Charging the battery (P.
Set the language (P.27) Set the date and time (P.28) Loading the card (P.43) TAKING THE PICTURE Turn the camera body on.
Select the exposure mode (P.49) Press the ‘Mode’ button in P (Program AE) position Focus (P.56) Compose your image with the color LCD monitor and press the shutter button “half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus. Take a picture Fully press the shutter button to take the picture. Review the image. (P.47) The image is displayed for 2 seconds on the LCD monitor.
PREPARATION This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera.
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP 1 Undo the strap end. 2 Attach the carry strap as shown. LOCK SWITCH The LOCK switch is provided on the sd Quattro which locks button operations and allows the user to concentrate on shooting without being bothered by erroneous button operations. When setting the camera, release the LOCK switch. While the LOCK switch is active, the icon is displayed at the lower section of the screen. The items to be locked by the LOCK switch can be changed according to the user’s needs.
LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium-ion battery, BP-61, is provided with the sd Quattro camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-61, when the battery is empty. TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 1 Attach the battery by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram. 2 Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet.
3 When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet. CAUTION !! We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not used for several days, the battery performance decreases. If the number of possible images from one charge of the battery considerably decreases, it may indicate the end of battery’s life. In this case, please purchase a new battery.
LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Confirm that the power switch is set to OFF and open the battery compartment cover by rotating the battery compartment cover latch, as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by rotating the battery compartment latch, as shown in the illustration. CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the sub monitor and the viewfinder.
Sub Monitor Viewfinder The power of the battery is insufficient, replace or recharge the battery immediately. (Red) ─ The power of the battery is empty; the camera will no longer work. Replace or recharge the battery immediately. The battery is working with the connected AC adapter. (P.150) TO REMOVE THE BATTERY 1 Confirm that the power switch is set to OFF and open the battery compartment cover by rotating the battery compartment cover latch, as shown in the illustration.
MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 Turn the power switch to OFF. 2 Remove the camera body cap and the rear cap of the lens. 3 Align the lens mount index on the camera with the index on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. CAUTION !! To ensure a proper connection, do not hold down the lens lock button while mounting the lens. The sd Quattro contains a dust protector, located inside the lens mount.
To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body. ABOUT THE LENSES The sd Quattro uses SIGMA SA mount. The usable lenses are SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses. Depending on the release date of the lens, updating the lens firmware may be required. Updating the camera firmware may also be required. Please check our website for the latest information of the corresponding lens. Web site address: http://www.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE You should receive the sd Quattro camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.30) 3 Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial. 4 Use the 言語]. buttons to select [Language/ 5 Press the or button to open the language set-up page. 6 Use the buttons to select the desired language.
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Please set the camera’s internal clock, before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.30) 3 Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial. 4 Use the [Date/Time]. buttons to select 5 Press the or button to open the date/time set-up page. 6 Press the button or the again to set the Date / Time.
CAUTION !! The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its charge from camera’s battery. If the camera is without battery for an extended period of time, such as after prolonged storage, the internal clock will need to be reset. TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE DATE The date can be displayed in one of three formats: M/D/Y (month/day/ year), D/M/Y (day/month/year), or Y/M/D (year/month/day). 1 Use the buttons to select [Date Format], and press the or the button to open the sub menu.
CAMERA SET-UP MENU This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. It is possible to set the camera functions from the Camera Set-up menu display. TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU Tab area Press the button on the back of the camera. button again to close the Press the Set-up Menu and the camera will be shooting mode. (If you reviewed images (P.106), it will return to the last previewed image.
The Camera Set-up menu is divided into three groups. CAPTURE SETTINGS (Blue Tab) This menu relates to shooting settings. When an exposure mode is selected and the button is pressed [ Capture Settings] will be displayed. PLAYBACK MENU (Red Tab) This menu is for setting the playback related functions of the still images. The settings for printing, such as DPOF setting, is included in the Playback Settings menu. If the button is pressed during Playback Menu] will playback mode, [ be displayed.
LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS For more detailed information about each function, please refer to the individual pages. CAPTURE SETTINGS Menu Item Description ISO Sensitivity Step Sets the ISO Sensitivity in steps of 1EV or 1/3EV. 76 It is possible to set the Lower limit and Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO Auto mode. 75 Drive Mode Selects the Drive Mode such as SelfTimer. 64 Menu Item Description Auto Bracketing Sets the steps and order of Auto Bracketing.
(3) Menu Item Description Color Mode Selects the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. 90 Color space Sets the color space to [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB]. 97 Menu Item Tone Control Page Description Sets or cancels the [Tone Control] (Strong / Mild) that achieves the natural rendering image. Page 96 Auto Rotate Sets or cancels to record the vertical image information.
(5) Menu Item Description Half pressed AEL Sets or cancels the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway. 84 Half-pressed AF-ON It is possible to select whether or not to operate the AF function when the shutter button is half-pressed. 62 Menu Item Description Focus Peaking Sets the indication that emphasizes the focused position. 62 Sets whether the shutter is released immediately after the shutter button is pressed or after focusing.
Menu Item RAW Development Description It develops JPEG format images from RAW files. Exposure Warning Sets whether or not the over-exposure warning is shown on images. 122 Settings Sets the function that the button will perform during image review. 122 Sets whether or not vertically orientated images are automatically rotated and displayed vertically.
Menu Item Description Sound Settings Sets whether or not to use electronic beeping sounds and adjusts their volumes. 141 Adjust Electronic Level Adjusts the Electronic Level. 137 Sets the File Name for the image. 131 File Numbering Sets the file numbering system used when a new card is inserted in the camera. 130 ECO Mode Sets or cancels ECO Mode that saves battery usage. 141 Extended Mode Sets whether or not Extended Mode is used in the Bulb setting.
(4) (5) Menu Item Description Page USB Mode To transfer recorded images in the card from the camera to computers, select [Mass Storage]. To control the camera by using “SIGMA Capture Pro”, select [Camera Control]. 145 Release Without Memory Card Sets whether or not it is possible to release the shutter when the card is not inserted into the camera. 46 Memory Card Format Formats the card. (Formatting will erase all data on the card.
QUICK SET MENU By pressing the button, it is possible to quickly access and change the settings of the following most commonly used camera functions. Quick Set Menu (Default) White Balance (P.69) Drive Mode (P.64) Tone Control (P.96) Focus Peaking (P.62) Image Quality (P.77) Image Size (P.78) Color Mode (P.90) Aspect Ratio (P.79) Option list display of the selected items When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will be displayed by pressing the button.
CAUTION !! Items that you cannot set are displayed in gray, and the option cannot be changed by rotating the dials. The functions allocated to the Quick Set menu can be changed. Available functions to be allocated to the Quick Set menu Exposure Compensation (P.84) ISO Sensitivity (P.75) AE Metering Mode (P.81) Shooting Mode (P.49) Bracketing Amount (P.85) Custom Bracketing (P.93) Drive Mode (P.64) Flash Exposure Compensation (P.101) Red-eye (P.100) Rear Curtain Sync. (P.100) FP (P.100) Slow Sync. (P.
SELECTING THE MONITOR The SIGMA sd Quattro consists of a Finder (Electronic Viewfinder) and Main-Monitor. The Monitor Select switch allows users to select which monitor is to be used. FINDER Displays in the finder only. AUTO When looking into the finder, the main monitor display automatically changes to the finder display. MONITOR Only the main monitor is displayed. When looking into the finder, the LCD in the finder is not displayed.
CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE LCD Monitor Display can be changed by pressing the button. When the button is pressed while the finder is displayed, the display mode in the finder changes. When the button is pressed while the main monitor is displayed, the display mode in the main monitor changes. VIEWFINDER (OPERATION) (Default) → Custom 1 → Custom 2 Custom 3 MAIN-MONITOR (OPERATION) (Default) → Custom 1 → Custom 2 → Custom 3 → Viewfinder Mode LCD Off Mode P.
In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed. Information to display on [Custom] can be customized (Refer P.133). size of the icon displayed during operation can be changed (Refer P.133). The (REVIEWING) → Display Icons Display Icons (Display date and (Display Image time) (P.107) Info) (P.107) → → 1/2 Display Image Hide Icons Info Screen (P.110) 2/2 Copyright Information screen (P.
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD The sd Quattro camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card to store data. TO INSERT THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and open the SD card cover as shown. 2 Insert the card as per the instruction displayed on the back of the SD card cover. Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Close the SD card cover. TIP It may be necessary to format the card before use. (See P.
TO REMOVE THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and open the SD card cover as shown. 2 Push the card until it clicks and pull out it. 3 Close the SD card cover. WARNING!! While the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not take out the battery or the card. By doing so, it may result in data loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card.
TIP If the camera is turned off while the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, the camera will remain on until it has finished accessing the card. FORMATTING THE CARD New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use. [ Camera Settings] (P.30) → Select [Format] and format the card. In [Format] menu, Select [Yes] by pressing the button and press the button. To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the button.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT While looking into the finder, adjust by turning the Diopter Adjuster so the focus frame and letters can be seen clearly. The camera’s adjustable diopter range is -4m - 1 to +2m - 1 . SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the sd Quattro cameras has two positions. When you press the shutter button “halfway down”, the camera’s autofocus systems will activate. When pressing the button “all-the-way down”, the shutter will release to take a picture.
QUICK PREVIEW The sd Quattro camera can be set to automatically display a preview of each image immediately after it is taken. This is useful for instantly checking exposure and framing. The Quick Preview Duration can be set from [ → [Quick Preview]. Capture Settings] (P.30) Off No preview image is displayed. 2 sec. (Default) Preview image is displayed for 2 seconds. 5 sec. Preview image is displayed for 5 seconds. 10 sec. Preview image is displayed for 10 seconds.
BASIC OPERATION This section describes basic operations to start taking photography.
SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below. WARNING !! In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that [DIAL EXPOSURE COMPENSATION] (P.85) and [SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS] (P.138) of [ Capture Settings] (P.30) are in the initial setting.
P PROGRAM AE To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the P position. (In the Viewfinder, the exposure indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture. WARNING !! When is shown on the color LCD monitor, camera shake may occur (a slow shutter speed is set).
A APERTURE PRIORITY AE After you set the aperture, the camera will determine the appropriate shutter speed. If you select smaller apertures, depth of field will be greater. Larger apertures tend to blur the background, as depth of field will be shallower. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the A position. (In the Viewfinder, the aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Front Dial.
S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE When you set the desired shutter speed, the camera will select the appropriate aperture value for correct exposure. You can achieve stop action effects by selecting a fast shutter speed, or give the feeling of motion to a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter speed. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the S position. (In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed value is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired shutter speed by rotating the Front Dial.
M MANUAL EXPOSURE Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of the exposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the M position. (In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed is illuminated in orange. The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Front Dial. 3 Set the shutter speed by rotating the Rear Dial to adjust the value of the exposure meter to 0.0.
LCD DISPLAY IN M MODE When the exposure is set as M mode, the LCD Display reflects the selected exposure on the screen so that photographers can confirm how the actual image will look. When the exposure is under, it becomes darker, and when it is over, it becomes brighter. When you shoot images in M mode while using the flashguns from other companies, the display would be dark, and make it difficult to check the details of the image, such as the focus point and composition.
BULB SETTING When long time exposures are required (for shooting night scenes or very dark subjects) the use of the “Bulb” setting is recommended. Please use a tripod, when taking pictures with this setting. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the M position. 2 Rotate the Rear dial until 3 is displayed. Rotate the Front dial to select the desired aperture value. 4 Depress the shutter button fully to take the picture. CAUTION !! It is not possible to use Bulb photography for more than 30 seconds.
FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS 1 Set the focus mode switch of the lens to AF. 2 Position the photographic subject within the center of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”. If autofocus is selected, the focusing frame will be illuminated in green. (In the sub-monitor, the focus indicator turns on.) If autofocus cannot set correctly, the focusing frame will blink.
SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE Autofocus Mode can be selected according to the subject. Press the button and select the desired AF mode by using the Front and Rear dials, or by pressing the buttons. When the shutter button is half-pressed, the autofocus activates. The autofocus is then locked when it comes into focus (Focus Lock). In order to reset the focus, release the shutter button and half-press the shutter button again.
AUTOFOCUS MODE OPERATION Operation of each Autofocus mode can be changed as follows. Set from [ Priority]. Capture Settings] (P.30) to [ Release Focus (Default) Priority] or to [ When the shutter button is fully pressed, the shutter can be released before focus locks on. Even when the shutter button is fully pressed, the shutter cannot be released until it comes into focus. In , when Continuous Drive Mode is set, continuous shooting is conducted with the focus of the first frame in any settings.
SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME The sd Quattro is equipped with two focusing modes. When using the “9 points select mode” it is possible to choose the desired focusing point from 9 different frames. When using “Free move mode” it is possible to move the desired point as you like. In addition, you can choose the size of the Focus Frame from three types [Spot], [Regular], [Large]. 9 points select mode Free move mode Focusing point moving area How to set： Press the button.
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.2 Focus Lock shooting is available with the please refer to the [AF/AEL BUTTON] item (P.82). button.
A Face Detection Frame will appear in orange once faces are detected in the display. Press the shutter button halfway, and the Face Detection Frame will turn green once it is properly focused on the face. When the Face Detection Mode is in operation, AE Metering Mode will be set to “Measuring” and focus on the detected faces in the image. It is possible to detect up to 8 faces at one time in an image, and the Face Detection Frame will appear on the closest face in the display.
HALF-PRESSED AF-ON It is possible to select whether or not to operate the AF function when the shutter button is half-pressed. The Half-pressed AF-ON can be set in [ [Half-pressed AF-ON]. Capture Settings] (P.30) → Off AF function does not operate when the shutter button is half-pressed. On (Default) AF function operates when the shutter button is half-pressed. MANUAL FOCUS In situations where autofocus or focus lock is not effective, you can focus manually.
Off (Default) OFF White WH Black BK Yellow Red YE R When the Peaking function is not necessary, select [OFF]. FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY It is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while in MF mode. Press the button again to change to the normal display. Whilst the display is enlarged, the is displayed on the color LCD monitor. Press the shutter button “half-way” to return to the original display.
OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera are explained by the following: Operation of The Drive Mode can be set in Capture Quick Set Manu (P.38) or [ Settings] (P.30) → [Drive Mode]. Single Capture (Default) Self Timer 2 sec. Continuous Interval timer Self Timer 10 sec. SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING When you press the shutter button in the single frame-shooting mode, only one frame will be exposed.
The number on the lower right of the color LCD monitor (upper right section on the sub-monitor) is the buffer capacity. It is the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting. (If the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting exceeds 9 frames, the display will not change from 9) The maximum number of frames and speed of continuous shooting are as follows: Image Size (Resolution mode) JPEG Image Quality RAW RAW+JPEG 12 3.7 12 3.7 12 3.7 12 3.7 24 4.3 24 4.3 24 4.3 24 4.
Camera Settings](P.30) → [Sound Settings] → [Timer Volume] menu is set to [0], the electronic sound will not beep even if the self-timer is operated. When [ If you want to cancel the self-timer operation, please turn off the camera. INTERVAL TIMER It is possible to take pictures automatically at selected intervals. 1 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval timer], and press the button to move the interval timer setting screen.
3 Press the button to apply the setting, and press the back to shooting mode. button to go 4 Press the shutter button to start the interval timer shooting. During the interval timer shooting, the next exposure interval begins and the numbers of remaining exposures will be displayed. When the focus mode is set to AF, the AF will be locked at the first frame. From the second frame, pictures will be taken with the same focus position as the first frame.
ADVANCED OPERATION This section explains the application of the more advanced functions of your camera, when composing the expressions of your picture.
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WB) The color of light reflected by an object can vary depending on the color of the light source illuminating it. For example, a neutral colored object will reflect reddish light under incandescent lighting, and greenish light under fluorescent lighting. The human brain is able to compensate for differences in the color of a light source, allowing us to see white objects as white, independent of the lighting condition.
WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS 1-3 OPTION COLOR TEMP. DESCRIPTION Auto (Default) - Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments. Auto (Lighting Source Priority) - Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance while valuing the color and atmosphere of light source. Daylight Approx. 5400 K Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight. Shade Approx.
ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE Each White Balance Mode can be adjusted. 1 Select preferred White Balance Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [White Balance], and press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen. To set from Quick Set Menu (P.38), select preferred White Balance Mode, and press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen. 2 Press the buttons to adjust. B stands for Blue, A for Amber, M for Magenta, and G for Green.
SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE White Balance can be adjusted by setting the color temperature in numerical value. 1 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [White Balance] → [Color ] and press the button to display the Color Temperature Temperature setting screen. To set from the Quick Set Menu (P.38), select [ ], and press the button to display the Color Temperature setting screen.
SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE For more precise control of the white balance setting or when photographing under unusual lighting conditions, the "Set Custom WB" option can be used to capture a sample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction. Up to three Custom White Balances can be registered (Custom 1-3). 1 To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [White Balance] → [Custom 1-3], then press the button.
ADDING A NOTE TO CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE A note can be added to a Custom White Balance. The note is reflected in the “White Balance” sub menu and is useful when needing to use previously registered custom white balance. It is possible to enter up to 48 single-byte characters and symbols. 1 On the Custom White Balance Capture screen, pressing the displays the Note Input screen. button 2 Input the texts.
SETTING THE SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY) The photosensitivity of digital cameras is described in terms of “ISO equivalent” like silver-halide film cameras. By pressing the button, select the desired ISO Sensitivity by using the Front buttons.
Lower limit ISO 125 ISO 160 ISO 200 ISO 250 ISO 320 ISO 400 ISO 500 ISO 640 ISO 800 ISO 1000 ISO 1250 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 ISO 4000 ISO 5000 Upper limit ISO 125 ISO 160 ISO 200 ISO 250 ISO 320 ISO 400 ISO 500 ISO 640 ISO 800 (Default) ISO 1000 ISO 1250 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 ISO 4000 ISO 5000 ISO 6400 ISO 100 (Default) CAUTION !! It is not possible to set the same value to the Lower limit and Upper limit and reversed value.
IMAGE FILE SETTING According to your preference, “Image Quality”, “Image Size” and “Aspect Ratio” of recorded images can be changed. IMAGE QUALITY SETTING It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats. Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38), or [ Settings] (P.30) → [Image Quality].
TIP When RAW+JPEG is selected, the Image Quality of JPEG will be FINE. RAW+JPEG is selected, the selected Image Size will be applied to both the RAW and JPEG files. When IMAGE SIZE SETTING The number of record pixels (Image Size) can be set. Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Settings] (P.30) → [Image Size]. S-HI Capture 39.3M 7,680×5,120 (When it is set as 3:2) HIGH (Default) 19.6M 5,424×3,616 (When it is set as 3:2) [ LOW 4.
ASPECT RATIO SETTING Aspect Ratio of the image can be changed. Aspect Ratio Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Settings] (P.30) → [Aspect Ratio]. Capture 21:9 Aspect Ratio similar to those of wide screens used in cinema. 16:9 Aspect Ratio the same as those of high vision TVs. 3:2 (Default) Aspect Ratio the same as those of 35mm film cameras. 4:3 Aspect Ratio the same as those of traditional TVs and PC screens. 7:6 Aspect Ratio is the same as those of 6x7 film cameras.
Combination of Image Quality ・ Image Size ・ Aspect Ratio results in approximate file size per image as follows. When Image Size Setting is set to [ Image Quality Image Size 21:9 25M (7680×3296) 18.1 MB 9.7 MB 16:9 33M (7680×4320) 23.7 MB 12.7 MB 9.5 MB 3:2 39M (7680×5120) 28.1 MB 15.0 MB 11.3 MB 4:3 35M (6816×5120) 25.0 MB 13.3 MB 10.0 MB 7:6 33M (6352×5120) 23.3 MB 12.4 MB 9.3 MB 1:1 26M (5120×5120) 18.8 MB 10.0 MB 7.5 MB When Image Size Setting is set to [ 7.
When Image Size Setting is set to [ Aspect Ratio ] Image Quality Image Size 21:9 1.6M (1920×816) 1.1 MB 0.6 MB 0.5 MB 16:9 2.0M (1920×1080) 1.5 MB 0.8 MB 0.6 MB 3:2 2.5M (1920×1280) 1.8 MB 0.9 MB 0.7 MB 4:3 2.2M (1696×1280) 1.6 MB 0.8 MB 0.6 MB 7:6 2.0M (1584×1280) 1.5 MB 0.8 MB 0.6 MB 1:1 1.7M (1280×1280) 1.2 MB 0.6 MB 0.5 MB The file sizes change depending on subjects. SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes.
SPOT METERING The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the selected focusing point on the color LCD monitor. This mode is suitable when you wish to set exposure for a portion of the scene and ignore the influence of rest of the scene. AF/AEL BUTTON The sd Quattro has the button that enables Focus Lock shooting [AFL] and AE Lock shooting [AEL]. These functions can be used freely by using the switch. The initial setting at each position is as follows.
Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at the [AEL] position from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [AEL Button Settings]. AEL (Default) AEL (Pressed) AEL + AFL AEL+AFL (Pressed) LV Magnification Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at the [AF] position from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [AF Button Settings].
HALF PRESSED AEL It is possible to set the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed “half-way” or cancel the exposure lock. The Half Pressed AEL mode can be set in [ [Half Pressed AEL]. Capture Settings] (P.30) → The exposure will not be locked while pressing the shutter button “half-way”. The exposure will be determined when depressing the shutter button. The exposure will be locked when the shutter button is ON pressed ”half-way”.
Setting the compensation amount by using only Rear dial can be prohibited. Select [Off] from [ Exposure Compensation]. Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Dial (By setting [Off] and rotating the Rear dial without pressing the results in the same operation as the Front dial being rotated.) button AUTO BRACKETING By setting the exposure judged as appropriate by the camera, it is possible to take pictures with a brighter exposure and a darker exposure in a series. 1 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.
3 Select a desired value with the button. button or the button. Finalize by using the 4 Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to the shooting mode. (The Auto Bracketing icon will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.) The operations in each Drive Mode are shown below. Single Capture Continuous Self Timer 2 sec. Self Timer 10 sec. Each time the shutter button is pressed, an image will be taken one frame at a time.
Auto bracketing icon will change as follows depending on the frame number. When three frames are taken 1st Frame 2nd Frame 3rd Frame When five frames are taken 1st Frame 2nd Frame 3rd Frame 4th Frame 5th Frame At the Number of shots remaining section on the Sub-Monitor, the number of shots in Auto Bracketing is displayed in a reducing order (alternately displayed with the counter display).
SFD MODE (SUPER FINE DETAIL) By recording several pictures with different exposures and combining them using SIGMA Photo Pro, delicate pictures with a wide dynamic range and low noise can be generated. When shooting in SFD Mode, fix the camera on a secure tripod. If the lens incorporates OS (Optical Stabilizer), turn off the OS. The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera. The file captured in the SFD mode will have an extension of .X3I. 1 Capture Settings] (P.
The SFD frames can be generated in SIGMA Photo Pro. For details, please refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro. In the file taken in SFD Mode, the original X3F files can be extracted with SIGMA Photo Pro. For details, refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro. CAUTION !! In SFD Mode, Auto Bracketing, Custom Bracketing, and Flash shooting cannot be used simultaneously. When playing the file taken in SFD Mode in the camera… The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.
COLOR MODE It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, Monochrome photography mode can be selected. The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Settings] (P.30) → [Color Mode]. STD. Standard (Default) Capture Standard color mode for various situations. VIVID Vivid Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid. NTR. Neutral Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural. PORT.
TIP Sigma Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for RAW data capture using MONO. (Monochrome) mode. Sigma Photo Pro can convert Monochrome RAW images into color however it is not possible to convert Monochrome JPEG images into color. In COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING With each color mode, image parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, and Saturation) can be adjusted to create preferred images.
B/W B&W (Default) BG Blue Green R Red B Blue WARM Warm Tone COLD Cold Tone SEPIA Sepia BP Blue Purple G Green P Purple 1 Select your preferred Color Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Color Mode], and press the button to display Color Mode Detailed Setting screen. To set from Quick Set Menu (P.38), select preferred Color Mode, and press the button to display Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.
CUSTOM BRACKETING Several images with different white balances and color modes can be captured in one sequence. WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING Several images with different white balance settings can be captured in one sequence. 1 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Custom Bracketing] → [White Balance ] and press the button to display the White Balance BKT setting screen. (After selecting [White Balance ] and pressing the button, images can be taken at the value set previously.
ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE The standard value of the white balance can be finely adjusted. 1 On the White Balance Bracket Setting screen, press the display the White Balance Adjustment screen. button to 2 Press the buttons to adjust. If the current setting is used without changing the value, press the button. The adjustment is canceled and the screen returns to the previous screen. 3 To confirm, press the button.
3 Select the Color Mode to be allocated from the list at the lower section of the screen by using the buttons. Finalize with the button. When cancelling the allocated Color Mode, select [ - ] (no allocation) from the list. Press the button to finalize. 4 Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting mode. (The Color Mode BKT icon will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.) COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING Detailed settings are possible for each color mode.
CAUTION !! Once you set the Custom Bracketing, the camera will continuously hold that Custom Bracketing. To cancel the Custom Bracketing, Select [Off] from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Custom Bracketing]. The set number of images are processed based on one shot data. Therefore, the loading time becomes longer than with regular shooting. In addition, the possible number of images to be shot becomes fewer depending on the number of images to be recorded.
COLOR SPACE It is possible to select sRGB, which is a common color space or Adobe RGB, which is mainly used for commercial printing, and other industrial purposes. Color Space can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Color Space]. sRGB (Default) Adobe RGB CAUTION !! Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. If you select Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the Sigma Photo Pro software or another image processing software supporting DCF 2.0.
CUSTOM MODE It is possible to customize the Custom Mode Setting. (Up to three patterns can be stored.) The following settings are available. All items in [ Capture Settings] (Blue Tab) (P.30) Exposure mode (M, S, A, P) (P.49) Setting Value for Aperture / Shutter Setting the focus frame (P.59) Exposure compensation (P.84) ISO Sensitivity (P.75) AE Metering Mode (P.81) SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING 1 Set the above settings to your desired combination. 2 In [ Camera Settings] (P.
LOAD THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING Press the Mode button and set to C1, C2 or C3. In custom mode, it is possible to change the above settings temporarily (except Exposure Mode). If the setting is changed, ● mark will appear in Function Display. Return to original registered setting by doing the following. Turn the camera off (this includes the camera turning off automatically with the Auto Power Off function) Press the Mode button and set to another position.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE Some items of the external flash can be set from the camera side. The Flash Mode can be set by [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Flash]. RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH (Red-eye) When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the flash light and the “redeye” phenomenon will appear in the picture. In order to avoid this effect, the light flashes for about one second before the picture is taken to reduce the effect of red-eye.
When the [AF Assist Light] setting is set to [Off], the AF Assist Light integrated in the camera is activated. When neither assist light is used, also set the [Built-in AF Assist Light] setting to [Off] (P.58). CAUTION!! The Flash Mode can not be set if the flashgun is not attached to the camera, or the flashgun is turned off. FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure.
The sd Quattro is equipped with a Sync.Terminal (P.12-⑩), which accepts a cable connection fro external/studio flash units. CAUTION!! S-TTL auto flash does not work, if Sync.Terminal is used. the camera’s exposure mode to M and set to flash synchronized speed Sync (1/180) or a shutter speed of 1/160 or lower. See the instruction manual of the particular flash used for additional information. The sd Quattro’s Sync.
Once you insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, it is possible to configure [Eye-Fi Setting] → [Eye-Fi Transfer] in [ Camera Settings] (P.30). Eye-Fi Transfer Off It disables the communication and image transfer functions of the card. Its function becomes as same as usual memory cards. On (Default) It automatically transfers the images, based on the settings of the Eye-Fi card. It is possible to check the Wi-Fi connection with the icon on the display.
It is possible to check the device information of the Eye-Fi card and the status of Wireless communication. Information to check: Connected SSID MAC address of the Eye-Fi card Firmware version of the Eye-Fi card It is possible to check the information from [ Camera Settings] (P.30) → [Eye-Fi Settings] → [Connection Information]. CAUTION !! The communication is interrupted if the camera is turned off during the transfer. It resumes when the camera’s power is switched on again.
REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured.
REVIEWING IMAGES The pictures captured by the sd Quattro can be reviewed in various ways. button To review images captured by the sd Quattro camera press the on the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the card will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. Press the button to display an image on the color LCD monitor. Press the button again to change to shooting mode. TIP If no new images have been captured, the last reviewed image will be displayed.
VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Press the button on the back of the camera to see the recorded images in Single-Image View. WHILE IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW: Rotate the Rear Dial to see the previous or next images. Press the button to see the next image. Press the button to see the previous image. Press the 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 button to switch the information as follows (P.41).
MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing. While reviewing images, rotate the Front Dial to the position. The magnification ratio will be changed as follows. Original→X1.25→X1.6→X2.0→X2.5→X3.15→X4.0→X5.0→X6.3→X8.0 →X10.0 WHILE IN ZOOMED-IN VIEW: Rotate the Front Dial to the Rotate the Front Dial to the position to increase magnification. position to decrease magnification.
VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. While reviewing images, rotate the Front Dial to the position. WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: Press the Rotate buttons to change the thumbnail image selection. the Front Dial to the be reviewed. Rotate position, the selected thumbnail image will the Rear Dial to see the previous or next pages. TIP The first and last page are linked.
VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. Press the View.
WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN: Press the Different Rotate button again to return to the original Single-Image View. images can be selected in Single-Image View by pressing . the Rear Dial to see the previous or next images. It is possible to check Copyright Information (Photographer and Copyright) by pressing button and switching it to Copyright Information screen.
HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graph depicting the distribution of brightness values in the image for each of the three color channels (Red, Green, and Blue) (The histogram displayed in the Shooting Mode is the distribution of tones in the image). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels towards the left side and brighter pixels toward the right. The vertical axis shows the proportion of pixels at each level of brightness.
DELETING FILES This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card. In this chapter, "file" refers to still images. DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON A single file that is displaying can be deleted by pressing the button. 1 Select the file that you wish to delete. 2 Press the displayed. and a confirmation dialog [Delete current file?] will be 3 To delete the file, select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button.
DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU It is possible to delete a single file or multiple file from the Delete menu. 1 While the image is displayed, press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.30) to select [Delete]. 2 Select from the following options from the sub-menu. Select Files Select multiple files to delete. Use the buttons to display the file to delete, and the buttons to display icon. Repeat the process to select files to delete. Current File Delete the currently selected file only.
OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES This section explains how to use Slideshow, Lock, Mark, Rotate and so on.
LOCKING FILES Locking protects files accidentally deleted. from being CAUTION !! Locking does not prevent files from being erased when the card is formatted. Review card contents carefully before formatting. TIP Locked files have a “read-only” status when viewed on a computer. TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE 1 Display images to lock, press the Menu] (P.30) to select [Lock]. button and open [ Playback 2 Select [Lock] from sub menu. 3 Press the button or button.
TIP If the file is already locked, the menu item changes to [Unlock]. unlock a locked file, select the locked file and follow the same steps as above. The button can be used as a shortcut key for locking files. (See P.123) To TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES 1 Press the [Lock]. button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.30) to select 2 Select from the following options from the sub-menu. Select Files Lock Lock All Select multiple files to lock.
WARNING !! [Select Files], [ Lock] or [ Unlock] is done, it may take time to complete this depending on the number of files in the card. When TIP unlock multiple files, select the [Unlock All] or [ Lock Menu. To Unlock] in the MARKING IMAGES Images can be marked for various reasons, such as to identify favorites, to select images for a Slideshow, or to select images to be deleted with the “All marked” menu item in the Delete Menu (P.114).
3 Press the or button. A flag icon will appear in the image indicating that the image is marked. TIP If the image is already marked, the menu item changes to [Unmark]. unmark a marked image, select the marked image and follow the same steps as above. The button can be used as a shortcut key for marking images. (See P.123) To TO MARK MULTIPLE IMAGES 1 Press the [Mark]. button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.30) to select 2 Select from the following options from the sub-menu.
4 Select [Yes] by using the buttons to and press the button to apply the setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, please select [No] by using the buttons to and press the button. A flag icon will appear in all marked images. WARNING !! [Select Files], [Mark All] or [Unmark All] is done, it may take much time to finish them depending on the number of files in the card. When TIP [Unmark All] from the Mark Menu to unmark all marked images on the card.
2 Select from the following options from the sub-menu. Rotate Rotate the image 90 degrees to the right (clockwise). Rotate Rotate the image 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise). WARNING !! [Applied Rotate] in [ Playback Menu] (P.30) is set to [Off], it is not possible to select the Rotate Menu. When TIP To rotate an image 180 degrees, rotate it twice in the same direction. get an image back into its original orientation, rotate it in the opposite direction.
4 A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the 5 or button. Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the buttons and press the button. EXPOSURE WARNING It is possible to indicate the over-exposed areas by highlighting them in red. Set to [On] from [ The Playback Menu] (P.30) → [Exposure Warning]. Exposure Warning is not indicated in the Quick Preview.
OK BUTTON SHORTCUT It is possible to allocate a function from the Playback Menu button. The allocated function can be changed by to the pressing the button. The OK Button Shortcut can be set in [ Button Settings]. Available functions to allocate to the Playback Menu] (P.30) → [OK button. Lock Lock the currently selected image by pressing the button. If the current image is already locked, the image will be unlocked. Mark Mark the currently selected image by pressing the button.
SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in an automatic playback mode using the sd Quattro camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU All Images Start an automated slideshow of all images on the card. Locked Images Start an automated slideshow of all locked images on the card. Marked Images Start an automated slideshow of all marked images on the card.
CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS Select the [Slideshow Settings] in or Slideshow Menu and then press the button to open the setting display. SLIDESHOW SETTING MENU Duration 2 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. Set the length of time that each image in a slideshow is displayed. Repeat No Yes Set whether the slideshow loops continuously or stops on the last image. Duration Select [Duration] using the buttons, then select the desired number of seconds by pressing the buttons. Repeat Select [Repeat] using the the buttons.
DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) When printing images at a photo lab, it is possible to specify which photos and quantity to print in advance, using the DPOF menu. This is also available when making prints using a DPOF compatible printer. WARNING !! In the case of RAW images (files with X3F extension), DPOF printing is not possible. 1 Press the button to select [DPOF] in [ while displaying an image. 2 Select the desired option using the or Playback Menu] (P.30) button.
DEVELOPING RAW DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA It is possible to develop RAW data inside the camera, and create a JPEG format image. RAW development setting screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Exposure Compensation (P.84) White Balance (P.69) Image Quality (P.77) Image Size (P.78) Aspect Ratio (P.79) Color Mode (P.90) Color Space (P.97) Tone Control (P.96) Icon to start image development Description of selected icon 1 While displaying the RAW image, press the button and open Playback Menu] (P.
3 In the RAW development setting screen, press the an item, and comfirm it by pressing the button. buttons to select It is possible to set details of each option in White Balance (P.69) and Color Mode (P.90). Press the button to display the setting page. For further information, refer to the related sections in this instruction manual. 4 While checking the image, use front/rear Dials or buttons to change the adjustment value (or option). Then, confirm it by pressing the button.
CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS This section explains how to change the setting of basic camera operation to your desired settings.
FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM Stored data is automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. When data is being reviewed, the file number of each image is displayed in the right corner on the color LCD monitor (see P.107, 110). The file number is also incorporated into the filename of the image. The filename consists of “SDIM” followed by the 4-digit file number and extension. For example: image number 0023 will be stored in the file SDIM0023.X3F.
TO CHANGE FILE NAMES File name of images can be selected from either “SDIM” or “SDQ_”. Select the setting from [ Camera Settings] (P.30) → [File Name]. SDIM (Default) File name will be “SDIMxxxx.xxx”. SDQ_ File name will be “SDQ_xxxx.xxx”. The number in the file name will be continuous even after changing the setting from SDIM to SDQ or vice versa. [Adobe RGB] is selected from [ Capture Settings] (P.
TIP It is possible to check the attached information in the Copyright Information screen (P.111). It is possible to check the attached information in the [Image Information Window] in SIGMA Photo Pro and other software compatible with Exif data. WARNING !! sure the [Attach Copyright Information] is set to [Off] if the camera is being used by another photographer. It is recommended that the information in [Photographer] and [Copyright Owner] is deleted in such cases.
2 Select and to finalize the entered information. It will then go back to the previous screen. The button will cancel the characters entered, and it goes back to the previous screen. Deleting characters Using the front/rear dials, place the cursor after the letters you wish to delete and press the button. CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF LCD MONITOR Size of icon displayed during shooting can be changed, or useful functions for photography can be added.
Display Info Shooting information to display can be selected.
Font Size Font Size for shooting information can be selected. Normal Display in normal size. Large Display in large size. Grid Lines Grid Lines that is useful in determining composition can be displayed.
Date / Time Date and Time can be displayed. Off No display. Date Display Date only. Time Display Time only. Date + Time Display both Date and Time. Electronic Level An Electronic level that is useful in determining composition can be displayed. Off No display. On Display. ELECTRONIC LEVEL Camera’s horizontal direction and vertical direction are displayed. Vertical direction guide Horizontal direction guide When When the camera is horizontal or vertical, the guide becomes green.
ADJUSTMENT OF ELECTRONIC LEVEL Electronic level’s tilt can be adjusted. 1 Select from [ 2 Camera Settings] (P.30) → [Adjust Electronic Level]. Place the camera on a horizontal surface, and press the The new adjustment value is recorded. button. To reset, press the button. A confirmation dialog will appear. Use the buttons to select [Yes], and press the button to confirm. The adjustment value returns to factory default.
DIAL ROTATION It is possible to reverse the dial direction. Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Dial Rotation]. It is possible to set from [ Select the option you want to change by using the buttons. Then select [Original] or [Reverse] and press the button to apply the setting.
LOCK SWITCH SETTING It is possible to customize the contents to be locked with the LOCK switch. Select the setting from [ LOCK Mode]. Camera Sleep Camera Settings] (P.30) → [Operation in All operations are prohibited whilst the camera is locked. When the time set to Auto Power Off (P.140) elapses whilst the camera is locked, the camera will not ‘wake up’ if only the lock switch is moved. In this case, release the lock and half-press the shutter button.
LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF The sd Quattro has [LCD Off] and [Auto Power Off] functions in order to conserve battery power. If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the color LCD monitor or power will be turned off automatically. LCD Off If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the backlight of the color LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. Although the color LCD monitor is turned off, the camera power remains ON, therefore, each button can be operated normally.
ECO MODE ECO Mode saves battery usage by reducing the brightness of the LCD monitor and frame rate when the camera has not been used for 10 seconds. Set to [On] from [ Off (Default) On Camera Settings] (P.30) → [ECO Mode]. Set to Standard Mode. Set to ECO Mode. ADJUSTING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted according to the situation. 1 Select a monitor to change the setting from [ [LCD Brightness]. Main Monitor Brightness Camera Settings] (P.
AF Volume Timer Volume It is possible to reduce the volume using the the button and press the button. button and increase using It is possible to set the volume from 0 to 5 in six increments. Setting of 0 does not make sound. The default setting is 3. POWER GRIP PG-41 SETTINGS The settings related to the operation of the Power Grip PG-41 (sold separately) and the functions allocated to the button are described here. FUNC BUTTON SETTINGS Functions allocated to the buttons can be changed.
WARNING !! When the images are shot with the camera held in an inclined angle, setting upward or downward, the automatic locking function may not work properly. RESET TO THE DEFAULTS It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults. It is possible to reset settings to defaults from [ → [Reset Settings]. Reset all settings of [ Camera Settings] (P.30) Capture Settings] (Blue tab) to the defaults. In [Reset Settings] menu, Select [Yes] by pressing the button and press the button.
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CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER By connecting the camera to a PC using the USB cable, transferring images, remote imaging and setting changes from the computer are possible. Before connecting to the computer, change [USB Mode] of the camera according to the purposes. Mass Storage (Default) When transferring images from the card in the camera, select [Mass Storage]. When the camera is connected to the computer, the camera is recognized as a removal disc (device).
TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER It is possible to transfer the images recorded on the card in the camera to a computer. Using SIGMA Photo Pro you can transfer the images. Please refer to the help in SIGMA Photo Pro for details of the transfer method. The camera is recognized as a removal disc (device) by the computer. Therefore, the images can be transferred in an accustomed way without using SIGMA Photo Pro.
CONNECTING TO A TV By connecting the camera to the television with a commercially available HDMI cable, the recorded images can be viewed on the television screen. Moreover, shooting while viewing the images displayed on the television is also possible. Prepare the commercially-available HDMI cable with the HDMI terminal (Type C) attached. The images displayed on the television screen are the same as the images displayed on the camera finder.
REFERENCE This section introduces optional accessories, and explains specifications of the camera.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES POWER GRIP PG-41 This accessory boosts the battery capacity of the camera by holding up to two dedicated batteries. In combination with the battery inside the camera, this accessory makes it possible to enjoy up to 200% more shooting time. Offering outstanding usability in both the horizontal and vertical positions, the grip incorporates two command dials, an AF/AEL button, and a FUNC button.
USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (sold separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter SAC-7 and DC Connector CN-31. When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. 2 Open the Battery Cover, and open the DC connector cover as shown in the illustration.
4 Close the Battery Cover carefully so as not to pinch the DC connector code. 5 Connect the plug of the AC adapter and jack of the DC connector. WARNING!! While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or Card Cover. By doing so, the camera will turn off and result in data loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card. When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
MAINTENANCE The sd Quattro camera contains a dust protector located inside the lens mount. The dust protector is a very delicate device and care must be taken not to scratch its surface. Use a blower to remove dirt and dust from the dust protector. Do not use a blower brush, as the bristles could scratch the dust protector surface. To avoid damage, do not apply pressure to the dust protector. Do not use chemicals or other cleaning agents such as thinners or benzene for cleaning the camera and lens.
CLEANING THE IMAGE SENSOR Although the sd Quattro is equipped with a dust protector to prevent dust or dirt entering the camera, in rare circumstances, dust or dirt may adhere to the image sensor, causing black spots to appear on images. If this occurs, it may be necessary to clean the image sensor. The image sensor is extremely delicate and can easily be damaged. We recommend that you contact an authorized Sigma Service Station to have the sensor cleaned.
2 Slide the dust protector attachment lever by using a commercially available tweezer. Remove the dust protector by catching the tab at the upper section. (Be careful not to touch the glass on the dust protector.) 3 Carefully blow away any dust from the image sensor using a blower. 4 Check that there is no dust or dirt on the dust protector. Attach the protector at the tab of the main body indicated by the ◀ mark.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with your camera or cannot take good pictures, consult the list below as you check the camera before requesting repairs. Nothing is displayed on the color LCD monitor. Battery is exhausted. ► Replace the battery. (P.21 - 24) LCD Monitor is set to OFF mode. ► Press the button to display the color LCD monitor. (P.41) Camera is in LCD Off mode. ► Press the shutter button “half-way” or any other button. (P.140) The shutter does not release.
The camera has turned off automatically. Auto Power Off is activated. ► The Auto Power Off function is set in order to conserve battery power. If it is inconvenient, please set the Auto Power Off to “Off”. (P.140) Cannot shoot or store images. Card is full ► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P.113 - 114) Battery is exhausted. ► Replace the battery. (P.21 - 24) The write protection switch is in the ‘LOCK’ position. ► Please unlock the write protection switch on the card. (P.
The AF/M switch on the lens body is set to M. ► Set the AF/M switch on the lens to AF. (P.56) Camera shake is occurred. ► Use the flashguns or tripod. (P.99) White or colored dots and haze appear on a part of the image. Due to the camera facing a strong light source, ghosting and flare appear on the image. ► Strong light source may cause ghosting and flare. Changing the composition or aperture and additionally attaching the lens hood will help minimize the extraneous light from diagonal directions.
SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Lenses Used Lens Mount Picture Angle Image Sensor Image Sensor Size Color Photo Detectors Storage Media Recording Format File Format Image size (3:2) (Number of Pixels) Image Quality White Balance Color Mode ISO Sensitivity Auto Focus Type AF Point AF Operating Range Focus Modes 158 Interchangeable-lens Digital Camera SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses SIGMA SA bayonet mount Equivalent to approx.1.
AF/AEL button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway Electronic viewfinder Viewfinder Type (approx. 2,360,000 pixels, color LCD monitor) Viewfinder Frame Coverage 100% Focus Lock Viewfinder Magnification Eyepoint Diopter Adjustment Range Metering System approx. 1.1x (-1m-1, 50mm F1.4 - ∞) Approx. 21 mm (-1m-1) from the final surface of the lens approx. -4m-1 to +2m-1 Evaluative metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Spot metering Metering Range 0 to 17EV (50mm F1.
sd Quattro Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A. TEL: 631 585 1144 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in the U.S.A.
