C75EN09Y1 E ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL This manual explains how to use the SIGMA DP2S digital camera.
Thank you for purchasing the Sigma DP2S Digital Compact Camera You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP2S 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 .............................................. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... 6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 9 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ........................................................... 11 COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION .................................................. 13 BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE .......................
FOCUS LOCK ....................................................................................... 49 MANUAL FOCUS .................................................................................. 50 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE 51 SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............................................................... 51 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .................................................................. 52 SELF TIMER .......................................................................................
HISTOGRAM ........................................................................................ 84 VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV ................................................................. 85 DELETING FILES 86 DELETING A SINGLE FILE .................................................................. 87 DELETING MULTIPLE FILES ............................................................... 88 OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES 89 LOCKING FILES ....................................................................
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. the product and disregarding this warning sign may Warning !! Using cause serious injury or other dangerous results. Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause Caution !! injury or damage. This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. If water or a foreign object gets into the adapter, unplug from the AC outlet immediately.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. Always take hold of the molded AC plug, when unplugging it from the outlet. Do not cover the Battery Charger or the AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc. It could cause excessive heat, deform the case, and cause fire. When Battery Charger is not used unplug it from the outlet.
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.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS NOTE ON THE TFT COLOR LCD MONITOR ■ A few pixels may always be lit or may never light on the LCD monitor. This is not a failure or malfunction. Images recorded with the camera will not be affected. ■ Because of the normal physical characteristics of the liquid crystal, the reaction of the display may become slow at low temperatures. At high temperatures, the display may become dark, but it will return to normal at room temperature.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 8 9 14 10 15 16 7 17 11 12 18 13 19 11
20 25 21 22 26 27 23 28 29 24 1. MICROPHONE 2. BATTERY / CARD COVER 3. TRIPOD SOCKET 4. LENS 5. FLASH 6. LENS CAP MOUNT 7. CAMERA STRAP EYELET 8. SPEAKER 9. HOT SHOE COVER 10. HOT SHOE 11. FLASH POP-UP LEVER 12. COLOR LCD MONITOR 13. AUTO FOCUS LAMP 14. POWER SWITCH 15. MODE DIAL 16. SHUTTER BUTTON 17. CONNECTOR COVER 18. MF DIAL 19. BUSY LAMP 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29.
COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting.
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 DP2S 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 date and time (P.25) Loading the card (P.37) TAKING THE PICTURE Turn the camera body on. Remove the lens cap and press the Power switch. Select the exposure mode (P.
Focus (P.48) 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.75) 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 3 2 1 Undo the end of the strap. 2 Attach the camera strap to camera strap eyelet on both sides as shown. 3 Reassemble the camera strap as shown.
LENS CAP To preserve the lens, the lens cap is attached. If you do not use the camera, please keep the lens cap attached. HOW TO REMOVE THE LENS CAP Remove the lens cap as shown. ATTACHING THE LENS CAP Fit the lens cap keeping the SIGMA logo horizontal. CAUTION!! • If you turn camera body on with the lens cap, the camera will stop the lens from zooming. Please remove the lens cap and then turn on once again. • It is not possible to attach the lens cap when the lens is zoomed out.
LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium-ion battery, BP-31, is provided with the DP2S camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-31, when the battery is empty. TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 1 Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet. 2 Attach the battery by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram. ● Charge lamp will turn red during charging.
LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Open the Battery / Card Cover in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction. 2 Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram. ● Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the cover securely. ● Slide the cover until it clicks into the locked position.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY 1 Make sure the camera is turned off and open the Battery / Card Cover in the direction as shown by the arrow. 2 Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration. WARNING!! • While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not remove the battery. Doing so can result in data loss. Moreover, the camera and card may be damaged.
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the left corner on the color LCD panel. Explanations of the symbols are given as follows. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use. Battery Status White White The battery strength is sufficient. The battery level is low and the battery will need to be changed soon. White The power of the battery is insufficient, replace the battery immediately.
USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (Sold Separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter - (SAC-3). When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer or cleaning the image sensor, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. ① 2 Turn off the camera and connect the plug of the AC adapter to the camera.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE You should receive the DP2S camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. 1 Set the Mode Dial to the SET UP position and turn the camera on. 2 Use the button to select the [Language (言語)] menu and press the button. 3 When the “ :Jump to Language Setting menu” message is displayed, press the button again. 4 Use the button to select the desired language from the following nine languages.
SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The DP2S camera records the date and time when each image is captured and stores this information with the image. To ensure that the correct information is recorded with each image, set the camera’s internal clock to the correct date and time before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse. 1 Set the Mode Dial to the SET UP position and turn the camera on. 2 Use the button to select the [Date / Time] menu and press the button.
CAMERA SET-UP MENU This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. It is possible to set the camera functions or “reset settings to default” from the Camera Set-up menu display. The Camera Set-up menu is divided into three groups. Capture Settings This menu relates to settings of still images and movie recordings. When an is exposure mode is selected and pressed [ Capture Settings] will be displayed. Menu options will differ depending on which exposure mode is selected.
List Display and Open Display The Camera Set-up menu of the DP2S camera has two display patterns; List Display and Open Display. List Display Menu Items are listed. In [ Capture Settings], the icon of the current setting option is displayed on the right. It is possible to select Menu Items by pressing buttons or the buttons. the To change an option, select the desired button to Menu Item and press the go to the Open Display. Open Display Options of selected Menu Items are displayed automatically.
• Settings are laid out as follows. Some setting may be different depending on the function. Please refer to the relevant page of each function. For example, to adjust the [Image Size] setting from [ Settings]: Capture 1 button whilst the Press the camera is in a still image exposure mode Capture Settings] will be and [ displayed. 2 Press the button and select [Image button.
LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS * Designates the default option. Some defaults may vary depending on the country of purchase. See each corresponding page for more information. Capture Settings Menu Item White Balance ISO Sensitivity Mode Options Selects the White Balance Mode depending on the 53-55 shooting conditions. ISO AUTO* ISO50 ISO100 P, A ISO200 S,M ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 (RAW) ISO3200 (RAW) The higher value indicates a higher sensitivity. (The Image may have more “noise” with higher sensitivities.
Capture Settings Menu Item Mode P, A Interval timer S,M Color Mode P, A S,M Options OFF* ON [Interval] [Num. of Times] Standard* Vivid Neutral Portrait Landscape B&W Sepia P, A Off* 10sec. S,M Image With Sound 30sec. Color space P, A sRGB* S,M Adobe RGB P, A Contrast Saturation S,M Sharpness Picture Settings Off P, A 2 sec.* 5 sec. Quick Preview S,M 10 sec.
Capture Settings Menu Item Key arrangement Mode Options P, A — S,M Description Page Sets the key arrangement for Exposure level and Exposure compensation in each Exposure mode. 74 0 → - → +* P, A Auto Bracketing S,M - → 0 → + +→0→Order Sets the order of Auto Bracket. A P, A B S,M Load My Settings C Loads the camera settings that are saved in My settings. 73 A P, A B S,M Save My Settings C It is possible to save three of your desired camera settings.
Playback Menu Menu Item Options Description Page Sound Memo Off * 10sec 30sec Sets or cancels the Sound Memo, which can be 97,98 recorded to a stored image. Exp. Warning Off * On Sets whether or not the over - exposure warning is shown on images. 96 None * Lock/Unlock Mark/Unmark Exp. Warning Rotate Rotate Sets the function that the button will perform during image review.
Camera Settings Menu Item LCD Brightness LCD Contrast LCD Sleep Options Description Page — Sets the color LCD monitor brightness. — — Sets the color LCD monitor contrast. — Off 30 sec. 1 min.* 2 min. 5 min. Off 10 sec. 30 sec 1 min. Auto Power Off 2 min.* 5 min. Power Save Mode Off * On Sets the delay before the color LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operation 113-114 has occurred. Sets the delay before the camera shuts down automatically if no operation 113-114 has occurred.
QUICK SET MENU It is possible to set the following Menu in [ quickly by pressing the button. Qs1 (Quick Set Menu 1) ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering Mode Capture Settings] Qs2 (Quick Set Menu 2) Image Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will button. (By pressing the button be displayed by pressing the again, it is possible to switch to Qs1 or Qs2.
CHANGING THE COLOR LCD MONITOR DISPLAY It is possible to display/hide icons on the color LCD monitor as follows by pressing the button. Display Icons Display Icons with the histogram → LCD Monitor OFF Hide Icons → View Finder Mode → → ••• Each time the button is pressed, the color LCD monitor display will change as follows.
In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed. convenient for shooting with the optional View Finder. This mode is REVIEWING Still Image Display Icons → Hide Icons → Display Image Info Screen (P.82) → • • • Movie Display Icons → Hide Icons → • • • Voice Record Display Icons only GRID SEGMENT DISPLAY It is possible to display the grid line when the camera is in Still Image Mode. This function is convenient when composing a picture. [ Shooting Menu] (P.
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD The DP2S camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and Multimedia card to store data. TO INSERT THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Card Cover, as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert the card in accordance with the instruction of Battery/ Card chamber. Insert the card until it clicks. 3 Close the Battery / Card Cover. Slide the Battery / Card Cover in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut.
TO REMOVE THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and open the Battery / Card Cover, as shown in the illustration. 2 Push the card until it clicks and pull out it. 3 Close the Battery / Card Cover. Slide the Battery / Card Cover in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks and be locked. CAUTION !! • Never do any of the following while the Busy Lamp is on. (The Busy Lamp indicates when the camera is writing, reading, or erasing images from 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.26) → Select [Format] and format the card. In [Format] menu, Select [Yes] by button and press the pressing the button. To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the button. button and press the CAUTION !! • Formatting erases all card contents, including locked DP2S files and all non-DP2S files.
TIP • Before you start to take pictures, we recommend that you operate the camera, to become familiar with the “halfway down” position and other features of the camera. RESET TO THE DEFAULTS It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults. It is possible to reset settings to defaults from [ （P.26）→ [Reset]. Camera Settings] Reset Capture Settings Reset all settings of [ Capture Settings] to the defaults. (If the My Setting is saved, it will be maintained.
BASIC OPERATION 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 [ Key arrangement] of [ Shooting Menu] (P.26) is in the initial setting. If the actual proceeding is different with the instruction manual, see P.74 for instruction of [EXP. KEY ARRANGEMENT].
WARNING !! • When is shown on the color LCD monitor, the camera is set slower than 1/25). If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.46, 69) or a tripod. • If the subject is too bright or dark, both shutter speed and aperture value indicators will blink and will show the limit values. If you take a picture with these settings, the picture will be overexposed or underexposed.
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 Mode Dial to the A position. (The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Select the desired aperture value by button. using (The aperture value can be set in 1/3 stop increments from F2.8 to F14.
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 Mode Dial to the S position. (The shutter speed value is illuminated in green.) 2 Select the desired shutter speed button.
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 Mode Dial to the M position. (The shutter speed value is illuminated in green. The aperture value is illuminated in orange.) 2 Select the desired shutter speed button. value by using 3 Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by button.
USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The cameras have built-in flash for taking pictures at night or in low light, which is very convenient. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 1 Eject the flash by sliding the Flash Pop-Up Lever. 2 Make sure that the Flash Mode icon is displayed on the color LCD monitor. • While the built-in flash is charging, and the shutter cannot be released. and Auto Focus Lamp blink • When you have finished using the built-in flash, please return the built-in flash to its original position.
SETTING THE FLASH MODE It is possible to select other flash modes such as Exposure Compensation mode or Red-Eye Reduction mode. The Flash Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.34) or [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [Flash Mode]. Normal Flash * Redeye Slow Sync. Redeye + Slow NORMAL FLASH When you pop-up the built-in flash, you can use your camera in this mode. • Please use this mode for ordinary photography.
FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS Position the photographic subject within the centre of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”. • If autofocus is selected, the focusing point will be illuminated in green. (At the same time, the auto focus lamp will be illuminated in green.) • If autofocus cannot set correctly, the focusing point will blink.
FOCUSING POINT SELECTION The DP2S is equipped with 9 focusing points and it is possible to select the desired focusing point. 1 Press the button. 2 Press the button to select the desired focusing point, and press button to apply it. the 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”.
MANUAL FOCUS In situations where autofocus or focus lock is not effective, you can focus manually. 1 Set the focus mode to MF mode by button several times. pressing (MF icon and “the scale bar” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor). 2 Turn the MF Dial on the camera body until you get a clear sharp image. FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY It is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while in MF mode.
TIP • It is possible to change the indicator of the scale bar. Select m (meter) or ft (feet) from [ Camera Settings](P.26)→[MF Scale Units]. 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 Capture in Quick Set Manu or [ Settings] (P.26) → [Drive Mode]. Single Capture* Continuous Self Timer 2 sec. Self Timer 10 sec.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [Continuous] In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously. • When the camera is in continuous mode, the maximum number of frames is four in JPEG and three in RAW. CAUTION !! • Images taken in rapid succession, such as during Continuous shooting, are initially stored in the camera's internal memory buffer. Once the memory buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until some images have been transferred to the card.
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.
WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS OPTION COLOR TEMP. DESCRIPTION Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments. Daylight Approx. 5400 K Select this setting when pictures in full sunlight. Shade Approx. 8000 K Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under sunny skies. Overcast Approx. 6500 K Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy, overcast skies. Incandescent Approx.
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. 1 To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [White Balance] → [Custom], then press the button.
SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY） The photosensitivity of digital cameras is described in terms of “ISO equivalent” like silver-halide film cameras. (ISO sensitivity P.112) The ISO Sensitivity can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.34）or [ Settings] (P.26) → [ISO Sensitivity]. ISO Auto* ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 (RAW) ISO 3200 (RAW) Capture • It is possible to select an ISO value from 50 to 800 in JPEG mode or from 50 to 3200 in RAW mode.
IMAGE FILE SETTING The file size changes depending on resolution mode and recording quality selected. Image Size (Resolution mode) HI 16:9 MED LOW 2640×1760 2640×1485 1872×1248 1312×880 Image Quality RAW (RAW) 15.4MB FINE (JPEG) 3.3MB 2.7MB 1.6MB 0.8MB NORMAL (JPEG) 1.9MB 1.6MB 0.9MB 0.5MB BASIC (JPEG) 1.4MB 1.2MB 0.7MB 0.3MB * The file sizes change depending on subjects. IMAGE QUALITY It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu(P.34), or [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [Image Quality]. FINE * (JPEG) BASIC (JPEG) NORMAL (NORM) (JPEG) RAW (RAW) WARNING !! • When Image Quality is set to RAW, the Image Size is automatically set to Hi. (The icon of Image Size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.) • When the Image Quality is set to RAW, the Image Size cannot be changed until the Image Quality is changed.
PICTURE SETTINGS It is possible to adjust the recording image parameter (contrast, sharpness and saturation). Contrast Contrast can be increased by moving the cursor to + side, or decreased, preserving image detail, by moving the cursor to - side. Sharpness It is possible to make the pictures appear sharper, by moving the cursor to + side, or softer by moving the cursor to – side,. Saturation It is possible to increase saturation thus making pictures appear vivid, if the cursor is moved to + side.
SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes. The Metering Mode can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.34) or [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [Metering Mode] Evaluative * Center Weighted Average Spot EVALUATIVE METERING The camera measures the brightness of the scene by independently measuring each segment of the focusing screen and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject under any lighting situation.
AE LOCK The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value whilst the “AE” Lock button is depressed. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AE lock is very useful. Use of this function with Spot Metering Mode is recommended. 1 Center the subject, for which you wish to lock the exposure, inside the color LCD button. monitor and press the (The exposure value is memorized and AEL is displayed in the upper part of the color LCD monitor.
[Center AF Lock] Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point button to activate and lock the and press the autofocus. Please note, only the center focusing button is pressed. point will be used when the The exposure will only be locked when the shutter button is depressed “half-way”. [Center AF Lock + AEL] Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point button. This will activate and and press the lock the autofocus and exposure.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. Select the desired compensation value buttons. by using the • Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops. CAUTION !! • The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by pressing button. • Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.
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 icon and the orange the LCD monitor. The 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.
AUTO BRACKETING This function of the camera lets you take a sequence of pictures of the same subject at three different exposure levels; Appropriate Exposure, Under Exposure and Over Exposure. If it is difficult to determine the proper exposure, please use this function. 1 Press the button.（The bracketing amount will change into the Allocate function guide. The icon and the green bracketing amount will be displayed on the left corner on the LCD monitor.
TIP • If the [Quick Preview] in the [ Capture Settings] menu is set to other than [Off], three images can be viewed at a time. It is easy to check the exposure difference between the images. WARNING !! • Once you set the auto bracketing mode, the camera will continuously hold that auto bracketing mode until you set the bracketing amount to “±0.0”. • Auto Bracketing functuion cannot be used with the flashgun. When the built-in flashgun is poped up, the Auto Bracketing function will be turned off.
COLOR MODE It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, it is also possible to select Sepia and Monochrome (B&W) photography modes. The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.34) or [ Capture Settings] (P.26) → [Color Mode] Standard* Standard color mode for various situations. Vivid Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid. Neutral Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural.
WARNING !! • [B&W] and [Sepia] can be selected when the Image Quality is set only to JPEG (FINE, NORMAL, BASIC). IMAGE WITH SOUND It is possible to record sound after taking a picture. This function is convenient for recording shooting information at the time of taking the photograph. • It is possible to select a record time of 10 seconds or 30 seconds. The Image with Sound can be set from [ → [Image with Sound]. Capture Settings] (P.
WARNING !! • Once Image with sound is set, the camera will continue to hold this setting until [Off] is slected in [Image with Sound]. TIP • The sound recording will be stored as a WAV file. It will be stored in the same folder and have the same file name as the image file. For example, the image file name will be SDIM0010.JPG and sound file name will be SDIM0010.WAV. USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH The DP2S camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing the use of you a compact, dedicated, external flashgun.
AUTO ROTATE It is possible to record the vertical image information to images. The Auto Rotate can be set by [ Rotate]. Capture Settings] (P.26) → [Auto Off The vertical image information will not be recorded. On* The vertical image information will be recorded. The default setting is [On]. ● When vertically orientated images are reviewed, automatically rotate and be displayed vertically.
INTERVAL TIMER It is possible to take pictures automatically at selected intervals. WARNING !! • The interval timer shooting will be terminated automatically if the battery is empty. We recommend using the AC adapter “SAC-3” (sold separetely). The Interval Timer can be set from [ [Interval timer]. Capture Settings] (P.26) → In Open Display, select [On] to jump to the Interval Timer setting menu. 1 Select [Interval] by pressing the button.
● 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. ● When the focus mode is set to MF, it is possible to change the focus during the interval timer shooting by turning the MF Dial. (It is not possible to magnify the display from the second frame.) (If you wish to keep the same focus position, ensure the MF dial is not turned during the interval timer shooting.
MY SETTINGS It is possible to customize the Capture Settings. (Up to three patterns can be stored.) The following [ Capture Settings] (P.26) are available. Image Size Drive Mode Image with Sound Auto Bracketing Order Half Pressed AEL AEL Button Settings Image Quality Flash Mode AE Metering Mode Auto rotate Color Mode Color Space Picture Settings Key arrangement SAVE MY SETTINGS 1 Set the above [ 2 Capture Settings] (P.26) to your desired combination. In [ Capture Settings] (P.
EXP. KEY ARRANGEMENT The button and the button are used for changing the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation. It is possible to change the function of them for each Exposure Mode. It is possible to set from [ arrangement]. Capture Settings] (P.26) → [ Key Select the desired Exposure Mode by pressing the button and change the function by using the button. To apply the setting, press button. the ● To reset to the default setting, select [Reset] by pressing the button.
REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured. TIP • The DP2S may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “DP2S” images that have been renamed or moved from the DCIM folder on the card. QUICK PREVIEW The DP2S 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.
TIP • To manually turn off the Quick Preview image, press the shutter button half-way. • It will not be possible to zoom in to the preview image, or change to another image while the Quick Preview is up. REVIEWING IMAGES The pictures captured by the DP2S can be reviewed in various ways. To review images captured by the DP2S camera press the button on the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the card will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.
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: button to see the next image. z Press the button to see the previous image. z Press the Battery Level Indicator Image Size Folder numbering ⁄ File numbering Image Quality file number/total files recorded Date Time TIP • To scroll through images more quickly, press and hold a button on the 4-way controller.
MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing. While reviewing images, press the button. 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: z Press the button to increase magnification. z Press the button to decrease magnification. z Press the button or the z Press the button to pan around the image.
VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. While reviewing images, press the WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: z Press the buttons to change the image selection. z Press the button to return to Single-Image View. z Press the button to go to Jump Mode. 79 button.
VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME (JUMP MODE) Use Jump Mode to browse large sets of images more quickly, or to skip right to the first or last page of images on the card. Press the button twice from Single-Image View (or once from Contact Sheet View). WHILE IN JUMP MODE: • Press the button to jump to the next page of images. • Press the button to jump to the previous page of images. • Press the button to jump to the last page of images. • Press the button to jump to the first page of images.
VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND Play sounds that have been recorded with Images (P.68) or play the voice memo function (P.97). 1 When the image with sound is selected during image review, the Icon and the Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor. 2 Press the sound. Press the button to play the recorded button to stop the sound. WARNING !! • It is not possible to play the recorded sound when the camera is in Zoomed-In View, Contact Sheet View or Jump Mode.
VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. Press the button several times from the Single-Image or Zoomed-In View.
WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN: z Press the button again to return to the original Single-Image View. z Different images can be selected in Single-Image View by pressing . WARNING !! • It is not possible to select different iamges while in Zoomed-In View. Press the button or the button to return to the original ratio, then it is possible to select different images.
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.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV The DP2S camera can be connected to a television or a video device using the provided AV cable, allowing the recorded images to be viewed on the television monitor or recorded on video recording media. TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO DEVICE 1 Open the connector cover. 2 Connect the AV cable to the＜USB / AV＞ terminal on the camera body.
DELETING FILES This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card. Files recorded on the card can be deleted one at a time or several at once using the Delete Menu. WARNING !! • This chapter refers to still images, sound and movie files. • Files cannot be deleted in Jump Mode. TO DISPLAY THE DELETE MENU Press the button while the file you want to erase is displayed. z If you wish to cancel deleting press the button once again or button and then press .
DELETING A SINGLE FILE TO DELETE A SINGLE FILE 1 Use the button to select the file to be deleted in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. 2 Press to display the Delete Menu. • [Current File] will be the default selection. 3 Press the button to delete the file. WARNING !! • If the file is not locked, it will delete the file without asking for confirmation. • If the file is locked, the message “This file is locked. Delete anyway?” will be displayed.
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES TO DELETE MULTIPLE FILES 1 Pressing the button will open the delete menu 2 Select [All Marked] or [All] by using the button. • Locked images will not delete. To delete these images, please unlock them before deleting (See P.89 - 91 for information). 3 Press the button to display the confirmation dialog. 4 To delete all files, select [Yes] by using the button and press the button. the If you do not wish to delete the images, select [No] and press button.
OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES This section explains how to use Slideshow, Lock, Mark, Rotate and so on. LOCKING FILES Locking protects files from being accidentally deleted. LOCK MENU Lock Lock the currently selected file. Unlock Unlock the currently selected file. Lock all Lock all marked files on the card. (See P.92 -94 for information on marking images.) Unlock all Unlock all marked files on the card. (See P.92 -94 for information on marking images.) Lock all Lock all files on the card.
TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE 1 button to select the file to be locked in Contact Sheet or Use the Single-Image View. 2 Open [ Playback Menu](P.26) by pressing the select [Lock]. button and 3 In Open Display, select [Lock] by pressing the button. the 4 Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button and press button. •A icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the file indicating the file is locked.
TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES 1 Open [ Playback Menu](P.26) by pressing the select [Lock]. button and 2 In Open Display, select [ Lock all] or [Lock all] by pressing the button. button and press the 3 When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes] by pressing button and press the button to apply the setting. the 4 Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button. •A icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the file indicating that all files are locked.
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.88). MARK MENU Mark Mark the currently selected image. Unmark If the currently selected image is already marked, the image will be unmarked. Mark all Mark all images on the card. (If all images on the card are already marked, this option will not be available.
TO MARK A SINGLE IMAGE 1 Use the button to select the image to be marked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View. 2 Open [ Playback Menu](P.26) by pressing the select [Mark]. button and 3 In Open Display, select [Mark] by pressing the button. the 4 Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button and press button. •A icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the image indicating that the image is marked. UNMARKING A SINGLE FILE To unmark a marked image, select the marked image then select button.
MARKING ALL IMAGES 1 Open [ Playback Menu](P.26) by pressing the select [Mark]. button and 2 In Open Display, select [Mark all] by pressing the button. the button and press 3 When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes] by pressing button and press the button to apply the setting. the 4 Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button. •A icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the image indicating that all images are marked. To dismiss Mark, select [No] and press the button.
ROTATING IMAGES It is possible to rotate the displayed image. The images’ new orientation will be used in all views as well as in the Slideshow. TIP • Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro. • Movie cannot be rotated. ROTATE MENU Rotate Rotate the currently selected image 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise). Rotate Rotate the currently selected image 90 degrees to the right (clockwise).
EXPOSURE WARNING It is possible to indicate the over-exposed areas by highlighting them in red. Set to [On] from [ Playback Menu] (P.26) → [Exposure Warning]. ● The Exposure Warning is not indicated in the Quick Preview. To dismiss the Exposure Warning, set to [Off] from [ Menu] (P.26) → [Exposure Warning]. Playback OK BUTTON SHORTCUT It is possible to allocate a function from the Playback Menu to the button. The allocated function can be changed by pressing the button.
RECORDING SOUND MEMO It is possible to record a sound memo for 10 seconds or 30 seconds to a stored image, making it convenient to record the shooting situation by voice. 1 Open [ Playback Menu](P.26) by pressing the select [Sound Memo]. button and 2 In Open Display, select the desired number of seconds by pressing the button and press the button. 3 Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button. • The icon, selected seconds and Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor.
WARNING !! • The sound memo function will not be disabled if it is not cancelled. Pressing the button will activate it each time and a new sound file will overwrite the existing file. To prevent this, please press [ Cancel ] after completeing the “recording sound memo” function. TIP • The recorded data will be stored as a WAV file. It will be stored in the same folder with as a separate file but same file number as image file. For instane file name will be SDIM0010.
SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in automatic playback mode using the DP2S camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU Show all Start an automated slideshow of all images on the card. Show locked Start an automated slideshow of all locked images on the card. Show marked Start an automated slideshow of all marked images on the card. WARNING !! • When viewing a slideshow, only first frame of a movie file will be displayed. Audio files will not be played.
NOTE • When the slideshow is stopped, the last image will continue to be displayed. CHAGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS In Open Display of [Slideshow], select the [Slideshow Settings] by button, then press the button to jump to the pressing the Slideshow Setting menu. 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.
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES It is possible to record movies with sound. ● The image size is QVGA (320X240) (Image area is 320X212, black stripes are recorded up and down). ● The number of shooting frames per second (frame rate) is 30 frames. ● The movie will be stored as an AVI file. (For instance, file number 0023 will be SDIM0023.AVI.) Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter 1 Set the Mode Dial to the position.
• When the focus mode is set to MF, the focus will be locked to the position set by the MF Dial when pressing the shutter button. During movie recoding, the focus will remain locked, even if the MF Dial is rotated. • It is possible to change the white balance setting (P.53 - 55). The recording capacity of cards is as shown below. 512MB 15 min 1GB 30 min 2GB 60 min 4GB 120 min WARNING !! • The camera’s operation sound might be recorded while shooting the movie.
2 Press the button to playback the movie. Movie playback screen Elapsed playback time counter Recorded time Control Icons Movie play back screen･･･ button to terminate playback. Press the button to pause playback. Press the Keep pressing the button to fast-forward. Keep pressing the button to fast-rewind. When “pause” is selected･･･ Press the button to terminate playback. Press the button to restart playback. Keep pressing the button to play in slow motion.
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUND RECORDING SOUND (VOICE RECORD MODE) It is possible to use the DP2S as a sound recorder. z A sound file will be stored as a WAV file. (For instance, file number 0023 will be SDIM0023.WAV.) Available recording time counter Elapsed recording time counter Sound recording screen 1 Set the Mode Dial to the be displayed） position. (The sound recording screen will 2 Press the shutter button to record sound. (During recording, the busy lamp will blink.
The recording capacity of cards is as shown below. 512MB 178 min 1GB 356 min 2GB 712 min 4GB 1424 min PLAYING BACK SOUND How to playback sound recorded in the sound recording mode. 1 When playback of sound is selected, the sound recording screen will be displayed. (The operation icons will be displayed on the bottom right of the display.) 2 Press the button to playback the sound recording.
PRINTING IMAGES This section explains how to print images (JPEG data) captured by a DP2S, without the need of a PC. It is not possible to print RAW data (X3F file) directly with the PictBridge Standards. To print RAW format images, it is necessary to change the RAW file (X3F) to JPEG by using image processing software such as “SIGMA Photo Pro” on your PC. See the SIGMA Photo Pro instruction manual for more information.
A. Select Images & Quantity menu Select / Quantity This option allows you to select individual images and the number of copies for printing. Select the image that you wish to print by pressing the button. Then select the button. quantity of prints by pressing the Select All Images This will print all printable still images button to recorded on the card. Press the select the number of copies. Cancel All Selections This will reset the number of copies that has been previously selected.
4 After selecting the images and quantity, press the button to display Printing Setting menu (table B. below). Select the desired button and set the details in each Open Display. menu by using the B. Printing Setting menu Print Size [Apply Printer Settings] or Card / 3.5 x 5 in. / 5 x 7 in. / Hagaki / 4 x 6 in. / A4 can be selected. Date Print [Apply Printer Settings] or Without Date / With Date can be selected.
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 When the still image is reviewed, open [ Playback Menu] (P.26) by button and select [DPOF].
REFERENCE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100 / m). Please see P.69 for more information. VIEW FINDER VF-21 This high performance Albada inversed Galilean type Finder mounts on the hot shoe. It offers a framing guide for deciding the composition without the color LCD monitor and accurate framing unaffected by external light condition.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS AE Auto Exposure; by using a built-in exposure meter, the camera determines the correct exposure value, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value. AE Lock The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value with AE lock.
EV Exposure Value (EV) is a numerical value that expresses the amount of light for a given exposure, and depends on brightness of the photographic subject and sensitivity of the film. If a photographic subject is bright, then this numerical value will be large, and if the subject is dark then this numerical value will be small. If two-times of light reaches the film surface then the difference in exposure value will be +1, and if the amount of light is reduced by half, the exposure value changes by -1.
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.77, 82). 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.
Auto Power Off If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the camera will be turned off automatically. To take or review pictures again, it is necessary to turn the camera back on. LCD Sleep Option Off 30 sec. 1 min. * 2 min. 5 min. Auto Power Off Option Off 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. * 5 min. • The LCD Sleep and Auto Power Off can be set from [ Settings] (P.26) → [LCD Sleep] or [Auto Power Off]. • Camera icon is the recommended setting for conserving the electronic power.
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.19 - 22) Battery is improperly installed. ► Insert the battery in the proper direction. (P.20) LCD Monitor is set to OFF mode. ► Press the button to display the color LCD monitor. (P.35) Camera is in LCD Sleep mode.
Difficulty seeing the images on the color LCD monitor. Dust or dirt has adhered to the color LCD monitor. ► Clean the color LCD monitor with a blower or eyeglass cloth. (P.110) The color LCD monitor is worn out. ► Please consult the retailer from which you purchased the camera or contact the nearest Sigma Service Center. Pictures are coming out blurred AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed. ► Press the shutter button “half-way” and press it after the focusing point is illuminated in green.
SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Image Sensor Size Number of Pixels Aspect Ratio Lens Lens F number Lens Construction Shooting Range Storage Media Recording Format File Format Image size (Number of Pixels) White Balance ISO Sensitivity Auto Focus AF Point Focus Lock Manual Focus Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation AE Lock FOVEON X3® Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) 20.7×13.8mm Total Pixels 14.06MP (2652×1768×3 layers) 3:2 24.2mm (35mm equivalent focal length：41mm)） F2.
Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Slow Synchro Mode External Flash Sync. Hotshoe (X Sync. Contact) Single, Continuous (3 frames/RAW) (4 frames/JPEG) Drive Modes Self Timer (2sec. /10sec.) LCD Monitor approx. 230,000 pixels, 2.5 inches TFT color LCD monitor English / Japanese / German / Chinese (Simplified) / LCD Monitor Language French Spanish / Italian / Korean / Russian USB (USB2.
DP2S 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. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A.
