You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new
DP2 Merrill 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.
Warranty terms and warranty card are on a separate sheet, attached.
Please refer to these materials for details.
NOTES ON COPYRIGHT
This camera is intended only for personal use and should never be
used in a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. In addition, although it is
intended purely for personal use, some restrictions may be applied to
the photographing of demonstrations, performances, shows,
exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright or other legal
rights should not be contravened.
■ FOVEON is a registered trademark of Foveon, Inc. X3, and the X3 Logos
are trademarks of Foveon, Inc.
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International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the U.S.A.
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Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and /or other countries.
■ Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
■ All other company or product names used in documents are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
■ Element font designed by Ricoh CO., Ltd. is used for the display of the
menu window of this camera.
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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households
Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the
European Union and other European countries with separate collection
systems)
This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be collected separately for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. If the new products are purchased, this product might be handed over to
the distributor or the collection system of waste electrical and electronic equipment
eventually. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product or
components of this product. If this product is disposed illegally, it might cause a
possibility of penalties. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you have purchased the product.
PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES
Please make sure that following standard accessories are included
with your camera. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from
which you purchased your camera immediately.
1. Camera Body (DP2 Merrill)
2. Lens Cap (on the camera)
3. Hot Shoe Cover (on the camera)
4. Stra p
5. Li-ion Battery BP-41 (2 pieces)
6. Battery Charger BC-41
7. Battery Charger Cable
(It is included only when the type of Battery charger is “Inlet” type.)
8. USB Cable
9. Audio Video Cable
10. Instruction Manual
11. Limited Warranty
12. Warranty Sticker
•No memory card is included with this camera. Please purchase this
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.
Warning !!
Caution !!
This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
This Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be avoided.
WARNING (BATTERY, BATTE RY CH ARGER AND AC ADAPTER )
Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is
swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately.
Do not use any battery other than the designated battery types. Doing
so may cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage,
injury or fire.
Do not use any battery other than that specified in this booklet.
Otherwise, it might cause battery explosion, battery leakage, camera
damage, injury or fire.
void any shock, shake and drop. Ignoring this warning may cause
battery explosion, or battery leakage, resulting in injury or fire.
Never disassemble, short circuit, heat, or put batteries into fire.
Ignoring this warning may cause battery explosion, battery leakage,
injury or fire.
Please only use charger with the dedicated battery. Charging othe
battery types causes battery explosion, battery leakage, camera
damage, injury or fire.
If for some reason, the camera or batteries emit smoke, or i
overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the batteries,
taking care to avoid being burned. Take the camera to the retaile
where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station.
Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your communit
regarding the disposal of batteries.
If you do not use the camera for a long period of time, remove the
battery.
Do not use any AC adapter other than the one provided with you
camera. Using other brands may cause electrical shock and fire
Using the product and disregarding this warning sign ma
cause serious injury or other dangerous results.
Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause
injury or damage.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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. It could cause fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to modify or disassemble this product. Doing so can
cause fire or electric shock.
Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord, or pull it, bend it
unduly, or heat it. It could damage the cord, and could cause fire o
electric shock.
Do not use this product with AC voltage other than the specified powe
supply voltage (AC100V - 240V). Doing so could cause fire or electric
shock.
Use a safety approved AC power cord as is specified by each country.
WARNING (CAMERA)
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable o
burnable, gas, liquids or chemicals, such as Propane, Gasoline, etc.,
are present.
Keep the camera in a safe place that children cannot reach. Playing
with the camera strap around one’s neck can cause strangulation.
Do not disassemble the camera; Doing so can cause electric shocks
and burns.
Do not touch internal parts of the camera that become exposed as a
result of damage, it could cause fire or electric shock. Remove the
batteries and contact an authorized Sigma service station.
Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop you
camera/lens in water, please contact the retailer where you purchased
the camera, or a service station immediately. If you use the camera
with this condition it can cause electric shock or fire.
Prevent water, or metallic and other conductive objects from coming
into contact with the terminals of the camera body. This can result in
electric shock, overheating and fire.
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.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER)
Do not pull the Battery Charger orthe AC power cord, when
disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire o
electric shock due to damaged cord. Always take hold of the molded
C 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.
CAUTION (CAMERA)
Do not leave the camera without the lens cap in place. Light entering
through the lens for long periods of time could cause damage to the
camera.
Please do not carry your camera while a tripod is attached, as this
could result in injury or a fall.
Please do not grasp the camera with wet hand, as it might cause
electric shock
Do not leave the camera in a hot place or in a car parked in the sun. I
the camera becomes hot, it might cause burns to the skin.
If the liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor becomes damaged, be
careful of the fragments of glass, which can cause injury. If the liquid
inside the LCD monitor leaks out, and you are faced with the following
situations, please do as follows.
If the liquid adheres to clothes or the skin, wash it away with soap
immediately.
If the liquid enters the eye, flush the affected eye with clean wate
immediately for 15 minutes, and seek medical assistance.
If the liquid is swallowed, drink a large quantity of water, induce
vomiting and seek medical assistance.
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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.
■ This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used underwater. Wipe off
any water droplets with a dry cloth as soon as possible. If the camera
gets really wet, promptly consult your nearest Sigma Service Center.
■ Do not leave the camera in a dusty, hot, or highly humid environment for
a long period of time.
■ If the camera is moved from a cold place to a warm room, water droplets
may appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is
acclimatized to the ambient room temperature.
■ The camera will work within a temperature range between 0˚C/32˚F and
+40˚C/104˚F and humidity less than 85% (no condensation). However, in
cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery is
reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep
the batteries warm.
■ Static electricity or magnetic fields may affect the operation of the camera.
If such exposure occurs, please remove the battery from the camera and
re-insert it, to reset the camera’s microprocessors.
DURING PROLONGED USE
■ Although there are cases where the surface of camera gets hot, this is
not a malfunction.
■ 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.
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■ 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. If the warning mark
( ) is displayed, we recommend turning off the camera and wait until
the temperature of the camera becomes lower.
SD MEMORY CARD AND MULTIMDEIA CARD
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
The DP2 Merrill camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory
card, SDXC memory card and multimedia card.
• In this instruction manual, SD memory card, SDHC memory card ,SDXC
memory card and Multimedia card are referred to as the ‘Card’.
• We recommend using the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card to
store images.
• SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC
memory card incorporate the write protection
switch, which prevents writing or formatting the
card accidentally. If the switch is placed in the
‘LOCK’ position, it is not possible to overwrite or
erase your data accidentally.
■ We do not recommend using a multimedia card in continuous shooting or
Movie mode due to the slow writing speed.
■ Do not leave the card in direct sunlight or near a heating device.
■ Avoid storing cards in environments of high temperature and humidity or
where static electricity or electromagnetic fields may be generated
■ For proper usage of the card, please refer to their instruction manuals.
■ The “Delete” feature of the Camera and PC may not delete the data in
the memory card completely. Some data might still remain. If you wish to
remove all data from card securely, please use third party software.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS
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MICROPHONE
1.
RELEASE LEVER
2.
BATTERY / CARD COVER
3.
FILTER ATTACHMENT THREAD
4.
LENS
5.
CAMERA STRAP EYELET
6.
SPEAKER
7.
FOCUS RING
8.
TRIPOD SOCKET
9.
FOCAL PLANE MARK
10.
HOT SHOE COVER
11.
HOT SHOE
12.
COLOR LCD MONITOR
13.
AUTO FOCUS LAMP
14.
POWER SWITCH
15.
MODE BUTTON
16.
SHUTTER BUTTON
17.
COMMAND DIAL
18.
USB / AV COVER
19.
DC CONNECTOR COVER
20.
BUSY LAMP
21.
/
22.
(AE LOCK
23.
(QUICK SET)
24.
(MENU)
25.
4-WAY CONTROLLER
26.
(VIEW) BUTTON
27.
(FOCUS MODE) BUTTON
28.
(OK) BUTTON
29.
(DISPLAY) BUTTON
30.
(FOCUSING POINT) BUTTON
/ DELETE
BUTTON
BUTTON
) BUTTON
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COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION
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Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting.
1 Battery Level Indicator
2 ISO Sensitivity
3 Drive Mode
4 AE Lock *
5 Camera Shake Warning
6 White Balance
7 Image Size
8 Image Quality
9 Number of shots remainin
10 Auto Bracket *
Flash Exposure Compensation
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value *
12 Flash Mode *
13 Histogram *
14 Contrast *
* Displayed only during setting.
This mark shows that the image is being processed in camera
Sharpness *
Saturation *
Color Mode
Focusing Frame
Focus Mode *
MF Enlarged Display *
MF Scale Bar *
Interval timer*
Exposure Mode
Shutter Speed
F Number
Exposure Compensation Value
Exposure Meter
Metering Mode
Number of shots remaining
before memor
buffer full
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.
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BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE
The DP2 Merrill camera has many advanced features. This section,
describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in
later sections.
PREPARATION
Charging the battery (P.18)
Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery
with the provided battery charger.
To insert the battery (P.20)
Insert the battery into the chamber in
accordance with the diagram.
Set the language (P.25)
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TAKING THE PICTURE
Set the date and time (P.27)
Loading the card (P.40)
Turn the camera body on.
Remove the lens cap and press the
Power switch.
Select the exposure mode (P.44)
Put the ‘Mode’ dial switch in
P
(Program AE) position
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Focus (P.49)
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.80)
The image is displayed for 2 seconds
on the LCD monitor.
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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.
LENS CAP
To preserve the lens, the lens cap is attached. If you do not use the
camera, please keep the lens cap attached.
Attach or remove the lens cap as
shown in the illustration.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
A lithium-ion battery, BP-41, is provided with the DP2 Merrill
camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first
time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-41,
when the battery is empty.
●Either the “Plug-in type” or “Inlet type” of Battery Charger is supplied
depending on the region of your purchase.
TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
1
Attach the battery by sliding it in the
direction of the arrow, as shown in the
diagram.
2
Plug-in type
Pull the plug down until it clicks, as
shown in the diagram and then insert it
into the wall outlet.
Inlet type
Connect the power cable to the charger
and insert the plug into the wall outlet.
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● The charge lamp will be green whilst the battery is charging
● It takes about 140 minutes to recharge the battery.
● Required time for recharging the battery depends on the ambient
temperature and status of recharge level.
3
When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the
battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet.
●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.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1
Slide the Release lever to the OPEN
position, and open the Battery / Card
Cover as shown in the illustration.
2
Insert the battery into the chamber in
accordance with the diagram.
●Insert the battery until it locks into
3
Close the Battery / Card Cover and Slide
the Release lever to the LOCK position
as shown in the illustration.
place.
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TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
1
Slide the Release lever to the OPEN
position, and open the Battery / Card
Cover as shown in the illustration.
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 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.
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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
White
Red
The battery strength is sufficient.
The battery level is low and the battery will need to be
changed soon.
The power of the battery is insufficient, replace the
battery immediately.
The power of the battery is empty; it is not possible to
work. Please replace the battery.
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USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY
You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC
Adapter SAC-5 and DC Connector CN-11. 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.
(Sold Separately)
1
Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter.
2
Open the Battery / Card Cover, and open
the DC connector cover as shown in the
illustration.
zDo not pull too hard on the DC
connector cover as it may come away
from camera body.
3
Insert the DC connector as shown in the
illustration until it is locks into place.
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4
Close the Battery / Card 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.
zWhen you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and
disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
zWhen using the DP2 Merrill with an AC power supply, the battery icon
shows the full symbol, regardless of the power level of the battery. If you
start to operate the camera on battery power, the display will change and
show the remaining power level of the battery.
After taking the DC connector off from
the camera body, close the DC connector
cover as shown in the illustration.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
You should receive the DP2 Merrill 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. 2 8 )
3
Select [Camera Settings (3)] by
rotating the Command Dial.
4
Use the buttons to select [Language/ 言語].
5
Press the or
language set-up page.
6
Use the
desired language.
7
Press the button to apply the setting
or the
language set-up page without making
any changes.
button to open the
buttons to select the
button to return to the
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Selectable languages
English
日本語
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
简体中文 Simplified Chinese
繁體中文
한국어Korean
English (Default)
Japanese
German
French
Span ish
Italian
Traditional Chinese
Русский
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Dansk
Svenska
Norsk
Suomi
Russian
Dutch
Polish
Portuguese
Danish
Swedish
Norwegian
Finnish
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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. 2 8 )
3
Select [Camera Settings (3)] by
rotating the Command Dial.
4
Use the buttons to select [Date/Time].
5
Press the or button to open the
date/time set-up page.
6
Press the button to select an item and
change it by pressing the button.
7
Press the button to apply the setting or
the button to return to the date/time
set-up page without making any changes.
TIP
•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).
Select the desired format from “Date Format”.
•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.
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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.
Tab area
TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU
Press the button on the back of the
camera.
zPress the button again to close the
Set-up Menu and the camera will be
shooting mode. (If you reviewed images
(P. 8 1 ), it will return to the last previewed
image.)
Move to any other tab
Each time the Command Dial is rotated, it
will move to the next tab. (When the icon in
the tab area is selected, it is possible to
change the setting menu by pressing the
buttons as well.)
While in the Set-up Menu:
z Use the buttons to select menu items.
z Press the or button to open
sub-menus or dialogs.
While in set-up sub-menus:
zUse the buttons to select setting
options.
zPress the
settings.
zPress the button to close sub-menus
or button to apply new
without applying changes.
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z 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 mode, [ Playback Menu] will
be displayed.
Camera Settings
(Yellow Tab)
This menu is used for camera setup such
as date and language selection.
Open the Camera Set-up menu by pressing
the button and move to the [
Camera Settings ] menu by rotating the
Command Dial.
TIP
•Depending on the settings of the camera, some menu items and setting
options cannot be seletced. They will be displayed with a gray color.
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