Sigma DP2x User Manual

C76EN1111

ENGLISH

USER’S MANUAL

This manual explains how to use the SIGMA DP2X digital camera. Please refer to the SIGMA Photo Pro User Guide, which is available in the PDF format of the supplied CD-ROM, to get information about installation of SIGMA Photo Pro software to your computer, connection between camera and computer and for detailed explanation

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Thank you for purchasing the

Sigma DP2X Digital Compact Camera

You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP2X 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.

■ IBM PC/AT series computer is a trademark or registered trademark of

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the U.S.A.

■ Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

■ Macintosh and MAC OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of

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.

■ Ricoh True Type Font designed by Ricoh CO., Ltd. is used for the display

of the menu window of this camera.

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 (DP2X)

2. Lens Cap (on the camera)

3. Hot Shoe Cover (on the camera)

4. Soft Case

5. Stra p

6. Li-ion Battery BP-31

7. Battery Charger BC-31

8. Battery Charger Cable

9. USB Cable

10. Audio Video Cable

11. SIGMA Photo Pro Disc

12. Instruction Manual

13. Warranty Card

14. SIGMA Limited Warranty & Service Network

• No memory card is included with this camera. Please purchase this

separately.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES .............................................. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... 3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... 6

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 9

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ........................................................... 11

COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION .................................................. 13

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE .................................. 14

PREPARATION 17

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ....................................................... 17

LENS CAP ............................................................................................ 18

LOADING THE BATTERY ..................................................................... 19

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS ................................................... 22

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (SOLD SEPARATELY) .................. 23

SETTING THE LANGUAGE ................................................................. 24

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE .......................................................... 25

CAMERA SET-UP MENU ..................................................................... 26

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 29

QUICK SET MENU ............................................................................... 34

CHANGING THE COLOR LCD MONITOR DISPLAY ........................... 35

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD ........................................... 37

FORMATTING THE CARD ................................................................... 39

SHUTTER BUTTON ............................................................................. 39

RESET TO THE DEFAULTS ................................................................. 40

BASIC OPERATION 41

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE 41

P PROGRAM AE ................................................................................ 41

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE ............................................................. 43

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE ................................................... 44

M MANUAL EXPOSURE .................................................................... 45

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 46

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH ............................................................... 46

FOCUSING 48

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS ................................................................ 48

FOCUSING POINT SELECTION .......................................................... 49

FOCUS LOCK ....................................................................................... 49

MANUAL FOCUS .................................................................................. 50

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE 51

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............................................................... 51

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .................................................................. 52

SELF TIMER ......................................................................................... 52

ADVANCED OPERATION 53

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE（WB） ........................................... 53

SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY） ........................ 56

IMAGE FILE SETTING ......................................................................... 57

COLOR SPACE .................................................................................... 58

PICTURE SETTINGS ........................................................................... 59

SELECTING THE METERING MODE .................................................. 60

AE LOCK .............................................................................................. 61

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................ 63

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ................................................ 64

AUTO BRACKETING ............................................................................ 65

COLOR MODE ..................................................................................... 67

IMAGE WITH SOUND .......................................................................... 68

USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH .......................................................... 69

AUTO ROTATE ..................................................................................... 70

INTERVAL TIMER ................................................................................. 71

MY SETTINGS ...................................................................................... 73

EXP. KEY ARRANGEMENT .................................................................. 74

REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES 75

QUICK PREVIEW 75

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION ................................. 75

REVIEWING IMAGES 76

VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME ........................................................ 77

MAGNIFYING IMAGES VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME VIEWING IMAGES A PAGE AT A TIME

VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND ........................................................ 81

(ZOOMED-IN VIEW)

(CONTACT SHEET VIEW)

(JUMP MODE)

.................................... 78

......... 79

........................ 80

VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION ........................................................ 82

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 ................................................................................... 89

MARKING IMAGES .............................................................................. 92

ROTATING IMAGES ............................................................................. 95

EXPOSURE WARNING ........................................................................ 96

OK BUTTON SHORTCUT .................................................................... 96

RECORDING SOUND MEMO .............................................................. 97

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW ................................................................... 99

RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES 101

RECORDING MOVIES ....................................................................... 101

PLAYING BACK MOVIES ................................................................... 102

RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK SOUND 104

RECORDING SOUND (VOICE RECORD MODE).............................. 104

PLAYING BACK SOUND .................................................................... 105

PRINTING IMAGES 106

PRINTING IMAGES WITH PICTBRIDGE COMPATIBLE PRINTERS

DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) ........................................ 109

...... 106

REFERENCE 110

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 110

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 110

EXPLANATION OF TERMS ................................................................ 111

FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM .............................................................. 113

LCD SLEEP AND AUTO POWER OFF ............................................... 115

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 116

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 119

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER .......................... 120

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.

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.

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. 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

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 80% (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 effect 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.

HOW TO STORE THE CAMERA

■ If you intend to store the camera for a long time, remove the battery.

■ To avoid growth of fungus, store the camera and lens in a dry, cool and

ventilated place, with a drying agent such as silica gel. Keep your equipment away from chemicals.

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.

SD MEMORY CARD AND MULTIMDEIA CARD

The DP2X camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and multimedia card.

• In this instruction manual, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and Multimedia card are referred to as the ‘Card’.

• We recommend SDHC memory card or high speed SD memory card to store images.

• SD memory card or SDHC 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

21 22

MICROPHONE

BATTERY / CARD COVER

TRIPOD SOCKET

LENS

FLASH

LENS CAP MOUNT

CAMERA STRAP EYELET

SPEAKER

HOT SHOE COVER

HOT SHOE

10.

FLASH POP-UP LEVER

11.

COLOR LCD MONITOR

12.

AUTO FOCUS LAMP

13.

POWER SWITCH

14.

MODE DIAL

15.

SHUTTER BUTTON

16.

CONNECTOR COVER

17.

MF DIAL

18.

BUSY LAMP

19.

20.

(AE LOCK

21.

(QUICK SET)

22.

(MENU)

23.

4-WAY CONTROLLER

24.

(VIEW) BUTTON

25.

26.

(FOCUS MODE) BUTTON

27.

(OK) BUTTON

28.

(DISPLAY) BUTTON

29.

(FOCUSING POINT) BUTTON

/ DELETE

BUTTON

BUTTON BUTTON

BUTTON

) BUTTON

COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION

Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting.

Battery Level Indicator

Flash Mode *

Drive Mode *

White Balance *

ISO Sensitivity

Image Size

Image Quality

Number of shots remaining

Flash Exposure Compensation

value *

AE Lock *

Camera Shake Warning

Image With Sound *

Auto Bracket *

Color Mode

Contrast *

Sharpness *

Saturation *

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

Histogram *

* Displayed only during setting.

During the Shooting Mode, it is possible to change the exposure indicator at the bottom of the display to the Allocate function guide by pressing the button. It is possible to confirm the current allocated function by

[Allocate function guide]

pressing the button and the button.

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 DP2X camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections.

PREPARATION

Charging the battery (P.19)

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.24)

TAKING THE PICTURE

Set the date and time (P.25)

Loading the card (P.37)

Turn the camera body on.

Remove the lens cap and press the Power switch.

Select the exposure mode (P.41)

Put the ‘Mode’ dial switch in

(Program AE) position

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

1 2

This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera.

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

Undo the end of the strap.

Attach the camera strap to camera strap eyelet on both sides as shown.

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

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. Please turn the camera off to return the lens to its original position and fit the lens cap.

Fit the lens cap keeping the SIGMA logo horizontal.

LOADING THE BATTERY

A lithium-ion battery, BP-31, is provided with the DP2X 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

● 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.

Connect the power cable to the charger and insert the plug into the wall outlet.

Attach the battery by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram.

● Charge lamp will turn red during

charging.

● It takes about 120 minutes to recharge

the battery.

● Required time for recharging the battery

depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level.

When the charge lamp turns green, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the power cable plug from the wall outlet.

LOADING THE BATTERY

Open the Battery / Card Cover in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the instruction.

Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram.

● Insert the battery until it locks into

Close the cover securely.

● Slide the cover until it clicks into the

place.

locked position.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Make sure the camera is turned off and open the Battery direction as shown by the arrow.

Card Cover in the

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

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.

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY

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.

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Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. ①

Turn off the camera and connect the plug of the AC adapter to the camera.

②

Insert the plug of the AC cable into a wall outlet. ③

When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

When using the DP2X 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.

WARNING!!

• While the Busy Lamp is on, do not change the power supply by any

means. Doing so can result in data loss or damage to the camera or card.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

You should receive the DP2X camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself.

Set the Mode Dial to the SET UP position and turn the camera on.

Use the button to select the [Language (言語)] menu and press the button.

When the “ :Jump to Language Setting menu” message is displayed, press the

button again.

Use the button to select the desired language from the following nine languages.

English 日本語 Japanese

Deutsch 中文(简体字)

Français Español Italiano 한국어 Korean

Русский

English

German

Chinese

French Spanish Italian

Russian

Press the button to apply the setting or the button to return to the sub-menu without making any changes.

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

The DP2X 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.

Set the Mode Dial to the SET UP position and turn the camera on.

Use the button to select the [Date / Time] menu and press the button.

When the “ : Jump to Date / Time Setting menu” message is displayed, press

the button again.

Press the button to select an item and change it by pressing the button.

Press the button to apply the setting or the button to return to the sub-menu 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.

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.

WARNING!!

• The Camera Set-up menu will not be displayed in Sound Recording

mode.

Capture Settings

This menu relates to settings of still images and movie recordings. When an exposure mode is selected and pressed [ displayed. Menu options will differ depending on which exposure mode is selected.

Capture Settings] will be

Playback Menu

This menu is for setting the playback related functions of the still images and movies. The settings for printing, such as DPOF setting, is included in the Playback Settings menu. If during playback mode, [ Menu] will be displayed.

is pressed

Playback

Camera Settings

This menu is used for camera setup such as date and language selection. When the Mode Dial is set to the SET UP position, [ opened.

Camera Settings] will be

List Display and Open Display

The Camera Set-up menu of the DP2X 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 Menu Item and press the

button to

go to the Open Display.

Open Display

Options of selected Menu Items are displayed automatically. The current setting icon is highlighted with a blue color. To change an option, select the desired option by pressing the button. Press the

button to apply the

setting.

In the case of some Menu Items, it is necessary to press the

button to display options. In that case, please follow the displayed message.

TIP

• It is possible to move to other Menu Items without exiting from Open

Display by pressing the button shown in Open Display.

• When the Camera Set-up menu is displayed, it is possible to change to

List Display or Open Display by pressing the button.

• 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

Press the camera is in a still image exposure mode and [ displayed.

Capture Settings] will be

button whilst the

Press the button and select [Image Size] then press the

button.

In Open Display, select the desired image size by pressing the and press the setting. The applied image size will be highlighted in blue.

button to apply the

button

By pressing the button or the shutter button “half-way”, the Camera Set-up menu will disappear and the DP2X will be changed to shooting mode.

WARNING!!

• After changing the settings in [ Camera Settings], return the Mode

Dial to any position except SET UP. If the Mode Dial is set to the SET

UP position, it is not possible to shoot, review images or play movies.

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 Mode Options Description Page

Auto* Daylight Shade

White

Balance

ISO

Sensitivity

Flash Mode

Metering Mode

Image Size

Image Quality

Drive Mode

S,M

P, S,M

Overcast Incandescent Fluorescent Flash Custom

ISO AUTO* ISO50 ISO100 ISO200 ISO400 ISO800 ISO1600 (RAW) ISO3200 (RAW)

Normal Flash* Redeye Slow Sync.

e + Slow

Rede

Evaluative*

Center Weighted Average

S,M

Spot

HI*

WIDE 16:9 MED

S,M

LOW

FINE*

NORMAL BASIC

S,M

RAW

Single*

Continuous Self Timer 2 sec

S,M

Self Timer 10 sec

Selects the White Balance Mode depending on the shooting conditions.

The higher value indicates a higher sensitivity. (The Image may have more “noise” with higher sensitivities.)

Selects the Flash Mode depending on the shooting conditions.

Selects the Metering Mode depending on the shooting conditions.

Selects recording Image Size.

Selects recoding Image Quality. (RAW mode

(

)

NORM

must be selected for users to process images in Si

Selects the Drive Mode such as Self-Timer.

ma PhotoPro.)

53-55

51,52

[

]

Capture Settings

Menu Item Mode Options Description Page

OFF*

Interval timer

Image With Sound

Picture Settings

Quick Preview

Grid Segment

Color Mode

Color space

Display

Auto Rotate

AEL Button

Settings

Half Pressed

AEL

ON [Interval]

S,M

Num. of Times

Standard* Vivid Neutral

Portrait

S,M

Landscape B&W Sepia

Off*

10sec.

S,M

30sec.

sRGB* Adobe RGB

S,M

Contrast

Saturation

S,M

Sharpness

Off

2 sec.* 5 sec.

S,M

10 sec.

Off*

- - -

- 9

S,M

- - -

- 16

- - -

OFF ON*

S,M

AEL* Center AF Lock

S,M

Center AF Lock+AEL

OFF

S,M

ON*

4 4

Sets the condition or cancels the interval timer.

Selects the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions.

Sets or cancels the Image With Sound mode.

Sets the color space to [sRGB] or [Adobe RGB].

Adjusts the Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness.

Sets the duration of the Quick Preview image that is automatically displayed on the color LCD monitor after the image is captured.

Sets or cancels the Grid segment making it convenient for composition.

Sets or cancels to record the vertical image information.

Sets the function that the AEL button will perform.

Sets or cancels the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed “half-way”.

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75,76

61,62

Capture Settings

Menu Item Mode Options Description Page

Key

arrangement

Auto Bracketing

Order

Load My Settings

Save My Settings

P, S,M

—

0 → - → +*

→ 0 → +

+ → 0 → -

B C

Sets the key arrangement for Exposure level and Exposure compensation in each Exposure mode.

Sets the order of Auto Bracket.

Loads the camera settings that are saved in My settings.

It is possible to save three of your desired camera settings.

Playback Menu

Menu Item Options Description Page

Show all Show locked

Slideshow

Rotate

Lock

Mark

Show marked

Slideshow Settings

Duration Repeat

Rotate Rotate

Lock Unlock

Lock

Unlock Lock all Unlock all

Mark Unmark Mark all Unmark all

Selects options of the Slideshow Mode.

Rotates the stored image.

Locks or Unlocks files. This can protect files from being deleted accidentally.

Marks or Un-marks stored images. This makes it convent to identify favorite images.

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99,100

89-91

92-94

)

Playback Menu

Menu Item Options Description Page

Sound Memo

Exp. Warning

Off * 10sec 30sec

Off * On

Sets or cancels the Sound Memo, which can be recorded to a stored image.

Sets whether or not the over - exposure warning is shown on images.

None *

OK Shortcut

DPOF

Lock/Unlock Mark/Unmark Exp. Warning Rotate Rotate

Select / Quantity Select All Images Cancel All Selections

Sets the function that the

button will perform

during image review.

Sets the number of copies to be printed when using a DPOF compatible printer.

Camera Settings

Menu Item Options Description Page

Date/Time

File Numbering

MF Scale Units

Sound Settings

Language/言語

Date and Time 12H / 24H Y/M/D; M/D/Y; D/M/Y

Continuous* Auto reset

m(meters)* ft(feet)

Shutter Sound Key Sound

Sound Volume

English* 日本語 Deutsch Français Español 中文(简体字)

한국어 Русский

Italiano

Sets the date or time recorded with the captured image.

Sets the file numbering system used when a new card is inserted in the camera.

Sets the Manual Focus Scale Units when MF is used.

Sets the Shutter sound, Key sound and Sound Volume. (It is possible to adjust the Sound Volume by pressing the button.

Sets the language in which menus and messages will be displayed.

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109

113

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Camera Settings

Menu Item Options Description Page

LCD Brightness

LCD Contrast

Auto Power Off

LCD Sleep

Power Save

Mode

Video Mode

USB Mode

Format

Reset

Firmware

—

Off 30 sec. 1 min.* 2 min. 5 min.

Off 10 sec. 30 sec 1 min. 2 min.* 5 min.

Off * On

NTSC * PAL

Mass Storage* PictBridge

—

Reset Capture Settings

Reset Camera Settings

(Reset to factory defaults)

—

Sets the color LCD monitor brightness.

Sets the color LCD monitor contrast.

Sets the delay before the color LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operation has occurred.

Sets the delay before the camera shuts down automatically if no operation has occurred.

Sets or cancels the Power Save Mode which can conserve the electronic power connected with LCD Sleep.

Sets the standard to be used for video output when the camera is connected to a television or VCR.

Selects the “Mass Storage” for connection to a PC or “PictBridge” compatible printer.

Formats the card. (Formatting will erase all data on the card.)

Restores all menu options to their default settings. (Default settings are indicated by a *.)

Confirm current firmware version and update the latest firmware version from card.

—

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116

106,118

—

QUICK SET MENU

It is possible to set the following Menu in [ Capture Settings] quickly by pressing the

Qs1 (Quick Set Menu 1) Qs2 (Quick Set Menu 2)

ISO Setting White Balance Flash Mode Metering Mode

When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will be displayed by pressing the again, it is possible to switch to Qs1 or Qs2.)

Select the desired Menu by pressing the 4-way controller and change the setting.

When you select (Custom) from [White Balance], the current stored setting in [

It is not possible to capture a new custom white balance from (Custom) in Quick Set Menu. Please capture a new custom white balance from [

Shooting Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [White Balance] →

[Custom].

WARNING !!

• When Image Quality is slected to RAW, Image Size will be set to

(Hi) automatically. It is not possible to select any other Image Size.

button.

Image Size Color Mode Image Quality Drive Mode

button. (By pressing the button

For example, if you wish to change the ISO Setting to 400, press the to display Qs1, then set the value to 400 by pressing the

By pressing “half-way”, the settings will be applied and the camera will return to shooting mode.

Custom] will be used.

button

button several times.

or the shutter button

CHANGING THE COLOR LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

It is possible to display/hide icons on the color LCD monitor as follows by pressing the

Display Icons Display Icons with the histogram

button.

Hide Icons

→ →

LCD Monitor OFF

View Finder Mode

→ →

• • •

Each time the button is pressed, the color LCD monitor display will change as follows.

OPERATION

Still Image Mode ( P, A, S )

Display Icons → Display Icons with the histogram → Hide Icons → LCD Monitor OFF → View Finder Mode → • • •

Still Image Mode ( M ) Display Icons → Hide Icons → LCD Monitor OFF →

View Finder Mode → • • •

Movie Mode

Display Icons → Hide Icons → • • •

Voi ce Rec ord Mod e

Display Icons → LCD Monitor OFF → • • •

In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed. This mode is convenient for shooting with the optional View Finder.

REVIEWING

Still Image

Display Icons → Hide Icons → Display Image Info Screen (P.8 2 ) → • • •

Movie

Display Icons → Hide Icons → • • •

Voi ce Rec ord

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.

(4 segments with a solid line)

(9 segments with a solid line)

(16 segments with a solid line)

[ Shooting Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → Select the desired display type from [Grid Segment

Display].

Off * (Grid Line Off)

---

(4 segments with a dotted line)

(9 segments with a dotted line)

(16 segments with a dotted line)

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD

The DP2X camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and Multimedia card to store data.

TO INSERT THE CARD

Turn off the camera and open the Battery/ Card Cover, as shown in the illustration.

Insert the card in accordance with the instruction of Battery/ Card chamber. Insert the card until it clicks.

Close the Battery / Card Cover.

Slide the Battery / Card Cover in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks shut.

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• It may be necessary to format the card before use. (See P.39)

TO REMOVE THE CARD

Turn off the camera and open the Battery / Card Cover, as shown in the illustration.

Push the card until it clicks and pull out it.

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. Doing any of the following may cause the image data to be lost or corrupt.)

1. Do not remove the card.

2. Do not remove the battery.

3. Do not apply shock or vibrations to the camera.

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• If the camera is turned off while the Busy Lamp is on, 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. 2 6) → Select [Format] and format the card.

To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the button and press the

button.

CAUTION !!

In [Format] menu, Select [Yes ] by pressing the

button.

button and press the

• Formatting erases all card contents, including locked DP2X files and all

non-DP2X files.

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• Cards formatted in other cameras or devices may not operate correctly

in the DP2X camera or may have reduced capacity. To store the maximum number of DP2X files, format the card in the DP2X camera before use.

SHUTTER BUTTON

The shutter button of the DP2X 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.

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• 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 [ Camera Settings]

（P. 2 6）→ [Reset].

Reset Capture Settings

Reset Camera Settings

Reset to factory defaults

Reset all settings of [ Capture Settings] to the defaults. (If the My Setting is saved, it will be maintained.)

Reset the settings of [ Camera Settings] as well as [Slideshow], [Sound Memo], [Exp.Warning] and [OK Shortcut] of [ Playback Menu]

It is possible to reset to all settings to defaults. (My Setting will be also reset to defaults.)

In Open Display of [Reset], select the desired option by using the button and press the

• To s e l ec t [ Reset to factory defaults], it is necessary to keep pressing the

button.

button for a second in the Open Display of [Reset].

Select [YES] by using the button and press the button. To cancel the reset settings, select [NO] by using the press the

button.

button and

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].

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.

Set the Mode Dial to the P position.

(The exposure indicator is illuminated in green.)

Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.

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.

PROGRAM SHIFT

You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value, which were automatically selected by the camera. Use the

button to set the desired combination of shutter speed and

aperture value.

■ It will be canceled automatically,

after taking the picture.

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.

Set the Mode Dial to the A position.

(The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.)

Select the desired aperture value by using

(The aperture value can be set in 1/3 stop increments from F2.8 to F14.)

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 (the shutter speed is set slower than 1/25). If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.46, 69) or a tripod.

• If the appropriate shutter speed is outside the range of suitable

combinations due to the subject being too bright or too dark, the shutter speed indicator will blink. If the subject is too bright, set the aperture value to a smaller one (larger F-number). If the subject is too dark, set the aperture value to a larger one (smaller F-number) until the indicator stops blinking.

button.

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.

Set the Mode Dial to the S position.

(The shutter speed value is illuminated in green.)

Select the desired shutter speed value by using

(The shutter speed value can be set in 1/3 stop increments from 15 seconds to 1/2000 seconds.)

Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.

WARNING !!

• If the appropriate aperture value is beyond the range of the lens in

use, due to the subject being too bright or too dark, the aperture value indicator will blink. If the subject is too bright, set the shutter speed to a faster one, or if the subject is too dark, set the shutter speed to a slower one, until the indicator stops blinking.

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.

Set the Mode Dial to the M position.

(The shutter speed value is illuminated in green. The aperture value is illuminated in orange.)

Select the desired shutter speed value by using

Set the exposure value to ±0.0 by using

• The exposure meter can display an

button.

exposure error of up to ± 3 stops from the correct exposure in steps. If the exposure error is more than three stops, the exposure meter will blink.

Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.

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

Eject the flash by sliding the Flash Pop-Up Lever.

Make sure that the Flash Mode icon is displayed on the color LCD monitor.

• While the built-in flash is charging, and Auto Focus Lamp blink

and the shutter cannot be released.

• When you have finished using the built-in flash, please return the

built-in flash to its original position.

■ Flash photography can be used in the following range. (

ISO

ISO AUTO 0.28m ～ 4.3m

ISO50 0.28m ～ 1.5m

ISO100

ISO200

ISO400

ISO800

ISO1600(RAW) 0.28m ～ 8.6m ISO3200(RAW) 0.28m ～ 12.1m

Flash Exposure Range

0.28m ～ 2.1m

0.28m ～ 3m

0.28m ～ 4.3m

0.28m ～ 6.1m

Mode)

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. 3 4 ) or

Capture Settings] (P.2 6 ) → [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.

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH (Redeye)

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 flash will blink several times, for about one second before the picture is taken, in order to reduce the effect of this phenomenon.

● Depending on the lighting and subject conditions, the Redeye Reduction

flash may not completely eliminate the redeye in all cases.

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE

When using the flash with P/A mode, the shutter speed value is limited to faster than 1/40. The slow synchro mode changes the shutter speed up to 15 second depending on light condition. This mode is suitable for a portrait in a nightscape.

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. (At the same

time, the auto focus lamp will blink in red)

Although your camera is equipped with highly precise AF system, in some cases autofocus cannot set correctly.

• Low-contrast subjects, such as blue sky or a blank wall, etc. or when the color of the subject is same as background

• The subject is located in a very low light environment

• Overlapping near and far objects, such as an animal behind a fence

• A subject, which moves at high speed

In such cases, please use one of the following focusing methods.

1. Use the Focus Lock function to focus on another subject, which has a

similar focusing distance as your subject.

2. Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually.

When setting AF mode to normal autofocus (without an icon), the focusing distance is from 28cm to infinity. It is possible to change AF mode to LIMIT mode ( is displayed) by pressing the button. In LIMIT mode, the focusing distance will be from 1m to infinity and the AF speed will be faster.

z When the camera is in focus (the focusing point is illuminated in green), it

is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while the shutter button is pressed halfway. (Whilst the display is enlarged, is displayed on the color LCD monitor.) To revert back to the normal display, press the button again whilst pressing the shutter button halfway.

FOCUSING POINT SELECTION

The DP2X is equipped with 9 focusing points and it is possible to select the desired focusing point.

Press the button.

Press the button to select the desired focusing point, and press the button to apply it.

FOCUS LOCK

This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the selected focusing point.

Position the photographic subject into the selected focusing point, and focus by pressing the shutter button “half-way”.

When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated in green. Press the shutter button to take the picture.

MANUAL FOCUS

In situations where autofocus or focus lock is not effective, you can focus manually.

Set the focus mode to MF mode by pressing (MF icon and “the scale bar” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor).

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. (At the same time, the Allocate function guide will be displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor.) Press the button again to change to the normal display. (The indicator at the bottom of the display will also be returned.)

• 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.

• The enlarged display will be magnified from the selected focusing point

of the LCD monitor by pressing enlarged area to be the same as the focusing point selection. See P. 4 9 for information regarding focusing point.

• It is also possible to quit the magnification display by pressing the

button. If this is done, the indicator at the bottom of the display remains as the Allocate function guide. To change this back to the normal indicator, press the

WARNING!!

• The graduation on the MF Dial and the scale bar may differ from the

actual distance. Please use it as a guide only.

button. It is possible to set the

button.

button several times.

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• 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 in Quick Set Manu or [

Settings] (P. 2 6 ) → [Drive Mode].

Single Capture*

Continuous

Self Timer 2 sec.

Self Timer 10 sec.

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING

Capture

[Single Capture]

When you press the shutter button in the single frame-shooting mode, only one frame will be exposed. Then the camera will be ready for the next shot by advancing one frame. Single frame shooting mode is recommended for ordinary photography.

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

CAUTION !!

number of frames is four in JPEG and three in RAW.

• 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.

SELF TIMER

When you want to include yourself in the picture or avoid camera shake, please use the self-timer.

After composing the picture, press the shutter button “half-way” and adjust the focusing. Then, press the shutter button the rest of the way and the self–timer will activate. During the self-timer operation you will hear an electronic beeping sound. The beeping sound will be much faster during the last two seconds, before the shutter is released.

■ When [ Camera Settings] (P. 26 )

menu is set to [Off], the electronic sound will not beep even if the self-timer is operated.

■ If you want to cancel the self-timer operation, please turn off the camera.

[Self Timer 2 sec]

The shutter will be released 2 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed.

[Self Timer 10 sec]

The shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter button is fully depressed.

→

[Sound Settings] → [Key Sound]

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. Film cameras rely on special color-correcting filters and film types to adjust for these differences in lighting. Digital cameras, however, are able to use software to mimic the adjustments made by the brain, so that colors that appear white to the human eye also appear white in your photographs.

WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS

OPTION

COLOR TEMP.

DESCRIPTION

Select this setting to allow the

(AWB)

Auto *



camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments.

Daylight

Shade

Overcast

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Flash

Approx. 5400 K

Approx. 8000 K

Approx. 6500 K

Approx. 3000 K

Approx. 4100 K

Approx. 7000 K

Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight.

Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under sunny skies.

Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy, overcast skies.

Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under incandescent (tungsten) lighting.

Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting.

Select this setting when taking pictures with the Sigma EF-140 DG SA-STTL flash.

Select this setting when using a custom white balance. Use the "Set Custom WB" menu option to create a

Custom



custom white balance setting. The "Custom" option will not be available if no custom white balance has been set.

The White Balance can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 3 4 ) or

Shooting Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [White Balance].

[

When you select (Custom) in Quick Set Menu, the current stored setting in [ Shooting Menu] →[White Balance] →[ Custom] will be used.

To capture a new custom white balance, please set it from [ Shooting

Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [White Balance] → [Custom] (See next page).

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.

To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6) → [White Balance] → [Custom], then press the

button.

Under the lighting conditions that will be used for the final photograph, frame a white color object, such as a sheet of white paper or a white wall, so that it fills the frame in the center of the color LCD monitor, and then press the shutter button.

If a valid white balance settings was captured, a message “White balance image captured successfully” will appear on the color LCD monitor that the white balance image was captured successfully.

If the capture was not successful, “Failed ! Please retry the custom WB capture.” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. Press the shutter button to capture a white balance image once again. To dismiss the capture, press the button.

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• When the button is pressed in white balance capture display,

current white balance setting will be set.

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. 11 2 )

The ISO Sensitivity can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 3 4）or [ Capture

Settings] (P. 2 6) → [ISO Sensitivity].

ISO Auto* ISO 50

ISO 100 ISO 200

ISO 400 ISO 800

ISO 1600 (RAW) ISO 3200 (RAW)

• It is possible to select an ISO value from 50 to 800 in JPEG mode or from 50 to 3200 in RAW mode.

CAUSION!!

• If [ISO Auto] is selected, the ISO value will automatically change to

ISO 100 or 200 depending on the light condition. When using the flash, the ISO value is changed to ISO 100, 200 or 400 automatically.

IMAGE FILE SETTING

The file size changes depending on resolution mode and recording quality selected.

Image Size (Resolution mode)

RAW

(RAW)

FINE

NORMAL

(JPEG)

BASIC

(JPEG)

Image

Quality

* The file sizes change depending on subjects.

IMAGE QUALITY

It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats. The RAW images are recorded without digital processing in the camera body and require post-processing with the supplied software, which can convert RAW images to JPEG or TIFF format.

HI *

MED LOW

2640×1760

15.4MB

3.3MB 2.7MB 1.6MB 0.8MB

1.9MB 1.6MB 0.9MB 0.5MB

1.4MB 1.2MB 0.7MB 0.3MB

16:9

2640×1485

MED

1872×1248

LOW

1312×880

IMAGE SIZE SETTING

Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.34) or [ (P. 2 6) → [Image Size].

Capture Settings]

16:9

IMAGE QUALITY SETTING

Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu(P. 3 4 ), or [ (P. 2 6) → [Image Quality].

FINE * (JPEG) NORMAL

BASIC (JPEG) RAW (RAW)

WARNING !!

Capture Settings]

(

)

NORM

(JPEG)

• 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.

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. 2 6) → [Color

Space].

sRGB * Adobe RGB

CAUTION !!

• Please set the color space to sRGB for regular usage. If you select

Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software or another image processing software supporting DCF

2.0.

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. Moving the cursor to – side, decreases saturation and makes images less vivid.

Picture Settings can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6) → [Picture Settings].

If you adjust image parameters, their icon is displayed on the left of the color LCD monitor.

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• JPEG is compressed after parameter adjustment. In the case of

RAW format, parameter information is recorded without adjustment. It is possible to re-adjust RAW images using the supplied Sigma Photo Pro software.

Use the arrows on the 4-way controller to select [Contrast], [Saturation], [Sharpness] then press the arrows on the 4-way controller to adjust the compensation. Press the or the sub-menu without making any changes.

from [

Picture Settings

button to apply the setting

button to close the

SELECTING THE METERING MODE

The camera has three advanced metering modes.

The Metering Mode can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 3 4 ) or [

Capture Settings] (P.2 6 ) → [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. Even under strong back lighting or complex lighting situations, the camera will give you the correct exposure.

CENTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING

The camera will measure the average brightness of the entire scene with additional emphasis on the center area. It will determine the most suitable exposure with respect to lighting conditions.

SPOT METERING

The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the center 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.

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.

• It is possible to continue taking pictures with the memorized exposure

value until this setting is disabled by pressing the

SETTING THE AEL BUTTON

It is possible to use the button to select settings other than AE Lock [AEL].

The AE Lock can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 ) → [AEL Button Settings].

Center the subject, for which you wish to lock the exposure, inside the color LCD monitor and press the (The exposure value is memorized and AEL is displayed in the upper part of the color LCD monitor.)

button.

Compose the picture and press the shutter button.

button again.

EL*

Center AF Lock

Center AF Lock+AEL

[Center AF Lock]

Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point and press the

button to activate and lock the autofocus. Please note, only the center focusing point will be used when the

button is pressed. 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 and press the

button. This will activate and lock the autofocus and exposure. Please note, only the center focusing point will be used when the AEL button is pressed.

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 [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6) → [Half Pressed AEL].

The exposure will not be locked while pressing the

OFF

ON *

shutter button “half-way”. The exposure will be determined when depressing the shutter button.

The exposure will be locked when the shutter button is pressed ”half-way”. While pressing the shutter button is “half-way”, the exposure will not change.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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

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.

Select the desired compensation value by using the

buttons.

• Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to

-3.0 stops.

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure.

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 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.

Select the desired compensation value by using buttons.

• Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0

to -3.0 stops.

Press the button again to apply the settings. (The color of the compensation value will turn from orange to white and the Allocate function guide will disappear)

CAUTION!!

• The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After

taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by above procedure.

icon and the orange

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.

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.

•

It is not possible to set the Auto Bracketing mode if you pop-up the built-in flash.

Use the buttons to set the bracketing amount.

● It can be set in 1/3 stop increments up to ±3

Press the button to apply the exposure. (The bracketing amount will change from green into white. The Allocate function guide will disappear.)

 The camera will take three pictures in the following sequence; Appropriate

exposure, under exposure and over exposure.

 The exposure bracketing can be used with 4 different modes.

Mode ; Both shutter speed and aperture value will be changed.

Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed.

Mode ; Only aperture value will be changed.

Mode ; Only shutter speed will be changed.

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• Three frames will be taken continuously by pressing the shutter button.

When the Drive Mode is set to the Self Timer, only 1 frame will be taken each time the shutter button is pressed.

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• 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 “

•

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.

■ Auto bracketing icon will change as follows depending on the frame

number.

First Frame Second Frame Third Frame

■ It is possible to change the Auto Bracketing Order.

The Auto Bracketing Order can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 )

→ [Auto Bracketing Order]

0 → - → +*

- → 0 → +

+ → 0 → -

appropriate exposure → under exposure → over exposure

under exposure → appropriate exposure → over exposure

over exposure → appropriate exposure →under exposure

Auto Bracketing mode can be used in combination with Exposure Compensation.

You can take pictures with Auto Bracketing mode based on a compensated exposure, which you set. To do so, please set both the Auto Bracketing mode and Exposure Compensation mode as desired. The combined value (Exposure Compensation and Auto Bracketing) will be indicated on the viewfinder display.

Example : Exposure Compensation +1.7 with Auto Bracketing amount 1.0

First Frame

Second Frame

Third Frame

1.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & no shift value)

0.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & shift value -1.0)

2.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & shift value +1.0)

±0.0”.

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. 3 4 ) or

Capture Settings] (P.2 6 ) → [Color Mode]

[

Standard*

Vivid

Neutral

Portrait

Landscape

B&W

Sepia

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• It is possible to make pictures according to your intension by the

combination of Color Mode and Picture Settings. For example, when Color Mode is set to Vivid and the cursor of Saturation in Picture Settings is set to + side, pictures will be made more vivid.

Standard color mode for various situations.

Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid.

Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural.

This color mode makes skin tone soft. It is ideal for portraits.

This mode makes blue and green more vivid and emphasizes pictures.

It is possible to take Monochrome pictures.

It is possible to take Sepia and monotonous pictures.

• The selected color setting icon is displayed on the color LCD monitor.

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 [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 )

→ [Image with Sound].

Off * (No sound recording)

10sec 30sec

Press the shutter button and sound will start recording after the image has processed (it takes few seconds to process). During recording, and the busy lamp blinks, and the counter at the upper right on the color LCD monitor begins to countdown.

The recording stops automatically when the selected record time is up. To stop the recording before the selected record time passes, simply push the shutter button again.

Please see P. 8 1 for information on viewing images with sound.

When the Image with Sound is set, and the counter is displayed at the upper right of the color LCD monitor.

WARNING !!

• Once Image with sound is set, the camera will continue to hold this

setting until [Off] is slected in [Image with Sound].

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• 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 DP2X camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing the use of you a compact, dedicated, external flashgun. Power from the external flashgun is greater than the built-in flash. It is also possible to use the external flashgun with the cameras’ lens hood attached.

ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL

○

Maximum Guide Number of 14 （ ISO100 ） giving 2.3x greater

exposure compared to the built-in flash.

○

The TTL exposure is controlled by the automatic S-TTL system.

○

This flash unit uses two “AAA” type Ni-MH batteries allowing it to

have a compact design.

○

It is also possible to use the EF-140 DG SA-STTL in manual mode.

○

It can be used with the SD14 / SD15 digital SLR camera and its

exposure will be controlled with the S-TTL system.

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AUTO ROTATE

It is possible to record the vertical image information to images.

The Auto Rotate can be set by [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 ) → [Auto

Rotate].

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, they will automatically rotate and be displayed vertically.

● When vertically orientated images are reviewed in Sigma Photo Pro, they will automatically rotate and be displayed vertically.

● When vertically orientated images are rotated by pressing

Playback Menu] → [Rotate], this rotated orientation will be

[ stored.

WARNING !!

• If the images are taken while the camera is pointed up or down, the

vertical position information may not be recorded properly.

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 [ Capture Settings] (P. 26 ) → [Interval timer].

In Open Display, select [On] to jump to the Interval Timer setting menu.

Select [Interval] by pressing the button and set the desired intervals by using the

● It is possible to select from following.

30 sec., 1 min., 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 30 min., 45 min., 1 h, 3 h , 6 h, 12 h, 24 h.

Select [Num. of Times] by pressing the button and set the desired number of exposures by using the

● It is possible to select from following number of exposures.

2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 99, ∞ (unlimited)

Press the button to apply the setting and start the interval timer shooting by pressing the shutter button.

● During the interval timer shooting, the next exposure interval begins

and the numbers of remaining exposures will be displayed.

● During the interval timer shooting, the color LCD monitor will be

turned off by the LCD Sleep setting. A few seconds before the next exposure, the color LCD monitor will be turned on. This will be repeated for the duration of the process.

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.)

● Exposure value is measured at each interval shooting. If you wish to

take pictures with the same exposure value, set the Exposure Mode to Manual Exposure or fix the exposure value by pressing the AEL Button before shooting.

● To terminate the interval timer shooting, press the Shutter button.

● When the Drive Mode is set to Self Timer, Self Timer will only operate

for the first exposure.

• When the Drive Mode is set to Continuous, four frames will be taken

in JEPG or three frames will be taken in RAW continuously at each interval shooting.

• When Auto Bracketing is set, three frames will be taken continuously

at each interval timer.

WARNING !!

• Once you set the Interval Timer , the camera will continously hold

that Interval Timer. To dismiss the Interval Timer, select [Off] in Open Display.

• Depending on the settings, it takes time process the image. It

may make the actual interval time longer than the selected time.

MY SETTINGS

It is possible to customize the Capture Settings. (Up to three patterns can be stored.)

The following [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 ) are available.

Image Size Image Quality Flash Mode

Drive Mode AE Metering Mode Auto rotate

Image with Sound Color Mode Color Space

Auto Bracketing Order Picture Settings

Half Pressed AEL

AEL Button Settings

SAVE MY SETTINGS

Set the above [

Capture Settings

In [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 ) → [Save My Settings], select from A, B

or C by using the button. After selecting, press the

button to save the settings.

WARNING !!

• When the new setting is saved, the previous stored setting will be

overwritten.

LOAD MY SETTINGS

In [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6 ) → [Load My Settings], select from A, B

or C by using the button and press the button.

● It is possible to display the details of the

setting by selecting the desired pattern.

Key arrangement

] (

P. 2 6

) to your desired combination.

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 [ Capture Settings] (P.2 6 ) → [ Key arrangement].

Select the desired Exposure Mode by pressing the button and change the function by using the

button.

the

● To reset to the default setting, select [Reset] by pressing the

button and then press the

Explanation of the display of [

Reset to the default setting

button. To apply the setting, press

button.

Key arrangement]

Exposure Mode

Shutter Speed Setting

Program Shift

Aperture Value Setting

Exposure Compensation

REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES

This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured.

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• The DP2X may not be able to display images captured by other

cameras, or “DP2X” images that have been renamed or moved from the

DCIM folder on the card.

QUICK PREVIEW

The DP2X 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.

CHANGING THE QUICK PREVIEW DURATION

The Quick Preview image can be completely disabled, if you select ‘Off’, or displayed for 2, 5, or 10 seconds.

The Quick Preview Duration can be set from [ Capture Settings] (P. 2 6) → [Quick Preview].

QUICK PREVIEW OPTIONS

Off

2 sec.*

5 sec.

10 sec.

No preview image is displayed.

Preview image is displayed for 2 seconds.

Preview image is displayed for 5 seconds.

Preview image is displayed for 10 seconds.

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• 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 DP2X can be reviewed in various ways.

To review images captured by the DP2X 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.

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• Even if the camera is switched off, images can be reviewed by pressing

and holding the button for 2 seconds.

• If no new images have been captured, the last reviewed image will be

displayed.

• If there are no images on the card, an error message “No images on

Memory card” will be displayed.

• When reviewing images, if the button is pressed or the shutter

button is pressed “half-way”, the DP2X will be changed back to shooting mode.

Press the button to display an image on the color LCD monitor.

Press the mode.

button again to change to shooting

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:

z Press the z Press the

Battery Level Indicator Folder numbering ⁄ File numbering

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button to see the next image. button to see the previous image.

Image Size Image Quality

file number/total files recorded Date Time

• To scroll through images more quickly, press and hold a button on

the 4-way controller. Images will advance automatically until the button is released.

• The first and last recorded images on the card are linked. Pressing

the button while the first image is displayed brings up the last recorded image on the card. Pressing the button while the last image is displayed brings up the first recorded image on the card.

MAGNIFYING IMAGES

(ZOOMED-IN VIEW)

Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing.

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

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button or the button to pan around the image.

While reviewing images, press the button.

button to increase magnification.

button to decrease magnification.

button to return to the original ratio.

• While in Zoomed-In View, the 4-way controller cannot be used to

change images. Press the button or return to the original ration (Single-Image View) by pressing the button, then use the 4-way controller to change images.

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 button.

WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW:

z Press the

buttons to change the image selection.

button to return to Single-Image View.

button to go to Jump Mode.

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

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button to jump to the last page of images.

button to jump to the first page of images.

to jump to the next page of images.

button

button to jump to the previous page of images.

button to return to Contact Sheet.

• The first and last pages of images are linked. Pressing the

button while the first page of 9 images is displayed brings up the last page of images. Pressing the button while the last page of images is displayed brings up the first page of images.

VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND

Play sounds that have been recorded with Images (P. 6 8 ) or play the voice memo function (P. 9 7).

When the image with sound is selected during image review, the Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor.

Press the sound. Press the

WARNING !!

• It is not possible to play the recorded sound when the camera is in

Zoomed-In View, Contact Sheet View or Jump Mode.

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• The playback volume is set by Set Up menu, however , it is

possible to adjust the volume directly. During playback, press the

button to turn the speaker down or the button to turn the

speaker up.

• The sound recording (.WAV file) that is attached to the still image

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. When reviewing the files with your PC it is not possible to open still image and sound image at same time. Please open “WAV” file with dedicated software.

button to play the recorded

button to stop the sound.

Icon and the

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.

Battery Level Indicator

Image Size

3 Image Quality

Folder numbering

File numbering

Lock *

Mark *

Histogram

ISO Sensitivity

10 White Balance

Image With Sound *

Exposure Mode

Shutter Speed

F Number

*If these features are set, the icon will be displayed.

Exposure Compensation Value* Flash Exposure Compensation

Val ue *

Auto Bracket *

Metering Mode

Contrast *

Sharpness *

Saturation *

Color Mode*

Flash Mode *

Focus Mode

File Number / total files recorded

DATE

TIME

Focusing Frame

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.

IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR MAGNIFIED IMAGES

It is possible to obtain detailed histogram information for a particular section of an image by opening the Image Info Screen from Zoomed-In View.

• For more information on the histogram see next section.

TO DISPLAY MAGNIFIED IMAGE INFO SCREEN

Magnify the image to the desired level and pan to the area of interest. (See P. 7 8 )

Press the button twice. The magnified segment of the image will be shown in the thumbnail

and the values displayed in the histogram will correspond to that segment only.

WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN FOR A MAGNIFIED IMAGE:

• Press the

will update automatically to reflect the new values.)

• Press the

increase magnification.

• Press the

further information displayed.

button to pan to another part of the image. (Histogram

button to decrease magnification or the button to

button to return to the original Image Info Screen.

button to return to Single-Image View.

button a second time to view the image without any

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.

By examining the histogram of the full image, you can gauge the overall exposure of that image. You can also use the histogram to determine if zoomed-in sections of an image are over or under exposed.

This histogram shows that the higher pixel values are never used in the image, indicating that the image is underexposed, and therefore will appear dark. In general, when the histogram is higher on the left side, the image is mostly composed of dark pixels, causing it to appear dark—either because the image is underexposed or because it is a dark scene such as night shot or sunset.

This histogram shows a fairly even distribution of pixel values, indicating that the image is well exposed, with good contrast. However, the histogram distribution of a well exposed image will vary greatly depending on the subject.

This histogram shows that many of the pixel values are at their brightness limit, indicating that some areas of the image may be blown out. In general, when the histogram runs off the right side, the image will have many white pixels—either because the image is overexposed or because it is a bright scene such as the beach or snow.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV

The DP2X 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.

WARNING !!

• Please do not use any video cable other than the one provided with

your Sigma DP2X camera. Using other brands may cause damage.

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• It is recommended that the camera be powered with the AC

adapter (optional) during television playback to avoid draining the battery.

• The default mode for the video signal is NTSC. When connecting

the camera to a PAL device, the Video Mode setting in the Camera Set-up menu must be changed. (See P.112)

TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO DEVICE

Open the connector cover.

Connect the AV cable to the＜USB / AV＞ terminal on the camera body.

Connect the yellow AV cable plug into the video input terminal and the white plug into the audio terminal of the TV

Turn on the camera and video device.

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.

z If you wish to cancel deleting press the button once again or

select [Cancel] by pressing the

DELETE MENU

Current File Delete the currently selected image only.

All marked

All

Cancel Cancel the operation.

TO DISPLAY THE DELETE MENU

Press the button while the file you want to erase is displayed.

button and then press .

Delete all marked images on the card. (See P.92 - 94 for information on marking images.)

Delete all images on the card. (Locked images are not deleted) (See P.89 - 91 for information on locking images.)

DELETING A SINGLE FILE

TO DELETE A SINGLE FILE

Use the button to select the file to be deleted in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View.

Press to display the Delete Menu.

• [Current File] will be the default selection.

Press the

WARNING !!

• If the file is not locked, it will delete the file without asking for

• If the file is locked, the message “This file is locked. Delete

button to delete the file.

confirmation.

anyway?” will be displayed. If you really wish to delete the file, press the button then select [Yes] and press the button. If you do not want to delete the file, select [No] and press button.

DELETING MULTIPLE FILES

TO DELETE MULTIPLE FILES

Pressing the button will open the delete menu

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).

Press the button to display the confirmation dialog.

To delete all files, select [Yes] by using the button and press the

button. If you do not wish to delete the images, select [No] and press button.

WARNING !!

• When [All marked] or [All] is done, it may take time to finish them

depending on the number of files in the card.

• Locked and Marked images will not be deleted when [All Marked]

is selected. Locked images must be unlocked first. Marked images are not protected frrom deletion unless they are also locked.

the

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

Unlock all

Lock all Lock all files on the card.

Unlock all Unlock all locked files on the card.

WARNING !!

• It is not possible to lock a file when the camera is in Jump Mode.

CAUTION !!

• Locking does not prevent files from being erased when the card is

formatted. Review card contents carefully before formatting.

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• Locked files have a “read-only” status when viewed on a computer.

Lock all marked files on the card. (See P. 9 2 - 94 for information on marking images.)

Unlock all marked files on the card.

(See P.92 -94 for information on marking images.)

TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE

Use the Single-Image View.

button to select the file to be locked in Contact Sheet or

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Lock].

In Open Display, select [Lock] by pressing the button and press

button.

the

Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button.

UNLOCKING A SINGLE FILE

To unlock a locked file, select the locked file, then select [Unlock] in

and press the button.

step

• A icon will appear in the

upper-right corner of the file indicating the file is locked.

TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Lock].

In Open Display, select [ Lock all] or [Lock all] by pressing the button and press the

button.

When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes ] by pressing

button and press the button to apply the setting.

the

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.

To dismiss Lock, select [No] and press the button.

UNLOCKING MULTIPLE FILES

Select [ step

Unlock all ] or [ Unlock all ] and press the

button in

When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes ] by pressing

button and press the button to apply the setting.

the

To dismiss Unlock, select [No] and press the button.

WARNING !!

• When [ Lock all] or [ Unlock all] is done, it may take time to

complete this depending on the number of files in the card.

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. 8 8).

MARK MENU

Mark Mark the currently selected image.

Unmark

Mark all

Unmark all Unmark all marked images on the card.

WARNING !!

• It is not possible to mark a sound memo and movie.

• It is not possible to mark a file when the camera is in Jump Mode.

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• Images marked on the camera will retain their marked status when

viewed in SIGMA Photo Pro.

If the currently selected image is already marked, the image will be unmarked.

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

Use the button to select the image to be marked in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View.

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Mark].

In Open Display, select [Mark] by pressing the button and press

button.

the

Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button.

UNMARKING A SINGLE FILE

To unmark a marked image, select the marked image then select [Unmark] in step

and press the button.

• A icon will appear in the upper-right corner of the image indicating that the image is marked.

MARKING ALL IMAGES

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Mark].

In Open Display, select [Mark all] by pressing the button and press

button.

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When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes ] by pressing

button and press the button to apply the setting.

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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.

UNMARKING MULTIPLE IMAGES

Select [ Unmark all ] in step 2 and press the button.

When the confirmation message is displayed, select [Yes ] by pressing

button and press the button to apply the setting.

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To dismiss Unmark, select [No] and press the button.

WARNING !!

• When [Mark all] or [Unmark all] is done, it may take much time to

finish them depending on the number of files in the card.

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.

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• Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated

orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro.

• Movie cannot be rotated.

ROTATE MENU

Rotate

Use the button to select the image to be rotated in Contact Sheet or Single-Image View.

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Rotate].

In Open Display, select the desired direction of rotation by pressing the

button.

Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button.

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• To rotate an image 180 degrees, rotate it twice in the same

direction.

• To get an image back into its original orientation, rotate it in the

opposite direction.

• If the Rotate Menu was opened from Jump Mode, both “Rotate”

menu items will be unavailable.

Rotate the currently selected image 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise).

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. 2 6) → [Exposure Warning].

● The Exposure Warning is not indicated in the Quick Preview.

To dismiss the Exposure Warning, set to [Off] from [

Playback

Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [Exposure Warning].

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.

The OK Button Shortcut can be set in [ Playback Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [OK Shortcut].

Available functions to allocate to the button.

Lock/Unlock

Mark/Unmark

Exp. Warning

Rotate

To dismiss the allocated function, set to [None] from [ Playback Menu] (P. 2 6 ) → [OK Shortcut].

Lock the currently selected image by pressing the button. If the current image is already locked, the image will be unlocked.

Mark the currently selected image by pressing the

button. If the current image is already marked,

the image will be unmarked. Each time the button is pressed, toggle the

exposure warning on or off. Each time the button is pressed, rotate the

currently selected image 90 degrees to the left (counterclockwise).

Each time the button is pressed, rotate the currently selected image 90 degrees to the right (clockwise).

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.

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Sound Memo].

In Open Display, select the desired number of seconds by pressing the

button and press the button.

Close [ Playback Menu] by pressing the button.

• The icon, selected seconds and

Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor.

Press the button to start the recording. (The recording can be for up to the selected seconds.)

If the button is pressed during the recording, the recording will be terminated.

To play the recording sound memo, press

button. (See P. 81 for instruction

the of Viewing Images With Sound.)

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.

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• 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.JPG and sound file name will be SDIM0010.WAV.

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW

All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in automatic playback mode using the DP2X camera’s Slideshow feature.

SLIDESHOW MENU

Show all

Show locked

Show marked

WARNING !!

• When viewing a slideshow, only first frame of a movie file will be

displayed. Audio files will not be played.

TO START A SLIDESHOW

Open [ Playback Menu](P. 2 6 ) by pressing the button and select [Slideshow].

In Open Display, select [Show all], [Show locked] or [Show marked] by pressing the

pressing the

To terminate the slideshow, press the

button to close the Slideshow menu.

WARNING !!

• When 「Show marked」 is selected, it may take time to start the

Slideshow depending on the number of files to be displayed.

button.

Start an automated slideshow of all images on the card.

Start an automated slideshow of all locked images on the card.

Start an automated slideshow of all marked images on the card.

button. A Slideshow can be started by

button. Then press the

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