Sigma DP3 User Manual

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For when the camera used for the first time

When the camera is switched on for the first time, select a language on the display. Press and confirm the language by pressing the

buttons

button. After selecting a language, input the date and time on the display. For the details of settings, refer to the instructions in “SETTING THE TIME AND DATE” on the page 25 of the instruction manual, from the section number

onward.

NOTICE OF FUNCTION CHANGE (firmware version 2.00 or later)

The following new functions were added to the dp3 Quattro camera with the new Firmware update (Firmware version 2.00 or later).

WARNING!!

 After the firmware update, the order of the [LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS] (P.29) will

be different.

SFD MODE (SUPER FINE DETAIL) (2.00 or later)

By recording several pictures with different exposures and combining them using SIGMA Photo Pro, delicate pictures with a wide dynamic range and low noise can be generated.

 When shooting in SFD Mode, fix the camera on a secure tripod. If the lens

incorporates OS (Optical Stabilizer), turn off the OS.

 The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.  The file captured in the SFD mode will have an extension of .X3I.

Select [On] from [ Capture Settings] (P.27) → [SFD Mode].

 When SFD Mode is on, the camera settings are fixed as follows, and the selection

becomes limited.

Exposure Mode A, M mode ISO Sensitivity ISO100

Drive Mode

Single Capture Self Timer 2 sec./10 sec.

Image Quality RAW Image Size HIGH

Press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting mode. (The icon will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.)

When the shutter is pressed, seven frames are taken automatically.

 The SFD frames can be generated in SIGMA Photo Pro. For details, please refer to

HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro.

 In the file taken in SFD Mode, the original X3F files can be extracted with SIGMA

Photo Pro. For details, refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro.

CAUTION !!

 In SFD Mode, Auto Bracketing, Custom Bracketing, and Flash shooting cannot be

used simultaneously.

When playing the file taken in SFD Mode in the camera…

The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera. The file is played as follows in the camera.

 During a standard single-frame view, frames are played in an order of under exposure

to over exposure. The icon at the upper right section of the image indicates the sequential number of the image.

1st Frame

under exposure)

 On the contact sheet view, the images with the standard exposure are shown in the

thumbnail. The

►►

icon is indicated in the thumbnail.

4th Frame

appropriate exposure)

►►

7th Frame

over exposure

CAUTION !!

 When deleting files exposed in SFD Mode, it is not possible to delete files

independently. Instead, all files are deleted.

It is possible to save files in DNG format. (2.00 or later)

DNG is the RAW image data that is developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It is not possible to develop it on SIGMA Photo Pro, so it is necessary to use the software that is compatible with DNG files (depending on the specifications, there might be some software that may not support the DNG files taken by SIGMA dp Quattro).

 It is not possible to record the image data in DNG and JPEG simultaneously.  It is not possible to adjust the White Balance of DNG files.  It is not possible to select the following color modes when the file format is set to DNG.

[CINE], [Sun R.], [For G.], [Fov B.], [Fov Y.]

 It is not possible to change the Color Mode Detailed Setting when it is set as DNG.  It is not possible to set Custom Bracketing when it is set as DNG.  For DNG files, it is not possible to use the function to develop RAW data inside the

camera.

It is possible to select whether or not the AF function operates when the shutter button is half-pressed. (1.06 or later)

It is possible to select whether or not to operate the AF function when the shutter button is half-pressed.

The Half-pressed AF-ON can be set in [

AF-ON].

Capture Settings] (P.27) → [Half- pressed

AF function does not operate when the shutter button is half-pressed.

On (Default) AF function operates when the shutter button is half-pressed.

When [Half-pressed AF-ON] is selected as [Off] while the

button is set as [AF-ON], the auto focusing will be isolated from the shutter button. Please refer to [SETTING THE AEL BUTTON] in P.74 for the details of the

button settings.

It has increased the number of display modes. (1.01 or later)

It has increased the number of display modes in which information can be customized from two display modes to four display modes. (Refer P.36, 122)

CAUTION !!

 This firmware update will change the name of the [Display Mode Settings] menu to

[ Mode Settings], and the name of the option will change from [Display Mode] to [Custom].

It has changed the acquisition method for custom white balance. (1.01 or later)

It has changed the method for custom white balance capture from pressing the shutter

button to pressing the

button.

CAUTION !!

 Please note that the AF function does not operate during custom white balance

capture. Rotate the focus ring to set the focus point (the focus point does not have to be perfectly in position). (Refer P.66)

It has become compatible with Eye-Fi related functions. (1.01 or later)

By using Eye-Fi Card with Wi-Fi communication function (sold separately), it enables a camera to transfer the images to smartphones or a PC wirelessly.

 It is the Eye-Fi card that has the feature to transfer images. For the details of the usage

of the card and how to set it up, please refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.

 Depending on the specification of the Eye-Fi, it might be possible to transfer images in

RAW format. For more information, please refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card.

Once you insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera, it is possible to configure [Eye-Fi

Setting] → [Eye-Fi Transfer] in [

Eye-Fi Transfer

Off

(Default)

It disables the communication and image transfer functions of the card. Its function becomes as same as usual memory cards.

It automatically transfers the images, based on the settings of the Eye-Fi card.

 It is possible to check the Wi-Fi connection with the icon on the display.

(No signal) [Eye-Fi Transfer] is turned off.

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(Gray) Not connected to other devices.

(White Blinking) Trying to connect to other devices.

(White) On standby for transferring images.

(Animation) Transferring images.

Error in the communication of the Eye-Fi card. (Please reboot the camera. If the same icon keeps appearin

It is possible to check the information from [

Settings] → [Connection Information].

CAUTION !!

 The communication is interrupted if the camera is turned off during the transfer. It

resumes when the camera’s power is switched on again.

 Please check that use of the Eye-Fi card is allowed in your country or region. Please

use it only if it complies with the laws in the country or region.

 In some cases, it is possible that the Eye-Fi card keeps sending radio waves even

when the function is set to [Off]. Please remove the card from the camera when emitting the radio wave is strictly prohibited, such as in hospitals or airplanes.

 Depending on the wireless connection, the transferring process might be slow or

interrupted.

 In case images are taken during image transferring, it may pause the communication

and transfer for a moment. Once the images are written to the memory card, it continues the transfer process.

 In case the image transfer does not operate well, please refer to the instruction manual

of the card, and check the settings of both of the card and the computer.

 The communication and transfer of the Eye-Fi card requires higher consumption of the

camera battery, so the battery will run out faster than usual.

 For images with Sound Memo (P.110), it is not possible to transfer the sound data, and

only the image data will be transferred.

Camera Settings] (P.27).

, it might be the malfunction of the camera.

 The images with

 It is possible to check the device information of the

card and the status of Wireless communication.

Eye-Fi

icon have been transferred.

Information to check: Connected SSID MAC address of the Eye-Fi card Firmware version of the Eye-Fi card

Camera Settings] (P.27) → [Eye-Fi