Sigma FP L User guide

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FW Ve r. 2.0

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the SIGMA fp L.

 Please read this manual carefully so that you will learn how to use the

product correctly. Be sure to read the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS on page 7 before using your 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.

 The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC.  DNG and CinemaDNG are either trademarks or registered trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

 HDMI, High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and HDMI Logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

 QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.  All other company or product names used in documents are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

 Element font designed by Ricoh CO., Ltd. is used for the display of the

menu window of this camera.

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Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Private Households

Disposal of used Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be collected separately for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. If the new products are purchased, this product might be handed over to the distributor or the collection system of waste electrical and electronic equipment eventually. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product or components of this product. If this product is disposed illegally, it might cause a possibility of penalties. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you have purchased the product.

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES

Please make sure that following standard accessories are included with your camera. If any of them is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased your camera immediately.

1. Camera Body

2. Body Cap (on the camera)

3. Hot Shoe Unit HU-11

4. Strap Holder (two)

5. Strap

6. Li-ion Battery BP-51

7. AC Adapter UAC-21 (AJ or EW)

8. USB Cable (C-C) SUC-41

9. Instruction Manual (this book)

10. Limited Warranty

11. Warranty Sticker

 Depending on the country you purchased your SIGMA fp L from, it may

come with a plug adapter for AC adapter UAC-21.

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

separately.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES ............................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................... 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................... 7

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 10

SD MEMORY CARDS (OPTIONAL)................................................. 11

ABOUT THE LENSES ..................................................................... 12

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ................................................................ 13

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS .......................................................... 14

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING ......................................... 16

PREPARATION ..................................................................... 18

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP ................................................... 18

ABOUT HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11 ..................................................... 19

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY ........................................................... 20

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ....................................... 23

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

DATE, TIME AND AREA SETTING .................................................. 25

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS ............................................... 27

ABOUT TOUCH OPERATIONS ....................................................... 27

ABOUT CINE/STILL SWITCH .......................................................... 28

CAMERA SET-UP MENU ................................................................ 28

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS .......................................................... 31

QUICK SET MENU ............................................................................. 36

CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE ...................................................... 39

TO INSERT THE CARD ................................................................... 41

FORMATTING THE CARD .............................................................. 42

HOW TO PRESS THE SHUTTER BUTTON .................................... 42

QUICK PREVIEW ............................................................................ 42

DOING THE SHOOTING ...................................................... 43

TAKING A PICTURE ........................................................................ 43

SHOOTING A MOVIE ...................................................................... 43

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE ................................................ 45

FOCUSING ......................................................................................... 52

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS ........................................................... 52

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FOCUS MODE SETTING................................................................ 52

FOCUS FRAME SETTING .............................................................. 54

FOCUSING USING MANUAL FOCUS ............................................ 56

OTHER FOCUS SETTINGS ........................................................... 56

DRIVE MODE..................................................................................... 64

STABILIZATION ................................................................................. 67

ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING .............................................................. 68

ISO SENSITIVITY EXPANSION ...................................................... 69

ISO AUTO SETTINGS .................................................................... 70

IMAGE FILE SETTING ....................................................................... 71

MOVIE RECORD SETTING ............................................................... 76

CROP ZOOM ..................................................................................... 80

DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER ............................................................... 83

AUDIO RECORD SETTING................................................................ 86

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .......................................................... 87

METERING MODE ............................................................................. 87

AEL BUTTON ..................................................................................... 88

WHITE BALANCE SETTING (WB) ..................................................... 89

COLOR MODE ................................................................................... 93

TONE CONTROL ............................................................................... 96

FILL LIGHT......................................................................................... 97

LENS OPTICS COMPENSATION ....................................................... 98

BRACKETING ...................................................................................100

HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) ........................................................105

CUSTOM MODE ...............................................................................106

SAVE / LOAD SETTINGS

LOCK FUNCTION ............................................................................. 111

USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH ....................................................... 111

FLASH MODE SETTING ............................................................... 112

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .......................................... 11 3

CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS ....................................................... 11 4

COLOR SPACE ............................................................................. 11 4

LENS FUNCTION SETTINGS ........................................................ 114

FRAME GUIDE .............................................................................. 115

DIAL SETTINGS ............................................................................ 11 7

.........................................................108

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CUSTOM BUTTONS FUNCTIONS ................................................ 118

SHUTTER BUTTON SETTINGS .................................................... 119

REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES ............................. 120

VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME ................................................. 120

MAGNIFYING IMAGES (STILL IMAGES ONLY) ............................ 121

VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) .... 122

VIEWING IMAGE INFORMAT IO N.................................................. 122

DELETING FILES ............................................................................. 125

DELETING A FILE WITH DELETE BUTTON .................................. 125

DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU ................................. 126

PLAYING BACK A MOVIE ................................................................. 127

OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES ..................................................... 129

FILTERING OPTIONS FOR DISPLAY ............................................ 129

LOCK ............................................................................................ 129

MARKING IMAGES ....................................................................... 131

ROTATING IMAGES ...................................................................... 133

SLIDESHOW ................................................................................. 134

DNG DEVELOPMENT ................................................................... 135

CINEMAGRAPH ............................................................................ 136

EXPOSURE WARNING ................................................................. 140

IMAGE ROTATION ........................................................................ 141

AEL BUTTON SETTINGS .............................................................. 141

SETTING FROM THE [SYSTEM] MENU ........................................... 142

TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER .................................. 159

USING THIS PRODUCT AS A WEB CAMERA .................................. 160

SCREENSHOT FEATURE ................................................................ 161

REFERENCE ...................................................................... 162

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 162

USING AC ADAPTER SAC-7P (OPTIONAL) .................................. 164

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................ 165

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................... 166

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 169

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual

Please take special note of the

following two cautionary symbols.

Using the product and disregarding this warning sign may cause serious injury or other dangerous results.

Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause injury or damage.

This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.

avoided.

WARNING (BATTERY)

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.

Avoid 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 other battery types causes battery explosion, battery leakage, camera damage, injury or fire.

If for some reason, the camera or batteries emit smoke, or if overheating or the smell of burning is detected, remove the batteries, taking care to avoid being burned. Take the camera to the retailer where you bought it, or to an authorized Sigma service station.

Please follow all guidelines, rules and regulations of your community 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 your camera. Using other brands may cause electrical shock and fire.

carefully, before using the camera.

Warning !!

Caution !!

This Symbol contains information regarding the actions that must be

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Keep batteries in a safe place out of children’s reach. If a battery is swallowed, call for emergency medical aid immediately.

WARNING (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER)

The battery charger is for indoor use only. Do not store the charger in humid or dusty locations.

Use it within the 0°C

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 or electric shock.

Do not use this product with AC voltage other than the specified power supply voltage AC110V

240V (120V in U.S.A. and CANADA).

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 or 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.

- 40°C temperature range only.

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Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera; otherwise you could lose your eyesight.

Keep the camera away from moisture or water. If you drop your 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.

CAUTION (BATTERY CHARGER AND AC ADAPTER)

Do not pull the Battery Charger or the AC power cord, when disconnecting the AC adapter from the AC outlet. It could cause fire or electric shock due to damaged cord. Always take hold of the molded AC plug, when unplugging it from the outlet.

Do not cover the Battery Charger or the AC adapter with cloth, cushions, etc. It could cause excessive heat, deform

the case, and

cause fire.

When Battery Charger is not used unplug it from the outlet.

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.

Do not expose the finder to direct sunlight. Otherwise, the internal display may get damaged.

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. If the camera becomes hot, it might cause burns to the skin.

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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



ers the eye, flush the affected eye with clean water



If the liquid is swallowed, drink a large quantity of water, induce vomiting and seek medical assistance.

Please read this section before using the camera.

on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time.

immediately.

If the liquid ent

immediately for 15 minutes, and seek medical assistance.

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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,

ENVIRONMENT

 Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to

physical shock.

 This camera benefits from a dust and splash proof construction. Although

this construction enables the lens to be used under light rain, it is not the same as being water proof. Please pay attention to prevent a large amount of water from splashing on the camera, especially when using it by a waterside. It is often impractical to repair the internal mechanism and electric components if damaged by water.

 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.

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SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards

 The camera will work within a temperature range between 0˚C/32˚F and

+40˚C/104˚F and humidity less than 85% (no condensation). However, in cold temperatures below 0˚C, the power performance of the battery is

reduced. Please carry a spare battery in these circumstances, and keep the batteries warm.

 Static electricity or magnetic fields may affect the operation of the camera.

If such exposure occurs, please remov e the battery from the camera and re-insert it, to reset the camera’s microprocessors.

DURING PROLONGED USE

 Although there are cases where the surface of camera gets hot, this is

not a malfunction.

 If you use the camera for an extended period of time, the camera may get

hot and the warning mark (

) will be displayed. If the camera gets too heat, a warning message will be displayed and the camera will turn off automatically.

 If the camera turns off, please leave it switched off for more than ten

minutes to lower its temperature.

 Image quality may lower when the camera gets hot. If the warning mark

(

) is displayed, we recommend turning off the camera and wait until

the temperature of the camera becomes lower.

 When you use a USB storage device, such as an SSD card, to shoot a

movie, the USB storage may become hot and movie recording may stop.

SD MEMORY CARDS (OPTIONAL)

This product supports the following memory cards that comply with the SD standards.

 In this instruction manual, these memory cards are referred to as the

‘Card’ or ‘SD card’.

 This product is compatible with SDHC and SDXC memory cards based

on the UHS-I or UHS-II standards.

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 For movie shooting, an SD card may not be available depending on the

bit rate. For details on compatible media, refer to "BIT RATE AND COMPATIBLE MEDIA" (P.78).

 SD cards have a write protection switch, which prevents the card from

being accidentally written to or formatted. Moving the switch to the ‘LOCK’ position prev ents accidental erasure of files.

 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.

ABOUT THE LENSES

This camera uses the L-Mount. Your camera can use interchangeable lenses for L-Mount.

 This camera has a 35mm full-frame image sensor. In order to take full

advantage of the capability of the image sensor, it is recommended that L-Mount lenses are used for full size format. You can use the lenses for the APS-C format, however the image sensor recording area will be restricted.

 Sigma MC-21 Mount Converter (optional) allows you to use Sigma SA

mount interchangeable lenses or Sigma interchangeable lenses for Canon EF mount.

 Depending on the release date of the lens, updating the lens firmware

may be required. It may also be necessary to update the camera firmware. Please check our website for the latest information about the corresponding lens.

sigma-global.com/en/cameras/fpl/

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ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

This product is not equipped with a mechanical shutter mechanism. It provides an electronic shutter that electronically controls the image sensor to adjust the exposure time. The electronic shutter enables the high-speed shutter speed and high-speed continuous shooting with no noise or vibration. However, the electronic shutter has disadvantages, so be sure to note the following points.

 Uneven exposure can easily occur under a flickering light source such as

a fluorescent light, so use the slower shutter speed.

 The flash sync. speed is set to 1/15 sec. or less (1/10 sec. or less when

the image quality is set to DNG and DNG + JPEG and the memory bit count is 14 bits). When shooting with the flash using manual exposure, set the shutter speed to 1/15 sec. or less (1/10 sec. or less).

 When shooting a fast-moving subject, distortion may occur.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

1 2 3

4 5

6 7

16 17 18

7 19 20

22 23 24

11 12

7 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 32 33

34 35

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Lens Signal Contacts

LCD Monitor / Touch Panel

Microphone / Cable Release Terminal

Front Dial

(View) Button

Position Index for Tripod Socket

Busy Lamp

Lens Mount Index / Lens Lock Pin

Lens Lock Button

REC Button

Tripod / Strap Holder Sockets

REC Lamp

Battery / SD Card Cover

Shutter Button

DC Connector Cover

AEL Button

Battery / SD Card Cover Latch

(Quick Set) Button

Microphone (Left)

Tone Control Button

Lens Mount

Rear Dial

Image Sensor / Dust Protector

(OK) Button

Heatsink

Color Mode Button

Power Switch

(Menu) Button

(Shooting Mode) /

(Delete) Button

USB Terminal (Type C USB 3.0) / Charge lamp

Focal Plane Mark

Hot Shoe Unit HU-11

HDMI Terminal (Type D (Version

1.4)) / HU-11 Contacts

Microphone (Right)

CINE / STILL Switch

(Display) Button

Strap Holders

CAUTION

 Be careful not to touch the dust protector (image sensor protective

glass)(13).

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ABOUT REAR DIAL (31)

(Up button)

(FOCUS button)

(Left button)

button

(Down button)

(

The Rear Dial also serves as a direction button. In this instruction manual, each position is shown as

 The up and down operations are indicated by

operations by

, , , or .

(Right button)

button)

, the left and right

, and the up, down, left, and right operations by .

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING

In STILL mode

In CINE mode (CINE style)

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Battery Level Indicator

Tone Control *

ISO Sensitivity

Color Mode / (Toning Effect)

Crop Zoom *

Locked State Indicator *

Image Size

Interval timer * / Focal Length *, Focus Distance *

Aspect Ratio

6 Image Quality

Focus Indicator

Number of shots remaining

Exposure Mode

Memory Media

Custom Mode *

White Balance

Shutter Speed

Camera Shake Warning

F Number / T Number

Exposure Compensation Value / Exposure Meter

Date / Time *

Metering Mode

Number of shots remaining before memory buffer full

Face / Eye Detection AF *

Resolution

Focus Limiter *

Frame Rate

Focus Mode

Format, Bit Depth, Compression

Exposure BKT * / HDR *

Max Record Time

Electronic Stabilization *

Audiometer

Auto Bracketing / HDR *

Time Code

Electronic Level *

Focus / REC Indicator

Histogram / Waveform *

Recording

Flash Mode *

Camera ID, Reel Number-Ta k e Number

Flash Exposure Compensation value *

Focusing Frame

Focal Length *

Color Shading Correction *

Center Mark *

Fill Light *

Shutter Angle / Shutter Speed

In CINE mode (STILL-like style)

AE Lock / AF Lock *

13 Drive Mode

* Displayed only during setting.

Focus Distance *

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This icon is displayed while image processing is being performed in the camera just after shooting. While this icon is displayed, it may not be possible to operate the camera.

This icon indicates that the camera is still shooting with a slow shutter speed.

PREPARATION

ATTACHING THE CARRY STR AP

Using a coin, attach the supplied strap holders securely to the tripod/strap holder sockets on both sides of the camera.

Undo both ends of the supplied strap and attach it to the right and left strap holders as shown.

WARNING

 Before taking a picture, make sure

the strap holders are firmly screwed into the sockets. If either or both of the strap holders come loose, the camera may fall during use. If either of them do come loose, firmly tighten it using a coin or similar object.

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ABOUT HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11

When using the flash, attach the hot shoe unit HU-11, which is supplied with this product, to the camera.

If the strap holder is attached to the left side of the camera, remove it using a coin or similar object.

Remove the contact cover and place it in the contact cover holder on HU-11.

Remove the contact protection cap on HU-11 and attach HU-11 securely to the camera by turning the locking ring.

 Use the EF-630 SIGMA Electronic Flash

(FOR SIGMA) (P.162) or EF-140S SASTTL (P.163) with your camera.

The strap holders removed from the camera can be attached to the strap holder sockets on HU-11.

WARNING

 Before taking a picture, make sure the strap holders are firmly screwed

into the sockets. If either or both of the strap holders come loose, the camera may fall during use. If either of them do come loose, firmly tighten it using a coin or similar object.

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HDMI CABLE LOCK

HU-11 comes with an HDMI cable lock that prevents the HDMI cable from being disconnected when shooting images.

Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI terminal on your camera and secure the cable using the cable locking screw.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

Insert the supplied lithium-ion rechargeable battery, BP-51 battery pack, (hereafter, battery) into the camera. Connect the supplied UAC-21 AC adapter to charge the battery. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time.

ABOU T AC AD APTER UAC-21

 Depending

your SIGMA fp L from, it may come with a plug adapter for AC adapter UAC-21. Attach the plug adapter to the AC adapter as shown in the illustration.

 If the plug adapter has an unlock lever,

slide the unlock lever to attach or detach it.

 If your SIGMA fp L does not come with a

plug adapter, raise the AC adapter plug up to use it as shown in the illustration.

the country you purchased

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Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Rotate the battery/SD card cover latch to open the cover.

Insert the battery until it locks into place.

Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by turning the battery/SD card cover latch.

Open the terminal cover and connect the camera to the AC adapter using the USB cable provided with the camera.

Insert the AC adapter into the power outlet.

 When charging is in progress, the charge lamp will light

up yellow-green.

 It takes about 120 minutes to recharge the battery.  The time required to recharge the battery depends on

the ambient temperature and the status of the recharge level.

When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed.

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If the charge lamp flashes

 The battery temperature is too high or too low. We recommend charging

in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10°C and 30°C.

 Wipe the battery contacts with a clean, dry cloth.

CAUTION

If the number of images that can be taken on a single charge is significantly



reduced, the battery is reaching the end of its lifespan. Replace it with a new one.

battery can be charged with BC-71 battery charger (optional). (P.163)

 The

TIP

 When AC adapter UAC-21 is connected, power is supplied to the camera

at the same time as the battery is charged, so your SIGMA fp L can now be operated. (Leave the battery in the camera.)

 If you want to give priority to charging speed, turn the power switch OFF.

CHARGING THE BATTERY THROUGH THE COMPUTER

If the USB port of your PC is type C, connect your SIGMA fp L to your PC using the USB cable provided with the camera. If the port is type A, connect your SIGMA fp L using a commercially available USB cable (A to C).

 If you want to give priority to charging speed, turn the power switch OFF.  If you want to charge the battery or perform general camera operations,

select [Charging Only] in [USB Mode]. (P.156)

 Be sure to connect the USB cable to the USB socket on your computer.

Do not connect it to the USB socket of a monitor, keyboard, or USB hub.



If the computer enters Sleep mode during charging, charging may be stopped.

 The time required to charge varies depending on the performance of the

computer.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Slide the battery compartment cover latch and remove the battery.

WARNING

Do not remove the battery or memory card



while the Busy Lamp is on or flashing. Otherwise, the written data will be lost. This could also damage the camera and/ or memory card.

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MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

Turn the power switch to OFF.

Remove the lens’s rear cap and the camera’s body cap.

Align the lens mount index on the camera with the index on the lens. Insert the lens into the mount of the camera and rotate the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position.

CAUTION

 To ensure the lens fits correctly, do not press the lens lock button while

attaching the lens. Make sure that the lens is locked in place.

To remove the lens, press the lens lock button and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops. Gently remove the lens from the camera body.

CAUTION

On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electrical contacts. Scratches or dirt may cause the camera to malfunction.

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For when the camera used for the first time

DATE, TIME AND AREA

onward.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

The default language displayed on the LCD monitor is English. The language can be changed using [Language / 言語] in the Set-up menu.

When the camera is switched on for the first time, select a language on the display. P r e s s button. After selecting a language, input the date and time on the display. For the details of settings, refer to the instructions in “ SETTING” on the page 25 of the instruction manual, from the section number

buttons and confirm the language by pressing the

Turn the camera on.

Press the the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P. 29)

button on the back of

(5)

Select [ SYSTEM Front Dial.

] by rotating the

Use the buttons to select [Language/ 言語].

Press the or button to open the language set-up page.

Use the buttons to select the desired language.

Press the button to apply the setting or the set-up page without making any changes.

button to return to the language

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English

English (Default)

Рус ский

Russian

Japanese

Nederlands

Dutch

Deutsch

German

Polski

Polish

Français

French

Português

Portuguese

Español

Span ish

Dansk

Danish

Italiano

Italian

Svenska

Swedish

简体中文

Simplified Chinese

Norsk

Norwegian

繁體中文

Traditional Chinese

Suomi

Finnish

한국어

Korean

Selectable languages

日本語

DATE, TIME AND AREA SETTING

When the camera is being used for the first time or if it has not been used for a long time, set the correct date, time, and area.

Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.29)

Select [ SYSTEM] → [Date / Time / Area].

Press the button or button in [Time Zone], use the your area, and press the button to confirm.

 If your area is not listed, check the time difference between your zone

and the UTC time zone, and select an area in the list with the same time difference.

Set the daylight saving time (summer time) as needed. Select [Off] or [On (

)] from [Summer Time].

button to select

button or

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In the Date/Time area, press the button

button to set the Date/Time.

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

button.

Press the button to apply the setting or the set-up page without making any changes.

button to return to the date/ time

CAUTION

 The camera’s internal clock is powered by a capacitor that receives its

charge from camera’s battery. If the camera is without battery for an extended period of time, such as after prolonged storage, the internal clock will need to be reset.

 If you change [Summer Time] after you have set the time, the time you

set is shifted by one hour.

TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE DATE

The date can be displayed in one of three formats: M/D/Y (month/day/ year), D/M/Y (day/month/year), or Y/M/D (year/month/day).

Select your desired display order in [Date Format].

TO SWITCH 24 HOUR AND 12 HOUR (AM/PM) DISPLAY

Select your desired time format in [Time Format].

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The power of the battery is insufficient, replace or recharge the battery immediately.

(Red)

a will no longer

Camera is operating on household power or an external battery.

Tap

Touch lightly with your finger and then raise your finger.

Double tap

Tap twice in succession.

Drag

To uch and then move your finger while still touching.

Flick

Touch and move your finger rapidly while still touching.

Pinch Out

Touch with two fingers and then move fingers further apart.

Touch with two fingers and then move fingers closer together.

CHECKING THE BATTERY STAT US

The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the left corner on the color LCD panel. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use.

The power of the battery is empty; the camer work. Replace or recharge the battery immediately.

CAUTION

 If you connect a USB storage such as SSD, the battery capacity display

will change because the battery consumption will increase.

ABOUT TOUCH OPERATIONS

You can operate some of the functions on the touch panel.

The touch operations are described below:

Pinch In

 For details on touch panel settings, refer to [TOUCH OPERATION]

(P.151).

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ABOUT CINE/STILL SWITCH

This camera can shoot still images and movies. Depending on the position of the CINE/STILL switch, the camera can be used as a camera dedicated for shooting both still images and movies.

To shoot still images, select STILL (STILL mode). To shoot movies, select CINE (CINE mode).

CAMERA SET-UP MENU

This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. You can set detailed functions and basic camera settings from the Camera Set-up menu screen.

 Available menu items in the Set-up menu vary depending on the position

of the CINE/STILL switch.

 In this manual, "(STILL)" is provided for still-dedicated items or options,

and "(CINE)" for the movie-dedicated items or options.

 There are items that can be set separately for "STILL" and "CINE" even

though they are the same. (In this manual, items that are able to be independently set are indicated by "(CINE/STILL)".) Select your desired mode by using the CINE/STILL switch before setting detailed functions and basic camera settings.

The "STILL" icon is displayed for stillimage dedicated items, still-image dedicated options, and items containing still-image dedicated options.

The "CINE" icon is displayed for moviededicated items, movie-dedicated options, and items containing movie-dedicated options.

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Tab area

TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU

Press the

button on the back of the camera.

button again to close the Set-up menu.

Move to another page

Each time the Front Dial is rotated, the screen moves to the next tab.

(When the tab area is selected, it is possible to change the setting menu by pressing the

While in the Set-up Menu:

Use the select the desired item.

Press the sub-menu. Depending on the item, a menu screen, a confirmation dialog or second-level items may be displayed.

While in the sub-menus:

Use the select the desired option.

Press the setting.

Press the

( menus without changes being applied.)

The second-level items may be further divided into pages. Use the or the Front Dial to move to other tabs. To exit the tab, press the

buttons as well.)

buttons or the Rear Dial to

button to open a

button to apply the

button to close sub-

buttons

button.

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THE CAMERA SET-UP MENU IS DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS.

/ SHOOT

(CAPTURE SETTINGS)

(Blue Tab)

Set the shooting function. If the button is pressed during the shooting mode, the [ when the CINE/STILL switch is set to the [STILL] position, and the [ menu opens when the CINE/STILL switch is set to the [CINE] position.

SHOOT] menu opens

SHOOT]

PLAY (PLAYBACK) (Red Tab)

Set the playback function. If the button is pressed during playback mode,

P LAY ] menu opens.

the [

SYSTEM (CAMERA SETTINGS)

(Yellow Tab)

Set the basic status of the camera. Press the Set-up menu, and turn the Front Dial or the Rear Dial to move to the [ menu.

button to open the Camera

SYSTEM]

TIP

 Depending on the camera settings, some menu items and setting options

cannot be selected. They will be grayed out.

 If you press the

[

/ SHOOT], a list of causes that cannot be set will be displayed.

Review the camera settings by referring to the displayed contents.

button on the item or option that is grayed out in

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Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Shooting Mode

Shutter Speed

47,48

Shutter Angle

47,48

Shutter Mode

Aperture

46,48

Exposure Compensation

ISO Sensitivity

ISO Sensitivity Step

ISO Sensitivity Expansion

ISO Auto Settings

AE Metering Mode

Drive Mode

Exposure

100,101

Focus

100,102

White Balance

100,103

Color Mode

100,104

Fill Light

100,105

HDR

105

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Crop Zoom

Zoom Step

Zoom Lower Limit

Zoom Upper Limit

Image Quality

DNG Quality

Image Size

Aspect Ratio

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS

For more information about each menu item, refer to the appropriate pages.

/ SHOOT(1)

Exposure Settings

ISO Sensitivity Settings

Bracketing

/ SHOOT(2)

Crop Zoom Settings

Image Settings

* C = CINE mode, S = STILL mode

○

○ ○ ○ -

○

○ ○ ○

○

- ○

○

- ○

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Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Format

Bit Depth (CinemaDNG)

Compression (MOV)

Resolution

Frame Rate

Audio Record

- ○ -

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

White Balance

- ○ 89

Color Mode

Color Space

114

Color Mode

Tone Control

- ○ 96

Fill Light

Distortion

Lateral Chromatic Aberration

Diffraction

Vignetting

Color Shading

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Focus Mode

Focus Area

AF + MF

Pre-AF

Constant AF

Face / Eye Detection AF

Focus Limiter

AF during Image Magnification

AF Magnification

Prioritize Focus / Release

MF Magnification

MF Display

Record Settings

/ SHOOT(3)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ -

Color Settings

Lens Optics Compensation

/ SHOOT(4)

Focus

- ○

○ -

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○

- ○

○ -

○ ○

○ 59

○

- ○ ○

○ ○

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Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Focus Peaking

Focus Ring Control

Quick Focus Frame Shift

Lens Optical Stabilization

Electronic Stabilization

Focus Mode

Focus Limiter

Focus Ring Control

Optical Stabilization

AFL Button Settings

114

Flash Exposure Compensation

Red-eye

112

Rear Curtain Sync.

112

Slow Sync.

112

AF Assist Light

113

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Shutter Blackout

115

Quick Preview

Outer Frame

Preview Exposure in M Mode

Frame Guide

115

Director's Viewfinder

Brightness Level Monitor

Zebra Pattern

- ○ 49

False Color

- ○ 50

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Dial Functions

117

Dial Rotation

118

Disable Dial Functions

118

Focus

Stabilization

Lens Function Settings

Flash

/ SHOOT(5)

Live View Settings

/ SHOOT(6)

○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○

- ○ 113

- ○

- ○ 48

○ ○ ○ ○

Dial Settings

○

○ ○ -

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Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Custom Buttons Functions

- ○ 118

Shutter Button Functions

119

Half-pressed AEL

119

Half-pressed AF-ON

119

REC Button Settings

119

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Filtering Options for Display

Lock

129

Mark

131

Rotate

133

Delete

- ○

126

Slideshow

- ○

134

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

DNG Development

135

Cinemagraph

136

Exposure Warning

140

Image Rotation

141

AEL Button Settings

- ○

141

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Memory Media Format

42,142

Memory Media

- ○

142

File Name / Number

- ○ ○

142

- ○

144

Time Code

- ○ -

146

Shutter Button Settings

P L AY(1)

P L AY(2)

SYSTEM(1)

○ -

- ○ ○

- ○

- ○ 129

○ ○

- ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○

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Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Exposure

147

Shooting Style

43, 148

Custom Mode Setting

106

Custom QS

Mode Settings

148

Operation in LOCK Mode

- ○

111

Touch Operation

- ○

27,151

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Electronic Sounds

- ○

153

Adjust Electronic Level

153

Pixel Refresh

153

LCD Settings

154

LCD Off

154

Auto Power Off

154

ECO Mode

154

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

HDMI Output

- ○ ○

155

USB Mode

156

Cable Release Settings

157

EVF Settings

157

Menu Item

Second-level Menu Item

C S Page

Date / Time / Area

Language / 言語

- ○

Information

- ○

158

Firmware Update

- ○

158

Save / Load Settings

108

Reset Settings

159

SYSTEM(2)

STILL / CINE Link Settings

SYSTEM(3)

Power Save

SYSTEM(4)

SYSTEM(5)

○

○ -

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

○ ○

- ○

○

- ○ ○

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QUICK SET MENU

AE Metering Mode

( P. 87)

Drive Mode ( P. 64)

ISO Sensitivity

( P. 68)

White Balance ( P. 89)

Image Quality

( P. 71)

Fill Light ( P. 97)

Image Size

( P. 72)

Aspect Ratio ( P. 73)

Option list display of the selected items

Frame Rate

( P. 77)

Time Code ( P. 146)

Format

( P. 76)

Shutter Angle ( P. 47)( P. 4 8 )

Aperture

( P. 46)(P. 4 8 )

White Balance ( P. 89)

ISO Sensitivity

( P. 68)

Color Mode ( P. 93)

AE Metering Mode

( P. 87)

Drive Mode ( P. 64)

ISO Sensitivity

( P. 68)

White Balance ( P. 89)

Format

( P. 76)

Fill Light ( P. 97)

Resolution

( P. 77)

Frame Rate ( P. 77)

The following most frequently used menu items can be easily set by pressing the QS button.

In STILL mode

In CINE mode (CINE style)

In CINE mode (STILL-like style)

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For example, to change the image quality to DNG

Press the QS button to display the Quick Set Menu.

Press the related to image quality (

buttons to select the item

Rotate the Front Dial or the Rear Dial to display [DNG].

Press the shooting mode.

button or half-press the shutter button to return to the

TIP

It may be possible to make more detailed settings depending on items or options. In such a case, " AEL button to configure the desired settings as needed.

Further Options" is displayed. Press the

CAUTION

 Items that you cannot set are grayed out, and the options cannot be

changed by rotating the dials.

You can change the items to be allocated to the QS menu.

(CINE/STILL)

[

SYSTEM ] → [Custom QS]

Press the QS] screen to select the position you want to reallocate, and press the apply the setting.

buttons on the [Custom

button to

From the list at the bottom of the screen, select the items you want to allocate by pressing the your selection.

buttons, and press the

button to confirm

When you have finished setting the allocation, press the close the [Custom QS] screen.

button to

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Menu Item

Shooting Mode

Color Mode

Shutter Speed / Shutter Angle *1

Aperture

Tone Control

Exposure Compensation

Color Shading Correction

AE Metering Mode

Focus Mode

Drive Mode

*3 ○

Focus Area

Exposure BKT Amount

Pre-AF / Constant AF *2

Face / Eye Detection AF

Focus Limiter

White Balance BKT Amount

Color Mode BKT

*3 ○

Optical Stabilization

Fill Light BKT Amount

*3 ○

Electronic Stabilization

HDR

Flash Exposure Compensation

Crop Zoom

Image Quality / Format *2

Red-eye

*3 ○

Rear Curtain Sync.

*3 ○

Image Size / Resolution

Aspect Ratio / Frame Rate

Director's Viewfinder

Audio Record

Time Code

Audio Gain Adjustment

LOCK

White Balance

LCD Brightness

WB Color Temperature

Headphone Volume

Changes depending on the setting of the shutter mode (see page 45).

Changes depending on the setting of the CINE/STILL mode (see page

28).

This is a function for still images. When the Shooting Style is set to [STILL-like], it can only be allocated, even in CINE mode.

 The items that can be allocated to the QS menu are:

* C = CINE mode, S = STILL mode

○ ○

○ ○ Fill Light - ○

Color Effect Amount

○ ○

ISO Sensitivity

Focus BKT Amount

○ ○

○

○ *3 ○

○

*3 ○

○ *3 ○

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Focus Peaking

Slow Sync.

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○

○ ○ ○ -

○ *3 ○

○ ○

○

○ -

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ -

*3 ○

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CHANGING THE D IS P L AY MODE

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

LCD Monitor Display can be changed by pressing the button.

In STILL mode

→

In CINE mode (CINE style)

→

In CINE mode (STILL-like style)

→

 Refer to MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING on page 16 for the

meaning of each icon.

 You can customize the information you want to view (refer to page 148).  The size of icons and text can be changed (refer to page 148).

→

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→

Display Icons (Display date and time)

Display Icons (Display Image Info

1/3 Display Image Info Screen

(Display

Image

)

Hide Icons

2/3 Display Image Info Screen Optics Compensation

)

( P.

3/3 Display Image Info Screen (

screen

) (P. 122)

When playing back cinemagraphs, the exposure compensation value and playback speed during editing are displayed.

(PLAYBACK MODE)

→

( P. 120)

*1)

(P.120)

Info*1)

122)

(Lens

(P. 122

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TO INSERT THE CARD

Make sure that the power switch is set to OFF. Rotate the battery/SD card cover latch to open the cover.

Insert the card as per the instructions.

 Insert the card until it clicks.

Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by turning the battery/SD card cover latch.

TO REMOVE THE CARD

Push the card in until it clicks and then pull it out straight.

WARNING!!

 While the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not take out the battery or the

card. By doing so, it may result in data loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card.

TIP

 If the camera is turned off while the Busy Lamp is on or flashing, the

camera will remain on until it has finished accessing the card.

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Off

No preview is displayed.

2 sec. (default)

5 sec.

10 sec.

FORMATTING THE CARD

Be sure to format the cards in the camera before use. If your camera is unable to take pictures because of a card error, format the card.

[

SYSTEM ] → [Memory Media Format] → [SD Card]

In [SD Card Format] screen, press the press the

To cancel, select [No] and press the

button.

buttons, select [Yes], and then

button.

WARNING

 Formatting erases all files, including locked files.

HOW TO PRESS THE SHUTTER BUTTON

When you lightly press the shutter button down until it stops, the camera is placed in the shooting mode, and the focusing mechanism is activated (half-press). When you press the shutter button further, the shutter is released (hold-down).

QUICK PREVIEW

You can change the duration of the Quick Preview images that are displayed after they are captured.

SHOOT] → [Quick Preview]

[

CAUTION

 It will not be possible to zoom in to the preview image, or change to

another image while the Quick Preview is up.

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DOING THE SHOOTING

Provides the setting method and the monitor display based on the cinema camera style.

Provides the setting method and the monitor display based on the still camera style.

TAKING A PICTURE

The general procedure to follow to take a picture is as follows.

Set the CINE/STILL switch to [STILL].

Configure image settings such as the image quality and image size. ( P. 71)

Set the ISO sensitivity. ( P. 68)

Determine the exposure. (P.45)

Focus the camera. ( P. 52)

Hold-down the shutter button to take a picture.

 For information about other settings, refer to the appropriate pages.

SHOOTING A MOVIE

The general procedure to shoot a movie is as follows.

Set the CINE/STILL switch to "CINE".

Determine the shooting style.

You can select the setting method and the monitor display for shooting to suit the style of camera you are used to.

[

SYSTEM ] → [STILL / CINE Link Settings] → [Shooting Style]

CINE

STILL-like

Configure movie record settings such as the record format, resolution, and frame rate. ( P. 76)

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CINE

REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ●REC

STILL-like

REC lamp: Lights, Recording indicator: ● (red)

CINE

REC lamp: Turned off, Recording indicator: ●STBY

STILL-like

REC lamp: Turned off, Recording indicator: Turned off

Set the ISO sensitivity. ( P. 68)

Determine the exposure. ( P. 45)

Focus the camera. ( P. 52)

Press the shutter button or REC button to start shooting.

During movie shooting...

Press the REC button again to stop shooting.

When movie shooting stops...

 For information about other settings, refer to the appropriate pages.

CAUTION

 The REC button does not activate AF mode. When Constant AF (P.57) is

set to [Off], half-press the shutter button to activate AF mode.

 The maximum length of time a movie can be recorded using a single

shooting operation is two hours even if there is sufficient free space on the media for a longer period.

TIP

You can shoot a movie using the REC button even in STILL mode.

 Set the REC Button Settings to [REC].

[

SHOOT] → [REC Button Settings] → [REC]

 A movie is recorded based on the setting described in [Record Settings]

(P.76) of the Set-up menu.

You can take a picture using the release button even when in CINE mode.

 Set the Shutter Button Settings to [Shutter].

[

SHOOT] → [Shutter Button Settings] → [Shutter]

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UHD

3840x2160

FHD

1920x1080

Program AE

Shutter Speed Priority AE*

Aperture Priority AE

Manual Exposure

 In terms of image quality, still images are recorded in the JPEG (FINE)

format.

 The image sizes of still images vary depending on the resolution setting

in [Record Settings] (P.76).

Resolution

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below.

*If [Shutter Mode] in [ Priority AE] is displayed when the camera is in CINE style.

SHOOT] is set to [Angle], [Shutter Angle

CAUTION

 The explanations in this section are based on the assumption that [Dial

Settings] in [

operating procedure differs from the description in this section, refer to [DIAL SETTINGS] on page 117.

/ SHOOT] menu is in its default setting. If the actual

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

Press the button.

Select the desired exposure mode by using the Front and Rear Dials, or by pressing the

buttons.

Press the

 The exposure mode can also be set by selecting [

button or half-press the shutter button to apply the setting.

[Exposure Settings] → [Shooting Mode].

/ SHOOT] →

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P PROGRAM AE

Use this mode for casual shooting. In the Program AE mode, the camera automatically selects an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture values based on the brightness of the subject.

CAUTION

 If the

the shutter speed reduces. Increase the ISO sensitivity (see page 68) or use a tripod.

 If the subject is too bright or dark, both shutter speed and aperture value

indicators flash. Decrease the ISO sensitivity (see page 68).

PROGRAM SHIFT (STILL)

You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value selected by the camera while retaining the same exposure level. Adjust the shutter speed and aperture value using the Front Dial.

mark is shown, it may cause the camera to shake because

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE

Set the desired aperture. In Aperture Priority AE mode, the camera determines the appropriate shutter speed based on the brightness of the subject.

 Rotate the Front dial to set the desired aperture.

CAUTION

 If the

the shutter speed reduces. Increase the ISO sensitivity (see page 68) or use a tripod.

 If the subject is too bright or dark, the shutter speed indicator flashes.

Adjust the aperture until it stops flashing.

In CINE mode (CINE style)

 To set the aperture, open the Quick Set menu or select [

[Exposure Settings].

 To switch to P Mode, in the Quick Set menu, press the

selecting the aperture, and in the [ value to [Auto].

mark is shown, it may cause the camera to shake because

SHOOT] →

button while

SHOOT] menu, set the aperture

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S SHUTTER SPEED (SHUTTER ANGLE) PRIORITY AE

Set the desired shutter speed (shutter angle). The camera automatically determines the aperture value based on the brightness of the subject.

 Set the desired shutter speed by rotating the Front Dial.

CAUTION

 If the subject is too bright or dark, the aperture value indicator flashes.

Adjust the shutter speed until it stops flashing.

In CINE mode (CINE style)

 To set the shutter angle (speed), open the Quick Set menu or select

[

SHOOT] → [Exposure Settings].

 To switch to P Mode, in the Quick Set menu, press the

selecting the shutter angle, and in the [ angle (speed) to [Auto].

SHOOT] menu, set the shutter

button while

M MANUAL EXPOSURE

Set both the shutter speed (angle) and aperture value.

Set the aperture value using the Front Dial. Then, set the shutter angle (speed) using the Rear Dial so that the numeric value of the exposure meter is set to "0.0".

 The exposure meter can display an exposure error of up to ± 5 stops from

the correct exposure in 1/ 3 steps. If the exposure error is more than three stops, the exposure meter will flash.

When the ISO Sensitivity (P. 6 8) is set to [ISO Auto]:

Images are taken using Auto Exposure in which the camera automatically sets the ISO sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject.

CAUTION

 If the subject is too bright or too dark, the ISO indicator flashes. Adjust the

shutter speed (angle) or aperture until the indicator stops flashing.

In CINE mode (CINE style)

 To set the shutter angle (speed) and aperture, open the Quick Set menu

or select [

SHOOT] → [Exposure Settings].

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Brightness of the LCD Display is automatically adjusted for better visibility.

On (Default)

The selected exposure value is reflected in the LCD Display.

 In the Quick Set menu, to switch to S Mode, press the

selecting the aperture. To switch to A mode, press the selecting the shutter angle.

 In the [

[Auto]. To switch to A mode, set the shutter angle (speed) to [Auto].

SHOOT] menu, to s witch to S mode, set the aperture value to

button while

TIP

WHEN YOU ARE USING AN L-MOUNT LENS WITH AN APERTURE RING:

In Aperture Priority AE or Manual Exposure mode, you can set the aperture value using the aperture ring of the lens. If you want to select an aperture value using the camera menu or dial, set the aperture ring to position A.

ABOUT THE SHUTTER ANGLE (CINE/CINE STYLE)

For the cinema camera, the shutter angle (angle) is generally used as the unit of exposure time in the shutter. For example, "360°" means that an

exposure time of 100% is applied for each frame, and "180°" means that an exposure time of 50% is applied for each frame.

DIAL OPERATION IN CINE MODE (CINE STYLE)

In general use, an exposure operation carried out by dialing is prohibited in CINE mode (CINE style), however, it can be permitted as needed.

SHOOT] → [Dial Settings] → [Disable Dial Functions] → [Off]

[

LCD DISPLAY MONITOR IN M MODE

(STILL) W hen the exposure mode is set to M, the actual exposure is

applied to the screen. If it is difficult to confirm the focus or composition, you can switch the screen brightness to the desired mode.

SHOOT] → [Live View Settings] → [Preview Exposure in M Mode]

[

Off

 When ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) is used with the

camera, the brightness of the LCD Display is automatically adjusted for better visibility even when the function is [On].

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Histogram

The horizontal axis indicates the horizontal position of the screen, and the vertical axis indicates the

histogram, you can easily grasp the status of the brightness value at a given location.

Displays the higher brightness value range in zebra patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a standard.

Exposure

Level

Displays the arbitrary percentage range in zebra patterns using the arbitrary brightness value as a standard.

BRIGHTNESS LEVEL MONITOR

(CINE/STILL)

The brightness level can be selected from two types of brightness level views as a means to judge the exposure when shooting.

/ SHOOT] → [Brightness Level Monitor]

[

For details on the histogram, refer to page 125.

Waveform

brightness level (bottom: 0, top: 255). Unlike the

 Whether to display the brightness level monitor can be selected from

[Brightness Level Monitor] in Display Mode Settings (P.148). You can also assign this function to a custom button (P.118).

 In CINE mode (CINE style), both the histogram and waveform can be

selected from two sizes (Standard and Wide).

ZEBRA PATTERN

Parts that may be overexposed are shown in zebra patterns.

[

/ SHOOT] → [Zebra Pattern] →

[Zebra Display]

Highlight

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Highlight Level

70 to 100% (Brightness value: Approx.178 to 255)

Color

White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green

Exposure Level

0 to 100% (Brightness value: Approx.0 to 255)

Range

±5 to 30%

Color

White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Green

Purple

0 ~ 2.5%

Almost black clipping

Blue

2.5% ~

Just before black clipping

Green

18% GRAY

Almost standard exposure (18% medium gray)

Pink

18%

GRAY+1STOP

+1EV for almost standard exposure

Yellow

~ 99%

Just before white clipping

Red

99 ~100%

Almost white clipping

HIGHLIGHT DISPLAY SETTING OPTIONS:

EXPOSURE LEVEL DISPLAY SETTING OPTIONS:

 Whether to display the Zebra Pattern can be selected from [Zebra

Pattern] in Display Mode Settings (P.148). You can also assign this

function to a custom button (P.118).

FALSE COLOR

The exposure status on the screen is displayed in different colors, and you can grasp the exposure status of any part.

 To use the false color function, you need to assign the function to the

custom button. From [CUSTOM BUTTONS FUNCTIONS] (P.118), assign [False Color] to any custom button.

 False color is displayed only while the button is pressed.

The meanings of the display colors are as follows. The purple side indicates underexposure, and the red side indicates overexposure.

 You can check the meaning of each display color from the menu below.

/ SHOOT] → [False Color]

[

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HDR, Fill Light, Fill Light BKT, Bulb photography, Director's Viewfinder, HDMI Output : Recorded Image Output

CAUTION

 Changing settings such as [Image], [Movie], and [ISO Sensitivity] will

change the colors displayed under the same exposure conditions.

 It cannot be used while shooting a movie.  The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

BULB SETTING

(STILL)

The shutter remains open when the shutter button is pressed all the way down.

Set the Exposure Mode to the M position.

Rotate the Rear dial until BULB is displayed.

Rotate the Front dial to select the desired aperture value.

Depress the shutter button fully to take the picture.

CAUTION

 It is not possible to use Bulb photography for more than 300 seconds.

The shutter will automatically close about 300 seconds after the shutter button was pressed.

 A long exposure may increase noise.  It cannot be set to BULB during ISO Auto.

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FOCUSING

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS

Set the focus mode selector switch (if present on the lens) to AF mode.

Set the camera’s focus mode to ( P. 52). (Set to

Place the photograph subject in the multi-point distance measurement area frame, and half-press the shutter button.

 The focus frame at the focused position

is displayed in green, the focus indicator lights up, and the focus sound beeps. (No focus sound beeps in CINE mode.)

 If the subject is out of focus, the multi-point distance measurement area

frame flash.

CAUTION

 In CINE mode (CINE style), the multi-point distance measurement area

frame and focus frame are displayed only when the shutter button is being half-pressed.

FOCUS MODE SETTING

The focus mode can be selected depending on the subject.

Press the FOCUS button, and select the desired focus mode using the Front/Rear dial or the

buttons.

in CINE mode.)

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(STILL)

When the subject comes into focus, the focus point is

pressed. You

The exposure is locked at the value when the shutter

When Continuous Drive Mode is selected, continuous

tion of the first

frame.

(STILL)

pressed, the autofocus

continues to function. When it comes into focus, the

is set when the shutter button is

When Continuous Drive Mode is selected, auto focus

The focusing accuracy may reduce depending on the

 The Image Magnification function is not available.

Focus

Turn the focusing ring on the lens until you get a clear

You can also select [ Focus mode.

You can also select [ [Focus Mode] to set Focus mode.

After the setting is completed, press the button to apply the setting.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Mode] to set

/ SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] →

button or half-press the shutter

Available for a still subject.

fixed while the shutter button is being half-

Single AF

(Default)

can change the composition of the shoot while the focus point remains fixed (Focus Lock shooting*).



button is half-pressed.



shooting is conducted at the focus posi

Available for a moving subject. While the shutter button is half-

Focus Indicator opens, but the focus is not locked.

 The exposure

Continuous

* You can also perform Focus Lock shooting using the AEL button that is

assigned to the focus lock function (page 88).

Manual

released.



drive and shooting are continued repeatedly.



conditions of the subject.

 The electronic beeping sound does not sound.

Manually focus the camera.

sharp image.

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Multi Auto Focus Points (Default)

Single (1-point selection)

Tracking

FOCUS FRAME SETTING

You can change the focus frame size or position as well as the operation method.

Press the or the

You can also select [ target.

After the setting is completed, press the button to apply the setting.

button, and select the desired option using the Front/Rear dial

buttons.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Area] to set the

button or half-press the shutter

MULTI AUTO FOCUS POINTS

Uses up to 49 focus frames for focusing. This function is available when the subject is in the center.

 You can also perform a touch operation (tap or drag) to move the position

of the multi-point distance measurement area frame.

 Press the

measurement area frame to the center.

button to return the position of the multi-point

The range of the distance measurement area can be changed by pressing the AEL button and turning the Front/Rear dial (the size of the multi-point distance measurement area frame is changed).

When the range of the distance measurement area is narrowed, you can use the buttons to move the position of the multipoint distance measurement area frame.

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SINGLE (1-POINT SELECTION)

Focus with the focus frame at the desired position. This function is available when the subject position is determined.

49 points select mode Free move mode

Focusing point moving area

 Each time the AEL button is pressed, the mode switches between [49

points select mode] and [Free move mode].

 When [49 points select mode] is selected, choose the desired focus

frame by pressing the

 When [Free move mode] is selected, move the focusing point as you like

by pressing the focusing point moving area).

 To change the size of the Focus Frame (L, M, S), rotate the Front or the

Rear Dial.

 You can move the focus frame by tapping or dragging it.

 You can use the

magnification.

 Press the

button to return the focus frame to the center.

buttons.

buttons (focusing points can be moved inside the

button to move the focus frame during image

TRACKING

(STILL)

The camera automatically tracks focuslocked subject.

 Tracking can be set in AF-C mode only.

Adjust the subject to the focus frame, and half-press the shutter button.

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When the camera has focused on the subject, the frame color changes to green. If the subject has moved, the focusing point to which it has moved appears.

 If tracking is interrupted, the focus frame returns to the initial position.

CAUTION

 Tracking may not operate properly under certain conditions such as

when: the movement of the subject is too rapid

・・the brightness of the scene changes ・the scene is dark.

・

the subject is too small or too large

FOCUSING USING MANUAL FOCUS

Set the focus mode selector switch (if one is on the lens) to MF. Set the camera’s Focus mode to MF (Manual Focus) if the lens does not

have a Focus mode selector switch ( s e e P. 52).

Turn the focusing ring on the lens to obtain a clear, sharp image.

OTHER FOCUS SETTINGS

AF+MF

You can manually make fine focus adjustments after focusing with the auto focus function.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [AF+MF] → [On]

[

Half-press the shutter button. After it focuses, turn the focus ring to adjust the focus while half-pressing the shutter button.

CAUTION

If a lens with manual fine-adjustment enabled is attached via the mount converter MC-21, it is always possible to make fine adjustments even if the camera is set to [Off].

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When a face is detected, it is focused on preferentially.

When a face is detected, it is focused on

it is focused on.

PRE-AF

(STILL)

AF mode is activated before the shutter button is half-pressed.

SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Pre-AF] → [On]

[

CONSTANT AF

(CINE)

AF mode is activated before movie recording, and it continues to operate even when a movie is being recorded.

SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Constant AF] → [On]

[

FACE / EYE DETECTION AF

Preferentially focuses the face or eye of a person.

Press the the A F.

Otherwise, to set this mode, select [ Eye Detection AF].

button and then press the AEL button. Each time you press

button, you can switch between Face Only and Face/Eye Detection

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Face /

Off (Default)

Face Only

Sets to the normal AF mode.

Face / Eye Auto

preferentially, and when an eye is detected,

When a face and an eye are detected, the orange detection frame is displayed.

When the detected face and eye are focused after the shutter button is half-pressed, the detection frame changes to green.

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Off (Default)

Does not limit the operating range.

The focus operates only on the near side from almost at the center.

The focus operates only on the far side from almost at the center.

 The mode is changed to "Evaluative" that focuses on the detected face.  If multiple people's faces are detected, the detection frame is displayed

for the face that appears to be the nearest.

CAUTION

 [Face / Eye Detection AF] is not available in MF mode.  The face/eye detection may fail in the following cases:

・A part of the face is covered by sunglasses, a hat, bangs, etc. ・The scene is dark or backlit. ・The subject is out of focus. ・The subject is moving quickly.

 If face detection fails, the face is focused on using the selected focus

frame.

FOCUS LIMITER

Limits the focus operating range to accelerate the AF speed.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Limiter]

[

/ SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] → [Focus Limiter]

or [

Near Side

Far Side

If [Near Side] is selected, the Side] is selected, the

icon is displayed.

icon is displayed. If [Far

CAUTION

 This setting is only available for compatible lenses. For

details, please refer to the lens manual.

AF MAGNIFICAT IO N

Specify the magnification method in AF mode.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [AF Magnification]

[

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Image

Magnification

Sets whether or not to automatically magnify an image when focusing.

Duration of Auto

Magnification

Full Screen

Magnifies an image on the full screen.

Magnifies an image in the range of 25% in the

center of the screen.

Off

Does not perform auto magnification.

Performs auto magnification.

1 sec.

2 sec.

5 sec.

Select the image magnification range.

Auto Magnification

Specify the magnification period.

Image Magnification

PIP

Auto Magnification

Duration of Auto Magnification

 In AF mode, an image is magnified, centering around the focus frame

that was focused.

 During image magnification, the magnification (4x/8x) can be changed

using the Front/Rear dial.

AF DURING IMAGE MAGNIFICATION

AF shooting is possible during image magnification. You can focus on a fine part.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [AF during

[ Image Magnification] → [On]

Setting it to [On] displays the "+" mark in the center of the magnified image.

Press the mark, and half-press the shutter button. When the subject is focused, the "+" mark changes to green. Then, release the shutter.

button to magnify the image, adjust the subject to the "+"

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Release

Releases the shutter even if the subject is out of focus.

Focus

(Default)

Does not release the shutter until the subject is focused.

Image Magnification

Select the image magnification range.

Sets whether or not to automatically magnify an image when the focus ring is turned.

Duration of Auto

Magnification

Full Screen

Magnifies an image on the full screen.

Magnifies an image in the range of 25% in the

center of the screen.

TIP

 The shutter is released with the image magnified, so determine the

composition and focus frame position before shooting.

 You can use the

magnification.

 Press the

button to move the focus frame during image

button to return the focus frame to the center.

PRIORITIZE FOCUS / RELEASE

(STILL)

You can change the operation that starts when the shutter button is held down in each AF mode.

To set this option, select [ Release] → [



In, when Drive mode is set to [Continuous], continuous shooting is carried out at the first frame's focus position even if either setting is selected.

Priority] or [ Priority].

SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Prioritize Focus /

MF MAGNIFICATION

Specify the magnification method in MF mode.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [MF Magnification]

[

Auto Magnification

Specify the magnification period.

Image Magnification

PIP

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Off

Does not perform auto magnification.

Performs auto magnification.

1 sec.

2 sec.

5 sec.

Off

Does not display the scale bar.

Displays the scale bar on which the far side is on the left and the near side is on the right.

Displays the scale bar on which the near side is on the left and the far side is on the right.

Select the unit of shooting distance.

M (meter), FEET (feet)

Auto Magnification

Duration of Auto Magnification

 An image is magnified, centering around the displayed focus frame.  During image magnification, the magnification (4x/8x) can be changed

using the Front/Rear dial.

IMAGE MAGNIFICATION USING THE OK BUTTON

Pressing the Magnification function is available when you want to pre-check the focus point, when [Auto Magnification] is set to [Off], or when the lens does not support Auto Magnification.

 To return to the normal display, press the  In MF mode, if you half-press the shutter button; Image Magnification is

released temporarily.

 The Image Magnification function can be assigned to the AEL button.  Also, you can double-tap the touch panel to enable Image Magnification

in the same way as when using the

button enables image magnification. The Image

button again.

button.

MF DISPLAY

(CINE/STILL)

This function displays the scale bar that is useful for focusing in MF mode.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [MF Display]

[

Scale Bar

Shooting Distance

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Off (Default)

OFF

White

Black

Red R Yel low

Non-linear

(Default)

The amount of focus movement changes according to the rotation speed of the focus ring.

The focus moves by a fixed amount according to the

set from [Linear] → [Rotation Angle].

CAUTION

 This setting is only available for compatible lenses.

FOCUS PEAKING

Emphasizes the outline of the focused part on the subject in the display. This function is useful for focusing. For peaking, you can select easy-to-see colors depending on the subject.

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Peaking]

[

CAUTION

 [Focus Peaking] cannot be used with [Zebra Pattern] (P.49). If both are

set to [On], [Zebra Pattern] is given priority.

FOCUS RING CONTROL

You can change the amount of focus movement with respect to the rotation angle of the focus ring during manual focus.

[

/ SHOOT] → [Focus] → [Focus Ring Control]

or [

/ SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] → [Focus Ring Control]

Linear

rotation angle of the focus ring. The rotation angle is

Rotation Angle

It can be set from 90 degrees to 720 degrees (30 degree pitch) and [Maximum].

 On the rotation angle setting screen, the "actual operating angle", "lens

name", and "settable angle range (minimum angle / maximum angle)" of the attached lens are displayed.

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CAUTION

 This setting is only available for compatible lenses.  The actual operating angle is limited to the minimum / maximum angle

range of the lens, regardless of the angle you set.

QUICK FOCUS FRAME SHIFT

You can use the button to directly move the focus frame (the multi-point measurement area frame when the camera is in Multi Auto Focus Points mode).

 This function must be assigned to the

BUTTONS FUNCTIONS] (P.118).

button. Refer to [CUSTOM

DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW

(STILL)

You can check the depth of field (the area in an image that appears acceptably sharp) by narrowing down to the actual f-number before shooting.

 This function must be assigned to a custom button. Assign [Depth of

Field Preview] to your desired custom button (P.118).

 The Depth of Field Preview is activated while the button is pressed and

held down.

 The button to which the Depth of Field Preview is assigned will not

function in CINE mode.

TOUCH AF / TOUCH SHUTTER

You can activate AF mode or take pictures by tapping the touch panel.

To set Touch AF/Touch Shutter, select [ → [On] → [Tap ].

 Both [Touch AF] and [Touch Shutter] are activated within the moving

range of the focus frame.

SYSTEM] → [Touch Operation]

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Single Capture (Default)

Continuous (High Speed, 10 shots/sec.)

Continuous (Medium Speed, 5 shots/sec.)

Continuous (Low Speed, 3 shots/sec.)

Self Timer 2 sec.

Self Timer 10 sec.

Interval Timer

Touch AF

Autofocus is activated at the point you tap.

 When the focus frame is set to [Single], the focus frame is maintained at

the point you tap.

 When the focus frame is set to [Multi Auto Focus Points] and

[Tracking], the focus frame returns to the previous state after focusing.

 When [Face / Eye Detection AF] is selected, face / eye detection is

restarted after focusing.

 When Manual Focus is selected, the focus frame moves to the point you

tap. However, Autofocus is not activated.

Touch Shutter

(STILL)

Autofocus is activated to take a picture at the point you tap.

 Touch Shutter is not available in CINE mode.  The movement of the focus frame after a picture is taken is almost the

same as when you use [Touch AF].

 When Manual Focus is selected, pictures are taken without auto focusing.

After pictures are taken, the focus frame moves to the point you tap.

DRIVE MODE

(STILL) Select the operation at the time the shutter is

released, for example, self-timer or continuous shooting.

To set the operation, open the Quick Set menu or select [

SHOOT] → [Drive Mode].

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HDR, Focus BKT, Fill Light BKT, Fill Light, Flash photography ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion]

9.5K

6.2K

4.8K, UHD, FHD

DNG(14bit)+JPEG

DNG(12bit)+JPEG, DNG(14bit), DNG(12bit)

JPEG

SINGLE CAPTURE

When you press the shutter button, only one image is captured.

CONTINUOUS

When you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera continuously captures images.

CAUTION

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

 The maximum number of frames of continuous shooting are as follows:

The number in the bottom right of the LCD monitor indicates how much buffer is left. It is the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting. (If the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting exceeds nine frames, the display will not change from 9) When the number becomes "0", the shutter cannot be released.

12 28 50

SELF TIMER

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.

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.

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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

[ SYSTEM] → [Electronic Sounds] → [Timer Volume] menu is

set to [0], 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.

INTERVAL TIMER

It is possible to take pictures automatically at selected intervals.

Select [Interval timer] and press the setting screen. (When the timer], the picture is taken with previously used settings.)

To s e t from the Quick Set Menu, select [ display the Interval Timer setting screen. (When the the shutter button is pressed halfway after selecting [ taken with previously used settings.)

button to display the Interval Timer

button is pressed after selecting [Interval

], and press the AEL button to

button is pressed or

], the picture is

Set the desired interval and number of exposures by using the

(Interval can be set from 1 seconds to 60 minutes. The number of exposures can be set between 2~99 times, or unlimited (∞).)

buttons.

Press the back to shooting mode.

button to apply the setting, and press the

button to go

Press the shutter button to start the interval timer shooting.

 During the interval timer shooting, the next exposure interval begins and

the numbers of remaining exposures will be displayed.

 When the focus mode is set to AF, the AF will be locked at the first frame.

From the second frame, pictures will be taken with the same focus position as the first frame.

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Bracketing, HDR, Fill Light, Flash photography, ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion]

 If the selected interval is short, the camera may start to take the next

image before the display returns to the shooting mode.

 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.

WARNING

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

 The interval timer shooting will be terminated automatically if the battery

is empty. We recommend using the AC adapter “SAC-7P” (sold separately) (P.163).

 Once you set the Interval Timer, the camera will continuously hold that

Interval Timer. To dismiss the Interval Timer, switch to another modes in [Drive Mode].

 Depending on the settings, it takes time process the image. It may make

the actual interval time longer than the selected time.

STABILIZATION

Configure settings for the Stabilization function.

Select [ or [Electronic Stabilization] (CINE), and specify [On] or [Off].

LENS OPTICAL STABILIZATION

This function allows you to turn the lens with the stabilization function installed on or off. When the Stabilization switch (OS switch, etc.) is provided on the lens side, operate the switch on the lens side.

You can also select [ [Optical Stabilization] to set this function.

/ SHOOT] → [Stabilization] → [Lens Optical Stabilization]

/ SHOOT] → [Lens Function Settings] →

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ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion], HDR, Format: CinemaDNG, Director's Viewfinder

119.88 fps、100 fps

ISO Auto (ISO Auto)

(Default)

The sensitivity is automatically set depending on the brightness. (100 to 6400)

ISO 100 to 25600

The sensitivity is fixed to each value.

ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION

(CINE)

This function generates a video with reduced camera shake while combining multiple frames before and after the target.

CAUTION

 [Electronic Stabilization] cannot be simultaneously used with [Lens

Optical Stabilization].

 When shooting with the camera fixed on a tripod, etc., set the Electronic

Stabilization to [OFF].

 When using Electronic Stabilization, the crop zoom works and the [Zoom

Lower Limit] is limited to x1.24.

 The range of ISO sensitivity able to be selected is limited from ISO 100 to

6400.

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

 Electronic Stabilization is not available in the following frame rates.

ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING

You can set the ISO sensitivity for shooting.

To set the ISO sensitivity, open the Quick Set menu or select [ [ISO Sensitivity].

/ SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] →

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1 EV

1/3 EV (Default)

Composite Low ISO Expansion

High ISO Expansion

ISO 6 - 80

An image equivalent to each level of sensitivity

ISO 6, 12, 25, 50

(for 1 EV step)

Drive Mode: Continuous, Interval Timer, Bracketing, HDR, Fill Light, Electronic Stabilization, Flash photography

You can change the ISO sensitivity setting step.

/ SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] → [ISO Sensitivity Step]

[

ISO SENSITIVITY EXPANSION

This function allows you to expand the ISO sensitivity setting range.

[

/ SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] → [ISO Sensitivity

Expansion]

When each of them is set to [On], expanded sensitivity is added. (Added sensitivity settings are underlined.)

COMPOSITE LOW ISO EXPANSION

(STILL)

This function allows you to take multiple images at one time, produce the same status as the automatic synthesis or low sensitivity shooting, and shoot photographs with rich gradation and noises reduced.

is obtained.

CAUTION

 Image misalignment may occur when the subject is moving rapidly or

when the shutter speed is slow.

 This function cannot be set to the lower limit of [ISO Auto].  Between ISO 6 and ISO 80, the selectable range of shutter speeds and

the operating range change depending on the ISO sensitivity setting.

 Image misalignment may occur when the subject is moving rapidly or

when the shutter speed is slow.

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ISO 32000 - 102400

ISO 51200, 102400 (for 1 EV step)

ISO Lowest Limit

100 to 20000 (High ISO Expansion: Max.80000)

ISO Highest Limit

125 to 25600 (High ISO Expansion: Max.102400)

Set to a faster shutter speed than the standard by two levels.

Set to a faster shutter speed than the standard by one level.

Auto

(Standard) (Default)

Set to approximately one second of the focal length of the lens.

Set to a slower shutter speed than the standard by one level.

Set to a slower shutter speed than the standard by two levels.

1/8000 sec. to one sec.

Set to each shutter speed.

HIGH ISO EXPANSION

This function allows you to expand the ISO sensitivity in the high sensitivity side.

The following sensitivities are added.

CAUTION

 This function enables shooting in dark environments, however, noises

are likely to occur, which may reduce the resolution.

ISO AUTO SETTINGS

(CINE/STILL)

Specify the lowest or highest limit of the ISO sensitivity in the ISO Auto mode as well as the lowest limit of the shutter speed (maximum shutter angle) in P and A mode.

/ SHOOT] → [ISO Sensitivity Settings] → [Auto Settings]

[

Shutter Speed Slowest Limit

Auto (Faster)

Auto (Fast)

Auto (Slow)

Auto (Slower)

 The items and options above are changed to the following options when

CINE mode (CINE style/angle) is selected.

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Set to a narrower shutter angle than the standard by two levels.

Set to a narrower shutter angle than the standard by one level.

Auto

(Standard) (Default)

Set to a wider shutter angle than the standard by one level.

Set to a wider shutter angle than the standard by two levels.

1.1° to 360° *

Set to each shutter angle.

DNG+JPEG

DNG (RAW ) + FINE(JPEG) simultaneous

DNG

DNG (RAW )

FINE (Default)

JPEG・High quality image

NORMAL

JPEG・Standard quality image

BASIC

JPEG・File size priority

Maximum Shutter Angle

Auto (Narrower)

Auto (Narrow)

Basically, set the shutter angle to 180°.

Auto (Wide)

Auto (Wider)

CINE mode, the available shutter speed (shutter angle) varies depending

on the frame rate setting.

IMAGE FILE SETTING

(STILL)

Set the image quality, image size, and aspect ratio of still images.

IMAGE QUALITY SETTING

Set the format of record images or the image quality of JPEG images.

Quick Set menu, or [ [Image Quality].

SHOOT] → [Image Settings] →

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HDR

12 bit

14 bit (default)

Image Size

9.5K

6.2K

4.8K

UHD

FHD

Magnification Factor

x1.00

x1.53

x2.0

x2.5

x5.0

CAUTION

 DNG + JPEG and DNG cannot be used in combination with the following

function.

You can specify the memory bit count of DNG images.

Quick Set menu, or [

SHOOT] → [Image Settings] → [DNG Quality].

 Setting to [14  14-bit DNG images can only be set with a combination of image size

(P.72) and magnification factor in crop zoom (P.80) shown in the below table.

bit] provides a rich gradation.

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 DNG (RAW format) is a record format based on the material properties.

Development process by SIGMA Photo Pro, etc. is required. SIGMA Photo Pro can be downloaded free of charge from our website. Sigma recommends that you always update SIGMA Photo Pro.

sigma-global.com/en/software/

 If necessary, you can create JPEG images from DNG images with the

camera. Refer to "DNG Development" (P.135).

 DNG is the RAW image data that is developed by Adobe Systems

Incorporated.

IMAGE SIZE SETTING

Set the number of record pixels (image size) of an image.

Quick Set menu, or [ [Image Size]

SHOOT] → [Image Settings] →

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The image size varies depending on the crop

or the format of the

lens you attach.

9.5K

60M 9520 x 6328 (When it is set as 3:2)

26M 6240 x 4144 (When it is set as 3:2)

format lens)

4.8K

15M 4768 x 3168 (When it is set as 3:2)

UHD

9.8M 3840 x 2552 (When it is set as 3:2)

FHD

2.5M 1920 x 1280 (When it is set as 3:2)

x1.00

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪x1.53

▪▪▪▪▪x2.0

▪▪▪x2.5

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪x5.0

9.5K 6.2K

4.8K

UHD

FHD

21:9

Aspect Ratio similar to those of wide screens used in cinema.

16:9

Aspect Ratio the same as those of high vision TVs.

3:2

Aspect Ratio the same as those of 35mm film cameras.

A Series

(√2:1)

The aspect ratio is the same as the general A series paper size.

AUTO

(default)

magnification factor ( P. 80)

6.2K

 The relationship between the crop magnification factor when Auto is

selected and the size of the recorded image is shown below (*1).

 When the image quality is set to DNG+JPEG, both the DNG and JPEG

files are recorded with the specified image size (*1).

*1 When the image quality is set to 14-bit DNG or 14-bit DNG + JPEG, the conditions vary. Refer to [Crop Zoom] on page 80.

(The maximum image size when using an APS-C

ASPECT RATIO SETTING

Set the aspect ratio of an image.

Quick Set menu, or [ [Aspect Ratio]

SHOOT] → [Image Settings] →

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Aspect Ratio the same as those of traditional TVs and PC screens.

7:6

Aspect Ratio is the same as those of 6x7 film cameras.

1:1

Aspect Ratio is the same as those of 6x6 film cameras.

Black (Default)

Semi-transparent

Aspect

Ratio

Image Quality

(14bit) (12bit)

21:9

39M (9520x4080)

129.6

115.2

28.6

14.9

12.4

16:9

51M (9520x5352)

138.5

124.1

37.5

19.5

16.3

3:2

60M (9520x6328)

145.3

130.9

44.3

23.1

19.3

A Size (√2:1)

57M (8944x6328)

142.7

128.2

41.6

21.7

18.1

4:3

53M (8432x6328)

140.3

125.9

39.2

20.5

17.1

7:6

50M (7856x6328)

137.6

123.2

36.6

19.1

15.9

1:1

40M (6328x6328)

130.5

116.1

29.5

15.4

12.8

4:3

 The image of each aspect ratio is cut and created from an image of the

basic aspect ratio, "3:2", of this product.

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 A DNG image can be changed to another aspect ratio using SIGMA

Photo Pro or the DNG Development function of the camera.

When shooting with aspect ratio other than 3:2, the frame is normally displayed in black. By making it semi-transparent, it is possible to use it as a sports finder which allows users to check the surrounding areas of the image.

SHOOT] → [Live View Settings] → [Outer Frame]

[

IMAGE FILE SIZE

Combination of Image Quality・ Image Size ・ Aspect Ratio results in approximate file size (MB) per image as follows.

 The file sizes change depending on subjects.

Image Size 9.5K

Image Size

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Aspect

Ratio

Image Quality

(14bit) (12bit)

21:9

17M (6240x2672)

55.8

49.6

12.3

6.5

5.4

16:9

22M (6240x3512)

59.7

53.5

16.2

8.5

7.1

3:2

26M (6240x4144)

62.6

56.4

19.1

10.0

8.3

A Size (√2:1)

24M (5856x4144)

61.4

55.2

17.9

9.4

7.8

4:3

23M (5520x4144)

60.4

54.2

16.9

8.8

7.4

7:6

21M (5152x4144)

59.3

53.1

15.8

8.2

6.9

1:1

17M (4144x4144)

56.2

50.0

12.7

6.7

5.6

Aspect

Ratio

Image Quality

(14bit) (12bit)

21:9

9.7M (4768x2040)

32.7

29.1

7.2

3.8

3.2

16:9

13M (4768x2680)

35.0

31.3

9.5

5.0

4.2

3:2

15M (4768x3168)

36.7

33.0

11. 2

5.9

4.9

A Size (√2:1)

14M (4480x3168)

36.0

32.4

10.5

5.5

4.6

4:3

13M (4224x3168)

35.4

31.8

9.9

5.2

4.4

7:6

12M (3920x3168)

34.7

31.1

9.2

4.8

4.0

1:1

10M (3168x3168)

33.0

29.3

7.5

3.9

3.3

Aspect

Ratio

Image Quality

(14bit) (12bit)

21:9

6.3M (3840x1648)

21.3

19.0

4.7

2.5

2.1

16:9

8.3M (3840x2160)

22.8

20.4

6.2

3.3

2.7

3:2

9.8M (3840x2552)

23.9

21.5

7.3

3.8

3.2

A Size (√2:1)

9.2M (3616x2552)

23.5

21.1

6.9

3.6

3.0

4:3

8.7M (3408x2552)

23.1

20.7

6.5

3.4

2.9

7:6

8.1M (3168x2552)

22.6

20.3

6.0

3.2

2.7

1:1

6.5M (2552x2552)

21.5

19.1

4.9

2.6

2.2

Image Size 6.2K

Image Size

Image Size 4.8K

Image Size

Image Size UHD

Image Size

(The maximum image size when using an APS-C format lens)

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Aspect

Ratio

Image Quality

(14bit) (12bit)

21:9

1.6M (1920x824)

5.5

4.9

1.3

0.7

0.6

16:9

2.1M (1920x1080)

5.9

5.3

1.6

0.9

0.8

3:2

2.5M (1920x1280)

6.2

5.6

1.9

1.0

0.9

A Size (√2:1)

2.3M (1808x1280)

6.1

5.5

1.8

1.0

0.8

4:3

2.2M (1696x1280)

6.0

5.4

1.7

0.9

0.8

7:6

2.0M (1584x1280)

5.8

5.3

1.6

0.9

0.7

1:1

1.6M (1280x1280)

5.6

5.0

1.3

0.7

0.6

RAW -format file in movie Development process is required.

MOV (Default)

File format available for editing images.

8 bit

10 bit

12 bit

Image Size FHD

Image Size

MOVIE RECORD SETTING

(CINE)

Set the record format, resolution, or frame rate of a movie.

RECORD FORMAT

Set the record format and quality of a movie.

Quick Set menu, or [

CinemaDNG

SHOOT] → [Record Settings] → [Format].

 If CinemaDNG is selected, [Bit Depth] is displayed in [Record Settings].

Select the desired memory bit count.

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HDR, Electronic Stabilization, Director's Viewfinder

ALL-I

(All-Intra)

Data is compressed in frame units. The file size is enlarged, however, image degradation does not occur during editing.

GOP

(Default)

Compression format with the file size prioritized. Available for longer periods of shooting.

UHD (Default)

3840 x 2160

FHD

1920 x 1080

23.98 fps (Default)

24 fps

29.97 fps

50 fps

100 fps

25 fps

48 fps

59.94 fps

119.88 fps

CAUTION

 Data recorded with CinemaDNG consists of multi-still DNG data

(extension: .DNG) and a single audio file (extension: .WAV). For details, refer to "SETTING FROM THE [SYSTEM] MENU" - "File Name / Number" (P.142).

 CinemaDNG cannot be used in combination with the following function.

 If MOV is selected, [Compression] is displayed in [Record Settings].

Select the desired compression format.

RESOLUTION

Set the resolution (size) of a movie.

Quick Set menu, or [ [Resolution]

SHOOT] → [Record Settings] →

FRAME RATE

Set the frame rate (the number of frames per second).

Quick Set menu, or [

SHOOT] → [Record Settings] → [Frame Rate]

CAUTION

 The selectable frame rates are limited depending on the resolution

setting.

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Frame rate

(fps)

Bit rate

(Mbps)

Compatible media

SSD

SD UHS-II

29.97

3020

〇 × 25

2520

〇

2420

〇

23.98

2400

〇

29.97

2500

〇 × 25

2090

〇 × 24

2010

〇

23.98

2000

〇

29.97

2000

〇 × 25

1670

〇〇 24

1610

〇

23.98

1600

〇

100

2540

〇 × 59.94

1530

〇〇 50

1270

〇

1220

〇

29.97

760 〇〇

640 〇〇

610 〇〇

23.98

610 〇〇

119.88

2540

〇 × 100

2120

〇

59.94

1280

〇

1060

〇

1020

〇

29.97

640 〇〇

530 〇〇

510 〇〇

23.98

510 〇〇

BIT RATE AND COMPATIBLE MEDIA

The below table shows the correspondence between the movie bit rate and compatible media depending on a combination of video record settings.

〇: Available × : Unavailable

CAUTION

 Operation is not guaranteed for all media.

CinemaDNG

Resolution Bit depth

12bit

UHD

FHD

10bit

8bit

12bit

10bit

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Frame rate

(fps)

Bit rate

(Mbps)

Compatible media

SSD

SD UHS-II

119.88

2050

〇

100

1710

〇 × 59.94

1020

〇

850

〇

820

〇〇 29.97

510

430

〇

410

〇

23.98

410

〇

Frame rate

(fps)

Bit rate

(Mbps)

Compatible media

SSD

29.97

440 〇〇

23.98

440 〇〇

119.88

440 〇〇

100

440

59.94

240 〇〇

29.97

140 〇〇

23.98

140 〇〇

29.97

120 〇〇

23.98

120 〇〇

119.88

100 〇〇

100

100 〇〇

59.94

70 〇〇

29.97

60 〇〇

23.98

CinemaDNG

Resolution

Bit depth

FHD 8bit

〇〇

 Please check our website for the latest information about compatible

media.

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MOV

Compression Resolution

UHD

ALL-I

〇〇

FHD

UHD

GOP

FHD

〇〇

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Director's Viewfinder

 For ALL-I recording, SSDs and SD cards with a writing speed of 60 MB/s

or more are recommended.

CROP ZOOM

SIGMA fp L has "Crop Zoom" that exploits a characteristic of a highmegapixel image sensor and delivers zooming effects by changing the recording area of the image sensor. You can enjoy zooming even with a prime lens as if you are using a zoom lens.

 When the Crop Zoom screen is displayed, you can

perform zooming operations with the Front and Rear dials or the

 While Crop Zoom is active, the Crop Zoom icon

appears.

 [Crop Zoom] can be assigned to the Quick Set menu

(P.36), the dial (P.117), or a custom button (P.118).

CAUTION

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

CROP ZOOM SETTING

Configure the settings for crop zoom.

[

/ SHOOT] → [Crop Zoom Settings]

Crop Zoom

The Crop Zoom screen is displayed where you can set a desired magnification factor.

Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch out (move fingers apart) to zoom in, and pinch in (move fingers together) to zoom out. (Magnification factors that you can set and the current magnification factor position ▼ bottom of the screen.)

buttons.

are displayed at the

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Normal

(Default)

You can only select the basic positions. When the image quality is set to DNG (14 bits) and DNG (14 bits) + JPEG, Zoom Step is forcibly set to Skip.

Auto

(Default)

The lower limit is automatically set so that the recording area is set appropriately based on the lens mounted on the camera.

If an APS-C format lens is mounted, no limit is imposed and pictures can be taken with x1.00 or greater magnification.

Set this option when mounting an APS-C format lens that does not automatically crop pictures.

x1.00

x1.53

x2.0

x2.5

x.5.0

Zoom Step

You can select a zoom position in fine pitch increments.

Skip

Zoom Lower Limit

x1.00

X1.53

Zoom Upper Limit

 Depending on the zoom lower limit setting or image size setting, the

magnification range that can be specified is limited. If you cannot set your desired magnification factor, press the The [Image Size] setting screen is displayed where you can change the image size.

button in [Zoom Upper Limit].

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There is a close relationship among the image size setting (STILL), resolution setting (CINE), and crop zoom. Crop Zoom provides zooming effects by changing the recording area of the image sensor. In STILL mode, the size of recorded images varies depending on the magnification factor (when the image size is set to Auto). If the image size is set to a size other than Auto, the image size is fixed, however, there will be a limit on the magnification factor. Crop Zoom is not available if the image size is set to 9.5K, which uses the maximum recording area. In CINE mode, you can set a higher magnification factor for FHD, which has a smaller number of pixels than UHD.

When an APS-C format lens is attached, the lower limit on crop zoom is automatically set to 1.53x (Zoom Lower Limit is set to Auto) so that the scope of images in APS-C size can be recorded. The zoom lower limit can be manually set to 1.x, however, there will be vignetting in the image and the resolution may not be sufficient.

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Image circle of full size

Image circle of APS-C size

Full size image range

1.00x

APS-C size image range

1.53x

x1.00

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

x1.53

▪▪▪▪▪

x2.0

▪▪▪

x2.5

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

x5.0

AUTO

☆ ☆

☆

9.5K

★

6.2K

〇 ★

4.8K

〇〇

★

UHD

〇〇

〇

★

FHD

〇〇

〇

★

x1.00

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

x1.53

▪▪▪▪▪

x2.0

▪▪▪

x2.5

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪

x5.0

UHD

FHD

 Some lenses do not allow the zoom lower limit to be changed.

lens

Magnification factor of

9.5K

6.2K Magnification factor of

(STILL) Magnification factors that can be specified for each image size

The gray colored range shows the magnification factors that can be set when



the image quality is set to 12-bit DNG + JPEG, FINE, NORMAL or BASIC.

 The positions indicated by ★☆ are magnification factors that can be set

when the image quality is set to 14-bit DNG.

 The positions indicated by ★☆ and 〇 are magnification factors that

can be set when the image quality is set to 14-bit DNG + JPEG. The DNG image is recorded with the image size of the ★ position at that magnification.

(CINE) Magnification factors that can be specified for each resolution

 When electronic stabilization is used, the lower zoom limit is limited to

1.24x.

 When CINE mode format is MOV, resolution is FHD, and the frame rate

is above 100fps, the zoom positions that can be set are limited to 1x and

1.67x.

 When the format is CinemaDNG, resolution is FHD, and the frame rate is

above 100fps, the zoom positions that can be set are limited to 1.67x.

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DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER

Frame Rate: 119.88 fps / 100 fps, Format: CinemaDNG, Electronic Stabilization

Movies wider than 16:9 are fitted crosswise, and movies taller than 16:9 are fitted lengthwise.

The area outside the frame range is masked in black without fitting to the screen.

The area outside the frame range becomes semi-

check the area outside the frame range.

(CINE) This function simulates how an angle of view is changed depending on the setting information of the registered cinema camera and the focal length of the attached lens.

 The settings for three patterns can be

saved and recalled.

CAUTION

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

 It may not be possible to use it together with HDR shooting at certain

settings.

 It cannot be used with lenses that cannot switch the [Zoom Lower Limit]

of the [Crop Zoom Settings].

 This setting is not available in STILL-like style.  The focus frame is fixed to the center of [Single] and the M size.  The time code and grid line are not displayed.  The Image Magnification function is not available.

Select [ want to set (#1 to #3).

SHOOT] → [Director's Viewfinder] and select a number you

Specify [Brand], [Model], and [Settings] as simulation conditions.

Set [Surround View].

Off

Black

Semi-transparent

transparent without fitting to the screen, so you can

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Brand

Model

Settings

Brand

Model

Settings

16:9 DNxHD

Open Gate ARRIRAW

LF 16:9

Open Gate

3.8K 16:9

6K 1.85:1

MPEG-2 HD

ARRIRAW 2.8K

 The below table shows the correspondence between the registered

cameras and setting information.

ARRICAM / ARRIFLEX

ALEXA LF / ALEXA Mini LF

ALEXA SXT

ARRI

ALEXA Mini

AMIRA

ALEXA 65 4K UHD Komodo 6K FF

ANSI S35 4-Perf. ANSI S35 3-Perf.

LF 16:9 (x1.25) LF 16:9 (x1.3) LF 16:9 (x1.5) LF 16:9 (x1.65) LF 16:9 (x1.8) LF 16:9 (x2) LF 2.39:1

16:9 ProRes HD/2K 16:9 ProRes 3.2K/4K UHD 16:9 ARRIRAW 2.8K 16:9 ARRIRAW 3.2K 4:3 2.8K (x2) 6:5 ProRes (x2) 6:5 ARRIRAW (x2) Open Gate 3.4K Open Gate 4K Cine

ProRes S16 HD ProRes HD ProRes HD Ana.(x2) ProRes 2K ProRes 2.39:1 2K Ana.(x2) ProRes 4:3 2.8K ProRes 3.2K ProRes 4K UHD ARRIRAW 16:9 HD Ana.(x2) ARRIRAW 2.39:1 2K Ana. ARRIRAW 2.8K ARRIRAW 4:3 2.8K(x2) ARRIRAW Open Gate 3.4K

ProRes S16 HD ProRes HD ProRes 2K ProRes 3.2K ProRes 4K UHD

ARRI ALEXA XT

SONY VENICE

MONSTRO 8K

HELIUM 8K

DRAGON 6K

RED

EPIC MX 5K

GEMINI 5K

16:9 ProRes HD 16:9 ProRes 2K 16:9 ProRes 3.2K 4:3 ProRes 2K (x2) 4:3 ARRIRAW Cropped(x2) 4:3 ARRIRAW Full (x2)

4K 2.39:1 4K 17:9 4K 4:3 (x1.25) 4K 4:3 (x1.3) 4K 4:3 (x1.5) 4K 4:3 (x1.65) 4K 4:3 (x1.8) 4K 4:3 (x2) 4K 6:5 (x1.25) 4K 6:5 (x1.3) 4K 6:5 (x1.5) 4K 6:5 (x1.65) 4K 6:5 (x1.8) 4K 6:5 (x2)

5.7K 16:9 6K 2.39:1 6K 17:9 6K 17:9 (x1.25) 6K 17:9 (x1.3) 6K 17:9 (x2)

7K FF 6K FF 4K FF

8K FF 8K 6:5 (x2.0)

6K FF

5K FF

5K Full Height 1.7:1 5K Full Height 6:5 5K FF

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 The pre-setting for using an anamorphic lens is also registered in this

viewfinder. You can desqueeze a video squeezed with an anamorphic lens to display it.

 A movie is recorded based on the setting described in [Record Settings]

(P.76) of the Set-up menu.

 After using this function, select [Director's Viewfinder] → [Off].

CAUTION

 Only when playback is done on this product, the simulation conditions

specified at the time of shooting and the surround view information are applied, enabling you to check the effect.

 DC Crop mode is released; therefore, the part around the screen may

become dark or lead to a resolution failure.

 You can take a picture using the release button even when in Director's

Viewfinder mode. (The setting of the recorded still image is the same as that of the still image recorded in CINE mode (P.44).) Still images are recorded with various effects of the Director's Viewfinder.

P L AYB A C K

The playback method is the same as that of a regular movie or still image. For details on how to play a video, refer to "PLAYING BACK A MOVIE" ( P. 127).

 The time code, number of pixels, and aspect ratio are not displayed.  [Save As JPEG] is only available to cut out a photo from a video.  No changes can be made to the simulation conditions for recording and

the surround view setting.

The image recorded in Director's Viewfinder mode is marked by the setting icon.

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AUDIO RECORD SETTING

Off

No sounds are recorded for movie shooting.

On (Default)

Sounds are also recorded for movie shooting.

Auto

(Default) The camera adjusts the optimal level.

Off Allows you to adjust Ch.1 and Ch.2 independently.

On Applies the Ch.1 setting to Ch.2.

Ch.1 Adjustment Amount

Ch.2 Adjustment Amount

Off (Default)

Turns the noise reduction function off.

Turns the noise reduction function on.

(CINE)

Configure settings for sounds that are recorded simultaneously in a movie.

To set this option, select [

SHOOT] → [Audio Record].

Gain Adjustment

This function allows you to make a level adjustment while checking the currently input sound using the audiometer.

SHOOT] → [Audio Record] → [On] → [Gain Adjustment]

[

Ch.1 / 2 Sync.

Manual

Ch.1: Microphone (L), Ch.2: Right microphone (R)

Select the desired option, and use the

 The level can be adjusted between +6dB and -36dB in 3dB-pitch

increments.

 You can adjust the baseline level of Auto. Select [Auto] → [Adjustment

Amount], and adjust the baseline level while checking on the level meter.

 Gain Adj ustment (Auto Gain Adjustment) can be assigned to the Quick

Set menu (P.36) or a custom button (P.118).

Adjusts Ch.1.

Adjusts Ch.2.

button to adjust the level.

Wind Noise Canceller

Reduces wind noises.

SHOOT] → [Audio Record] → [On] → [Wind Noise Canceller]

[

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The camera divides its screen into 256 and measures the brightness of the scene by independently measuring each segment of the focusing screen and analyzing the correct exposure for the main subject in any lighting situation.

The camera will measure the average brightness of

center area. It will determine the most suitable exposure with respect to lighting conditions.

The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the selected focusing point on the color LCD

exposure for a portion of the scene.

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

Select [ to set the compensation value.

 Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +5.0 to

/ SHOOT] → [Exposure Compensation] or use the Rear dial

-5.0 stops (When shooting a movie, ±3 EV is applied.).

CAUTION

The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the



picture, set the compensation value to ±

 The exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual

Operation mode except when [ISO Auto] is selected.

0.0

by rotating the Rear Dial.

METERING MODE

The camera has three advanced metering modes.

To set the mode, open the Quick Set menu (except when the camera is in CINE mode (CINE style)) or select [

/ SHOOT] → [AE Metering Mode].

Evaluative

Metering

(Default)

Center Weighted

Average Metering

Spot Metering

the entire scene with additional emphasis on the

monitor. This mode is suitable when you wish to set

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AEL BUTTON

The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value whilst

button is depressed. Until the AEL button is

pressed again, images are taken with the same exposure.

AEL

(Pressed)

The exposure is fixed only while the AE L button is being pressed.

Press the AEL button to lock the focus. Images will be taken with the same focusing point until the button is pressed again.

AFL

(Pressed)

The focus is locked only while the AEL button is being pressed.

The Autofocus activates when the AEL button is being pressed.

Press the AEL button to lock both AE and Focus

button is pressed again, images are taken with the same exposure and focusing point.

AEL+AFL

(Pressed)

Both AE and Focus are locked simultaneousl y only while the AEL button is being pressed.

The operation becomes the same as when the button

[

IMAGE MAGNIFICATION USING THE OK BUTTON]

( P.61).

Depth of Field

Preview

For more information, refer to [DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW] ( P. 63).

False Color

For more information, refer to [FALSE COLOR] ( P. 50).

For more information, refer to [SCREENSHOT FEATURE] ( P. 161).

The AEL button is available to do the shooting with the specified exposure in Auto mode.

The AEL button can be assigned to the following functions in addition to the normal AE lock function.

To set this option, select [ → [AEL].

/ SHOOT] → [Custom Buttons Functions]

AEL

(Default)

the AEL

AFL

AF-ON

AEL+AFL

Magnification

simultaneously. Until the AEL

is pressed during shooting. For more information, refer to

Screenshot

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WHITE BALANCE SETTING (WB)

Mode

COLOR TEMP.

DESCRIPTION

Auto

(Default)

Adjusted automatically. Use your camera in this mode for regular photography

Auto

Priority)

Select this setting to allow the camera to

atmosphere of the light source.

Daylight

Approx.5400 K

Sunny outdoor location

Shade

Approx.8000K

Shaded area in sunny outdoor location

Overcast

Approx.6500K

Cloudy outdoor location

Incandescent

Approx.3000K

Under lighting of incandescent light bulb

Fluorescent

Approx.4100K

Under white fluorescent lamp

Flash

Approx.7000K

When compatible flash is used

Select this setting to adjust the white

or temperature

to a numerical value.

Select this setting to determine the white balance based on the image taken. (Page 91)

In general use, the white balance is adjusted automatically; however, if the desired colors are not obtained, you can configure a setting from the preset white balance.

To set this option, open the Quick Set menu or select [ [White Balance].

/ SHOOT] →

1～3

(Lighting

Source

Color

Temperature

Custom

1 to 3

ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE

Each White Balance can be adjusted.

After choosing White Balance, press the Balance Adjustment screen.

automatically determine the appropriate white balance while valuing the color and

balance by setting the col

button to display the White

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To set White Balance from Quick Set Menu, select preferred White Balance, and press the AEL button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen.

Press the

 B stands for Blue, A for Amber, M for

 In each direction, adjustments can be

buttons to adjust.

Magenta, and G for Green. The image will be adjusted with colors in the movement direction.

made for up to eight steps.

Press the setting, press the

 To reset, press the MODE button.

button to apply the setting. To go back without changing the

The adjustment value is displayed to the right of the White Balance Icon.

button.

SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE

White Balance can be adjusted by setting the color temperature in numerical value.

Select [Color Temperature ] and

the button to display the Color

press Temperature selecting [Color Temperature pressing the taken at the value set previously.)

To set from the Quick Set Menu, select [ display the Color Temperature setting screen. (After selecting [ pressing the taken at the value set previously.)

button or the shutter button “half-way”, images can be

setting screen. (After

button, images can be

], and press the AEL button to

] and

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Use the button or the Front/Rear dial to set the value. (Press the MODE button to set it to 5000K.)

White Balance can also be adjusted when setting the color temperature.

Press the AEL button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen on the Color Temperature Setting screen.

Follow the instruction in the previous page.

and onwards in [ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE]

TIP

 Light source can be reddish or bluish, the color of light described as

absolute temperature (K: Kelvin) is called “Color Temperature”. The lower the color temperature is, the more reddish the color of light turns out, and the higher, the more blueish. Please refer P.89 for the approximate color temperature of the light source.

SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

Select this setting to determine the white balance based on the image taken.

 Up to three Custom White Balances can be registered (Custom 1 to 3).

Select [Custom 1], [Custom 2], or [Custom 3] and press the display the Custom White Balance Setting screen. (When the pressed after selecting [Custom], the previous white balance setting will be set.)

When a custom white balance is set in the Quick Set menu, select one of

1 to 3] and press the AEL button to display the Custom White Balance

[ Setting screen. (By pressing the button after selecting [

1 to 3], the previous setting will be applied.)

button or half-pressing the shutter

button to

button is

Under the lighting conditions that will be used for the final photograph, frame a white colored 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. Then use the Manual focus function to adjust the focus point (the focus point does not have to be perfectly in position).

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Press the AEL button and import the custom white balance image.

If a valid white balance settings was captured, the message "White balance image captured successfully" will appear on the color LCD monitor to indicate 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 AEL button to capture a white balance image once again.

 To dismiss the capture, press the

button.

ADDING A NOTE TO CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

A note can be added to a Custom White Balance. The note is reflected in the “White Balance” sub menu and is useful when needing to use previously registered custom white balance.

 It is possible to enter up to 48 single-byte characters and symbols.

On the Custom White Balance Capture screen, pressing the button displays the Note Input screen.

Input the texts. For the procedure to input texts, please refer to [ENTERING INFORMATION] of [COPYRIGHT INFORMATION] ( P. 145).

 When deleting a note attached to a Custom White Balance, delete all the

text from the Note input screen.

CAUTION

 The note attached to the Custom White Balance is not recorded in the

image information data.

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COLOR MODE

STD.

Standard (Default)

VIVID

Vivid

Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid.

NTR.

Neutral

Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural.

PORT.

Portrait

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

LAND

Landscape

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

CINE

Cinema

This mode reduces saturation and emphasizes shadows to recreate an image like in a cinema.

Highlights orange colors such as a flesh color and turquoise of a complementary color to emphasize images.

This mode emphasizes red color rendering, and

resses the scenes, such as sunsets, more

impressively.

This mode emphasizes green color rendering, and expresses greens, such as plants, more impressively.

Pow B.

Powder Blue

This mode is characterized by a refreshing blue color with a bright and transparent look.

Fov B.

FOV Classic Blue

This mode recreates impressive blue sky, with the expression of rich blue tone.

Fov Y.

FOV Classic Yellow

This mode recreates an impressive and rich color tone with the emphasis on yellow-like color.

DUO.

Duotone

This mode creates images that have impressive gradation between shadows and highlights.

MONO.

Monochrome

It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, Monochrome photography or movie can be selected.

To set the mode, press the [COLOR] button, or select [ [Color Settings] → [Color Mode] (in CINE mode, select [ [Color Mode]).

Standard color mode for various situations.

T&O

Teal and Orange

SHOOT] → SHOOT] →

Sun R.

Sunset Red

For G.

Forest Green

exp

It is possible to take Monochrome pictures.

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Suitable for shooting that assumes development

. Images that are

can be obtained.

Color mode detailed setting, Fill Light, Fill Light BKT, HDR, Tone Control

OFF.

Off

Use the buttons to adjust the intensity of effect (up to ±5 in 1-step increments).

processing will be carried out almost identical to the output from the image sensor

buttons to select the desired color mode, and use the

The selected color setting icon is displayed. (When [OFF] is selected, the icon is not displayed.)

TIP

 In SIGMA Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for DNG data

capture using MONO. Sigma Photo Pro can convert Monochrome DNG images into color. (JPEG data cannot be returned to a color image.)

CAUTION

 In MONO. (Monochrome) mode, if an option other than [B/W] (B&W) is

selected for [Toning Effect] in [COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING] (next section), you can adjust the effect.

 When developing DNG data with an Adobe Systems application, the

color mode settings may not be reflected depending on the version of the application. Please check the up-to-date information.

 If [OFF] (Off) is selected, images may appear dark. However, do not

apply exposure compensation; instead, adjust the brightness when performing development processing.

 [OFF] (Off) cannot be set in combination with the following functions or

settings.

DUO. Duotone mode

This mode creates images that have impressive gradation between shadows and highlights.

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Shadow colors

Intermediate colors

Highlight colors

Navy blue

Red

Orange

OR1

Dark green

Orange

YE1

Bluish purple

Yellow

YG1

Turquoise blue

Yellow green

Turquoise blue

Light green

Reddish brown

Light green

Light reddish brown

Light green

Black - Aqua

Navy blue

Light purple

Pink

Magenta

Ivory

B/W

B&W (Default)

Red

WARM

Warm Tone

SEPIA

Sepia

Green

Blue Green

Blue

COLD

Cold Tone

Blue Purple

Purple

In DUO. (Duotone) mode, use the matches the image.

 Tonal changes for each preset are roughly as follows.

buttons to select a preset that

COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING

With each color mode, image parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, and Saturation) can be adjusted to create preferred images.

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 (Excluding Monochrome and Duotone)

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.

Toning Effect (Only with Monochrome)

Monochrome images can be finished with preferred color tones.

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Tone Control: Off

Tone Control: Strong

Press the AEL button while the Color Mode Setting screen is being displayed, and open the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.

 Pressing the

screen, enabling you to make adjustments while checking a still image. To restart, press the

button temporarily stops the currently displayed

button again.

Use the buttons to select the target parameter, and using the to apply the setting.

or button

Use the value (up to ±1.0 in 0.2-step increments),

The icon of the currently adjusted parameter is displayed next to the color mode icon.

and use the

button to set the adjustment

button to apply the setting.

TIP

 For DNG data, you can change the color mode or adjust a parameter

using SIGMA Photo Pro.

 For CinemaDNG data, the color mode is applied only when images are

viewed on the camera.

TONE CONTROL

This function allows you to optimize a tone curve even in a scene with a high contrast, providing an image in natural tone.

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Off

Disables the effect.

Auto (Mild) (Default)

Mild effect can be achieved.

Auto (Strong)

Strong effect can be achieved.

Individually adjusts highlight or shadow. (Up to ±5 in 1-step increments)

Color Mode: [Off], [Duotone],

To set the Tone Control, press the TONE button or select [ → [Tone Control].

/ SHOOT]

MANUAL

 Pressing the AEL button temporarily stops the currently displayed screen,

enabling you to make adjustments while checking a still image. To restart, press the AEL button again.

Manual

MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

After selecting [Manual], use the buttons to select highlight or shadow, and use the

buttons to adjust the intensity.

CAUTION

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

Fill Light

(STILL)

This function allows you to adjust the brightness so that dark parts become lighter, without changing the exposure of light parts in an image.

To set this option, open the Quick Set menu or select [

Light]. (Up to ±5 in 0.2-step increments)

TO CONFIRM THE EFFECT...

Press the AEL button while the Fill Light Setting screen is being displayed, and open the preview screen (still screen). To release the preview screen, press the AEL button again.

SHOOT] → [Fill

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Drive Mode: Continuous, Interval Timer, HDR

ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion]

Distortion (Off/Auto)

Diffraction (Off/Auto)

Lateral Chromatic Aberration

(Off/Auto)

Vignetting (Off/Auto)

Color Shading

CAUTION

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

Bracketing (Except Fill Light BKT.), Color Mode: [Off], [Duotone],

LENS OPTICS COMPENSATION

Specify whether or not to compensate for the following lens aberration.

To set this option, select [

CAUTION

 In general use, set to "Auto" (default).  Compensation cannot be set to [Off] depending on the lens.

COLOR SHADING CORRECTION

This function allows you to compensate for color shading (phenomenon in which parts around the screen are colored).

When you are using an L-mount lens:

Color shading is compensated for automatically. If necessary, you can make fine adjustments manually.

Select [ / SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation] → [Color Shading] → [Auto], and press the

Press the AEL button to open the preview screen (still screen).

/ SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation].

button.

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Use the apply the setting.

buttons to select [Red] or [Blue], and use the

button to

Use the increments), and use the

button to set the adjustment value (up to ±1.0 in 0.2-step

button to apply the setting.

CAUTION

 The adjusted value is reset when the lens is changed.

When you are using a lens other than the L-mount lens:

You can compensate for the color shading of the lens that is attached by using a mount adapter manufactured by another company.

Select [ / SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation] → [Color Shading], select the desired column from [#1 to #10], and press the

button.

On the Compensation Capture screen, fill a monotonous screen without a color tone such as white or gray on the entire screen, and press the AEL button.

When compensation succeeds, the Compensation screen is displayed. If fine adjustment is required, press the following step 3 and subsequent steps in the previous item.

button, and make fine adjustment

ENTERING LENS INFORMATION

When compensation is completed, press the information entry screen.

button to move to the lens

Enter information on the [Focal Length / Aperture Input] screen. When entering other information, open the [Note] screen. For details about how to enter a memo, refer to "ENTERING INFORMATION" of [COPYRIGHT INFORMATION] ( P.145).

 To erase a memo, delete all characters on the Enter Memo screen.

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Exposure

White Balance

Fill Light

Focus

Color Mode

Drive Mode: Interval Timer, Fill Light (Excluding Fill Light BKT), HDR ISO sensitivity settings added with the [Composite Low ISO Expansion]

TO RESET COMPENSATION...

Select [ / SHOOT] → [Lens Optics Compensation] → [Color Shading], select

the column to reset, and press the MODE button on the Compensation

Capture screen.

Select [Yes], and press the compensation value and lens information.)

button to apply the setting. (This erases the

CAUTION

 When [CinemaDNG] is selected as the format of CINE mode, Color

Shading Correction is not available.

BRACKETING

(STILL)

This function allows you to perform shooting while automatically bracketing the setting value in the following five items.

CAUTION

 For white balance BKT, Fill Light BKT, and color mode BKT, image

processing is performed for the specified number of pages based on the one-time shooting data, so the writing time becomes longer than it is for regular shooting.

 Bracketing is not automatically canceled. When shooting is completed,

select [Off] from each bracketing item.

 The following functions or settings cannot be used in combination.

 Exposure BKT and focus BKT cannot be used with the flash shooting.

Select [ SHOOT] → [Bracketing], and select the target item.

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Sigma FP L User guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

SD MEMORY CARDS (OPTIONAL)

ABOUT THE LENSES

ELECTRONIC SHUTTER

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING

PREPARATION

ATTACHING THE CARRY STR AP

ABOUT HOT SHOE UNIT HU-11

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

DATE, TIME AND AREA SETTING

CHECKING THE BATTERY STAT US

ABOUT TOUCH OPERATIONS

ABOUT CINE/STILL SWITCH

CAMERA SET-UP MENU

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS

QUICK SET MENU

CHANGING THE D IS P L AY MODE

TO INSERT THE CARD

FORMATTING THE CARD

HOW TO PRESS THE SHUTTER BUTTON

QUICK PREVIEW

DOING THE SHOOTING

TAKING A PICTURE

SHOOTING A MOVIE

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

FOCUSING

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS

FOCUS MODE SETTING

FOCUS FRAME SETTING

FOCUSING USING MANUAL FOCUS

OTHER FOCUS SETTINGS

DRIVE MODE

STABILIZATION

ISO SENSITIVITY SETTING

ISO SENSITIVITY EXPANSION

ISO AUTO SETTINGS

IMAGE FILE SETTING

MOVIE RECORD SETTING

CROP ZOOM

DIRECTOR'S VIEWFINDER

AUDIO RECORD SETTING

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

METERING MODE

AEL BUTTON

WHITE BALANCE SETTING (WB)

COLOR MODE

TONE CONTROL

Fill Light

LENS OPTICS COMPENSATION

BRACKETING