Sigma SD Quattro User Manual

C40EN1684

ENGLISH

USER’S MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the Sigma sd Quattro Digital Camera

You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new sd Quattro camera’s features by reading this instruction manual carefully before operating it. Enjoy your new Sigma camera!

 Please keep this instruction booklet handy for future reference. Doing

so will allow you to understand and take advantage of the camera’s unique features at any time.

 The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase.

Warranty terms and warranty card are on a separate sheet, attached. Please refer to these materials for details.

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

This camera is intended only for personal use and should never be used in a way that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. In addition, although it is intended purely for personal use, some restrictions may be applied to the photographing of demonstrations, performances, shows, exhibitions, or commercial properties, etc. Copyright or other legal rights should not be contravened.

 FOVEON is a registered trademark of Foveon, Inc. X3, and the X3 Logos

are trademarks of Foveon, Inc.

 The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the SD-3C, LLC.

 Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

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

 Macintosh and MAC OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of

Apple Inc. in the U.S.A. and /or other countries.

 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

 Eye-Fi, the Eye-Fi logo and Eye-Fi connected are trademarks of Eye-Fi,

Inc.

 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.

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 (sd Quattro)

2. Body Cap (on the camera)

3. St rap

4. Li-ion Battery BP-61

5. Battery Charger BC-61

6. Battery Charger Cable

7. USB Cable

8. Instruction Manual

9. Limited Warranty

10. Warranty Sticker

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

separately.

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ........................................................... 12

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING ........................................... 14

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE .................................. 16

PREPARATION ........................................................................... 19

LOADING THE BATTERY ..................................................................... 21

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS ............................................ 25

SETTING THE LANGUAGE .................................................................. 27

SETTING THE TIME AND DAT E ........................................................... 28

CAMERA SET-UP MENU ...................................................................... 30

QUICK SET MENU ................................................................................ 38

SELECTING THE MONITOR ................................................................ 40

CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE ........................................................ 41

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD ........................................... 43

FORMATTING THE CARD .................................................................... 45

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................... 46

SHUTTER BUTTON .............................................................................. 46

QUICK PREVIEW .................................................................................. 47

BASIC OPERATION ................................................................... 48

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .................................................. 49

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE .............................................. 49

P PROGRAM AE ............................................................................. 50

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE .......................................................... 51

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE ................................................ 52

MANUAL EXPOSURE .................................................................. 53

BULB SETTING ................................................................................. 55

FOCUSING ............................................................................................ 56

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS ............................................................. 56

SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE ............................................ 57

SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME ........................................................ 59

FOCUS LOCK .................................................................................... 60

FACE DETECTION AF MODE ........................................................... 60

HALF-PRESSED AF-ON .................................................................... 62

MANUAL FOCUS .............................................................................. 62

FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY ................................ 63

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE ................................................... 64

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............................................................ 64

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .............................................................. 64

SELF TIMER ..................................................................................... 65

INTERVAL TIMER ............................................................................. 66

ADVANCED OPERATION ........................................................... 68

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WB) ............................................... 69

ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE ........................................................ 71

SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE ....................... 72

SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE ......................................... 73

SETTING THE SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY) ............................ 75

IMAGE FILE SETTING ......................................................................... 77

SELECTING THE METERING MODE .................................................. 81

AF/AEL BUTTON .................................................................................. 82

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ............................................................ 84

AUTO BRACKETING ............................................................................ 85

SFD MODE (SUPER FINE DETAI L ) ..................................................... 88

COLOR MODE ..................................................................................... 90

CUSTOM BRACKETING ...................................................................... 93

WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING ..................................................... 93

COLOR MODE BRACKETING .......................................................... 94

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

COLOR SPACE .................................................................................... 97

AUTO ROTATE ..................................................................................... 97

CUSTOM MODE ................................................................................... 98

USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH .......................................................... 99

SETTING THE FLASH MODE ........................................................ 100

FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION .......................................... 101

USING EYE-FI CARD (EYE-FI CONNECTED) .................................. 102

REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES .................................... 105

REVIEWING IMAGES ........................................................................ 106

VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME .................................................. 107

MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) .............................. 108

VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) .... 109

VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATIO N ....................................................... 110

HISTOGRAM .................................................................................... 112

DELETING FILES ................................................................................ 113

DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON ............................... 11 3

DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU .................................. 11 4

OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES ............................................. 115

LOCKING FILES ................................................................................. 116

MARKING IMAGES ............................................................................. 118

ROTATING IMAGES ............................................................................ 120

EXPOSURE WARNING ....................................................................... 122

OK BUTTON SHORTCUT ................................................................... 123

SHOWING A SLIDESHOW .................................................................. 124

DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) ........................................ 126

DEVELOPING RAW DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA ............................. 127

CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS .............................................. 129

FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM .............................................................. 130

TO CHANGE FILE NAMES ................................................................. 131

ATTACH COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............................................... 131

CUSTOMIZE THE DISPLAY OF LCD MONITOR ................................ 133

CUSTOMIZING THE DIAL ................................................................... 137

LOCK SWITCH SETTING ................................................................... 139

LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF .................................................... 140

ECO MODE ......................................................................................... 141

ADJUSTING MONITOR BRIGHTNESS .............................................. 141

SOUND SETTINGS ............................................................................. 141

POWER GRIP PG-41 SETTINGS ....................................................... 142

RESET TO THE DEFAULTS ................................................................ 143

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER OR TV ............................... 144

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ...................................................... 145

CONNECTING TO A TV ...................................................................... 147

REFERENCE ............................................................................. 148

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................ 149

USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY ..................................................... 150

MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 151

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 155

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 158

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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.

nformation regarding the actions that must be

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

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

carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following

Warning !!

Caution !!

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

This Symbol contains i

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.

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.

- 40°C temperature range only.

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.

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.



adheres to clothes or the skin, wash it away with soap



If the liquid enters the eye, flush the affected eye with clean water



induce vomiting

and seek medical assistance.

If the liquid

immediately.

immediately for 15 minutes, and seek medical assistance.

If the liquid is swallowed, drink a large quantity of water,

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Please read this section before using the camera.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

DURING PROLONGED USE

 Although there are cases where the surface of camera gets hot, this is not

a malfunction.

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

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

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

minutes to lower its temperature.

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

( ) is displayed, we recommend turning off the camera and wait until the temperature of the camera becomes lower.

SD MEMORY CARD

(sold separately)

The sd Quattro camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card* and SDXC memory card*.

* UHS-1 standard memory card can also be used.

 In this instruction manual, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and

SDXC memory card are referred to as the ‘Card’.

 We recommend using the SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card to

store images.

 SD memory card, SDHC memory card or SDXC

memory card incorporate the write protection switch, which prevents writing or formatting the card accidentally. If the switch is placed in the ‘LOCK’ position, it is not possible to overwrite or erase your data accidentally.

 It is also possible to use an Eye-Fi card that has a Wi-Fi communication

function. (P.102)

 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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

(View) Button

AF Assist Light

Busy Lamp

Lens Lock Button

Main-Monitor

DC Connector Cover

Diopter Adjuster

Battery Compartment Cover Latch

Battery Cover

Front Dial

(Quick Set) Button

Lens Mount Index

Lock Switch

Lens Mount

Rear Dial

Sync. Terminal

AF/AEL Button ∙ Switch

HDMI Mini Terminal (Type C)

SD Card Cover

(OK) Button

Cable Release Terminal

Selector

(Focusing Point) Button

(Menu) Button

S/C (AF Mode) Button /

(Delete) Button

Focal Plane Mark

Sub-Monitor

Sub-Monitor Light On/Off Button

(Exposure Compensation) Button

(Display) Button

(ISO Sensitivity) Button

(Metering Mode) Button

(Shooting Mode) Button

1 Dust Protector

7 Tripod Socket

12 USB Terminal (3.0 Micro B）

14 Power Grip Contact Cover

15 Power Switch

16 Hot Shoe

18 Camera Strap Eyelet

19 Monitor Selection Switch

21 Speaker

22 Viewfinder

Shutter Button

SELECTOR (35)

(Up button)

(Left button)

button

In this instruction manual, each position of the selector is shown as

/ / / .

(Right button)

(Down button)

 The buttons are used as follows: To operate Up and Down buttons:

To operate Left and Right buttons: . To operate both Up and Down, and Left and Right buttons: .

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING

MAIN-MONITOR

SUB-MONITOR

Color Mode (Toning Effect)

White Balance (Filtering Effect)

Camera Shake Warning

Sharpness *

AE Lock / AF Lock *

Saturation *

Image Size

Locked State Indicator *

Aspect Ratio

Eye-Fi Communication Icon *

Image Quality

Interval timer *

Auto Bracketing / SFD Mode *

Number of shots remaining

Number of shots remaining before memory buffer full

Custom Bracketing *

Shutter Speed

Face Detection AF *

F Number

Focus Mode

Focus Indicator

Flash Mode *

Battery Level Indicator

Flash Exposure Compensation value *

Exposure Compensation Val u e / Exposure Meter

Electronic Level *

ISO Sensitivity

Focusing Frame

Metering Mode

Histogram *

Exposure Mode

Temperature rise caution mark

Custom Mode *

Tone Control

VIEWFINDER

1 Drive Mode

9 Date / Time *

* Displayed only during setting.

Contrast *

This mark shows that the image is being processed in camera after shooting. While this mark is displayed, it is not possible to operate the camera.

This mark shows that the camera is still shooting with a slow shutter speed.

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE

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

PREPARATION

Charging the battery (P.21)

Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery with the provided battery charger.

To insert the battery (P.23)

Mount the lens (P. 2 5)

TAKING THE PICTURE

Set the language (P.27)

Set the date and time (P.28)

Loading the card (P.43)

Turn the camera body on.

Select the exposure mode (P.49)

Press the ‘Mode’ button in P (Program AE) position

Focus (P.56)

Compose your image with the color LCD monitor and press the shutter button “half-way” to activate exposure metering and autofocus.

Take a picture

Fully press the shutter button to take the picture.

Review the image. (P.47)

The image is displayed for 2 seconds on the LCD monitor.

PREPARATION

This section describes necessary preparations before using the camera.

ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP

Undo the strap end.

Attach the carry strap as shown.

LOCK SWITCH

 The items to be locked by the LOCK switch can be changed according to

the user’s needs. For details, please refer to [SETTING THE LOCK SWITCH] (P.139).

The LOCK switch is provided on the sd Quattro which locks button operations and allows the user to concentrate on shooting without being bothered by erroneous button operations. When setting the camera, release the LOCK switch.

While the LOCK switch is active, the

icon is displayed at the lower

section of the screen.

LOADING THE BATTERY

A lithium-ion batter y, BP-61, is provided with the sd Quattro camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-61, when the battery is empty.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

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

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

 The charge lamp will be green whilst the

battery is charging

 It takes about 220 minutes to recharge

the battery.

 Required time for recharging the battery

depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level.

When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet.

CAUTION !!

 We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it

is not used for several days, the battery performance decreases.

 If the number of possible images from one charge of the battery

considerably decreases, it may indicate the end of battery’s life. In this case, please purchase a new battery.

LOADING THE BATTERY

Sub Monitor View

Confirm that the power switch is set to OFF and open the battery compartment cover by rotating the battery compartment cover latch, as shown in the illustration.

Insert the battery until it locks into place.

Close the battery compartment cover and lock the cover by rotating the battery compartment latch, as shown in the illustration.

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS

The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the sub monitor and the viewfinder. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use.

finder

Sub Monitor

Viewfinder

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

(Red)

The power of the battery is empty; the camera will no longer work. Replace or recharge the battery immediately.

The battery is working with the connected AC adapter. (P.150)

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TO REMOVE THE BATTERY

Confirm that the power switch is set to OFF and open the battery compartment cover by rotating the battery compartment cover latch, as shown in the illustration.

Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration.

WARNING!!

 Busy Lamp is on or flashing, do not remove the battery or memory card.

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

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

Turn the power switch to OFF.

Remove the camera body cap and the rear cap of the lens.

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 a proper connection, do not hold down the lens lock button

while mounting the lens.

 The sd Quattro contains a dust protector, located inside the lens mount.

The dust protector is a very delicate device. Take care not to scratch its surface. Touching or pushing it with your fingers can easily damage it. If there is dirt or dust on it, please refer to the Maintenance section of this manual (P.152).

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

ABOUT THE LENSES

The sd Quattro uses SI GMA S A mount. The usable lenses are SIG MA SA mount interchangeable lenses.

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

may be required. Updating the camera firmware may also be required. Please check our website for the latest information of the corresponding lens.

Web site address: http://www.sigma-global.com/

CAUTION !!

 On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electrical

contacts. Keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid damaging them, be sure to place the lens on its front end when it is off the camera.

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

English

English (Default)

Русский

Russian

Japanese

Nederlands

Dutch

Deutsch

German

Polski

Polish

Français

French

Português

Portuguese

Español

Spanish

Dansk

Danish

Italiano

Italian

Svenska

Swedish

简体中文

Simplified Chinese

Norsk

Norwegian

繁體中文

Traditional Chinese

Suomi

Finnish

한국어

Korean

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

Turn the camera on.

Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.30)

Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.

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

button to return to the

Selectable languages

language set-up page without making any changes.

日本語

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

Please set the camera’s internal clock, before using the camera for the first time or after extended periods of disuse.

Turn the camera on.

Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.30)

Select [ Camera Settings (4)] by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.

Use the buttons to select [Date/Time].

Press the or button to open the date/time set-up page.

Press the button or the button again 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 button to return to the date/ time set-up page without making any changes.

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.

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).

Use the buttons to select [Date Format], and press the or the button

to open the sub menu.

Use the buttons to select your preferred format, and press the button or the button to confirm.

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

Use the buttons to select [Time Format], and press the button or the

button to open the sub menu.

Use the buttons to select your preferred format and press the button or the button to confirm.

CAMERA SET-UP MENU

Tab area

This section describes the various settings in the Camera Set-up menu. It is possible to set the camera functions from the Camera Set-up menu display.

TO DISPLAY THE SET-UP MENU

Press the button on the back of the camera.

Press the button again to close the Set-up Menu and the camera will be shooting mode. (If you reviewed images ( P. 106), it will return to the last previewed image.)

Move to any other tab

Each time the Front Dial or the Rear Dial is rotated, it will move to the next tab.

(When the icon in the tab area is selected, it is possible to change the setting menu by pressing the buttons as well.)

While in the Set-up Menu:

Use the buttons to select menu items.

Press the or button to open submenus or dialogs.

While in set-up sub-menus:

Use the buttons to select setting options.

Press the or button to apply new settings.

Press the button to close sub-menus without applying changes.

 The Camera Set-up menu is divided into three groups.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

(Blue Tab)

This menu relates to shooting settings. When an exposure mode is selected and the button is pressed [ Capture

Settings] will be displayed.

PLAYBACK MENU

(Red Tab)

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

CAMERA SETTINGS

(Yellow Tab)

This menu is used for camera setup such as date and language selection. Open the Camera Set-up menu by pressing the button and move to the [ Camera Settings] menu by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial.

TIP

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

options cannot be selected. They will be displayed with a gray color.

LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS

Menu Item

Description

Page

ISO Sensitivity Step

Sets the ISO Sensitivity in steps of 1EV or 1/3EV.

It is possible to set the Lower limit and

Auto mode.

Selects the Drive Mode such as SelfTime r.

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets the steps and order of Auto Bracketing.

Sets the SFD Mode that can generate

captured pictures.

Sets the mode of flash setting and Flash Exposure Compensation.

Menu Item

Description

Page

Selects the White Balance Mode depending on the shooting conditions.

Image Quality

Selects the quality of image to record.

Image Size

Selects recording Image Size.

Aspect Ratio

Sets the aspect ratio of the image.

For more detailed information about each function, please refer to the individual pages.

CAPTURE SETTINGS

(1)

ISO Auto Range

Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO

Drive Mode

Auto Bracketing

Custom Bracketing

Sets the bracket options with White Balance and Color Mode.

(2)

SFD Mode

Flash

White Balance

subtle pictures by compositing several

(3)

100

Menu Item

Description

Page

Selects the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions.

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

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets or cancels the [Tone Control]

rendering image.

Sets or cancels to record the vertical image information.

Sets the duration of the Quick Preview

captured.

It is possible to select if the LCD Display

screen.

Dial Exposure Compensation

Sets whether or not the button is used when compensating the exposure.

Sets the allocation of dials for exposure

each shooting mode.

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets whether or not the rotation direction of the Front and Rear Dials is reversed.

Sets the function that the button

will perform.

Sets the function that the button

will perform.

Color Mode

(3)

Color space

Tone Control

Auto Rotate

Quick Preview

(Strong / Mild) that achieves the natural

image that is automatically displayed on the color LCD monitor after the image is

(4)

Preview Exposure in M Mode

Switch Dial Functions

Dial Rotation

AEL Button

(5)

Settings

reflects the selected exposure on the

setting and exposure compensation in

(when the switch is in the position)

137

138

AF Button Settings

(when the switch is in the position)

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets or cancels the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

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

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets the indication that emphasizes the focused position.

Priority

Built-in AF Assist Light

Sets whether or not the AF assist light is used in low light conditions.

Select normal AF Mode or Face detection AF Mode.

Menu Item

Description

Page

Lock the image, or unlock the locked image.

Mark the image, or unmark the marked image.

Rotate the image to the desired position for display.

Delete

Delete the image.

113

Start the slideshow (playback images

settings.

Select the images and set the quantity for printing.

Half pressed AEL

(5)

Half-pressed AF-ON

Focus Peaking

Priority

(6)

Face Detection AF

PLAYBACK MENU

Lock

Mark

Rotate

(1)

Sets whether the shutter is released immediately after the shutter button is pressed or after focusing.

116

118

120

Slideshow

automatically) or change the slideshow

DPOF

124

126

Menu Item

Description

Page

RAW Development

It develops JPEG format images from RAW files.

Exposure Warning

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

OK Button Settings

Sets the function that the button will perform during image review.

Sets whether or not vertically orientated

displayed vertically.

Menu Item

Description

Page

Custom Mode Setting

Selects which functions to allocate to the Quick Set menu.

Operation in LOCK Mode

Enables users to change the contents to be locked with the LOCK switch.

Sets ON/OFF six Display Modes of the

contents.

View Finder

Mode Settings

Sets ON/OFF four Display Modes of the Viewfinder and details of their contents.

Enables to set the Outer Frame Display on the shooting screen (when the aspect ratio is set other than 3:2).

127

(2)

Image Rotation

CAMERA SETTINGS

Custom QS

(1)

Monitor Mode Settings

Outer Frame Display

images are automatically rotated and

Main-Monitor and details of their

122

—

139

133

Menu Item

Description

Page

Sets whether or not to use electronic

volumes.

Adjust Electronic Level

File Name

Sets the File Name for the image.

131

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

Sets or cancels ECO Mode that saves battery usage.

Sets whether or not Extended Mode is used in the Bulb setting.

Menu Item

Description

Page

LCD Brightness

Sets the color LCD monitor brightness.

141

Sets the delay before the backlight of the

no operation has occurred.

Sets the delay before the camera shuts

this change.)

It is possible to change the settings of

communication

function.

Sets settings of the Power Grip PG-41 (sold separately) and allocations of the

button functions.

(2)

(3)

Sound Settings

File Numbering

ECO Mode

Extended Mode

LCD Off

Auto Power Off

Eye-Fi Settings

PG-41 Settings

beeping sounds and adjusts their

Adjusts the Electronic Level.

color LCD monitor turns off automatically

down automatically if no operation has occurred.

the

(Images will not be affected by

Eye-Fi Card that has a Wi-Fi

141

137

130

141

140

102

142

Menu Item

Description

Page

To transfer recorded images in the card

[Camera Control].

Sets whether or not it is possible to

inserted into the camera.

Memory Card Format

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

Sets the date and time in the camera’s

date and time will be displayed.

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

Menu Item

Description

Page

Holds copyright information and selects whether or not to save the information in the Exif data.

Displays the camera’s firmware version,

and certification mark*.

Confirm current firmware version and

card.

Restores all menu options to their default settings.

USB Mode

Release Without Memory Card

(4)

Date / Time

Language / 言語

Information

(5)

Firmware Update

Reset Settings

from the camera to computers, select [Mass Storage]. To control the camera by using “SIGMA Capture Pro”, select

release the shutter when the card is not

internal clock and the format in which the

model name, serial number information,

update the latest firmware version from

145

131

—

143

* Certification Mark

Other Certification Marks that this camera supports are displayed at the bottom of the camera, on gift boxes, and in this instruction manual.

QUICK SET MENU

White Balance

)

Tone Control ( P.

Drive Mode

)

Focus Peaking ( P. 6

Image Quality

)

Color Mode ( P.

Image Size

)

Aspect Ratio ( P. 7

Option list display of the selected items

By pressing the button, it is possible to quickly access and change the settings of the following most commonly used camera functions.

Quick Set Menu (Default)

( P. 69

96)

( P. 6 4

( P. 77

( P. 7 8

When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will be displayed by pressing the button.

90)

For example, to change the quality of image to RAW

Press the button to display the Quick Set Menu.

Press the buttons to select the section related to quality of image ( ).

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

By pressing or the shutter button halfway, the settings will be applied and the camera will return to shooting mode.

Exposure Compensation (P.84)

FP ( P. 100)

Slow Sync. (P. 100)

View Finder Brightness (P. 141)

CAUTION !!

 Items that you cannot set are displayed in gray, and the option cannot

be changed by rotating the dials.

The functions allocated to the Quick Set menu can be changed.

Available functions to be allocated to the Quick Set menu

ISO Sensitivity (P.75) AE Metering Mode (P.81) Shooting Mode (P.49) Bracketing Amount (P.85) Custom Bracketing (P. 93) Drive Mode ( P.64) Flash Exposure Compensation (P.101) Red-eye ( P. 100) Rear Curtain Sync. (P. 100)

The function of the Quick Set menu can be set from [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Custom QS]

White Balance (P.69) Image Quality (P.77) Image Size (P.78) Aspect Ratio (P.79) Color Mode ( P. 90) Tone Control ( P. 96) Focus Peaking (P. 62) Main Monitor Brightness (P. 141) Sub Monitor Brightness (P. 141)

Press the buttons on the [Custom QS] screen to select the item to change

the allocated position, and press the button to confirm.

From the list at the bottom of the screen, use the buttons to select the item to allocate position, and press the button to confirm.

When you have finished setting the allocation, press the button to close the [Custom QS] menu.

SELECTING THE MONITOR

FINDER

Displays in the finder only.

When looking into the finder, the main monitor display automatically changes to the finder display.

Only the main monitor is displayed.

displayed.

The SIGMA sd Quattro consists of a Finder (Electronic Viewfinder) and Main-Monitor. The Monitor Select switch allows users to select which monitor is to be used.

AUTO

MONITOR

When looking into the finder, the LCD in the finder is not

Sub Monitor

When the LCD in the finder is displayed, the sub monitor automatically turns off.

 The sub monitor can be turned on/off with the button as needed. (It

cannot be turned on when the LCD in the finder is displayed.)

WARNING!!

 There are cases that the sensor reacts to an object other than an eye

and the LCD in the finder is displayed.

 The sensor may react with a strong light from the rear side, which leads

an erroneous operation.

CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE

→ →

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

→ → →

Custom 1

Custom 2

Custom 3

→

Viewfinder Mode

LCD Off Mode

LCD Monitor Display can be changed by pressing the button.

 When the button is pressed while the finder is displayed, the

display mode in the finder changes.

 When the button is pressed while the main monitor is displayed,

the display mode in the main monitor changes.

VIEWFINDER (OPERATION) (Default)

MAIN-MONITOR (OPERATION) (Default)

 Refer P.14 [MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING] for the meaning

of each icon.

→

Display Icons (Display date and time) (P.

Display Icons (Display Image Info) (P.

1/2 Display Image Info Screen (P.

Hide Icons 2/2 Copyright

Information screen ( P. 111)

 In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed.

 Information to display on [Custom] can be customized (Refer P.133).

 The size of the icon displayed during operation can be changed (Refer

P. 1 33).

(REVIEWING)

107)

110)

WARNING!!

 While in the reviewing mode, the display modes in the finder and the

main monitor must be set the same.

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD

The sd Quattro camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card to store data.

TO INSERT THE CARD

Turn off the camera and open the SD card cover as shown.

Insert the card as per the instruction displayed on the back of the SD card cover.

Insert the card until it clicks.

Close the SD card cover.

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 It may be necessary to format the card before use. (See P.45)

TO REMOVE THE CARD

Turn off the camera and open the SD card cover as shown.

Push the card until it clicks and pull out it.

Close the SD card cover.

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.

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 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.

FORMATTING THE CARD

New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use.

[ Camera Settings] (P.30) → Select [Format] and format the card.

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

button.

CAUTION !!

 Formatting erases all card contents, including locked sd Quattro files

and all non-sd Quattro files.

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

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

In [Format] menu, Select [Yes] by pressing the button and press the

button.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Disable

(Default)

When the card is not inserted in the camera body, it is not possible to release the shutter.

It is possible to release the shutter, even if the card is not inserted in the camera body.

While looking into the finder, adjust by turning the Diopter Adjuster so the focus frame and letters can be seen clearly.

 The camera’s adjustable diopter range is

-1

-4m

to +2m-1.

SHUTTER BUTTON

The shutter button of the sd Quattro cameras has two positions. When you press the shutter button “halfway down”, the camera’s autofocus systems will activate. When pressing the button “all-the-way down”, the shutter will release to take a picture.

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 Before you start to take pictures, we recommend that you operate the

camera, to become familiar with the “halfway down” position and other features of the camera.

 Normally, if the card is not inserted in to the camera body, it is not

possible to release the shutter. If you would like to release the shutter without a card, please set from [ Camera Settings] (P.30) → [Release

without Card].

Enable

QUICK PREVIEW

Off

No preview image is displayed.

2 sec. (Default)

Preview image is displayed for 2 seconds.

5 sec.

Preview image is displayed for 5 seconds.

10 sec.

Preview image is displayed for 10 seconds.

The sd Quattro camera can be set to automatically display a preview of each image immediately after it is taken. This is useful for instantly checking exposure and framing.

The Quick Preview Duration can be set from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30)

→ [Quick Preview].

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 To manually turn off the Quick Preview image, press the shutter button

half-way.

CAUTION !!

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

another image while the Quick Preview is up.

BASIC OPERATION

This section describes basic operations to start taking photography.

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

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

WARNING !!

 In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that [DIAL

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION]

(P.138)

of [ Capture Settings] (P.30) are in the initial setting. If the actual proceedings disagree with the description in this section, refer to the corresponding section for [DIAL EXPOSURE COMPENSATION] or [SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS] as needed.

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

(P.85) and [

SWITCH DIAL FUNCTIONS]

Press the button. (In the Viewfinder, the mode selection is displayed on the bottom of the LCD monitor.)

Select the desired exposure mode by using the Front and Rear Dials, or press the buttons.

Press the button or shutter button “half-way” to return to shooting mode.

P PROGRAM AE

To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject.

Set the Exposure Mode to the P position. (In the Viewfinder, the exposure indicator is illuminated in green.)

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

WARNING !!

 When is shown on the color LCD monitor, camera shake may

occur (a slow shutter speed is set). If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.99) or a tripod.

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

indicators will blink and will show the limit values. If you take a picture with these settings, the picture will be overexposed or underexposed.

PROGRAM SHIFT

You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value, which were automatically selected by the camera. While turning the Front Dial, the combination of shutter speed and aperture value will change within the range of combinations that give the equivalent exposure.

 It will be canceled automatically, after

taking the picture.

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE

After you set the aperture, the camera will determine the appropriate shutter speed. If you select smaller apertures, depth of field will be greater. Larger apertures tend to blur the background, as depth of field will be shallower.

Set the Exposure Mode to the A position. (In the Viewfinder, the aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.)

Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Front Dial.

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

WARNING !!

 When is shown on the color LCD monitor, camera shake may

occur (a slow shutter speed is set). If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.99) or a tripod.

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

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

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE

When you set the desired shutter speed, the camera will select the appropriate aperture value for correct exposure. You can achieve stop action effects by selecting a fast shutter speed, or give the feeling of motion to a moving subject by selecting a slow shutter speed.

Set the Exposure Mode to the S position. (In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed value is illuminated in green.)

Set the desired shutter speed by rotating the Front Dial.

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

WARNING !!

 If the appropriate aperture value is beyond the range of the lens in use,

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

M MANUAL EXPOSURE

Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of the exposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire.

Set the Exposure Mode to the M position. (In the Viewfinder, the shutter speed is illuminated in orange. The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.)

Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Front Dial.

Set the shutter speed by rotating the Rear Dial to adjust the value of the exposure meter 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 blink.

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

LCD DISPLAY IN M MODE

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

The selected exposure value is reflected in the LCD Display.

When the exposure is set as M mode, the LCD Display reflects the selected exposure on the screen so that photographers can confirm how the actual image will look. When the exposure is under, it becomes darker, and when it is over, it becomes brighter.

When you shoot images in M mode while using the flashguns from other companies, the display would be dark, and make it difficult to check the details of the image, such as the focus point and composition. In this case, it is recommended to change the setting to [Off], and adjust the brightness of the image on screen.

Select from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Preview Exposure in M

Mode].

Off

On (Default)

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 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].

BULB SETTING

When long time exposures are required (for shooting night scenes or very dark subjects) the use of the “Bulb” setting is recommended. Please use a tripod, when taking pictures with this setting.

Set the Exposure Mode to the M position.

Rotate the Rear dial until 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 30 seconds.

The shutter will automatically close about 30 seconds after the shutter button was pressed.

 It is possible to extend the Bulb time up to 120 seconds by setting the

camera to Extended Mode.

Please set from [ Camera Settings] ( P. 30) → [Extended Mode] and select [On].

CAUTION!!

 When using the extended Bulb time, the image quality may be reduced

due to increased noise.

FOCUSING

Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below.

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS

Set the focus mode switch of the lens to AF.

Position the photographic subject within the center of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”.

 If autofocus is selected, the focusing

frame will be illuminated in green. (In the sub-monitor, the focus indicator turns on.)

 If autofocus cannot set correctly, the focusing frame will blink. (In the

sub-monitor, the focus indicator blinks.)

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

 Low-contrast subjects, such as blue sky or a blank wall, etc. or when the

color of the subject is same as background

 The subject is located in a very low light environment

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

 A subject, which moves at high speed

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

1. Use the Focus Lock function to focus on another subject, which has a similar focusing distance as your subject.

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

When the shutter button is half-pressed, the autofocus

en the shutter

shooting is conducted at the focus position of the first

It is possible to turn the electronic sound off. Please set [ Camera Settings] ( P.30)

→

[Sound Settings]

→

[0].

While the shutter button is half-pressed, the autofocus

the Focus he motion

, and the shutter is

because Release is

the shutter may be released before it comes

 The electronic beeping sound does not sound.

SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE

Autofocus Mode can be selected according to the subject.

Press the button and select the desired AF mode by using the Front and Rear dials, or by pressing the buttons.

activates. The autofocus is then locked when it comes into

focus (Focus Lock). In order to reset the focus, release the shutter button and half-press the shutter button again.

 Use your camera in this mode for regular photography

SINGLE AF

MODE

(Default)

CONTINUOUS

AF MODE

 The shutter cannot be released unless it comes into focus.  The exposure is locked at the value wh

button is half-pressed.

 When Continuous Drive Mode is selected, continuous

frame.

 The focusing frame blinks if the subject is out of focus. (In

the sub-monitor, the focus indicator blinks.)



continues driving. When it comes into focus, Indicator opens, but the focus is not locked. T prediction function activates for moving objects focus is adjusted to the timing of when the released.

 When it does not come into focus, the shutter cannot be

released.

 The exposure is set when the shutter button is released.  When Drive Mode is to Continuous, autofocusing and

shooting are repeated. However, prioritized, into focus.

 The AF may not be able to be followed or the focusing

accuracy may be lowered depending on the conditions of the subject.

AUTOFOCUS MODE OPERATION

When the shutter button is fully pressed, the shutter can be released before focus locks on.

Even when the shutter button is fully pressed, the

focus.

Operation of each Autofocus mode can be changed as follows.

Set from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) to [

Priority].

Release

Priority] or to [

Focus

(Default)

 In , when Continuous Drive Mode is set, continuous shooting is

shutter cannot be released until it comes into

conducted with the focus of the first frame in any settings.

 In , when Continuous Drive Mode is set, Autofocus Drive and

shooting are repeatedly continued. However, Release is prioritized in both settings. Therefore, the shutter may be released before focus locks on.

AF ASSIST LIGHT

The built-in AF assist light of the sd Quattro enables focusing in low light conditions. ( only)

 The effective distance of the AF assist light is 3m.  The AF assist light can be turned off. Please set [ Capture Settings]

(P. 30) → [Built-in AF Assist Light] → [Off].

CAUTION!!

 The lens hood must be removed when the AF auxiliary light is used.

The AF Auxilary Light may not work correctly if long and large diameter lenses are attached to the camera as they may interfere with the beam.

SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME

The sd Quattro is equipped with two focusing modes. When using the “9 points select mode” it is possible to choose the desired focusing point from 9 different frames. When using “Free move mode” it is possible to move the desired point as you like. In addition, you can choose the size of the Focus Frame from three types [Spot], [Regular], [Large].

9 points select mode

Free move mode

Focusing point moving area

How to set：

Press the button.

 [9 points select mode] and [Free move mode] will be switched back and

forth each time the button is pressed.

 When [9 points select mode] is selected, choose the desired focusing

point by pressing the buttons.

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

by pressing the buttons (focusing points can be moved inside the focusing point moving area).

 When the Front Dial or the Rear Dial is rotated, you can change the size

of the Focus Frame.

Confirm by pressing the button.

OFF ON

Press

button to set the Face

Detection AF Mode ON/OFF.

FOCUS LOCK

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

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

When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated in green. Press the shutter button to take the picture.2

 Focus Lock shooting is available with the button. For details,

please refer to the [AF/AEL BUTTON ] item (P. 8 2).

FACE DETECTION AF MODE

The sd Quattro offers Face Detection AF Mode that prioritizes to detect and focus on the faces in the image.

Normal AF mode can be switched to Face detection AF mode by selecting [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Face detection AF] → [On].

button and

CAUTION !!

Face Detection AF Mode is unavailable when it is set in MF Mode.

ll switch to focus by the selected

Focus Frame.

A Face Detection Frame will appear in orange once faces are detected in the display.

Press the shutter button halfway, and the Face Detection Frame will turn green once it is properly focused on the face.

 When the Face Detection Mode is in operation, AE Metering Mode will be

set to “Measuring” and focus on the detected faces in the image.

 It is possible to detect up to 8 faces at one time in an image, and the Face

Detection Frame will appear on the closest face in the display.



 Face Detection AF Mode may not work well in the following conditions;

• When a part of the face is covered by sunglasses, a hat, etc.

• When the person is facing away from the camera.

• When it is out of focus.

• When the object is either too close or too far.

 When it does not detect faces well, it wi

 To return to normal AF mode, select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) →

[Face detection AF] → [Off].

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

(Default)

AF function operates when the shutter button is half-pressed.

HALF-PRESSED AF-ON

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

The Half-pressed AF-ON can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Half-pressed AF-ON].

Off

MANUAL FOCUS

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

Set the focus mode switch, on the lens to the M position. (”MF” will be displayed in the LCD monitor)

While looking through the viewfinder, turn the focusing ring on the lens until you get a clear sharp image.

FOCUS PEAKING

The outline of the subject area in focus is emphasized in the display. It can be used to ease the focusing process. A desired color to indicate the peaking can be selected according to the subject.

Focus Peaking can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Capture Settings] ( P.30) → [Focus Peaking].

Off (Default)

OFF

Black

Yellow

White

Red

 When the Peaking function is not necessary, select [OFF].

FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY

It is possible to magnify the display by pressing the button while in MF mode. Press the button again to change to the normal display.

 Whilst the display is enlarged, the is displayed on the color LCD

monitor. Press the shutter button “half-way” to return to the original display.

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

of the LCD monitor by pressing button. It is possible to set the enlarged area to be the same as the focusing point selection. See P.59 for information regarding focusing point.

 Whilst the display is enlarged, it is possible to change the magnification

ratio by rotating the Front Dial or the Rear Dial. (Normally the magnification ratio is x8.0, and it is possible to change to x4.0.)

In both MF and AF Modes, when the button is pressed with the shutter button being half-pressed, the image is zoomed. Adjusting the focus by looking into the magnified image is possible by rotating the focus ring with the shutter being half-pressed. (Focus adjustment in AF Mode is possible only when the lens incorporates full-time manual focus override when in AF Mode. For details, please refer to the manual of the lens.)



It is possible to allocate the Zoomed-in View function to the button.

(Allocating to either position of AEL or AFL is possible. For details, please refer to [AF/AEL BUTTON] (P. 8 2).)

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE

Self Timer 2 sec.

Self Timer 10 sec.

Continuous

Interval timer

Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera are explained by the following:

Operation of The Drive Mode can be set in Quick Set Manu (P.38) or [ Capture

Settings] (P. 30) → [Drive Mode].

Single Capture (Default)

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING

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

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously.

CAUTION !!

 When you use the continuous shooting mode with an external flash, the

camera may be slow, because the camera will not take pictures, while the flash is re-charging.

 Images taken in rapid succession, such as during Continuous shooting,

are initially stored in the camera's internal memory buffer. Once the memory buffer is full, the shutter will be disabled until some images have been processed in the camera.

Image Size (Resolution mode)

3.7

4.3

24 3.7

4.3

24 3.7

4.3

 The maximum number of frames and speed of continuous shooting are

as follows:

Image

Quality

The upper rows show the maximum number of frames, the lower rows show the maximum shooting speed in continuous mode (frames per second).

The number on the lower right of the color LCD monitor (upper right section on the sub-monitor) is the buffer capacity. It is the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting. (If the maximum number of frames for continuous shooting exceeds 9 frames, the display will not change from 9)

JPEG

RAW

RAW+JPEG

SELF TIMER

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

Image Size (Resolution mode)

8sec.

4sec.

8sec.

4sec.

7sec.

4sec.

6sec.

4sec.

6sec.

4sec.

 When [ Camera Settings](P.30) → [Sound Settings] → [Ti mer

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 [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval timer], and press the button to move the interval timer setting screen. (When the

button is pressed after selecting [Interval timer], the current setting will

be applied.)

When the Interval timer shooting mode is set in the Quick Set menu (P. 38), select [ ] and press the button to display the Interval timer setting screen (By pressing the button or the shutter botton halfway after selecting [ ], the current setting will be applied.).

Set the desired interval and number of exposures by using the buttons.

(Interval can be set from 4 seconds to 60 minutes. The number of exposures can be set between 2~99 times, or unlimited (∞).)

 Depending on the combination of Image Quality and Image Size, the

shortest interval will vary.

Image

Quality

Press the button to apply the setting, and press the button to go back to shooting mode.

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.

 When the focus mode is set to MF, it is possible to change the focus

during the interval timer shooting by turning the Focus ring.

(If you wish to keep the same focus position, ensure the Focus ring is not turned during the interval timer shooting.)

 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.

 Interval timer shooting cannot be used with the Auto Bracketing function.

 Interval timer shooting cannot be used with Bulb shooting.

WARNING !!

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

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

 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.

ADVANCED OPERATION

This section explains the application of the more advanced functions of your camera, when composing the expressions of your picture.

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WB)

The color of light reflected by an object can vary depending on the color of the light source illuminating it.

For example, a neutral colored object will reflect reddish light under incandescent lighting, and greenish light under fluorescent lighting. The human brain is able to compensate for differences in the color of a light source, allowing us to see white objects as white, independent of the lighting condition. Film cameras rely on special color-correcting filters and film types to adjust for these differences in lighting. Digital cameras, however, are able to use software to mimic the adjustments made by the brain, so that colors that appear white to the human eye also appear white in your photographs.

COLOR

T E M P.

Select this setting to allow the camera

adjustments.

Select this setting to allow the camera

light source.

Approx.

5400 K

Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight.

Approx.

8000 K

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

Approx.

6500 K

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

Select this setting when taking pictures

lighting.

Approx.

4100 K

Select this setting when taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting.

Select this setting when taking pictures

flash.

Select this setting to adjust the white balance by setting color temperature in numerical value.

Select this setting to determine the

taken. (P.73)

WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS

OPTION

DESCRIPTION

Auto

(Default)

Auto

(Lighting

Source Priority)

Daylight

Shade

Overcast

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Flash

Color

Temperature

Custom

1-3

The White Balance can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance].

1-3

Approx.

3000 K

Approx.

7000 K

to automatically determine the

appropriate white balance

to automatically determine the

appropriate white balance while valuing the color and atmosphere of

indoors under incandescent (tungsten)

with the Sigma EF-630 (FOR SIGMA)

white balance based on the image

ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE

Each White Balance Mode can be adjusted.

Select preferred White Balance Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance], and press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen.

To set from Quick Set Menu (P. 38), select preferred White Balance Mode, and press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen.

Press the buttons to adjust.

 B stands for Blue, A for Amber, M for Magenta, and G for Green. The

image will be adjusted with colors in the moving direction.

 In each direction, adjustments can be made up to 8 steps.

To confirm, press the button. To return without making any changes, press the button.

 To reset, press the button.

When an adjustment has been made, the adjustment value is displayed at the right side of the White Balance Icon.

SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE

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

Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance] → [Color Temperature ] and press the button to display the Color

Temperature setting screen.

To set from the Quick Set Menu (P.38), select [ ], and press the button to display the Color Temperature setting screen. (After selecting [ ] and pressing the button or the shutter button “half-way”, images can be taken at the value set previously.)

Press the buttons to set the value.

To confirm, press the button. To return without making any changes, press the

button.

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

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

Follow the instruction 2 and onwards in [ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE] in the previous page.

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 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.70 for the approximate color temperature of the light source.

SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

For more precise control of the white balance setting or when photographing under unusual lighting conditions, the "Set Custom WB" option can be used to capture a sample of neutral object in a scene to be used for color correction.

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

To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [White Balance] → [Custom

button. (When the button is pressed after selecting [Custom

the current white balance setting will be set.)

When a custom white balance is set in the Quick Set menu (P.38), select [

] and press the button to display the custom white balance

1-3

setting screen (By pressing the button or the shutter button halfway after selecting [

], the current setting will be applied.).

1-3

], then press the

1-3

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).

Press the button and import the custom white balance image. (The button switch can be at either position.)

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

If the capture was not successful, “Failed ! Please retry the custom WB capture.” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor. Press the 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 [ATTACH COPYRIGHT INFORMATION] (P.132).

 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.

SETTING THE SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY)

ISO 125

ISO 500

ISO 2000

ISO 160

ISO 640

ISO 2500

ISO 200

ISO 800

ISO 3200

ISO 250

ISO 1000

ISO 4000

ISO 320

ISO 1250

ISO 5000

ISO 100

ISO 400

ISO 1600

ISO 6400

The photosensitivity of digital cameras is described in terms of “ISO equivalent” like silver-halide film cameras.

By pressing the button, select the desired ISO Sensitivity by using the Front and Rear dials, or press the buttons.

ISO Auto

(Auto)

(Default)

CAUTION !!

 When Exposure Mode is set to M mode, it is not possible to select [ISO

Auto]. When AUTO is selected in S, A, P mode and then changed to M mode, images are taken at the lower limit set in the next section [ISO AUTO RANGE].

ISO AUTO RANGE

It is possible to set the Lower limit and Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO Auto mode.

Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [ISO Auto Range], and press the button to move to the ISO Auto Range setting screen.

Set [Lower limit] and [Upper limit].

ISO 200

ISO 640

ISO 2000

ISO 250

ISO 800

ISO 2500

ISO 320

ISO 1000

ISO 3200

ISO 125

ISO 400

ISO 1250

ISO 4000

ISO 160

ISO 500

ISO 1600

ISO 5000

ISO 125

ISO 400

ISO 1000

ISO 3200

ISO 160

ISO 500

ISO 1250

ISO 4000

ISO 200

ISO 640

ISO 1600

ISO 5000

ISO 250

ISO 800

(Default)

ISO 2000

ISO 6400

ISO 320

ISO 2500

1 EV

It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity step 1EV.

1/3 EV (Default)

It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity step 1/3EV.

ISO Auto (Auto)

(Default)

ISO 200

ISO 1600

ISO 400

ISO 3200

ISO 100

ISO 800

ISO 6400

Lower limit

ISO 100

(Default)

Upper limit

CAUTION !!

 It is not possible to set the same value to the Lower limit and Upper limit

and reversed value.

 By default, the ISO sensitivity step setting is 1/3 EV. However, it is

possible to select 1 EV.

It is possible to set the ISO sensitivity from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [ISO Sensitivity Step].

When the 1EV is selected, the following ISO sensitivity can be set.

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 When Exposure Mode is set to [1/3 EV], Lower limit and Upper limit of

ISO AUTO RANGE can be set in 1/3 steps.

IMAGE FILE SETTING

RAW

RAW format

RAW+JPEG

RAW+FINE(JPEG) simultaneous

FINE (Default)

JPEG・High quality image

NORMAL

JPEG・Standard quality image

BASIC

JPEG・File size priority

According to your preference, “Image Quality”, “Image Size” and “Aspect Ratio” of recorded images can be changed.

IMAGE QUALITY SETTING

It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats.

Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 38), or [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Image Quality].

 RAW images are recorded without digital processing in the camera body

and require post-processing with Sigma Photo Pro software which can convert RAW images to JPEG or TIFF format.

 SIGMA Photo Pro can be downloaded free of charge from the following

website: http://www.sigma-global.com

 Without using a PC, it is possible for the sd Quattro to develop JPEG

images from the RAW data (X3F file). Refer to P.127 [DEVELOP RAW DATA INSIDE THE CAMERA] for further information.

S-HI

39.3M 7,680×5,120 (When it is set as 3:2)

HIGH (Default)

19.6M 5,424×3,616 (When it is set as 3:2)

LOW

4.9M 2,704×1,808 (When it is set as 3:2)

S-LO

2.5M 1,920×1,280 (When it is set as 3:2)

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 When RAW+JPEG is selected, the Image Quality of JPEG will be FINE.

 When RAW+JPEG is selected, the selected Image Size will be applied

to both the RAW and JPEG files.

IMAGE SIZE SETTING

The number of record pixels (Image Size) can be set.

Image Size Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Image Size].

 [

] and [

setting is set as JPEG (FINE, NORMAL, and BASIC).

] can be selected only when the image quality

ASPECT RATIO SETTING

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 (Default)

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

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)

Frame is displayed in black.

Semi-transparent

Frame is Semi-transparent.

Aspect Ratio of the image can be changed.

Aspect Ratio Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P. 38) or [ Capture

Settings] (P. 30) → [Aspect Ratio].

21:9

4:3

 Each image of Aspect Ratio is made by cutting images of this camera’s

standard Aspect Ratio 3:2.

TIP

 Images recorded as RAW format can be changed to different ratio in

SIGMA Photo Pro.

Select the setting from [ Camera Settings] (P.30) → [Outer Frame Display].

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.

Image Quality

21:9

25M (7680×3296)

18.1 MB

9.7 MB

7.4 MB

16:9

33M (7680×4320)

23.7 MB

12.7 MB

9.5 MB

3:2

39M (7680×5120)

28.1 MB

15.0 MB

11.3 MB

4:3

35M (6816×5120)

25.0 MB

13.3 MB

10.0 MB

7:6

33M (6352×5120)

23.3 MB

12.4 MB

9.3 MB

1:1

26M (5120×5120)

18.8 MB

10.0 MB

7.5 MB

Image Quality

21:9

13M (5424×2328)

50.4 MB

8.4 MB

4.8 MB

3.6 MB

16:9

17M (5424×3048)

53.0 MB

11.0 MB

6.3 MB

4.7 MB

3:2

20M (5424×3616)

55.1 MB

13.1 MB

7.5 MB

5.6 MB

4:3

17M (4816×3616)

53.6 MB

11.6 MB

6.6 MB

5.0 MB

7:6

16M (4480×3616)

52.8 MB

10.8 MB

6.2 MB

4.6 MB

1:1

13M (3616×3616)

50.7 MB

8.7 MB

5.0 MB

3.7 MB

Image Quality

21:9

3.1M (2704×1160)

23.2 MB

2.2 MB

1.2 MB

0.9 MB

16:9

4.1M (2704×1520)

23.9 MB

2.9 MB

1.6 MB

1.2 MB

3:2

4.9M (2704×1808)

24.5 MB

3.5 MB

1.9 MB

1.4 MB

4:3

4.3M (2400×1808)

24.1 MB

3.1 MB

1.7 MB

1.2 MB

7:6

4.0M (2224×1808)

23.9 MB

2.9 MB

1.5 MB

1.2 MB

1:1

3.3M (1808×1808)

23.3 MB

2.3 MB

1.3 MB

0.9 MB

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

When Image Size Setting is set to [ ]

Aspect

Ratio

Image Size

When Image Size Setting is set to [ ]

Aspect

Ratio

Image Size

When Image Size Setting is set to [ ]

Aspect

Ratio

Image Size

Image Quality

21:9

1.6M (1920×816)

1.1 MB

0.6 MB

0.5 MB

16:9

2.0M (1920×1080)

1.5 MB

0.8 MB

0.6 MB

3:2

2.5M (1920×1280)

1.8 MB

0.9 MB

0.7 MB

4:3

2.2M (1696×1280)

1.6 MB

0.8 MB

0.6 MB

7:6

2.0M (1584×1280)

1.5 MB

0.8 MB

0.6 MB

1:1

1.7M (1280×1280)

1.2 MB

0.6 MB

0.5 MB

Center Weighted Average

Spot

When Image Size Setting is set to [ ]

Aspect

Ratio

 The file sizes change depending on subjects.

Image Size

SELECTING THE METERING MODE

The camera has three advanced metering modes.

By pressing the button, select the desired AE Metering Mode by using the Front and Rear dials, or press the

buttons.

Evaluative (Default)

EVALUATIVE METERING

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 under any lighting situation. Even under strong back lighting or complex lighting situations, the camera will give you the correct exposure.

CENTER WEIGHTED AVERAGE METERING

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

Position

The camera will fix and memorize the exposure

e to continue taking pictures with

the memorized exposure value until this

button again.

Position

taken with the same focusing

ressed

pressing shutter “half-way”.)

SPOT METERING

The camera will measure the brightness only inside of the selected focusing point on the color LCD monitor. This mode is suitable when you wish to set exposure for a portion of the scene and ignore the influence of rest of the scene.

AF/AEL BUTTON

The sd Quattro has the button that enables Focus Lock shooting [AFL] and AE Lock shooting [AEL].

These functions can be used freely by using the switch. The initial setting at each position is as follows.

value whilst the button is depressed.

 It is possibl

AEL

setting is disabled by pressing the

Press the button to lock the focus.

 Images will be

AFL

point until the button is p again. (Exposure can be locked whe

SETTING THE AF/AEL BUTTON

In addition to the standard Focus Lock/AE Lock functions, the following functions can be allocated to the button.

AEL (Default)

AEL + AFL

LV Magnification

AEL (Pressed)

AEL+AFL (Pressed)

AFL (Default)

AEL + AFL

AF-ON

AFL (Pressed)

AEL+AFL (Pressed)

LV Magnification

It is the normal operation of AE Lock. Refer to the table on the previous page.

The exposure is fixed only while the

button

is being pressed.

It is the normal operation of AF Lock. Refer to the table on the previous page.

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

Press the button to lock both AE and Focus

ges are

taken with the same exposure and focusing point.

AEL+AFL (Pressed)

Both AE and Focus are locked simultaneously only while the button is being pressed.

The Autofocus activates when the button is

 The exposure is not fixed.

The zoomed-in view is displayed when the

button is pressed. The operation becomes

button is pressed during

WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY] (P. 63).

Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at the [AEL] position from [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [AEL Button Settings].

Set the functions that can be allocated to the button while the switch is at the [AF] position from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [AF Button

Settings].

AEL

AEL (Pressed)

AFL

AFL (Pressed)

AEL+AFL

AF-ON

Magnification

simultaneously.

 Until pressing the button again, ima

being pressed.

the same as when the shooting. For details, please refer to [FOCUSING

HALF PRESSED AEL

The exposure will not be locked while pressing the shutter

way”. The exposure will be determined when

depressing the shutter button.

The exposure will be locked when the shutter button is

way”. While pressing the shutter button is

“half-way”, the exposure will not change.

Only when Autofocus Mode is set to , the exposure

exposure when the button

is fully pressed.

It is possible to set the exposure lock when the shutter button is pressed “half-way” or cancel the exposure lock.

The Half Pressed AEL mode can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Half Pressed AEL].

OFF

button “half-

(Default)

pressed ”half-

is fixed when the button is half-pressed. While in

Only

shooting is conducted with the

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

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

Select the desired compensation value by rotating the Rear Dial.

 The compensation amount can be set by

pressing the button and the Front and Rear dials or the buttons.

 Exposure compensation can be set in

1/3 stop increments from +5.0 to -5.0 stops.

CAUTION !!



The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by rotating the Rear Dial.

 Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual

Operation mode.

Bracketing

Number

Select the number of pictures to be taken from three or five.

Set the shifting amount of exposure from the appropriate

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

It is possible to change the Auto Bracketing Order.

→

over exposure

→

appropriate exposure

→

under exposure

 Setting the compensation amount by using only Rear dial can be

prohibited. Select [Off] from [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Dial Exposure Compensation].

(By setting [Off] and rotating the Rear dial without pressing the button

results in the same operation as the Front dial being rotated.)

AUTO BRACKETING

By setting the exposure judged as appropriate by the camera, it is possible to take pictures with a brighter exposure and a darker exposure in a series.

Select [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Auto Bracketing], and press the

button or the button to move the Auto Bracketing setting screen.

Select an item to be changed by using the button. Then open the sub menu with the button or the button.

Bracketing

Amount

Bracketing

Order

exposure value.

- → + (Default)

appropriate exposure → under exposure → over exposure

under exposure → appropriate exposure → over exposure

→ 0 →

→ 0 → -

Each time the shutter button is pressed, an image will be taken one frame at a time.

The set number of frames will be taken continuously by pressing and holding the shutter button.

Self Timer

2 sec.

Two seconds after pressing the shutter button, the set number of frames will be taken continuously.

Self Timer

10 sec.

Te n seconds after pressing the shutter button, the set number of frames will be taken continuously.

P Mode

Both shutter speed and aperture value will be changed.

A Mode

Only shutter speed will be changed.

S Mode

Only aperture value will be changed.

M Mode

Only shutter speed will be changed.

Select a desired value with the button. Finalize by using the button or the button.

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

 The operations in each Drive Mode are shown below.

Single Capture

Continuous

CAUTION !!

 This function cannot be used with the interval timer shooting.

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

WARNING !!

 Once you set the auto bracketing mode, the camera will continuously

hold that auto bracketing mode until you set the bracketing amount to “±0.0”.

 Auto Bracketing cannot be used with a flashgun.

 Auto Bracketing cannot be used with Bulb shooting.

1st Frame

2nd Frame

3rd Frame

1st Frame

2nd Frame

3rd Frame

4th Frame

5th Frame

1st Frame

2nd Frame

3rd Frame

1st Frame

2nd Frame

3rd Frame

4th Frame

5th Frame

First Frame

+1.7 (Exposure compensation +1.7 & no shift value)

Second Frame

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

Third Frame

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

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

number.

When three frames are taken

When five frames are taken

 At the Number of shots remaining section on the Sub-Monitor, the

number of shots in Auto Bracketing is displayed in a reducing order (alternately displayed with the counter display).

When three frames are taken

When five frames are taken

 Auto Bracketing mode can be used in combination with Exposure

Compensation.

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

Example: When Exposure Compensation is +1.7 with Auto Bracketing amount of 1.0, and the number of frames is three:

SFD MODE

Exposure Mode

A, M mode

ISO Sensitivity

ISO100

Single Capture

Self Timer 10 sec.

Image Quality

RAW

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

(

SUPER FINE DETAIL

)

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

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

 The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.

 The file captured in the SFD mode will have an extension of .X3I.

Select [On] from [ Capture Settings] ( P.30) → [SFD Mode].

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

selection becomes limited.

Drive Mode

Self Timer 2 sec.

Image Size HIGH

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

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

1st Frame

(under exposure)

►►

4th Frame

(appropriate exposure)

►►

7th Frame

(over exposure)

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

please refer to HELP in SIGMA Photo Pro.

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

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

CAUTION !!

 In SFD Mode, Auto Bracketing, Custom Bracketing, and Flash shooting

cannot be used simultaneously.

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

The composition result in SFD Mode cannot be checked in the camera.

The file is played as follows in the camera.

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

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

 On the contact sheet view, the images

with the standard exposure are shown in the thumbnail. The icon is indicated

in the thumbnail.

CAUTION !!

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

files independently. Instead, all files are deleted.

COLOR MODE

STD.

(Default)

VIVID

Vivid

Saturation and contrast are enhanced for making pictures appear vivid.

NTR.

Neutral

Subdued saturation and contrast makes images natural.

P O R T.

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.

This mode emphasizes red color rendering, and

impressively.

This mode emphasizes green color rendering, and

impressively.

Fov B.

FOV Classic Blue

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

Fo v Y.

FOV Classic Yellow

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

MONO.

Monochrome

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

The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Color Mode].

Standard

Sun R.

Sunset Red

For G.

Forest Green

Standard color mode for various situations.

expresses the scenes, such as sunsets, more

expresses greens, such as plants, more

It is possible to take Monochrome pictures.

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

OFF

Off (Default)

Yellow

Orange

Red G Green

Blue

TIP

 In Sigma Photo Pro, Monochrome mode is designed for RAW data

capture using MONO. (Monochrome) mode. Sigma Photo Pro can convert Monochrome RAW images into color however it is not possible to convert Monochrome JPEG images into color.

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 (Except Monochrome)

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.

Filtering Effect (Only with Monochrome)

Contrast can be changed on Monochrome images. To the color of filters, similar colors are expressed brighter, and complementary colors are expressed darker.

 Normally, set it to [OFF] (Off).

Toning Effect (Only with Monochrome)

Monochrome images can be finished with preferred color tones.

B/W

B&W (Default)

Red

WARM

Warm Tone

SEPIA

Sepia

Green

Blue Green

Blue

COLD

Cold Tone

Blue Purple

Purple

Select your preferred Color Mode from [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Color Mode], and press the button to display Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.

To set from Quick Set Menu (P.38), select preferred Color Mode, and press the button to display Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.

Press the buttons to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] on the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen, and use the

buttons to select adjustment value (Adjustable up to ±1.0 with 0.2 steps) or set the preferred option.

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

 To reset, press the button.

TIP

 JPEG files are compressed after a parameter adjustment. In the case of

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

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

CUSTOM BRACKETING

Select a shifting direction of the white balance from

Green).

Bracketing

Number

Select the number of images to be recorded from three or five.

Bracketing

Amount

Select the shifting amount from the standard white balance to be saved.

Several images with different white balances and color modes can be captured in one sequence.

WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING

Several images with different white balance settings can be captured in one sequence.

Select [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Custom Bracketing] → [White Balance ] and press the button to display the White Balance BKT

setting screen. (After selecting [White Balance ] and pressing the

button, images can be taken at the value set previously.)

Select an item to be changed by using the

buttons. Open the sub menu by

pressing the button or the button.

Bracketing Axis

(Blue ↔ Amber) and (Magenta ↔

Select a desired value with the buttons and finalize with the button or the button.

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

Currently-set Color Mode. (This setting can be changed in the same procedure.)

Up to five Color Modes to be saved in a bracket

with the button can be deleted.)

ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE

The standard value of the white balance can be finely adjusted.

On the White Balance Bracket Setting screen, press the button to display the White Balance Adjustment screen.

Press the buttons to adjust. If the current setting is used without changing the value, press the and the screen returns to the previous screen.

button. The adjustment is canceled

To confirm, press the button. After finalizing, pressing the button again returns the screen to the White Balance BKT Setting screen.

COLOR MODE BRACKETING

Several images with different color modes can be saved in one sequence.

Select [ Capture Settings] ( P. 30) → [Custom Bracketing] → [Color Mode ] and press the button to display the Color Mode BKT setting

screen. (After selecting [Color Mode ] and pressing the button, images can be taken at the value set previously.)

BKT1 to BKT5

can be selected. (Color Modes that are registered

Select from BKT1 to BKT5 by using the

buttons and press the button.

Select the Color Mode to be allocated from the list at the lower section of the screen by using the buttons. Finalize with the button.

 When cancelling the allocated Color Mode, select [ - ] (no allocation)

from the list. Press the button to finalize.

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

COLOR MODE DETAILED SETTING

Detailed settings are possible for each color mode.

When the color mode to be allocated is selected from the list in step 3 in the preceding item, press the button to display the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen.

Press the buttons to select [Contrast], [Sharpness] or [Saturation] on the Color Mode Detailed Setting screen, and use the buttons to select adjustment value (Adjustable up to ±1.0 with 0.2 steps) or set the preferred option.

Press the button to apply the setting. To go back without changing the setting, press the button. When pressing the

finalization, the screen returns to

the Color Mode BKT Setting screen.

button again after

Press the

 Custom Bracketing can be used in combination with Auto Bracketing.

The number of images that is set in Custom Bracketing can be recorded for one shooting of Auto Bracketing.

button again to finalize the allocation.

OFF

Off

Set Tone Control function O FF.

Mild (Default)

Mild effect can be achieved.

Strong

Strong effect can be achieved.

CAUTION !!

 Once you set the Custom Bracketing, the camera will continuously hold

that Custom Bracketing. To cancel the Custom Bracketing, Select [Off] from [ Capture Settings] (P.30) → [Custom Bracketing].

 The set number of images are processed based on one shot data.

Therefore, the loading time becomes longer than with regular shooting. In addition, the possible number of images to be shot becomes fewer depending on the number of images to be recorded.

 White Balance Bracketing and Color Mode Bracketing cannot be used

together in combination.

 Custom Bracketing cannot be used with the Interval timer.

TONE CONTROL

By automatically optimizing the tone curve according to the scene, even for the scene with high contrast, the image can have a natural tone.

Tone Control : Off Tone Control : Strong

The Tone Control can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.38) or [ Capture

Settings] ( P.30) → [Tone Control].

CAUTION !!

 Depending on the scene, noise may be visible due to the correction

effect. In such case, set it to [Off].

COLOR SPACE

sRGB (Default)

Adobe RGB

Off

The vertical image information will not be recorded.

On (Default)

The vertical image information will be recorded.

It is possible to select sRGB, which is a common color space or Adobe RGB, which is mainly used for commercial printing, and other industrial purposes.

Color Space can be set in [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Color Space].

CAUTION !!

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

Adobe RGB, please be sure to use the Sigma Photo Pro software or another image processing software supporting DCF 2.0.

AUTO ROTATE

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

The Auto Rotate can be set by [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Auto Rotate].

 When vertically orientated images are reviewed, they will automatically

rotate and be displayed vertically.

 When vertically orientated images are reviewed in Sigma Photo Pro,

they will automatically rotate and be displayed vertically.

 When vertically orientated images are rotated by pressing [ Playback

Menu] → [Rotate], this rotated orientation will be stored.

WARNING !!

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

vertical position information may not be recorded properly.

CUSTOM MODE

It is possible to customize the Custom Mode Setting. (Up to three patterns can be stored.)

The following settings are available.

 All items in [ Capture Settings] (Blue Tab) (P.30)  Exposure mode (M, S, A, P) (P.49)  Setting Value for Aperture / Shutter  Setting the focus frame (P.59)  Exposure compensation (P. 84)  ISO Sensitivity (P.75)  AE Metering Mode (P.81)

SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING

Set the above settings to your desired combination.

Use the buttons to select [Yes], and press the button to confirm. To cancel, use the buttons to select [No] and press the button.

WARNING !!

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

overwritten.

In [ Camera Settings] (P. 30) → [Custom Mode Setting], select from C1, C2 or C3 by using buttons. After selecting, press the button. A confirmation dialog will appear.

LOAD THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING

Press the Mode button and set to C1, C2 or C3.

In custom mode, it is possible to change the above settings temporarily (except Exposure Mode).

If the setting is changed, ● mark will appear in Function Display.

Return to original registered setting by doing the following.

 Turn the camera off (this includes the camera turning off automatically

with the Auto Power Off function)

 Press the Mode button and set to another position.

USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH

This section explains how to use external flashguns.

THE EXTERNAL FLASH

ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) (Sold separately)

Optional Sigma Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) with the STTL system allows you to use features such as Auto Flash with the sd Quattro. The Electronic Flash EF-630 (FOR SIGMA) lets you do even more, such as use Multi Flash and other advanced features.

SETTING THE FLASH MODE

Some items of the external flash can be set from the camera side.

The Flash Mode can be set by [ Capture Settings] (P. 30) → [Flash].

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH (Red-eye)

When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the flash light and the “redeye” phenomenon will appear in the picture. In order to avoid this effect, the light flashes for about one second before the picture is taken to reduce the effect of red-eye.

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

flash may not completely eliminate the redeye in all cases.

REAR CURTAIN SYNCHRONIZATION (Rear Curtain Sync.)

When you use rear curtain synchronization, the flash will fire just before the rear curtain begins to close and the subject will be exposed by ambient light from the time the shutter opens until the flash fires. As a result the furrow of the subject will be recorded behind the subject. This gives a more natural effect.

FP FLASH FUNCTION (FP)

The FP flash keeps firing, while the shutter curtain is running. Thus you can use a shutter speed faster than the synchronized speed.

SLOW SYNCHRO MODE (Slow Sync.)

When using the flash with P/A mode, the shutter speed value, which will reduce camera shake, is set automatically. The slow synchro mode changes the shutter speed up to 30 second depending on light condition. This mode is suitable for a portrait in a nightscape.

AF ASSIST LIGHT (AF Assist Light)

Normally, the AF Assist Light integrated in the Flash, lights up during shootings with the flash. When the AF Assist Light prevents appropriate shooting, selecting [Off] from [AF Assist Light] can set the AF Assist Light to be turned off during shooting.

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Sigma SD Quattro User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

MONITOR DISPLAY DURING SHOOTING

BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE

PREPARATION

LOADING THE BATTERY

MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

CAMERA SET-UP MENU

QUICK SET MENU

SELECTING THE MONITOR

CHANGING THE DISPLAY MODE

INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD

FORMATTING THE CARD

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

SHUTTER BUTTON

QUICK PREVIEW

BASIC OPERATION

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE

P PROGRAM AE

A APERTURE PRIORITY AE

S SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY AE

M MANUAL EXPOSURE

BULB SETTING

FOCUSING

HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS

SELECTING THE AUTOFOCUS MODE

SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME

FOCUS LOCK

FACE DETECTION AF MODE

HALF-PRESSED AF-ON

MANUAL FOCUS

FOCUSING WITH MAGNIFICATION DISPLAY

OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE

SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING

CONTINUOUS SHOOTING

SELF TIMER

INTERVAL TIMER

ADVANCED OPERATION

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE (WB)

ADJUSTING WHITE BALANCE

SETTING THE VALUE OF COLOR TEMPERATURE

SETTING A CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

SETTING THE SENSITIVITY (ISO EQUIVALENCY)

IMAGE FILE SETTING

SELECTING THE METERING MODE

AF/AEL BUTTON

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

AUTO BRACKETING

COLOR MODE

CUSTOM BRACKETING

WHITE BALANCE BRACKETING

COLOR MODE BRACKETING

TONE CONTROL

COLOR SPACE

AUTO ROTATE

CUSTOM MODE

USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH

SETTING THE FLASH MODE