digital single lens reflex camera sigma sd9 major specifications storage media image sensor size lens mount angle of view compatible lenses image sensor pixel sensors aspect ratio image recording format file size continuous shooting speed maximum number of frames for continuous shooting interfaces white balance viewfinder viewfinder frame coverage viewfinder magnification eye point diopter adjustment range auto focus type af operating range focus mode metering systems metering range exposure modes iso sensitivity exposure compensation ae lock auto bracketing shutter type shutter speed external flash synchronization lcd monitor reviewing images lcd monitor language power source compactflashtm cf type i/ii ibm microdrivetm 20.7x13.8mm sigma sa bayonet mount equivalent to about 1.7x the focal length of the lens for 35mm cameras sigma sa mount lens group foveonŽ x3tm cmos 10.29 million 2,268 columns x 1,512 rows x 3 layers 3:2 lossless compression raw data 12-bit hi 2.268 x 1,512
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see all of the light digital photos have never looked quite as good as those taken on film until now only the sigma sd9 digital single-lens reflex camera makes this major breakthrough using foveonŽ x3tm technology with over 10.2 million pixel sensors for more accurate efficient color digital reproduction and sharper resolution pixel for pixel than any conventional ccd or cmos image sensor provides so you can capture more of your vision in a truer light go ahead get more creative the sigma sd9 puts the advantage of higher technology right in your hands foveonŽ x3tm image sensor brings new vision to digital imaging the foveonŽ x3tm image sensor is the heart of the first and only full-color capture system for digital cameras the x3 image sensor uses three silicon-embedded layers of pixel sensors stacked to take advantage of silicon s ability to absorb red green and blue light at different respective depths a foveon x3 image sensor can thereby capture full color and detail at each and ever
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f ormoreflexiblecontrolofimaged ata function raw format recording the sd9 uses the raw format the highest-quality recording method to record information about light detected by the foveonŽ x3tm image sensor the raw data format provides pure data for high-resolution images and uses lossless compression for more compact yet uncompromised data files the sigma sd9 has exclusive advanced functions data recovery of deleted images recoverable only if no other operation has been performed after deletion of image data using delete if an image is taken right after deletion the deleted image data cannot be recovered 3 color histogram signal levels appearing as dark to bright areas in an image can be displayed on the monitor in red green main menu screen and blue this makes it easy to check light and shadow details exclusive sigma photo pro software reads raw data the sd9 comes with sigma photo pro software for changing the look of recorded raw data image files it s easy to adjust white
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g etreadytoshoot fa ster af cross sensoring the sd9 s af cross sensor in the center of its viewfinder lets a photographer select the subject of focus according to compositional intention predictive movement auto focus for subjects moving closer or further away at a fairly steady speed this feature calculates the distance the subject will travel until the shutter opens and drives the lens to the optimal focus for the shot predictive movement af operates automatically when the continuous af mode is on if subject motion is irregular or motionless predictive movement af won t be activated sigma lens motors for fast af each sigma lens has a motor to drive focusing for af shooting at speeds appropriate for the lens in use attachment of a sigma hsm hypersonic motor lens keeps shooting fast and quiet naturally full manual focusing is also available two focus modes continuous af mode c af in this mode the camera continues focusing on a moving subject data lens sigma macro 50mm f2.8 ex ape
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where digital and 35mm slr advantages converge the sd9 features three metering methods for greater control of photography s essence light 8 segment evaluative metering this metering mode offering exposure control with minimal error divides the screen into 8 independently metered segments whose data is comprehensively evaluated for optimal exposure setting excellent for shooting front-lit scenes as well as backlit high-contrast and other special situations 8-segment evaluative metering helps to reproduce brightness to a photographer s liking center area metering in this mode the camera meters only an area of about 5mm in diameter in the center of the screen this minimizes the influence of perimeter light sources so you can establish a highly specific area for determining the level of exposure that suits your purpose center weighted average metering in this most common metering mode the camera primarily meters the subject in the center of the screen while giving some weight to perimet
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more lenses to express more of your vision sigma lenses fully compatible with the sd9 digital slr and 35mm slrs great lenses of course unleash the creative potential of single-lens reflex cameras by making the sd9 compatible with the entire lineup of lenses originally created for 35mm slrs sigma extends its heritage of superior optical technology to digital slr photographers who are determined to take their visions farther the sigma family of interchangeable lenses is comprehensive including fixed focal length macro zoom fisheye and mirror models covering a range from 8mm fisheye to 800mm super zoom in every measure every lens we make exemplifies state -of-the -art performance and user-friendly operation for digital and 35mm film slr photography alike naturally sd9 photographers stand to benefit from sigma s far-reaching dedication to capturing the essence of every moment wide zoom lens wide zoom lenses offer freedom for controlling angle and perspective for shooting big buildings
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