C78EN1293 E ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL 125
Thank you for purchasing the Sigma DP2 Merrill Digital Compact Camera You will get the greatest performance and enjoyment from your new DP2 Merrill 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS / ACCESSORIES .............................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... 6 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 9 DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ........................................................... 11 COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION ..................
AF LIMIT MODE.................................................................................... 52 MANUAL FOCUS .................................................................................. 52 OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE 54 SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING ............................................................... 54 CONTINUOUS SHOOTING .................................................................. 55 SELF TIMER ........................................................................................
MAGNIFIED IMAGES IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN ................................. 86 HISTOGRAM ........................................................................................ 87 VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV ................................................................. 88 DELETING FILES 89 DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON .................................... 89 DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU ....................................... 90 OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES 91 LOCKING FILES .......................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To avoid causing damage or injury, please read this instruction manual carefully, before using the camera. Please take special note of the following two cautionary symbols. the product and disregarding this warning sign may Warning !! Using cause serious injury or other dangerous results. Using the product disregarding this caution sign may cause Caution !! injury or damage. This symbol denotes a warning or point, where caution is required.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The AC Adapter is designed for use with this product only. Do not use it with any other appliance. Doing so may cause overheating, fire, electric shock or injury. If the adapter is emitting smoke, generating a strange odor or making an abnormal noise, while in use, disconnect the power plug from the outlet immediately. Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result. If water or a foreign object gets into the adapter, unplug from the AC outlet immediately.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Please read this section before using the camera. Study and familiarize yourself with the functions of your camera before using it. No compensation or guarantee is provided for unsatisfactory pictures or loss of profit, etc. Carry spare batteries when you use the camera in a cold environment, on a field trip, or when taking many pictures at one time. ENVIRONMENT ■ Your camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.
■ 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 AND MULTIMDEIA CARD (SOLD SEPARATELY) The DP2 Merrill camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card and multimedia card.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 1 4 5 6 7 2 3 10 8 9 15 11 16 12 17 18 19 20 13 6 14 11 21
22 27 23 24 28 25 29 26 1. MICROPHONE 30 21. BUSY LAMP 2. RELEASE LEVER 3. BATTERY / CARD COVER 4. FILTER ATTACHMENT THREAD 5. LENS 6. CAMERA STRAP EYELET 7. SPEAKER 8. FOCUS RING 9. TRIPOD SOCKET 10. FOCAL PLANE MARK 11. HOT SHOE COVER 12. HOT SHOE 13. COLOR LCD MONITOR 14. AUTO FOCUS LAMP 15. POWER SWITCH 16. MODE BUTTON 17. SHUTTER BUTTON 18. COMMAND DIAL 19. USB / AV COVER 20. DC CONNECTOR COVER 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
COLOR LCD MONITOR INDICATION Explanation of the icons displayed in still image shooting.
BASIC OPERATION AND QUICK REFERENCE The DP2 Merrill camera has many advanced features. This section, describes basic camera operation. You can find more details in later sections. PREPARATION Charging the battery (P.18) Charge the supplied lithium-ion battery with the provided battery charger. To insert the battery (P.20) Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram. Set the language (P.
Set the date and time (P.27) Loading the card (P.40) TAKING THE PICTURE Turn the camera body on. Remove the lens cap and press the Power switch. Select the exposure mode (P.
Focus (P.49) 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.80) 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 1 Undo the strap end. 2 Attach the carry strap as shown. LENS CAP To preserve the lens, the lens cap is attached. If you do not use the camera, please keep the lens cap attached. Attach or remove the lens cap as shown in the illustration.
LOADING THE BATTERY A lithium-ion battery, BP-41, is provided with the DP2 Merrill camera. Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. Charge the battery by the supplied battery charger, BC-41, when the battery is empty. ● Either the “Plug-in type” or “Inlet type” of Battery Charger is supplied depending on the region of your purchase. TO CHARGE THE BATTERY 1 Attach the battery by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the diagram.
● The ● It charge lamp will be green whilst the battery is charging takes about 140 minutes to recharge the battery. ● Required time for recharging the battery depends on the ambient temperature and status of recharge level. 3 When the charge lamp goes out, charging is completed. Remove the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the wall outlet. ● We recommend charging the battery before using the camera again. If it is not used for several days, the battery performance decreases.
LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Slide the Release lever to the OPEN position, and open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert the battery into the chamber in accordance with the diagram. ● Insert the battery until it locks into place. 3 Close the Battery / Card Cover and Slide the Release lever to the LOCK position as shown in the illustration.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY 1 Slide the Release lever to the OPEN position, and open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Eject the battery by sliding the battery compartment cover latch in the direction of the arrow, as shown in the illustration. WARNING!! • While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or Card Cover. By doing so, the camera will turn off and result in data loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card.
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS The battery icon, which shows the capacity of the battery, is shown on the left corner on the color LCD panel. Explanations of the symbols are given as follows. Please take notice of the battery status before and when in use. Battery Status White White The battery strength is sufficient. The battery level is low and the battery will need to be changed soon. White The power of the battery is insufficient, replace the battery immediately.
USING A HOME POWER SUPPLY (Sold Separately) You can power the camera from a wall outlet using the provided AC Adapter SAC-5 and DC Connector CN-11. When using your camera for an extended period of time, reviewing the pictures or connecting the camera to a computer, we recommend that you operate the camera from a household power outlet. 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter. 2 Open the Battery / Card Cover, and open the DC connector cover as shown in the illustration.
4 Close the Battery / Card Cover carefully so as not to pinch the DC connector code. 5 Connect the plug of the AC adapter and jack of the DC connector. WARNING!! • While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or Card Cover. By doing so, the camera will turn off and result in data loss. This could also cause damage to the camera and/or memory card. z When you have finished using the camera, please turn off the camera and disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE You should receive the DP2 Merrill camera pre-set to English, however, if necessary, you can change the camera language yourself. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.28) 3 Select [ Camera Settings (3)] by rotating the Command Dial. 4 Use the 言語]. buttons to select [Language/ 5 button to open the Press the or language set-up page. 6 Use the buttons to select the desired language.
Selectable languages English English (Default) Русский 日本語 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 Russian 26
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. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Press the button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu. (See P.28) 3 Select [ Camera Settings (3)] by rotating the Command Dial. 4 Use the 5 buttons to select [Date/Time]. Press the or button to open the date/time set-up page. 6 Press the button to select an item and change it by pressing the button.
CAMERA SET-UP MENU 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 camera. button on the back of the z Press Tab area the button again to close the Set-up Menu and the camera will be shooting mode. (If you reviewed images (P.81), it will return to the last previewed image.) Move to any other tab Each time the Command Dial is rotated, it will move to the next tab.
z 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 button is pressed [ Capture the 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 Menu] will playback mode, [ be displayed.
LIST OF MENU FUNCTIONS For more detailed information about each function, please refer to the individual pages. Capture Settings (1) (2) Menu Item Description ISO Sensitivity The higher value indicates a higher sensitivity. (The Image may have more “noise” with higher sensitivities.) Page 62 Auto Bracketing Sets the steps and order of Auto Bracketing. 69 AE Metering Mode Selects the Metering Mode depending on the shooting conditions. 66 Drive Mode Selects the Drive Mode such as Self-Timer.
Capture Settings (3) Menu Item Description Auto Rotate Sets or cancels to record the vertical image information. 73 Quick Preview Sets the duration of the Quick Preview image that is automatically displayed on the color LCD monitor after the image is captured. 80 Grid Segment Display Sets or cancels the Grid segment making it convenient for composition. 39 Menu Item Description AEL Button Settings Sets the function that the AEL button will perform.
Playback Menu Menu Item Description Lock Lock the image, or unlock the locked image. 91 Mark Mark the image, or unmark the marked image. 94 Rotate Rotate the image to the desired position for display. 96 Delete Delete the image. 90 Slideshow Start the slideshow (playback images automatically) or change the slideshow settings. 101 DPOF Select the images and set the quantity for printing.
Camera Settings (1) Menu Item Description Custom Mode Setting Register the setting of Custom Mode (C1・C2・C3). Page 74 Custom QS Selects which functions to allocate to the Quick Set menu. 37 MF Scale Units Sets the Manual Focus Scale Units when MF is used. 53 Sound Settings Sets the Shutter Sound, the Operation Sound, the Sound Volume and the Playback Volume for movie and Sound Memo.
Camera Settings (3) (4) Menu Item Description Video Mode Sets the standard to be used for video output when the camera is connected to a television or VCR. 88 Release Without Card Sets whether or not it is possible to release the shutter when the card is not inserted into the camera. 43 Format Card Formats the card. (Formatting will erase all data on the card.) 42 Date/Time Sets the date and time in the camera’s internal clock and the format in which the date and time will be displayed.
QUICK SET MENU By pressing the button, it is possible to quickly access and change the settings of the following most commonly used camera functions. When the camera is in the Still Image Mode, the Quick Set Menu will be button. (By displayed by pressing the button again, it is pressing the possible to switch to Qs1 or Qs2.) Qs1 (Quick Set Menu 1) ISO Setting (P.62) Flash Mode (P.77) Metering Mode (P.66) Drive Mode (P.54) Qs2 (Quick Set Menu 2) White Balance (P.59) Image Quality (P.64) Image Size (P.
For example, if you wish to change the ISO Setting to 400 1 Press the 2 Press the setting. button to display Qs1. button to select the ISO 3 button a few times, or rotate Command Dial to change Press the the ISO setting to 400. 4 By pressing or the shutter button halfway, the settings will be applied and the camera will return to shooting mode. CAUTION !! • The Flash Mode cannot be set while the camera does not attach to the flashgun, or the flashgun is turned off.
The functions allocated to the Quick Set menu can be changed. Available functions to be allocated to the Quick Set menu Image Size (P.63) Color Mode (P.72) Contrast (P.65) Sharpness (P.65) Saturation (P.65) Exposure Mode (P.44) ISO Sensitivity (P.62) Bracketing Amount (P.69) AE Metering Mode (P.66) Drive Mode (P.54) Flash Mode (P.77) White Balance (P.59) Image Quality (P.64) The function of the Quick Set menu can be set from [ Settings] (P.
CHANGING THE COLOR LCD MONITOR DISPLAY It is possible to display/hide icons on the color LCD monitor as follows by pressing the button. Display Icons Display Icons with the histogram → LCD Monitor OFF Hide Icons → View Finder Mode → → ••• Each time the button is pressed, the color LCD monitor display will change as follows.
z In the View Finder Mode, only Icons will be displayed. convenient for shooting with the optional View Finder. This mode is REVIEWING Still Image Display Icons (Display date and time) (P.82) → Display Icons (Display Image Info) (P.82) → Hide Icons → Display Image Info Screen (P.85) → ••• Movie Display Icons (It is not possible to switch) GRID SEGMENT DISPLAY It is possible to display the grid line when the camera is in Still Image Mode. This function is convenient when composing a picture.
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE CARD The DP2 Merrill camera uses a SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card and Multimedia card to store data. TO INSERT THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and slide the Release lever to the OPEN position to open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Insert the card in accordance with the instruction of Battery/Card chamber. Insert the card until it clicks.
TO REMOVE THE CARD 1 Turn off the camera and slide the Release lever to the OPEN position to open the Battery / Card Cover as shown in the illustration. 2 Push the card until it clicks and pull out it. 3 Close the Battery / Card Cover and slide the Release lever to the LOCK position as shown in the illustration. WARNING!! • While the Busy Lamp is on, please do not open the Battery Cover or Card Cover. By doing so, the camera will turn off and result in data loss.
TIP • If the camera is turned off while the Busy Lamp is on, the camera will remain on until it has finished accessing the card. FORMATTING THE CARD New cards must be formatted before use. In addition, cards with corrupt or incompatible file systems may need to be formatted before use. [ Camera Settings] (P.28) → Select [Format] and format the card. In [Format] menu, Select [Yes] by button and press the pressing the button. To cancel formatting, select [No] by using the button.
SHUTTER BUTTON The shutter button of the DP2 Merrill 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. TIP • 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.
BASIC OPERATION SELECTING THE EXPOSURE MODE The features and the operation methods of the four different exposure modes of the camera are explained below. WARNING !! • In this section, the instruction is written on the assumption that [Key arrangement] of [ Shooting Menu] (P.28) is in the initial setting. If the actual proceeding is different with the instruction manual, see P.110 for instruction of [KEY ARRANGEMENT].
P PROGRAM AE To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the P position. (The exposure indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture. WARNING !! • When is shown on the color LCD monitor, the camera is set slower than 1/40. If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.
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. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the A position. (The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Command Dial. (The aperture value can be set in 1/3 stop increments from F2.8 to F16.
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. 1 Set the Exposure Mode to the S position. (The shutter speed value is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired shutter speed by rotating the Command Dial.
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. 1 Set the Mode Dial to the M position. (The shutter speed is illuminated in orange. The aperture value indicator is illuminated in green.) 2 Set the desired aperture value by rotating the Command Dial. 3 Set the shutter speed with the buttons to adjust the value of the exposure meter to ±0.0.
FOCUSING Adjustment of autofocus and manual focus operation are explained below. FOCUS MODE Each time the button is pressed, AF mode (without icon) will alternate. an icon) and MF mode ( HOW TO USE AUTOFOCUS Position the photographic subject within the centre of the composition and press the shutter button “half-way”. • If autofocus is selected, the focusing point will be illuminated in green. (At the same time, the auto focus lamp will be illuminated in green.
2. Set the lens to MF mode and focus manually. SETTING THE FOCUS FRAME The DP2 Merrill 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].
FOCUS LOCK This photographic method is useful if the subject is not positioned within the selected focusing point. 1 Position the photographic subject into the selected focusing point, and focus by pressing the shutter button “half-way”. 2 When the subject is in focus, the selected focusing point will be illuminated in green. Press the shutter button to take the picture. AF+MF MODE It is possible to manually adjust the focus after verifying the AF.
4 While pressing the shutter button halfway and rotating the Focus ring, the display can be magnified. Adjust focus by rotating the Focus ring. 5 The enlarged display returns to normal one second after stopping rotation of the Focus ring. Compose the image as desired and take the picture. z z To return to normal AF mode, select [Off] in step 1. The enlarged display will be magnified from the selected focusing button.
1 Set the focus mode to MF mode by button several times. pressing ( icon and “the scale bar” will be displayed on the color LCD monitor). 2 Turn the Focus ring until you get a clear sharp image. z The green bar which appears on both sides of the meter on the scale bar shows the depth of field. If you select larger apertures, the depth of field will be shallower (area in focus is narrower) and if you select smaller apertures, the depth of field will be greater (area in focus is wider).
OPERATION OF THE DRIVE MODE Operation of the self-timer, and other functions of the camera are explained by the following: Operation of The Drive Mode can be set in Quick Set Manu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Drive Mode]. Single Capture (Default) Continuous Self Timer 2 sec. Self Timer 10 sec. Interval timer Unlimited Shooting SINGLE FRAME SHOOTING [Single Capture] When you press the shutter button in the single frame-shooting mode, only one frame will be exposed.
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING [Continuous] In this mode, when you keep the shutter button fully depressed, the camera will take pictures continuously. CAUTION !! • 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. The number on the lower right of the color LCD monitor is the buffer capacity.
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.
Select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval timer], and press the button to move the interval timer setting screen. 1 Set the desired interval and number of buttons. exposures by using the (Interval can be set from 15 seconds to 60 minutes and number of exposures can be set from 2 to 99 times.) 2 Press the button to apply the setting, and press the go back to shooting mode. button to 3 Press the shutter button to start the interval timer shooting.
z When the interval timer shooting mode is set in Quick Set Menu Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Drive Mode] → (P.35), or [ [Interval timer], it will use the settings which were set in the interval timer setting screen the last time it was set. WARNING !! • Once you set the Interval Timer , the camera will continously 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.
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.
WHITE BALANCE OPTIONS OPTION COLOR TEMP. DESCRIPTION Select this setting to allow the camera to automatically determine the appropriate white balance adjustments. Daylight Approx. 5400 K Select this setting when taking pictures in full sunlight. Shade Approx. 8000 K Select this setting when taking pictures in the shade under sunny skies. Overcast Approx. 6500 K Select this setting when taking pictures under cloudy, overcast skies. Incandescent Approx.
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. 1 To capture a custom white balance image, please select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [White Balance] → [Custom], then press the button is pressed after selecting [Custom], the button. (When the current white balance setting will be set.
SETTING THE SENSITIVITY（ISO EQUIVALENCY） The photosensitivity of digital cameras is described in terms of “ISO equivalent” like silver-halide film cameras. (ISO sensitivity P.119) The ISO Sensitivity can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [ Settings] (P.28) → [ISO Sensitivity].
IMAGE FILE SETTING The file size changes depending on resolution mode and recording quality selected. Image Size (Resolution mode) HIGH 4704×3136 MED 3264×2176 LOW 2336×1568 45 MB 24 MB 12 MB 10 MB 5 MB 2.5 MB 5.6 MB 2.7 MB 1.4 MB 4.2 MB 2 MB 1 MB RAW (RAW) FINE (JPEG) Image Quality NORM (JPEG) BASIC (JPEG) * The file sizes change depending on subjects. IMAGE QUALITY It is possible to record images in the widely used JPEG or RAW formats.
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING Image Quality Setting can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35), or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Image Quality]. FINE (JPEG) (Default) NORM (NORMAL)(JPEG) BASIC (JPEG) RAW (RAW) RAW+JPG (RAW+FINE(JPEG) simultaneous) TIP • When RAW+JPG is selected, the Image Quality of JPEG will be FINE. • When RAW+JPG is selected, the selected Image Size will be applied to both the RAW and JPEG files.
PICTURE SETTINGS It is possible to adjust the recording image parameter (contrast, sharpness and saturation). Contrast Contrast can be increased by moving the cursor to + side, or decreased, preserving image detail, by moving the cursor to - side. Sharpness It is possible to make the pictures appear sharper, by moving the cursor to + side, or softer by moving the cursor to – side,. Saturation It is possible to increase saturation thus making pictures appear vivid, if the cursor is moved to + side.
SELECTING THE METERING MODE The camera has three advanced metering modes. The Metering Mode can be set in Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [AE Metering Mode] Evaluative (Default) Center Weighted Average Spot 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.
AE LOCK The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value whilst the “AE” Lock button is depressed. When you wish to lock the exposure of a subject off-center, AE lock is very useful. Use of this function with Spot Metering Mode is recommended. 1 Center the subject, for which you wish to lock the exposure, inside the color LCD button. monitor and press the (The exposure value is memorized and AEL is displayed in the upper part of the color LCD monitor.
[Center AF Lock] Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point button to activate and lock the and press the autofocus. Please note, only the center focusing button is pressed. point will be used when the The exposure will only be locked when the shutter button is depressed “half-way”. [Center AF Lock + AEL] Ensure the subject is within the center focusing point button. This will activate and and press the lock the autofocus and exposure.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION If you want to intentionally overexpose or underexpose the picture, use this function. Select the desired compensation value buttons. by using the • Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops. CAUTION !! • The exposure compensation will not disable automatically. After taking the picture, set the compensation value to ±0.0 by pressing button. • Exposure compensation function cannot be used with Manual Operation mode.
1 Select [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Auto Bracketing] → button. [Bracketing Amount], and press the button or the 2 Use the ● buttons to set the bracketing amount. It can be set in 1/3 stop increments up to ±3 3 Press the button to confirm, press the shutter button ‘‘half-way’’ to return to shooting mode. (The Auto Bracketing icon will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor.
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 functuion cannot be used with the flashgun. ■ Auto bracketing icon will change as follows depending on the frame number. First Frame Second Frame Third Frame ■ It is possible to change the Auto Bracketing Order. Capture Settings] (P.
COLOR MODE It is possible to select the desired Color mode depending on the shooting conditions. In addition to the above settings, it is also possible to select Sepia and Monochrome (B&W) photography modes. The Color Mode can be set in the Quick Set Menu (P.35) or [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Color Mode] STD. Standard (Default) VIVID Vivid NTR. Neutral PORT. Portrait LAND Landscape B/W B&W SEPIA Sepia Standard color mode for various situations.
WARNING !! • It is possible to select the Color Mode to B&W or Sepia, only when the Image Quality is set to JEPG (FINE, NORM., BASIC). • When the Color Mode is set to B&W or Sepia and Image Quaity is changed to RAW or RAW+JPG, the Color Mode will be automatically changed to STD.(Standard). AUTO ROTATE It is possible to record the vertical image information to images. The Auto Rotate can be set by [ Rotate]. Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Auto Off The vertical image information will not be recorded.
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.28) Exposure mode (M, S, A, P) (P.44) z Setting the focus frame (P.50) z Exposure compensation (P.69) z z WARNING !! • It is not possible to store the Movie mode. SAVE THE CUSTOM MODE SETTING 1 Set the above settings to your desired combination. 2 3 In [ Camera Settings] (P.
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) z Press the Mode button and set to another position.
USING THE EXTERNAL FLASH This section explains how to use a compact, dedicated, external flashgun. THE EXTERNAL FLASH The DP2 Merrill camera is equipped with a hot shoe, allowing the use of you a compact, dedicated, external flashgun. ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL (SOLD SEPARATELY) ● This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100 / m). ● The TTL exposure is controlled by the automatic S-TTL system.
3 Make sure that the Flash Mode icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. • While the built-in flash is charging, and the shutter cannot be released. and Auto Focus Lamp blink ■ Flash photography can be used in the following range. (P Mode) ISO ISO AUTO Flash Exposure Range 0.28m ～ 7.3m ISO100 0.28m ～ 5.0m ISO200 0.28m ～ 7.1m ISO400 0.28m ～ 10.0m ISO800 0.28m ～ 14.1m ISO1600 0.28m ～ 20.0m ISO3200 0.28m ～ 28.3m ISO6400 0.28m ～ 40.
NORMAL FLASH When you pop-up the built-in flash, you can use your camera in this mode. ● Please use this mode for ordinary photography. RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASH (Redeye) When taking a picture with flash, sometimes the person’s eyes reflects the flash light and the “redeye” phenomenon will appear in the picture. In order to avoid this effect, the flash will blink several times, for about one second before the picture is taken, in order to reduce the effect of this phenomenon.
FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION It is possible to compensate the flash output level without changing the background’s exposure. The Flash Exposure Compensation can be set from [ Capture Settings] (P.28) → [Flash] → [Flash Exposure Compensation]. Select the desired compensation value by using the buttons. ● Flash Exposure compensation can be set in 1/3 stop increments from +3.0 to -3.0 stops.
REVIEWING AND DELETING IMAGES This section explains how to review and delete images after they have been captured. TIP • The DP2 Merrill may not be able to display images captured by other cameras, or “DP2 Merrill” images that have been renamed or moved from the DCIM folder on the card. QUICK PREVIEW The DP2 Merrill 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.
TIP • To manually turn off the Quick Preview image, press the shutter button half-way. • It will not be possible to zoom in to the preview image, or change to another image while the Quick Preview is up. REVIEWING IMAGES The pictures captured by the DP2 Merrill can be reviewed in various ways. To review images captured by the DP2 Merrill camera press the button on the back of the camera. The last image recorded on the card will be displayed on the color LCD monitor.
VIEWING ONE IMAGE AT A TIME Press the button on the back of the camera to see the recorded images in Single-Image View. WHILE IN SINGLE-IMAGE VIEW: z Press the button to see the next image. z Press the button to see the previous image. z Press the button to switch the information as follows (P.39).
MAGNIFYING IMAGES (ZOOMED-IN VIEW) Reviewed images can be magnified, making it possible to check image details and focusing. While reviewing images, rotate the Command- Dial to the position. The magnification ratio will be changed as follows. Original→ X1.25→X1.6→ X2.0→X2.5→ X3.15→X4.0→ X5.0→X6.3→ X8.0→X10.0 WHILE IN ZOOMED-IN VIEW: z Rotate the Command-Dial to the position to increase magnification. z Rotate the Command-Dial to the position to decrease magnification.
VIEWING NINE IMAGES AT A TIME (CONTACT SHEET VIEW) Images can be viewed in a "contact sheet" of nine thumbnail images. While reviewing images, rotate the Command- Dial to the position. WHILE IN CONTACT SHEET VIEW: z Press the z Rotate the Command-Dial to the image will be reviewed. buttons to change the thumbnail image selection. position, the selected thumbnail TIP • The first and last page are linked. The first page is displayed after the last page.
VIEWING IMAGE INFORMATION The Image Info Screen contains additional information about each image. Press the button several times from the Single-Image or Zoomed-In View.
WHILE IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN: z Press the button again to return to the original Single-Image View. z Different images can be selected in Single-Image View by pressing . MAGNIFIED IMAGES IN IMAGE INFO SCREEN While the Image Info Screen is displayed, it is possible to magnify the image by rotating the Commanddirection. It is possible Dial to the to obtain detailed histogram information for a particular section of an image. z For more information on the histogram see the next section.
HISTOGRAM The histogram is a graph depicting the distribution of brightness values in the image for each of the three color channels (Red, Green, and Blue) (The histogram displayed in the Shooting Mode is the distribution of tones in the image). The horizontal axis shows the brightness level, with darker pixels towards the left side and brighter pixels toward the right. The vertical axis shows the proportion of pixels at each level of brightness.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TV The DP2 Merrill camera can be connected to a television or a video/DVD recorder using the provided AV cable, allowing the recorded images to be viewed on the television monitor or recorded on videotape/DVD. TO CONNECT THE CAMERA TO A VIDEO DEVICE 1 Open the USB / AV cover. 2 Connect the AV cable to the＜USB / AV＞ terminal on the camera body.
DELETING FILES This section describes how to delete the files recorded on a card. WARNING !! • In this chapter, "file" refers to still image and movie. DELETE A FILE WITH THE DELETE BUTTON A single file that is displaying can be deleted by button. pressing the 1 Select the file that you wish to delete. 2 Press the displayed. and a confirmation dialog [Delete current file?] will be 3 To delete the file, select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button.
DELETE FILES FROM THE DELETE MENU It is possible to delete a single file or multiple file from the Delete menu. 1 Press the [Delete]. button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select 2 Select from the following options from the sub-menu. Current File Delete the currently selected file only. All Marked * Delete all marked images on the card. (See P.94 - 96 for information on marking images.) All * Delete all files on the card. (Locked files are not deleted) (See P.
OTHER REVIEWING FEATURES This section explains how to use Slideshow, Lock, Mark, Rotate and so on. LOCKING FILES Locking protects files from being accidentally deleted. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be deleted by the Delete Menu functions. LOCK MENU Lock/Unlock Lock Lock All Unlock Unlock All 91 Lock the currently selected file only. If the file is already locked, the menu item changes to “Unlock”. Lock all marked images on the card. (See P.94 - 96 for information on marking images.
CAUTION !! • Locking does not prevent files from being erased when the card is formatted. Review card contents carefully before formatting. TIP • Locked files have a “read-only” status when viewed on a computer. TO LOCK A SINGLE FILE 1 Display the file that you wish to lock. 2 Press the button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select [Lock]. ( [Lock] in the sub-menu is already selected.) 3 Press the button or button. z A key icon will appear in the file indicating that the file is locked.
TO LOCK MULTIPLE FILES 1 Press the [Lock]. button and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select 2 Select [ Lock] or [Lock All] from the sub-menu. 3 A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the or button. 4 Select [Yes] by using the buttons and press the button to apply the setting. If you want to cancel to apply the setting, select [No] by using the buttons and press the button. z A key icon will appear in all locked files.
MARKING IMAGES Images can be marked for various reasons, such as to identify favorites, to select images for a Slideshow, or to select images to be deleted with the “All marked” menu item in the Delete Menu (P.94-96). MARK MENU Mark/Unmark Mark the currently selected image only. If the image is already marked, the menu item changes to “Unmark”. Mark All Mark all images on the card. Unmark All Unmark all marked images on the card.
3 Press the or button. will appear in the image indicating that the image is marked. ● A flag icon TIP • To unmark a marked image, select the marked image and follow the same steps as above. • The button can be used as a shortcut key for marking images. (See P.98) MARKING ALL IMAGES 1 Press the button while displaying an image and open [ Playback Menu] (P.28) to select [Mark]. 2 Select [Mark All] from the sub-menu. 3 A confirmation dialog will be displayed by pressing the button.
TIP • Select [Unmark All] from the Mark Menu to unmark all marked images on the card. • [Mark All] and [Unmark All] can be applied when the images are not displayed. WARNING !! • When [Mark All] or [Unmark All] is done, it may take much time to finish them depending on the number of files in the card. ROTATING IMAGES It is possible to rotate the displayed image. ROTATE MENU Rotate Rotate the currently selected image 90 degrees to the right (clockwise).
3 Select the rotation direction: [Rotate sub-menu. 4 Press the button or ] or [Rotate ] in the button. TIP • To rotate an image 180 degrees, rotate it twice in the same direction. • To get an image back into its original orientation, rotate it in the opposite direction. • The button can be used as a shortcut key for rotating images. (See P.98) • Images rotated on the camera will be displayed in their rotated orientation in SIGMA Photo Pro.
OK BUTTON SHORTCUT It is possible to allocate a function from the Playback Menu to the button. The allocated function can be changed by pressing the button. The OK Button Shortcut can be set in [ [OK Shortcut]. Playback Menu] (P.28) → Available functions to allocate to the button. Lock/Unlock Lock the currently selected image by pressing the button. If the current image is already locked, the image will be unlocked. Mark/Unmark Mark the currently selected image by pressing the button.
RECORDING SOUND MEMO It is possible to record a sound memo for 30 seconds to a stored image, making it convenient to record the shooting situation by voice. 1 Set to [On] from [ 2 Close [ Playback Menu] (P.28) → [Sound Memo]. Playback Menu] by pressing the 3 Press the recording. button. button to start the z If the button is pressed during the recording, the recording will be terminated. z Recording will be terminated automatically when 30 seconds has passed.
WARNING !! • It is not possible to record sound memo if the card has little capacity. VIEWING IMAGES WITH SOUND 1 When the image with sound is selected during image review, the Icon and the Control Icons are displayed on the color LCD monitor. 2 Press the sound. Press the sound. button to play the recorded button again to stop the WARNING !! • It is not possible to play the recorded sound when the camera is in Zoomed-In View or Contact Sheet.
SHOWING A SLIDESHOW All images on the card, or only selected images, can be shown in an automatic playback mode using the DP2 Merrill camera’s Slideshow feature. SLIDESHOW MENU All Images Start an automated slideshow of all images on the card. Locked Images Start an automated slideshow of all locked images on the card. Marked Images Start an automated slideshow of all marked images on the card.
CHANGING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS Select the [Slideshow Settings] in Slideshow Menu and then press the button to open the setting display. or SLIDESHOW SETTING MENU Duration 2 sec. 5 sec. 10 sec. Set the length of time that each image in a slideshow is displayed. Repeat No Yes Set whether the slideshow loops continuously or stops on the last image. Duration buttons, then select the desired Select [Duration] using the buttons. number of seconds by pressing the Repeat Select [Repeat] using the buttons.
DPOF (DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT) When printing images at a photo lab, it is possible to specify which photos and quantity to print in advance, using the DPOF menu. This is also available when making prints using a DPOF compatible printer. WARNING !! • In the case of RAW images (files with X3F extension), DPOF printing is not possible. 1 Press the button to select [DPOF] in [ while displaying an image. 2 Select the desired option using the or Playback Menu] (P.28) button.
RECORDING AND PLAYING BACK MOVIES RECORDING MOVIES It is possible to record movies with sound. ● The image size is VGA (640X480) (Image area is 640X426, black stripes is recorded down). ● The number of shooting frames per second (frame rate) is 30 frames. ● The movie will be stored as an AVI file. (For instance, file number 0023 will be SDIM0023.AVI.) Available recording time counter Elapsed time counter 1 Set the Mode Dial to the position. 2 Press the shutter button to start recording the movie.
● When the focus mode is set to AF, the focus will be locked by pressing the shutter button “half-way”. During movie recoding, the focus will remain locked. ● When the focus mode is set to MF, the focus will be locked to the position set by the Focus ring when pressing the shutter button. During movie recoding, the focus will remain locked, even if the Focus ring is rotated.
WARNING !! • The recording will be terminated when the battery power is insufficient. • The remaining time display might not change constantly because it is calculated from the capacity of the card while shooting. • The remaining time display can show a maximum of 99 min. 59 sec. If a large capacity card is used, the remaining time counter will not change from 99:59 until the recording time is 99min: 59 sec. or less. • Custom white balance cannot be captured in Movie Mode.
Movie play back screen･･･ button to terminate playback. Press the Press the Press the button to pause playback. button to fast-forward. button is pressed, the fast-forward speed (Each time the changes to 2x, 4x and 8x faster. By pressing the button, the speed slows down.) Press the button to fast-rewind. (Each time the button is pressed, the fast-rewind speed changes to 2x, 4x and 8x faster. By pressing the button, the speed slows down.) When “pause” is selected･･･ button to terminate playback.
CHANGING OTHER SETTINGS This section explains how to change the setting of basic camera operation to your desired settings. FILE NUMBERING SYSTEM Stored data is automatically assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9999. When data is being reviewed, the file number of each image is displayed in the right corner on the color LCD monitor (see P.82, 85). The file number is also incorporated into the filename of the image. The filename consists of “SDIM” followed by the 4-digit file number and extension.
WARNING !! z When Folder numbering / File numbering is reached to “999-9999”, even if the card has the capacity, the message of [Card Full] will be displayed and it is not possible to take pictures any more. Please check the File numbering in reviewing display. If the file number of “999-9999” exists in the card, please proceed as follow. 1. Transfer all files in the card to your PC. 2. Format the card. 3. If the [File Numbering] is set to [Continuous], once set to [Auto Reset]. 4.
CUSTOMIZING THE DIAL AND BUTTON It is possible to customize the allocation and dial direction of the Command Dial and the buttons, and the dial direction of the Focus ring as follows in Exposure mode. KEY ARRANGEMENT The Command Dial and the button are used for changing the aperture value, shutter speed and exposure compensation. It is possible to change the function of them for each Exposure Mode. It is possible to set from [ arrangement]. Capture Settings] (P.
Aperture / Shutter speed Original (Default) Reverse Aperture Value Shutter Speed Open Stop down Slow Fast Open Fast Slow Stop down Exposure compensation Exposure Compensation Value Original (Default) Reverse Under Expose Over Expose Over Expose Under Expose Focus Ring Focus Position Original (Default) Reverse Close Distant Distant Close WARNING !! • It is not possible to reverse the direction of the 111 buttons.
LCD OFF AND AUTO POWER OFF The DP2 Merrill has [LCD Off] and [Auto Power Off] functions in order to conserve battery power. If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the color LCD monitor or power will be turned off automatically. LCD Off If not used for a predetermined amount of time, the backlight of the color LCD monitor will be turned off automatically. Although the color LCD monitor is turned off, the camera power remains ON, therefore, each button can be operated normally.
WARNING !! • It is not possible to set [LCD Off] for a longer time than [Auto Power Off]. For example, when [LCD Off] is set to [5 min.] and [Auto Power Off] is set to [1 min.], the [LCD Off] setting will be changed to [1 min.] automatically. SOUND SETTINGS This section explains settings about the Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, Sound Volume and Playback Volume. These sound settings can be set from [ [Sound Setting]. Capture Settings] (P.
RESET TO THE DEFAULTS It is possible to reset the settings to the defaults. It is possible to reset settings to defaults from [ (P.28) → [Camera Reset]. Reset all settings of [ Camera Settings] Capture Settings] (Blue tab) to the defaults. In [Camera Reset] menu, Select [Yes] button and press the by pressing the button. To cancel the reset settings, select [NO] button and press the by pressing the button.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER The DP2 Merrill camera can be connected directly to a computer using the provided USB cable. Make sure that the camera is off before connecting it to the computer. Data transfer rates will vary depending on the computer and operating system used. For further information, please refer to Help within SIGMA Photo Pro. 1 Turn the computer on. 2 Connect your camera to a computer with the provided USB cable.
REFERENCE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ELECTRONIC FLASH EF-140 DG SA-STTL This compact design flashgun has a maximum Guide Number of 14 (ISO100 / m). Please see P.76 for more information. VIEW FINDER VF-21 This high performance Albada inversed Galilean type Finder mounts on the hot shoe. It offers a framing guide for deciding the composition without the color LCD monitor and accurate framing unaffected by external light condition.
MAINTENANCE ■ Do not use chemicals or other cleaning agents such as thinners or benzene for cleaning the camera and lens. Use a clean, soft cloth and blower to clean the camera and lens. Lens cleaners can be used for removing fingerprints. ■ Do not lubricate the camera. ■ Use a blower to remove dust and dirt from the color LCD monitor. To remove fingerprints or other stains from the LCD monitor, wipe the surface gently with a soft, clean cloth.
EXPLANATION OF TERMS AE Auto Exposure; by using a built-in exposure meter, the camera determines the correct exposure value, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value. AE Lock The camera will fix and memorize the exposure value with AE lock.
Color Temperature The numerical expression of the tone of the light, produced by a light source. The standard unit for color temperature is degrees Kelvin (K). The sunny daylight used as a standard near 5600 K. Low color temperature implies warmer more yellow/red light while high color temperature implies a colder more blue light. The typical color temperature of Tungsten light is 3200 K grade, a personal computer is 9300 K. Exposure. The amount of light reaching the image sensor’s surface.
PAL Phase Alternating Line (PAL) video format, primarily used in Europe, excluding France, as well as Australia and parts of the Far East. PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second. RAW The RAW image format is the data as it comes directly from the image sensor of the camera. No in-camera processing is performed before transferring the image to computer. Shutter Speed The camera’s shutter opens for a length of time to control the amount of light that reaches the imaging element.
The shutter does not release. The camera is busy writing to the card. ► Please wait until the card busy light goes off. Card is full. ► Insert a new card or delete unwanted images. (P.89 - 91) Autofocus does not operate. Focusing mode is set to MF. ► Change the focusing mode by pressing the Focus mode button. (P.49) The camera has turned off automatically. Auto Power Off is activated. ► The Auto Power Off function is set in order to conserve battery power.
Pictures are coming out blurred AF may not be activated when the shutter was pressed. ► Press the shutter button “half-way” and press it after the focusing point is illuminated in green. (P.49) Focusing mode is set to MF. ► Change the focusing mode by pressing the Focus mode button. (P.49) Camera shake is occurred. ► Use the flashguns or tripod. (P.76) Cannot delete images. Images may be locked. ► Unlock the images. (P.91 - 93) The write protection switch is in the ‘LOCK’ position.
SPECIFICATIONS Image Sensor Image Sensor Size Color Photo Detectors Aspect Ratio Lens Lens F number Lens Construction Shooting Range Filter Size Storage Media Recording Format File Format Image size (Number of Pixels) Image Quality (Still Image ) White Balance Color Mode ISO Sensitivity Auto Focus AF Point Focus Lock 123 FOVEON X3 Direct Image Sensor (CMOS) 23.5 × 15.7mm Total Pixels : 48MP Effective Pixels : 46MP (4,800×3,200×3 layers) 3:2 30mm (35mm equivalent focal length：45mm)） F2.
Manual Focus Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation AE Lock Auto Bracketing Shutter Speed Flash Mode External Flash Sync.
DP2 Merrill This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in the U.S.A. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE SIGMA CORPORATION OF AMERICA 15 Fleetwood Court, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, U.S.A.
