Specifications

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SD-14
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
SIGMA
Autofocus
◆ Auto focus sensor features 5 focusing points
(center, left, right, up and down) ensuring
consistently fast and precise focusing. The
AF metering features a cross type sensor in
the center of the screen. Selecting the AF
point can be done automatically or manually
by photographer.
Pentaprism Viewfinder
The SD14 is equipped with a newly developed
pentaprism viewfinder, which has 98%
(vertical and horizontal) coverage with 0.9x
magnification, an 18mm eye point and –3 to
+1.5 dpt dioptric adjustment.
Metering Modes
◆ The SD14 is equipped with three types of
metering mode: 8-segment Evaluative
Metering, Center Area Metering and Center
Weighted Average Metering. This enables the
photographer to select the metering mode
depending on subject and situation.
Exposure compensation function allows the
photographer to override the exposure value
set by the camera’s exposure meter.
◆ Auto Bracketing function allows the expo-
sure to be adjusted by 1/3 EV increments up
to ±3 EV from the exposure automatically
set by the camera. In situations where it is
difficult to determine proper exposure, the
auto bracketing function allows a sequence
of pictures to be taken of the same subject at
three different exposure levels; Appropriate
Exposure, Under and Over Exposure.
High Speed
Continuous Shooting
◆ Features a continuous shooting speed of
3 frames per second. Continuous shooting
can be accomplished in conjunction with the
camera’s predictive auto focus function
when photographing fast moving subjects.
The camera’s high-speed image processing
circuits are capable of handling large data
files generated by the high-resolution 14
megapixel sensor. The number of images
that can be captured in continuous shooting
mode is dependent upon the resolution set-
ting; High - 6 frames, Medium - 12 frames
and Low - 24 frames. These figures apply in
either RAW or JPEG mode.
2.5˝ LCD monitor
The SD14 features a large 2.5˝ 150,000 pixel resolution LCD
monitor. The LCD monitor displays 100% of the image,
allowing the photographer to easily and accurately confirm
the image composition. It features playback options
including single frame, thumbnail display (9 images),
and three types of magnification (which is achieved by use
of the 4-way controller). Shutter speed, aperture and other
settings can be seen by pressing the INFO button. The large
menu interface makes reviewing images and navigating
menu options easy.
Built-in Flash
The camera’s built-in flash offers an angle of
coverage of 17mm (35mm equivalent of 28mm)
with 35mm full size) lens with a guide number of
11 (ISO 100). Built-in flash can be synchronized
to a shutter speed up to 1/180 sec. This built-in
flash enables automatic S-TTL shooting,
which allows simple, easy control of advanced
photography techniques.
Easy-to-Use Multifunction Interface
The layout of control buttons insures quick identification of the desired functions and easy use
of the multifunction interface in operating camera settings. Clearly marked buttons make it easy
for the photographer to display and adjust the most important settings, namely ISO, resolution,
JPEG quality and file type, and white balance on one screen, using one button. The top LCD
panel incorporates a backlight, which enables the camera to be easily controlled in low light or
dark conditions.
Versatile and Easy-to-Use SIGMA Photo Pro 3.0 Software
The SD14 comes complete with SIGMA Photo Pro 3.0 software, a RAW image developer that
converts all RAW data quickly and easily. Adjustments can be made in three separate modes. The
X3F Mode stores the original settings of the image at the point of capture. In the Auto Adjustment
Mode, the software analyzes and automatically makes adjustments to the RAW data. The Custom
Mode allows the photographer to make individual adjustments
(exposure, contrast, shadow, highlight, saturation, sharpness
and fill-light for example). The photographer can make subtle
or dramatic changes easily and quickly by simply adjusting the
slider controls within the software.
The X3F Mode stores the original settings of the image at point
of capture. Photographers` personal modifications can be saved
to the RAW, X3F file for future use.
SIGMA Photo Pro 3.0 supports 8-bit TIFF, 16-bit TIFF, and
JPEG file formats and also outputs images in sRGB, Apple RGB,
Adobe RGB and ColorMatch RGB color spaces. The default
setting for output resolution is the same as the resolution
selected when capturing the image on the camera (High,
Medium, or Low). It is also possible to half it, (for sending via
e-mails) or double it for high quality enlargements, max. 18.58
million pixels (5,280 x 3,520 pixels).