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| 1. The Sigma SD9 with revolutionary the FOVEON ® X3 ™ image sensor that captures ALL of the light. |
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| The SIGMA SD9 digital SLR camera with the powerful new FOVEON ® X3 ™ image sensor adds an unconventional element to superior photography. SIGMA SD9 powered by Foveon ® X3 ™ Image Sensor captures red, green and blue light at each and every pixel. With a full-color capture system taking advantage of over 10.2 million Pixel Sensors, the SD9 camera sees all of the light. And you will see sharper, more detailed and artifact-free colors in every image it captures. |
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| The RAW data format provides pure data for high-resolution images, and uses lossless compression for compact, yet uncompromised data files. |
| 3. Exclusive SIGMA Photo Pro software |
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The SD9 comes with SIGMA Photo Pro software for converting RAW data into TIFF and JPEG formats. It is easy to adjust white balance, exposure, color balance, and contrast etc., without compromising image quality or definition. |
| 4. Exclusive SIGMA Photo Pro software |
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| You can choose among three RAW data resolution settings SD9 HI mode ” (2268×1512)x3 for optimal quality, “ MED mode(1512×1008)x3 ” for recording more images at high definition and “ LOW mode (1134×756)x3 ” for capturing the most images per given memory capacity. |
| 5. Data recovery of deleted images* |
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*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 cannot be recovered. |
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Signal levels can be displayed on the monitor in red, green, and blue. This makes it easy to check light and shade details. |
| 7. Seamless recording and playback |
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Recording and playback modes aren't separated so you can quickly take advantage of photo opportunities and record images even while playing back other images. |
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Clearly marked operation panel buttons make it easy for photographers to identify and use desired functions. |
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Sports finder can reveal the objects and activity surrounding the photographic subjects. This original SIGMA feature makes it easier to compose fast-moving action shots by extending your view outside of frame. The coverage of a viewfinder of a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lens is almost the same as the picture seen on its image sensor. However, the coverage of viewfinder can be maximum 100% and no portions of the outside area reflected on the image sensor can be seen. The range that is out of the image sensor coverage area is marked by transparent light gray, to distinguish it from the active picture taking area. It is also important to control the surrounding situation of the photographic subject. In this respect, the sports finder will be ready to provide a good opportunity to take a good picture anytime. When taking a picture of a fixed object or close-up photography, composition can be easily determined because the area outside of the range of the picture can be seen. |
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Other digital SLR cameras are typically vulnerable to dust entering the body when the lens is dismounted for changing. However, the SIGMA SD9 features a special dust protector that all times keeps dust from entering and adhering to the image sensor. This ensures extra durability and reliable imaging integrity, even after long rugged use. |
| 11. 1.8 -inch TFT Liquid Crystal monitor |
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The SIGMA SD9 is equipped with a large 1.8 -inch 130,000 dot low temperature poly silicon TFT-LCD monitor with white LED on the back panel, which displays images, menus and histogram. The coverage area of the LCD monitor is 100% of the area seen by the image sensor, and it will have similar coverage to that seen from the viewfinder. Thanks to the LCD-monitor, the composition can be seen easily. By operation of 4-Way Controller, three types of screen display can be chosen; thumbnail display (9 frames simultaneous display), Single-image display, and a Zoom-in display (the area to be enlarged can be freely chosen with the 4-Way Controller). |
| 12. IEEE1394 and USB Interfaces |
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The SIGMA SD9 can transmit the images from camera to computer with high-speed IEEE1394 (FireWire ™ ) and widely available USB (1.1) interfaces. SIGMA SD9 is equipped with IEEE1394 interface to deliver super-high-speed image data transmission rate. |
| 13. Image Storage Media; Compact Flash ™ Card |
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SIGMA SD9 employs CF card as an Image Storage Media. Since the SIGMA SD9 is compatible with the Compact Flash ™ Type II card, use of IBM Microdrive ™ is also possible. The outstanding storage capacity of IBM Microdrive ™ enables photographers to use the camera even more effectively. |
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Two CR123A batteries, which are located in the grip part of a camera, are used as a power supply for the camera drive part. In addition, two CR-V3 lithium batteries located in the lower part of the camera, are used as a power supply for the digital parts, such as a display of LCD, and image processing. A shutter release button is supplied with optional Power Pack SD for vertical shooting. Since this Power Pack SD can be equipped with four CR-V3 batteries, extensive photography can be attained. |
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SIGMA SD9 camera's video output system can be switched between PAL system (used in Europe, etc.,) and NTSC system (in Japan and the U.S., etc.). This means that video output of the SIGMA SD9 Picture is possible anywhere in the world. |
