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Specifications

SD1 Merrill

Format

Format

Interchangeable lens SLR camera

Compatible Lenses

SIGMA SA mount interchangeable lenses

Lens Mount

SIGMA SA bayonet mount

Angle of View

Equivalent to approx. 1.5 times the focal length of the lens (for 35mm cameras)

Image Sensor

Image Sensor

X3 direct image sensor (CMOS)

Image Sensor Size

23.5×15.7mm (0.9 inch×0.6 inch)

Number of Pixels

Effective Pixels : 46MP (4,800×3,200×3 layers), Total Pixels : 48MP

Aspect Ratio

3:2

Recording System

Storage Media

CompactFlash (Type I,UDMA compatible)

Still Image Format

Exif2.3, DCF2.0

Recording Mode

Lossless compression RAW data (12-bit, High, Medium, Low), JPEG (High, Medium, Low)

Color Mode

7 types ( Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, B&W, Sepia )

Capture File Size

RAW

HIGH Approx. 45 MB (4,704×3,136×3)
Medium Approx. 24 MB (3,264×2,176×3)
LOW Approx. 12 MB (2,336×1,568×3)

JPEG High

Fine Approx. 10 MB (4,704×3,136)
Normal Approx. 5.6 MB (4,704×3,136)
Basic Approx. 4.2 MB (4,704×3,136)

JPEG Medium

Fine Approx. 5.0 MB (3,264×2,176)
Normal Approx. 2.7 MB (3,264×2,176)
Basic Approx. 2.0 MB (3,264×2,176)

JPEG Low

Fine Approx. 2.5 MB (2,336×1,568)
Normal Approx. 1.4 MB (2,336×1,568)
Basic Approx. 1.0 MB (2,336×1,568)

White Balance

Settings

8 types ( Auto, Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom )

Viewfinder

Type

Pentaprism SLR viewfinder

Viewfinder Frame Coverage

98% vertical, 98% horizontal

Viewfinder Magnification

0.95x (50mmF1.4 – ∞)

Eye point

18mm

Diopter Adjustment Range

-3dpt -+1.5dpt

Autofocus

Focusing Screen

Fixed, all matt screen

Mirror

Quick return

Depth of Field Preview

Depth of field preview button

Auto Focus Type

TTL phase difference detection system

AF Point

11 points twin cross sensor

AF Operating Range

EV -1 to +18 (ISO100)

Focus Mode

Single AF, Continuous AF (with AF motion prediction function), Manual

AF Point Selection

Automatic Selection, Manual Selection

Active AF point indicator

Superimposed in viewfinder

AF Assist Light

Orange Color AF Assist Light

Focus Lock

AF button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway.

Exposure Control

Metering Systems

77 segment Evaluative Metering, Spot Metering, Center Area Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering

Metering Range

EV 1 to 20 (50mm F1.4:ISO100)

Exposure Control System

(P) Program AE (Program Shift is possible), (S) Shutter Speed Priority AE, (A) Aperture Priority AE, (M) Manual

ISO Sensitivity

ISO 100-6400

Exposure Compensation

±3EV (in 1/3 stop increments)

AE Lock

AE lock button is pressed or shutter release button is pressed halfway

Auto Bracketing

Three or Five frames (in 1/3 steps,Appropriate Exposure-Under Exposure-Over Exposure)

Shutter

Shutter Type

Electronically Controlled Focal Plane Shutter

Shutter Speed

1/8000 – 30 sec., Bulb (up to 30 sec. With Extended Mode : 2 min.)

External Flash Sync.

X-Sync(1/180)

Drive Modes

(1) Single, (2) Continuous, (3) Self-timer (2 sec./10 sec.), (4) Mirror Lock-up

Flash

Flash Type

Manual Pop-up Built-in flash

Built-in Flash Guide Number

GN11

Built-in Flash Coverage Range

17mm lens angle covered

Flash Metering System

S-TTL Auto Flash

Flash Compensation

±3EV (1/3 stop increments)

Compatible Flashguns

EF-610 DG SUPER, EF-610 DG ST, EM-140DG

Sync Terminal

Available

Connectivity

Hot shoe (contact X synchronization at 1/180 sec. or less, with dedicated flash linking contact)

LCD Monitor

Type

TFT Color LCD Monitor

Monitor Size

3.0″

LCD Pixels

Approx. 460,000

Coverage

100%

Playback

Reviewing Images

Single frame display, Multi display [9 frames], Zoom, Slide Show

Highlight Display

Available

Histogram

Available

Menu

LCD Monitor Language

Japanese / English / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Chinese (Simplified) / Chinese (Traditional) / Korean / Russian / Nederlands / Polski / Português / Dansk / Svenska / Norsk / Suomi

Interfaces

Interfaces

USB (USB2.0), Video Out (NTSC/PAL)

Power Source

Power

Li-ion Battery Pack BP-22, Battery Charger BC-22, AC adapter SAC-4(optional)

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions

145.5 mm/5.7″ (W) x 113.5 mm/4.4″(H) x 80.0 mm/3.1″(D)

Weight

700g/ 25oz. (without battery and card)

Shooting Speed

Continuous shooting speed

High : 5 frames/sec., Medium : 6 frames/sec., Low : 6 frames/sec.

Continuous buffer

High : Max. 7 frames, Medium : Max. 14 frames, Low : Max. 14 frames

Conditions

Operating Temperature

0 ~ +40℃

Operating Hunidity Range

85% or lower

Accessories

Accessories

Li-ion Battery Pack BP-22, Battery charger BC-22, USB Cable, Video Cable, Neck Strap, Eye Cap, Body Cap, Eyepiece Cap, SIGMA Photo Pro Disc, SD1 Instruction Manual

Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories

Power Grip:PG-31, AC Adapter:SAC-4, Remote Controller:RS-31, Cable Release Switch:CR-21, Electronic Flash:EF-610 DG SUPER, EF-610 DG ST, EM-140 DG

Product Lineup

SD1 Merrill

Barcode No.
00-85126-92876-6

Catalogs / Resources

Manuals / Brochures