Description
This high-definition digital SLR camera is powered by the FOVEON ®
X3TM image sensor, which can capture all RGB colors at
each and every pixel.
1. SIGMA SD9 with FOVEON ®
X3TMTechnology
The breakthrough Sigma SD9 camera features the
FOVEON ® X3TM image sensor which is the
world’s first image-sensor that features three layers of Pixel
Sensors. The layers are embedded in silicon to take advantage of the
fact that red, green and blue light penetrate silicon to different
depths allowing full-color to be measured at every pixel. The layers
are positioned to take advantage of the fact that silicon absorbs
different colors of light at different depths, so one layer records
red, another layer records green and the other layer records blue,
This means that for every pixel on a FOVEON ® X3TM
image sensor, there’s actually a stack of three Pixel Sensors,
forming the first and only full-color capture system.
2. RAW Image Format
With the RAW data recording system of the SIGMA SD9.
It is possible to obtain high picture definition and compact file
size. Lossless compression system of RAW data, eliminates image
deterioration, provides superior pictures without sacrificing
original image quality, RAW data is convertible into high TIFF and
JPEG formats by dedicated image processing software "SIGMA Photo
Pro". According to the requirements of the photographer, it is
also possible to change the characteristics of the image, such as
white balance, brightness, contrast etc. when it is converted into
TIFF and JPEG formats. Even if the photographer makes some additional
adjustments to the image, the quality of the image will not
deteriorate, if the photographer makes the adjustments based on the
saved RAW data.
3. Image Recording with Three Resolution Settings
Depending on the intention of the photographer, the SIGMA SD9
allows photographers to select the resolutions of RAW data images in
one of three resolution modes.
HI mode delivers highest resolution image performance with
(2263x1512 pixels) x 3. MED mode (1134x756 pixels) x 3 has high
definition and recording capacity.
LOW mode (756x504 pixels) x3
allows consecutive shooting of more images.
4. Sports Finder
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. SIGMA SD9 is equipped with a "sport finder"
for easily seeing the situation outside the picture area,
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.
5. Dust Protector
Dust and dirt entering through the lens mount of the
camera can create serious defects in image quality. If dust and dirt
adhere to the image sensor and are not removed, it will degrade the
image quality. In order to prevent dust entering and adhering to
image sensor, the body mount of SIGMA SD9 is equipped with an
integral dust protector, The dust protector of the SIGMA SD9 prevents
dust from entering and adhering to the image sensor, Even if dust
adheres to the dust protector it will not have an influence on image
quality because the dust protector is located well away from the
image sensor,
6. Easy To Use Interface
Each button of the Sigma SD9 is devised and arranged to provide a
functional and easy-to-use setting,
By means of the 4-Way Controller on the back of the body, menu
settings and camera settings can be selected and adjusted very
quickly.
By using the Zoom-in View mode, the details of the image can be
enlarged and examined by moving the cursor and choosing the area
viewed with the 4-Way Controller.
The command dial can quickly select the resolution settings, and
the ISO sensitivity setting. It is also possible to shift the
exposure program in the Program AE Mode.
7. 1.8"type TFT Monitor
The SIGMA SD9 is equipped with a large 1.8’
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 segments
simultaneous display), Single-image display, and a Zoom-in display
(the area to be enlarged can be freely chosen with the 4-Way
Controller).
8. EEE1394 & USB Interface
The SIGMA SD9 can transmit the images from camera to computer with
high-speed IEEE1394 (S400) and widely available USB interfaces,
SIGMA SD9 is equipped with IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface to
deliver super-high-speed image data transmission rate.
9. Image Storage Media; Compact FlashTM (CF) Card,
Microdrive ® .
SIGMA SD9 employs CF card as Image Storage Media. Since the SIGMA
SD9 is compatible with the Compact Flash both Type I and 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.
10. CR-V3 Batteries
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- Lithium batteries enable
photographers to shoot many images.
A shutter release button is supplied with the 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,
11. NTSC/PAL
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.
| 
