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SIGMA SA-7 / SA-9 User manual
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Thankyou very muchfor purchasing
the SigmaAutofocusGamera.
The new SA-7 and SA-9 cameras are easy to operate, and enable you to
capture wonderful shots. These cameras are equipped with extensive
advanced autofocus features, for making better pictures with maximum
performance and versatility.
Dial controlsprovidebest adjustmentand operation.
To make the most of all these featuresand to get the maximumperformanceand
enjoyment from these cameras, please read this instruction manual before
operatingthe camera.
We hope that you will enjoy capturingimageswith your Sigma Camera.
The special features of SA-7
lwith its 132.5mm(S.2inch)width and ultracompactand functionaldesign,lhe
SA-7 camerais one of the smallest35mm SLRs.
I SA-7 camera incorporates high a precision cross type AF sensor, which
providesextremelyreliableautofocusing.
lAdjustment of the camera'sfunctionsis very easy by operationof a dial control
system.
llncorporates sophisticatedfeatures includinga Mirror Lock-upand a depth-of-
field previewmechanismfor providingadvancedpicturetaking techniques.
The special features of SA-g
lSigma SA-9 camera is equipped with 1/8000 second high shutter speed and
high film advance speed of 3 frames per second, in spite of its compact body,
141mm(5.6inch)in width.
I SA-g camera incorporates high a precision cross type AF sensor, which
providesextremelyreliableautofocusing.
f Shutter speed setting can be easily done by operation of shutter dial
mechanism.In additionit is possibleto set shutterspeedsup to 30secondsby
usingthe "LT" button.
Ilt employssophisticatedfeaturesincludinga MirrorLock-upmechanismand a
depth-of-fieldpreviewbutton,for advancedpicturetakingtechniques.
Pleasekeep this instructionbooklethandyfor future reference.Doingso will allow
you to take full advantage of understandingthe camera's unique features any
time.
The warranty of this product is one year from the date of purchase.Warranty rules
and warrantycard are on a separatesheet, attached.Please referto details.
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PRECAUTIONS
In order to avoid causing an) damage or injury please read this
instruction manualvery carefully, before using the camera.
Please take special note of the two cautionary signs below.
I warnins !! y;,:?Jffi,il"i'"i,'^3ff:A3'"11f,t[:,1t"1'.n'nn sisn mishtcause
A CautiOn !! Using the product disregardingthis caution sign might cause injury or damage.
I SymUotdenotesthe importantpoints,where warning and cautionare required.
$ Symbol containsinformationregardingthe actionsthat must be avoided.
flwnnuNc (BATTERv)
The batteriesmustbe keptin a safe placeout of children'sreach.lf a batteryis
mistakenlyswallowed,call emergencyimmediately.
Do not use any batteryother than the designatedbattery.Otherwise,it might
causebatteryexplosion,batteryleakage,cameradamage,injuryor fire.
Replaceall the batterieswith new ones at the same time, do not mix old
batteriestogetherwith new ones(SA-7).Alwaysuse freshbatteriesof the sameAso brand.Otherwise,it might cause batteryexplosion,batteryleakage,camera
damage,injuryor fire.
Insertthe batteriesinto the chamberaccordingto + and - polaritymarks.
Incorrectly,placed batteriesmight cause batteryexplosion,batteryleakage,A cameradamage,injuryor fire.
Neverdisassemble,shortcircuit,heator put batteriesintofire;otherwise,it may
causebatteryexplosion,batteryleakage,injuryor flre.
Please do not try to charge non-rechargeablebatteries,doing this causes
batteryexplosion,batteryleakage,cameradamage,injuryor fire.ss lf for some reason,smoke comesfrom the cameraor battery,or overheatingor
smell of burningis detected,removethe batteries,but be carefulto not getA burned,and take the camera to the store where you bought it, or to an
authorizedservicestation.
A Pleasefollowthe regulationsor rulesof your communityregardingdisposingof I^/ : \ the batteries
I A
lf you do not usetse thethe cameracameraforfor aa lonolong oeriodperiodofof time-time,removeremoveihethe hattcriesbatteriesl\ ]
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AwnnuNc (cAMERA)
Never use your camera in an environment where flammable or burnable, gas,
liquids or chemicals, etc, exist, such as Propane, Gasoline, etc.S
Keep the camera in a safe place that children cannot reach. Playing with
camera strap on neck could cause strangulation.A
Do not fire the flash close to eyes. Otherwise bright light would damage the eye.
Keep at least 1m/3feet distance between face and the camera, when taking as picture with flash.
Do not cover the flash with your finger or hand, it can cause skin burn.
Do not disassemblethe camera, it can cause electric shock and burn.
Afier attaching lens, do not look directly to the sun, through the vievrrfinder;it can
cause damage to the eye or loss of eyesight.
Do not look at the sun with the lens of your camera, otherwise you can lose your
eyesight.Ssss
Keep the camera iway from moisture or water. lf you drop your camera/lens in
water, please contact the store where you have purchased the camera, or aA
service station immediately. lf you use the camera with this condition it could
cause electric shock or fire.
A cnuroN (cAMERA)
Do not aim your lens or camera & lens combinationstoward the sun, light
enteringthroughlenscouldcauseconcentrate-lightphenomenon,and fire.
Pleasedo not carryyour camerawhilea tripodis attached,as this couldresult
in injuryor a fall.ss
Pleasedo not graspthe camerawithwet hand,as it mightcauseelectricshockS
Do not leave the cameftrin a hot place or in a car parked in the sun. lf the
camerabecomeshot,it mightcauseskin burn.S
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GAMERACARE
Please read this section before using the camera.
It is best to check all functionsand shoot a test roll of film before using the
camera for irreplaceablephotographssuch as wedding or trip abroad.Also
try to familiarizeyourself with the functions of your camera before such
important occasions. No compensation or guarantee is provided for
unsatisfactorypicturesor loss of profit,etc.
Please catry aspare batterywhen you use the camera in a cold environment,
on a field trip, or when taking many picturesat one time.
Do not use this camerawith any externalflash unit other than Sigma Flash
EF-430ST,EF-430 Super, EF-500 ST and EF-500 Super,which have special
contactpins on the hot shoe. These flash are offeredas optionalaccessories.
Other brandsof externalflash units may damage the Camera'scircuitboards
or may not functionproperly.
ENVIRONMENT
IYour camera is a precisioninstrument.Do not drop it or subject it to physical
shock.
lThis camera is not waterproof,and cannot be used underwater.Wipe off any
water dropletswith a dry cloth very soon. lf the camera gets reallywet, promptly
consultto your nearestSigma ServiceCenter.
IDo not leavethe camerain a dusty,hot, or high humidityenvironmentfor a long
periodof time.
rlf the camera is moved from a cold place to warm room, water droplets may
appear on the camera. Please keep the camera in a bag until it is acclimatedto
the temperature.
lrhe camera will work within a temperature range between -10"c/14'F and
+40'c1104'F temperature. However, in temperature below 0"c, the power
performanceof the battery will be low. Please carry a spare battery in these
circumstancesand keep the batterieswarm.
lStatic electricityor magneticfield, might effect the operationof the camera. In
such a case, please remove the battery from the camera and re-insert it, to
reset the camera'smicroprocessors.
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MAINTENANCE
lAfter detachingthe lens from camera,use only a blowerbrush to blow away the
dust (on the lens, eyepiece, mirror, or focusing screen. However, to avoid
scratches,do not use the brush. I
IThe shutter curtainsare extremelythin. Use only the blower to clean them. Be i:
carefulnot to blow air too forcefullyon the shuttercurtains.The shuttercurtains .
can be easilydeformedor damaged.Do not touch the shuttercurtainswith your
fingersor film tip.
lDo not use chemicalsor other cleaningagents such as thinner or benzene,for
cleaningthe camera and lens. Use clean and soft cloth and blowerto clean the
camera and lens. Use lens cleanersfor removingfingerprints.
lDo not lubricatethe camera,lens or lens contacts. $
I
* HOWTO STORETHE CAMERA
I lf you want to store the camerafor a long time, removethe batteries.
lTo maintainthe flash in a good condition,fire the flash few times each month.
lTo avoid fungus growing,store the cameraand lens in a dry cool and ventilated
place with drying agent i.e. a silica gel. And keep your equipmentaway from
chemicals.
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DESGRIPTIONOF THE PARTS
1. "D'-D|AL(DR|VED|AL) 16. AE LOCK BUTTON (SA-g=AE LOCK /
2. METERINGMODE BUTTON LT BUTTON)
3. FUNCTIONBUTTON 17. MODE SELECTOR
4. CAMERASTRAP EYELET 18. LENS MOUNT
5. AF MODE BUTTON 19. LENS RELEASE BUTTON
6. FILMWINDOW 20. BATTERYCOVER
7. EYEPIECECUP 21. TRIPODSOCKET
8. DIOPTERADJUSTER 22. PREVIEW BUTTON
9. HOTSHOE 23. REMOTECONTROLSENSOR
10. BUILT- IN FLASH 24. BACKCOVERLATCH
11. SHUTTERDIAL
'C'-D|AL12. (COMMANDDtAL) (oNLY FOR SA-9)
13. SHUTTER-BUTTON 25. DATABACK DISPLAYPANEL
14. LCD PANEL 26. MODE BUTTON
15. EXPOSURECOMPENSATIONBUTTON 27. SELECT BUTTON
28. ADJUST BUTTON
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LCD PANEL
APERTUREVALUE FILM COUNTER
EXPOSURE
FLASH MODE COMPENSATION
FILMSPEED n. AUTO BRACKETINGSET METHOD n..nt i6rq BATTERYWARNINGMETERINGMODE 159=fi
SOUND SETTING
REMOTE CONTROL -EglE
MULTIPLEEXPOSURE AF MODE
VIEWFINDER
CENTERAREAMETERING AUTOFOCUSFRAME
EXPOSUREMETER
FOCUSINDICATOR rTtT,IirTot,E1,TffiT,,:'AUTO BRACKETING APERTUREVALUE L
SHUTTERSPEED AE LOCK INDICATOR
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BASIC OPERATION
Both SA-7 and SA-9 cameras have many advanced features. This
section, describes the basic camera operation. You can find more
detailsin following sections.
Inserting the Battery (Page 15)
Insert the batteries into the chamber
accordingto the + and - polaritymarks, as
indicated.
Mountingthe Lens (Page17)
Align the red mark on the Camera's lens
mount with the red dot on the lens. lnsert
the lens into the mount of camera, and
rotatethe lens clockwiseuntil it clicks into
the lockedposition.
Set the AF/MF switchon the lens to the AF
Yttu4?:Y,: position.
I-
Loadingthe Film (Page21)
Turn the "D"-dialto the E (singleframe
shooting) position.While gently pressing
down the cartridge,pull the tip of the film
leader out, until it reachesa little beyond
the Film Tip Mark (+) , and closethe
back cover.
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(Page23)
o,,,F . .^- Set the "Mode"-Selectorto P "Program sa <'--';/^-t ! -- "r" tr\,1
"?'t'e!{ / AE" position
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Focusing (Page30)
Composethe subjectthroughthe Focusing
Screen in the vieMinder,then press the
shutter button "Half-way" to activate
exposuremeteringand autofocus.
PictureTaking
Press the shutterbutton"All-theway-down"
to take a picture
Removingthe FilmGartridge
(Page221
After the film's last frame is exposed, the
camera will rewind the film automatically.
'E" When the rewind motor stops,the mark
on the LCD panelwill blink.Open the back
cover and removethe film cartridge.
The other functions
Printingthe date and time or cancellationof this function(Page14,Page 20)
Usingthe built-inflash (Page33)
Usingthe continuousshootingmode (Page37)
Usingthe selftimer mode (Page37)
lFor othersettingsand functions,pleaselook on page2 "lNDEX".
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PREPARATION
This section describes the necessary preparations before using
the camera.
ATTACHINGTHE CARRY STRAP
I
Undo the strapend.
2
Thread Findercap onto the strap.
(-@ 3
Then attachthe carry strap as shown.
o I1
HOWTO USETHE FINDERCAP
When using the self-timer or remote
control, pleasecover the finder eyepiece
with the FinderCap,to preventstiay light
from entering.
I
Removethe eyecupfrom the finder.
2
Attachthe finder cap onto finder.
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SETTING I Hts GALENL'AT{/SLOGK (QDMODELSONLY)
lf the data back shows the wrong date/time after
your purchaseor battery replacement,you need to
reset the calendar/clock.
For example;
Settingthe date and time as September18'n,2001120:05.
t Select the Year-Month-Datedisplay by pressingthe MODE rtrl button.FiT
It-l at fFl r'li, I ! Pressthe SEIECf button.The numberfor the "Year"will blink.
llf\+T+-rf;i' o:ll Then press ADJUSTbuttonto set 01.
1.----a{-?----_-1
l',:df, -!l3FJI $ Pressblink.ThenSELECTpressbuttonADJUSTagain.buttonThe numberto set 9.for the "MONTH"will #
4By the same procedure,set the numberfor "DATE"to 18. Then
press SEtECf button again. Resettingthe calendar is now l; ; :;lIlF - complete.
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Press The number for the "HOUR" button. the SELECI button. I# li?,:',-1f,J.':,I $ Select the Date-Hour-Minutedisplay by pressing the MODE press will Then ADJUST to set 20. blink. button
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will blink.Then pressADJUST buttonto set 05. I\*___-__-_=ryf,!fl;',J.t'5l$ Press SEtECf button again. The number for the "MINUTE"
J Press the SELECT button again. The number for the[---;n LfLf I "SECOND"will blink. Then press ADJUST button to set 00. I
The "0" second will not appear on the displayexcept at the
time of setting. Finally, press the SELECI button again.
Resettingthe clock is now complete
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INUEK I ING I HE EATTERY
SA-7Gamerauses 2pcs CR2 Lithium Battery.
I Be sure that "D"-dialis set to the [! position.Then use a coin or similarobject
to turn the batterycover lock to the OPEN position.
! Insertthe lithiumbatteriesinto the chamberaccordingto the + and the - marks
as indicated.
$ Close the batterycover and turn the battery-coverlock to the CLOSE position.
\
SA-g Gamera uses 2CR5 lithium battery.
I Be sure that "D"-dialis set to the 0l position.Then open the battery
compartmentby pushingthe latchin the directionof arrowand liftingthe cover.
! Insertthe batteryintothechamberaligningthe + andthe- marksas indicated.
$ Closethe batterycoveruntilit clicksand locksclosed.
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GHECKINGTHE BATTERY
Turn the "D"-Dialto one of the Drive-Areapositions'
lf the battery mark symbol does not appear: The batterystrength is sufficientfor
cameraoperation.
When the batterymark symbol appears:Power is getting low and the batterywill
needto be changedsoon.
lf the battery mark symbol blinks: The power of the battery is very low and the
cameracannot operate,replacethe battery.
To conservethe battery,the camera will switch itself "off' after 6 seconds of not
being operated.However,it is possiblefor the shutterto be releasedaccidentally.
lf the "D"-dial-isset to the [l position,the shuttercannot be released.
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MOUNTINGAND REMOVINGTHE LENS
SA-7and SA-9 camerasuse SA type inside and outside bayonetmount
(SA-lBand SA-OB)respectively.
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| /-,, ( Make sure to turn the "D"-Dialto [! position | ,<a \ll --.1'
(Power Off position) IF[E IY\ D1I |=€44z'// *--,,-,'/ \\Gff9
2
Remove the Camera's body cap and the lens'
rear cap.
a
Align the red mark on the Camera'smountwith
red dot on the lens. Insert the lens into the
mount of the camera, and rotate the lens
clockwiseuntil it clicks into the locked position.
Gaution
To ensure proper connection, please do not press the lens lock button while
mountingthe lens.
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To remove the lens, press the lens lock button
and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it
stops. Gently removethe lens from the camera
body.
Gaution
On the mount surface of the lens, there are a number of electric contacts.
Please keep them clean to ensure proper connection. To avoid damaging
them, be sure to place the lens with its front end down when it is off the
Camera.
DIOPTERADJUSTMENT
Adjust the diopter so that you can see through the viewfinderclearly.
While lookingthroughthe viewfinder,slide the
DiopterAdjuster to the left or to the right, until
the imageappearssharpon the focus screen.
I The camera'sadjustablediopterrange is -1.5 - +1.Sdpt.
I lf you still cannot see the vieMinder clearly,we suggestthat you to purchasea
viewfinderdiopter adjustmenteyepieceand use it togetherwith the built-in
DiopterAdjuster.
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HOLDINGTHE CAMERA To avoid the camera shake, which can result in blurriness of your photograph, hold the camera steady. oFirmlygraspthe camera'sgrip with your righthand. oHold the camera steady with your left hand and support the bottom of the cameraand the lens. rPlace your eye as closeto the viewfinderas possible. oKeep your elbow close to your body and take a half step forward for a more stablestance SHUTTERBUTTON The shutterbuttonof the SA-7 and SA-9 camerashas two positions.when you pressthe shutterbutton"HalfwayDown",the camera'sAutofocusand Exposuresystemsactivate.Then you pressthe button"All-the-wayDown", and the shutterwill releaseto takea picture. ffiMM oBefore you start to take pictures,we recommendthat you operate the camera without film, to become familiarwith the "Halfway Down" positionand other operationsof the camera. 1 9 www.orphancameras.comView original page 21
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PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME 1ooMoDELSoNLY)
This camerahas built-inauto calendaruntil year 2019,
You can select from 5 types of data by pressing the
"MODE" button.
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SEIECI ADJUSI
MODE
C Year-Month-Day rtrlF,Tr
@ Month-Day-Yeartlr,Iril
@ Day-Month-Year liltrft
@ Day-Time trfi,:',:r{,il
@ No Datat-,:,r+l
'PRINT"When you press the shutterbutton,"PRINT"will blink.(The word is not
part of the data, and will not be printedon the picture).lf it is not desired to print
data on the Picturesurface,please choose the "OFF"option.
lf you need to correctthe data, please refer to Page 14.
lf you need to replacethe batteryfor the data-back,please refer to Page 50.
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LOADINGAND REMOVINGFILM
Caution
Before you first load the first film, please remove the
protective sheet, which has been inserted into the film
chamber at the factory.
The shutter curtain is a very delicate, precision
component, which moves with high speed. Touching or
pushing it with your finger while loading the film can
easily damage it.
LOADING FILM
I
Turn the "D"-Dial to one of the Drive-Area
positions
2
Slide the Back Cover Latch down and open the
backa cover. lnsert the film cartridgeinto the film chamber.
4
While pressingdown the cartridgegently,pull p the edge of the film leaderout until it reaches
littlebeyondthe Film Tip Mark (+) . (lf the
film leadergoes beyondthe Film Tip Mark too
much, pleaserewindsome of the film back).
Close the back cover, pressing firmly so it is
securelylocked.
The film will advance automaticallyto the first
frame and the LCD film counterwill displaythe
number "7".Also the ISO film speed mark will
appearon the LCD panelfor 6 seconds.
4 Z{// marklf the filmwill hasblinknotonbeenthe loadedLCD panel.properlyOpenthe "Er"the
back cover and re-loadthe film.t7z
tI4/* Film speed (lSO) is automaticallyset for DX-
./.2# ' _ . > coded films, if the film is non-DX-coded,the .Y film speed will automaticallyset itself to rso
100. lf the film speed is differentfrom ISO 100, #z set the film speed manually(Page49).
When only the last three frames remain,the
numberon the film counterwill blink.
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REMOVINGTHEFILMCARTRIDGE
--lft -tt Aftercamerathewillfilm'srewindlastthe framefilm automatically.is exposed,Whenthe t t the rewind motor stops, the E" mark on the I l \
LCD panelwill blink.Open the back cover and
removethe film cartridge.
FILM REWINDAT MID.ROLL
To rewindthefilmbeforethe end,followthe
proceduresgivenbelow. a.- - I
I l \ Set the "D"-dialto the O:: E position.
2
Press the EIEO:: buttonfor 2 seconds (the Q.-
markwill blinkon the LCD panel,and the filmwill
start rewinding.Removethe film cartridgewhen
lhe "E' mark on the LCD panelblinks).
Gaution
Do not open the back cover during shooting,otherwiselight enteringwill destroy
the exposed films. lf it happens accidentally,close the back cover immediately.
You can use the remainingfilms, but the film counter will not show the correct
number.When you close the back cover,if lhe "Er"'markblinkson the LCD panel
or camera does not work, please follow the above proceduresfor rewindingthe
film.
Opening the back cover during film rewind will destroy the exposed films. lf it
happens accidentally,close the back cover immediatelyand follow the above
proceduresfor rewindingthe film.
lf the rewind motor stops while rewindingthe film due to low batterypower,do not
open the back cover.Replacethe batteryfirst and then continueto rewind.
This camera reads the film's length (ie. the number of exposuresfrom the DX
code), however,if you use non-DXcoded film, you may take extra frames but they
may not be developedor printedby the laboratory.
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SELECTINGTHE EXPOSUREMODE
The features and the operation methods of four different
exposure modes of the camera are explained below.
P PROGRAMAE
To make picture taking easier,the camera will automaticallyselect an
appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value,
accordingto brightnessof the subject.
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Set the "D"-Dialto the "DriveArea". \,il- l| 2
Set the "Mode"-Selectorto the p position. l\w
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Erl E .rll Press the shutter button "Half-way"to verify
the focus and exposure display in the
vieMinder.
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lf the subjectis too brightor dark, both shutter
speed and aperturevalue indicatorswill blinkx t r l t \ \ t t l \
\ l r l \ l t , and will show the limit values. lf you take a
picturewith these settings,the picturewill bex I I l \ t , l \ overexposedor underexposed.
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When the I marks blinks in the vieMinder it,
meansthat the subjectis too dark,pleaseuse
T I l \ the built-inflash.
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