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Model Name: Sigma SD15 
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Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: SD15 
Camera Format: SLR 
Currently Manufactured: Yes 
Retail Price:  
Street Price:  
Date Available:  
Tripod Mount: Yes (Metal)
Weight: 26.5 oz
(750 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 5.7 x 4.2 x 3.2 in.
(144 x 107 x 81 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS 
Sensor Manufacturer: Foveon X3 
Total Megapixels: 4.8
Effective Megapixels: 4.6 
Sensor Format: 0.98 
Sensor Size (dia.): 0.98"
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.7
Color Filter Type: Full Color 
Self-Cleaning:  
Sensor-shift Stabilized: No 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2),
1776 x 1184 (2.1 MP, 3:2),
1296 x 864 (1.1 MP, 3:2),
4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.X3F) 
Video Capture
Movie Mode: No 
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate: n/a
Movie Audio: n/a 
Movie File Format: n/a 
Optics
Lens Mount: SIGMA SA bayonet 
Kit Lens: n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):  
Zoom Ratio:  
Aperture Range:  
Normal Focus Range:  
Macro Focus Range:  
Optical Image Stablization: No
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Filter Thread: n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: 5-point phase-difference detection 
Face Detection:  
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder Type: SLR type; 
Display
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 3.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):  
Articulating LCD: No 
Max Playback Zoom:  
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200, 400,800,1600* (Extended mode)
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode: Yes 
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 8 segment evaluative, Center, Center weighted average 
Program AE: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Creative Exposure Modes:  
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse:  
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: S-TTL 
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a
Flash Range Description:  
Max Flash Sync: 1/180 
Flash Exp Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive 
Memory Included (MB):  
File System: FAT32 
DCF Compliant: Yes 
Connectivity
Composite Video Out: Yes 
NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No 
HD Video Out:  
HD Video Connection:  
Built-In Wi-fi: No 
Computer/Printer: USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed, FireWire
PictBridge Compliant:  
DPOF Compliant:  
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: RS-31 Wireless, CR-21 Wired 
Other Connection: DC input 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BP-21 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP-21 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:  
CIPA Rating: 0 
Software
Included Software: Sigma Photo Pro 3.0 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
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