SIGMA SD1 Firmware is now available to download.
The firmware is a program which runs inside the camera and controls its operation.
For customers using Sigma's SD1
*Please note; this firmware cannot be used with the SD9, SD10, SD14, SD15 and SD1 Merrill.
- SIGMA SD1 Firmware Ver.1.09
This firmware update should be applied to any SD1 camera that has firmware “Ver.1.08” or lower.
* If your camera already has firmware“Ver.1.09”, you do not need this update.
CAUTION: This firmware update requires two files; SD1U_109.BIN and SD1V_109.BIN. Firstly, please download and save them on a CF card.
Ver. 1.09
- Accuracy of Auto Focus is improved by enhancement of the algorithm.
- Enables the setting of the ISO Sensitivity in steps of 1/3 EV.
- Enables the setting of the Lower limit and Upper limit of the ISO Sensitivity in ISO Auto mode.
- Adds “FOV Classic Blue” to Color mode.
- Enables the Quick Set menu items to be changed using the A-dial or S-dial.
Ver. 1.08
- Improved accuracy with evaluative exposure metering.
Ver. 1.07
- Improved start-up speed.
- Allows a dedicated external flashgun to be used in manual mode whilst the camera is in mirror up mode.
- The phenomenon of the LCD display showing minor fuzziness immediately after start-up is corrected.
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
Ver. 1.06
- Accuracy of Auto Focus is improved.
- Accuracy of flashgun light control is improved.
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
Ver. 1.05
- It is not necessary to run “Update Lens Information” in order to update the lens information in the camera.
- Accuracy of Auto Focus is improved.
- Accuracy of evaluative metering is improved in the backlight or low light conditions.
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
Ver. 1.04
- Languages to be displayed in Set Up menu are added.
- Enables the use of “SIGMA Capture Pro” camera control software.
- Playback Menu is improved.
- Saturation limit of highlight areas on JPEG images is improved.
- Accuracy of evaluative exposure metering is improved.
- Accuracy of Auto Focus is improved.
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
Ver. 1.03
- Accuracy of Auto White Balance is improved.
- Accuracy of evaluative exposure metering is improved.
- Accuracy of flashgun light control is improved.
- Image quality at high ISO (ISO3200 and ISO6400) is improved (only RAW file).
- Sharpness processing is improved (only RAW file).
- Various bugs have been corrected to achieve more stable operation.
Ver. 1.02
- Correct various bugs to achieve more stable operation.
- Correct the phenomenon of camera freeze when in Custom White Balance Mode.
- Improved image quality at high sensitivity (ISO3200, ISO6400) only for RAW file.
Ver. 1.01
- Accuracy of the Evaluative Metering has been improved.
- Corrects the phenomenon of the intermittent camera freeze under certain conditions.
- Accuracy of Auto Focus has been improved.
Turn on the camera.
Press the MENU button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
Select “Firmware Update” from the Set-up Menu.
The installed firmware information is displayed.
If the version is “Ver.1.08” or lower, it is necessary to update to this new firmware version.
If the camera is turned off during the update procedure, it might cause a malfunction and damage your camera.
To avoid causing a malfunction, please read the following carefully before updating the firmware.
- Please use a dedicated AC adapter or a fully charged battery.
- Do not open the BATTERY/CARD COVER or operate the camera during the firmware update.
- Do not turn off the camera during the firmware update.
Please use 512MB or larger CF card and format the card in the camera body.
* To avoid loss of your important data, please check the CF card before formatting
Please connect a card reader containing the CF card or the SD1 to your computer and click the Download button or right click on the mouse (if you use a Macintosh computer, please press Control + click) to copy the two firmware files; SD1U_109.BIN and SD1V_109.BIN, to the CF card root directory (Please do not store the file in a subfolder such as “DCIM”).
* If the firmware has downloaded whilst the camera is connected to your computer, please turn off your camera before disconnecting it from your computer.
Insert the CF card stored the “SD1U_109.BIN and SD1V_109.BIN” files into your camera and turn on the SD1.
* It is not necessary to connect the camera body to your computer.
Press the MENU button on the back of the camera to display the Camera Set-up Menu.
Select “Firmware” from Set-Up Menu.
Press the OK button again to display the firmware update window.
Press the OK button to start the firmware update.
“Start Firmware update?” message will be displayed.
In the unlikely event that the “Start Firmware update” message does not appear, an error message will be displayed in the lower part of display.
A list of possible reasons for this error message, along with the solutions, appear below.
No Firmware update file on Memory card
It is possible that the Firmware update file is not stored in the root directory. Please repeat the above installation from STEP 02.
Cannot update firmware!
Battery Empty.
Please use a dedicated fully charged battery and repeat the above installation from STEP : 03.
Press the OK button again to start the firmware update. (It takes about a 3 minutes to update.)
If the “Firmware update is failed!” message appears during firmware updating, please check the following Error Code table. Please turn off the camera and repeat the above installation from STEP 01. If it is not possible to update by following "Solution", please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
World Network:
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm
| Error Code | Details of Error | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| A005 | The battery power is insufficient. | Please use a dedicated fully charged battery and repeat the above installation from STEP 03. |
| A006 | AV cable is connected. | Turn off the camera power and remove the AV cable from your camera. Please repeat above installation from STEP 03. |
| A007 | USB cable is connected. | Turn off the camera power and remove the USB cable from your camera. Please repeat above installation from STEP 03. |
*If any other error codes appear, please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
When the “Firmware update is complete. The camera will restart automatically.” is displayed, the first update is complete.
* Please do not operate the camera until “Firmware update is completed” is displayed.
Select “Firmware” from the Set Up menu and select ‘Current Version’ to confirm the firmware has updated to “Ver.1.//”. If “Ver.1.//” is displayed, the first update is complete. Please press the OK button to continue.
“Start Firmware update?” message will be displayed.
“In case the “Start Firmware update” message is not displayed.”
In the unlikely event that the “Start Firmware update” message does not appear, an error message will be displayed in the lower part of display.
A list of possible reasons for this error message, along with the solutions, appear below.
No Firmware update file on Memory card
It is possible that the Firmware update file is not stored in the root directory. Please repeat the above installation from STEP 10 by inserting CF card that saves firmware SD1U_109.BIN into SD1.
Cannot update firmware!
Battery Empty.
Please use a dedicated fully charged battery and repeat the above installation from STEP 10.
Press the OK button again to start the firmware update. (It takes about a 3 minutes to update.)
If the “Firmware update is failed!” message appears during firmware updating, please check the following Error Code table. Please turn off the camera and repeat the above installation from STEP 01. If it is not possible to update by following "Solution", please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
World Network:
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm
| Error Code | Details of Error | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| A005 | The battery power is insufficient. | Please use a dedicated fully charged battery and repeat the above installation from STEP 10. |
| A006 | AV cable is connected. | Turn off the camera power and remove the AV cable from your camera. Please repeat above installation from STEP 10. |
| A007 | USB cable is connected. | Turn off the camera power and remove the USB cable from your camera. Please repeat above installation from STEP 10. |
*If any other error codes appear, please visit the following technical support page for our World Network contact details.
When the “Firmware update is complete. The camera will restart automatically.” Is displayed, the update is complete.
* Please do not operate the camera until “Firmware update is completed” is displayed.
Select “Firmware” from the Set Up menu and select ‘Current Version’ to confirm the firmware has updated to “Ver.1.09”. If “Ver.1.09” is displayed, the update is complete.
World Network:
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/network/index.htm
Click the following Download button to start download.
CAUTION: This firmware update requires two files; SD1U_109.BIN and SD1V_109.BIN. Firstly, please download and save them on a CF card.
