Setting the ISO speed (PowerShot G9 X Mark II)

Raise the [ISO speed] to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.

Also, with [ISO AUTO] selected, you can set the maximum ISO speed, or select the rate of change.

Caution

The following section explains the setting procedures when the camera’s shooting mode has been set to [Program AE] ().

In some modes ISO Speed setting is not available. Please refer to the table below.

: Available

: Not available

Function

Shooting Mode

ISO Speed

SCN

AUTO

*

ISO 125 – 12800

*

*Options vary depending on the assigned shooting mode.

Setting the ISO Speed

Set the ISO speed to [AUTO] for automatic adjustment to suit the shooting mode and conditions. Otherwise, set a higher ISO speed for higher sensitivity, or a lower value for lower sensitivity.

1.Turn the camera on.

2.Changing the ISO Speed

Touch [ ], and then choose the ISO speed (either touch [ ][ ] or turn the [ ] ring).

Caution

To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.

Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting conditions.

The faster shutter speed used at higher ISO speeds reduces subject and camera shake and increases the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.

You can also set the ISO speed by accessing MENU) ⋗ [ -5 ] tab ⋗ [ISO speed] ⋗ [ISO Speed].

This concludes the procedures for Setting the ISO Speed.

Adjusting ISO Auto Settings

When the camera is set to [AUTO], maximum ISO speed can be specified in a range of [400] – [12800], and sensitivity can be specified in a range of three levels.

1.Turn the camera on.

2.Access the menu screen.

⋖Changing the Max ISO Speed⋗

⋖Changing the Rate of Change⋗

This concludes the procedures for changing the ISO Auto settings.